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We Tried the Dyson Airwrap Complete on 3 Different Hair Types

By Talia Gutierrez

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• What It Is: A hot tool that comes with six different styling attachments for a variety of styling purposes
• What It Does: Allows you to style your hair with less heat damage
• Who It's For: Anyone looking for a multi-purpose hot tool that's less damaging to hair

The latest and greatest beauty product to go viral on TikTok is none other than the Dyson Airwrap Complete . So many videos have shown the near-comical learning curve it takes to get the hang of such a styler, said to "give people a great smooth finish without using extreme heat," according to hairstylist and Dyson ambassador Jen Atkin.

With all the hype surrounding the styler, Allure couldn't wait to get a few editors' hairs wrapped around the hot tool . To give it a fair, well-rounded review, I recruited two of my colleagues with different hair types from mine to provide some tips and tricks from our personal experience with the Dyson Airwrap Complete.

Before we get into the reviews, though, let me show you the details that made this tool an Allure 2021 Best of Beauty Award winner . The Airwrap works by harnessing a scientific phenomenon called the Coandā effect, in which high-velocity air inside round objects creates a powerful vortex (think jet engines). You can thank Sir James Dyson, the CEO and engineering-obsessed eccentric behind the eponymous brand, for producing your favorite space-age vacuum, fan, hair-dryer, and now, styling tool.

He made the gadgety Airwrap possibly the most desirable hair-styling tool ever to exist, in my humble opinion. So what's included, you ask? Inside the sleek storage case, you will find individual pockets where each of the six styling attachments can be stored, as well as a deep pocket for the Airwrap's base and cord. The attachments are comprised of 1.2- and 1.6-inch Airwrap barrels to create loose or voluminous curls — your choice. A firm smoothing brush for frizz control and a soft smoothing brush for fine hair. Along with a round volumizing brush to shape your hair and a pre-styling hair dryer.

With so many attachments to choose from, it can be a bit of a learning curve to find the right tools for your hair type, which is where we come in. I along with two other Allure editors — varying in hair textures — give their take on the tool below.

Taylore before using The Dyson Airwrap Complete

Taylore after using The Dyson Airwrap Complete

Allure's beauty and wellness editor, Taylore Glynn, gives the ultimate tip after trying the tool for the first time. "This tool works best on a damp head," she advises. (If you don't have time to shower, the brand's tutorials recommend spritzing your hair with water from a spray bottle.) After washing her hair with Sachajuan's color-protecting shampoo and conditioner she towel-dried, ran a couple of drops of Crown Affair's lightweight hair oil through her hair, and air-dried about 70 percent of the way before plugging in the Airwrap Complete.

After snapping the pre-styling dryer attachment, which Glynn notes looks like a mini version of Dyson's best-selling Supersonic Hair Dryer onto the tool, she flipped her head upside down and blow-dried her roots for extra volume . "Then came the intimidating part: actually styling the hair," Glynn remarks. After taking a beat to recognize which 1.6-inch barrel to use for the correct curl direction, "the rest of the process was awkward but easy," she jokes. After getting the hang of things, she began separating her hair into sections, winding them around the wand one by one, and switching barrel attachment to style the other side. "Just follow the barrel arrows for styling direction," Glynn says.

Her final thoughts? "My hair is long and straight and doesn't have a lot of texture to grip the wand, so it took a few tries to get the attachment to catch the hair and curl it," she says. Next time, she'll be sure to divide her hair into smaller sections and apply a styling cream to get a better hold. "Even with a terrible technique, my hair came out looking truly styled ," Glynn says. And if you gravitate towards those bouncy, polished, Blake Lively -esque curls you can usually only achieve after an hour in the stylist's chair, Glynn assures you, "this is worth the investment."

Dianna before using The Dyson Airwrap Complete

Dianna after using The Dyson Airwrap Complete

Senior beauty editor Dianna Mazzone started using the Dyson Airwrap about two years ago and hasn't looked back since. "My current [hair-care] routine goes a little something like this: After washing and towel-drying my hair, I apply R+Co Bleu Magnifier Thickening Spray at my roots and comb Harklinikken Leave-In Hair Hydrating Crème through my mid-lengths and ends," she says. Then, she waits until her hair is about 80 percent dry — which takes approximately 15 minutes with fine hair like hers — before grabbing her Airwrap.

With the six attachments to choose from, Mazzone always gravitates toward the round brush, separating her hair into four-inch sections. "The round shape helps build volume , especially at my roots," she says. Her tip? Use the round brush gently under your ends; it gives a bouncy, blown-out look , every time.

Talia using the 1.6-inch barrel Dyson Airwrap Complete attachment

Talia using the round volumizing brush Dyson Airwrap Complete attachment

With thick, wavy hair, I was in for a treat after my laborious wash day while I watched Dyson's Smooth and Straight Style Guide . As someone who leans heavily on their Revlon Blow Dry Brush — which is significantly cheaper than this $550 tool — I was optimistic the Airwrap would send my previous go-to styler into early retirement. To be fair, with this being my first go-round using the Airwrap Complete (and my first day back in the office since 2020, ironically), I decided to try it on only half my head. It would give a pretty epic side-by-side comparison, right? Right.

