Dyson Airwrap Complete Long
The most versatile styling tool available — it curls, waves, smooths, and dries with no extreme heat.
$599.99
Key benefits
- No extreme heat — dramatically less damage than traditional tools
- One tool replaces five: curling wand, diffuser, smoothing brush, volumizer, dryer
- Coanda-effect barrels wrap hair automatically — easier than traditional curlers
- Comes with a well-built magnetic storage case
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No extreme heat — dramatically less damage than traditional tools
- One tool replaces five: curling wand, diffuser, smoothing brush, volumizer, dryer
- Coanda-effect barrels wrap hair automatically — easier than traditional curlers
- Comes with a well-built magnetic storage case
Cons
- High upfront price (~$600)
- Learning curve on first uses — barrel direction matters
- Less effective on very thick or coarse hair textures
- Loud; noticeably louder than a standard hairdryer
Who is this for?
This is a great choice if…
Fine-to-medium hair types who style frequently and want to reduce heat damage long-term.
Skip it if…
Wash-and-go people, very thick/coarse hair, or budget-constrained buyers.
Why the Airwrap Earns Its Price
The Dyson Airwrap uses the Coanda effect — a physics principle where high-speed airflow wraps around curved surfaces — to style hair without clamping it to a scorching barrel. That distinction matters: conventional curlers reach 230 °C and cause cumulative damage with daily use, while the Airwrap caps out at 150 °C even at its hottest setting.
For daily stylists who've watched their ends turn crispy over years of flat-iron use, the Airwrap is less a luxury purchase and more a long-term hair-health investment.
Best for
People who style their hair at least three times per week and already spend money on salon blowouts or premium heat protectants. If you're spending £30+ monthly on blowouts, this pays for itself in under a year.
Real trade-offs
Setup takes two minutes the first few times — you'll be swapping barrels and reading airflow directions. It's not a flat iron you grab and go in 60 seconds. For thick, coarse hair types, results vary; the Coanda effect works best on fine to medium hair.
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