Because my hair was already clean and dry with nothing but some heat protectant on it, I gravitated toward the firm smoothing brush to stretch out my waves to create a smooth canvas before attempting the 1.6-inch barrels. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why are you curling your naturally curly hair ?" The Dyson gives a completely different curl compared to my natural texture, so let me live! Plus, I don't feel as guilty styling with this tool because the hot air, controlled by vents, styles hair at lower and less damaging temperatures than traditional tools.

After smoothing the front section of my hair, it was time to attempt the barrels. While I can't say I totally nailed it on the first try, I did get the hang of the round volumizing brush I swapped the barrels out minutes later. With the round brush snapped in, I could grab a larger section of hair at once, creating a big C-shaped wave that had tremendous bounce.

With three Allure editors' feedback in the books, here are our three main takeaways (points, if you will): damp hair works best, use a styling cream for better grip, and smaller sections make for better results.

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The Dyson Airwrap Complete — now slightly upgraded to the Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long — retails for $600 at dyson.com . On the nonzero chance it's sold out, you can always sign up to be notified when the hot tool is available for purchase. (TL;DR: shop fast.)

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The Dyson Airwrap Complete Long is a hot air multi-styler with specially designed attachments made for drying and smoothing hair.

The Dyson Airwrap Complete Long is a hot air multi-styler with specially designed attachments made for drying and smoothing hair. It's the lowest price we've ever seen on the Airwrap, as you can save $120 when you shop for one today.

Since the Dyson Airwrap 2.0 debuted in June 2022, the brand's loyal customers shopped with such fervor that "out of stock" became synonymous with its name. Its success came off the heels of the highly-reviewed first generation Dyson Airwrap . But now the newly improved Airwrap is back on shelves and available for purchase online, so if you missed out on its initial release, you have another chance to buy this uber-popular high-tech hair styler that makes even the best hair dryers seem obsolete. 

Why is the Dyson Airwrap always sold out?

One indicator of why the Dyson Airwrap sells out so fast is its presence on social media. The TikTok visibility alone is substantial, with "Dyson Airwrap'' returning over 5 billion views.

If you're out of range of one of Dyson's Demo stores, you likely depend on authorized online retailers that rely on restocks, which only come at Dyson's disposal. These stores are located in Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Francisco, New York, Dallas, Miami, and Tyson, Virginia, where they host first-glance Airwrap test trials and in-store pickup.

The different colorway restocks can depend on your country of residence. For example, Dyson celebrated Lunar New Year with a limited edition of the Airwrap in Topaz Orange, but its initial release was only available in the Philippines. The most widely available colorways are Prussian Blue and Nickel. There's also a limited gift edition called Vinca Blue featuring rose gold accents. 

Why is the Dyson Airwrap so expensive?

The Dyson Airwrap Complete took about 500 prototypes before it became the multi-styler we know and love today. Its many trials focused on perfecting the Coanda effect, an aerodynamic phenomenon that creates a vortex around the Airwrap's barrels. These barrels come in long or standard variations for different lengths of hair. Their technology pulls in wet hair and leaves strands dry and soft with minimal heat damage. 

The Airwrap 2.0's newly re-engineered attachments account for most of the price tag. They're versatile enough to produce everything from voluminous curls to sleek blowouts. Other add-ons will depend on your packaging preference, with options for gift bundles and customizable storage cases. 

Searching for where to buy the Dyson Airwrap will tell you about how well this tool holds value in the resale market. Many brands have released their own dupes to keep up with the Airwrap hype, and there have even been reported cases of counterfeit Airwraps. For this reason we advise that if you're intent on buying the Dyson Airwrap secondhand via sources like eBay , Poshmark , or Mercari , you may want to insist on having it authenticated first. 

Where can I buy the Dyson Airwrap?

The Airwrap very rarely goes on sale, so one option for getting a good deal is shopping at stores you have a loyalty account or credit card with. Buying directly from Dyson affords you more personal customer support and lets you pay in installments via their financing program, Affirm.  

Blue Mercury's Blue Rewards and Sephora's Beauty Insider programs come with priority access to sale events, where points earned from shopping can be applied to the purchase of a Dyson Airwrap.

Similar benefits come from using the My Best Buy Visa Card , Saks Fifth Avenue SaksFirst credit card , Nordstrom's Nordy Club credit card , the Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card , or the Ulta Ultamate Rewards Credit Card . 

What is the best Dyson Airwrap dupe?

Imitations of the Dyson Airwrap were inevitable as soon as it hit the market, since not everybody is willing to drop $600 on a hair styler. Finding the best Dyson Airwrap dupe to fit your budget can let you experience similar effects at a fraction of the cost. 

The Shark FlexStyle has a rotating wand that can be used as a hair dryer brush or multi-purpose hair styler.

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer is a blow dryer brush that delivers frizz-free at-home blowouts.

We've received lots of praise for this blow dryer brush from our testers and professional stylists alike. One stylist says: "I was able to achieve some great volume (with the help of some product) and I feel like it was able to do a whole blowout in an impressive amount of time."

The HyperAIR is a viral beauty tool that's really worth the hype. It's quick-drying, lightweight, and made to prevent heat damage. Shark beauty tools only ever go on sale during big deal days, so be sure to scoop up this huge $100 discount while you can.

This was our favorite blow dryer brushes for thick hair. Our writer who reviewed this loved "the cool shot button and volume booster switch, the latter of which helps create extra-tousled and textured tresses." This is the lowest price we've ever seen it.

The ConAir InfinitiPro can take many different hair types from damp to dry with ease.

The L’Ange le Volume is a blow dryer brush with 360° airflow that caters well to thick hair.

The Chi Spin n’ Curl creates big, bouncy curls and has a user-friendly design for those new to styling wands.

The BaByliss Hot Air Brush has an ergonomic handle and anti-static rotating brush that fits easily into the average daily hair routine.

This 6-in-1 hot air brush can deliver tight curls or loose waves, all while drying and smoothing hair.

This unique hair straightener has cool air vents that lets it double as a hair curling tool while its titanium plates distribute heat evenly.

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That’s a wrap on trying to get our hands on the highly coveted, highly sought-after Dyson Airwrap, folks.

That’s right — upon introducing the new holiday 2022 Dyson Airwrap , stock of the hair multitasker has returned to the site and we were first in line to get a unit to review for ourselves.

For those that have tried every Dyson dupe in the book while waiting for this glorious re-stock, we were right there with you, trying out the Beachwaver , the Revlon One Step brush and many (many) more.

Now the time has come for the main attraction — The Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Complete Long ($600.)

Those with particularly lengthy locks will be even more pleased, as the barrels are better made for long hair, fully curling the entire strand , not just the ends.

The 2022 model that initially came out over the summer is now in stock in a limited-edition holiday color, featuring a rich Vinca blue hue with rosé-colored details. Below is the unit we received, immediately putting us in the holiday spirit . We also got all the attachments and gave them a proper test (keep reading for our results).

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Do you want to get your hands on the Dyson Airwrap ASAP before it sells out again? Click one of the retailer buttons below now, then continue reading for the full wrap on the viral hairstyling device.

P.S. the Airwrap is now available at Ulta Beauty , Best Buy and Nordstrom while supplies last.

Our review of the Dyson Airwrap 2022:

1. the airwrap 1.6 and 1.4 long barrels.

Since most hype surrounds the magical and effortless Airwrap curls, I’ll cut right to the chase. Note: I did dry and smooth my hair first, as you must use damp-to-the-touch hair for the Airwrap curling barrels to work correctly.

Once damp, I sectioned my hair as best I could and then tried to insert the first piece. This part was honestly the most difficult for me, as I had to unlearn the curling of yesteryear, allowing the Airwrap’s Coanda airflow to grab the hair for me instead of twisting myself.

However, once I got the hang of it, the rest of my head took mere minutes to fully curl — no small feat, as my hair reaches my belly button! I was impressed by the new Airwrap feature that allows you to switch the direction of the curl without having to change the barrel, resulting in bouncy curls on both sides of my head.

I also have to praise the longer barrel, as it was much easier to get every strand of hair curled, unlike other smaller barrels that only curl the ends or leave crinkles and kinks.

Lastly, the cooling setting is a saving grace, as it not only locks in the curl without using extra hairspray, but it also helped me not to burn myself, something that I somehow always manage to do (more than once) when using a traditional curling iron. This would also be great for a beginner hair-curler, as the device doesn’t get too hot and cause any concern for burns.

The firm and soft smoothing brushes and volumizing brush

I also wanted to leave a section for the other attachments, as they are also worthy of praise.

I used the Coanda smoothing dryer to dry my hair, which took my shower-wet hair to damp in just 3 minutes. For someone with long, thick hair, that is seriously impressive and will cut anyone’s hairstyling time in half. Another perk I enjoyed was the lack of frizz due to the smoothing effect and the burst of cool air I used at the end of my drying session.

The brush attachments act as my new best friends when I aim to have smooth and straight hair. Just like an ordinary hair bush, I ran them through my hair, bottom to top, to prevent any snarls, and watched as my hair smoothed out and straightened.

To finish things off, the round brush was a great way to add that final bounce to my look. Even with heavy hair, the round volumizing brush managed to add that slight wave and body to my hair for a blowout look that could have been straight from the salon.

Our assessment?

Well, as many of us and our wallets may not want to believe, the Dyson Airwrap is indeed worth the hype. I loved its ease of use, especially for beginners, the anti-frizz properties and the many attachments that come with it.

To get in on the Airwrapping fun, we suggest buying it STAT, as you never know when it will sell out once more.

• An easy-to-use styler that can curl, blow dry and straighten
• Has both hot and cool settings to lock in styles for longer and is much safer to use than a curling iron or other hot tools
• Takes just seconds to style and won’t leave kinks or knots in the hair
• Anti-frizz element keeps flyaways away
• A hefty price, at $600, and far more than other devices we have tried
• There is a learning curve for those that have used traditional curling irons and tools

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