Across the entire product lineup, Dyson promises faster styling, less frizz and heat damage, stronger hold, and salon-worthy results. And as editors who have put every Dyson tool through the wringer, we can vouch for plenty of those claims. Ahead, we break down the Dyson tools that we think are worth investing in, depending on your hair texture and needs.
Curl and Tell: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Multi-Styler and Dryer Curly+Coily
When you think the original Airwrap couldn’t get any better, the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x comes along to prove us wrong. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of multi-stylers because it seamlessly dries, curls, and straightens hair in record time. While the price tag is steep, it’s worth every penny—see the Best of Beauty Award seal for proof. This particular Airwrap has the most high-powered motor of all Dyson tools, spinning at 150,000 RPM (revolutions per minute), which means it smoothes and dries hair in less time than ever. In comparison, the standard Airwrap clocks in at 110,000 RPM. The tool also automatically lowers its power when it senses that it’s been put down, so you can have peace of mind when you need to pause mid-styling. The device weighs in at just under a pound, making it the lightest tool on this list—a useful feature for those with longer, thicker hair, especially curls and coils that need to be sectioned out.
No matter which of the six included attachments you use, from a curl-friendly diffuser to a volumizing round brush, the Co-anda2x instantly recognizes which one you’re using and adjusts the temp based on your previous setting. A recent addition our editors love is the new Air Straightener 2x attachment, which uses high-velocity airflow between two smoothing plates to pull hair taut, minus the overly heated tug-and-pull you might get from a traditional flatiron. Similar to the Airwrap I.D., there is a Straight+Wavy version that includes the straightener attachment and a smaller barrel, rather than the diffuser and wide-tooth tension comb attachment included with the Curly+Coily version.
Testers have shared glowing feedback on the performance of the Co-anda 2x. Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director, noted that it is the best Dyson tool she has ever tried. With type 3A curly hair that she sometimes wears natural and sometimes blow-dries, she found that this version of the Airwrap gets whatever look she wants to achieve done in 15 minutes or less, despite having low-porosity hair that normally takes forever to dry. She highlighted the round brush for creating gentle tension that makes blowouts last for days without tugging, singing, or sore arms.
Jenny Bailly, executive director and an original Airwrap owner, initially had doubts that the Co-anda 2x could possibly be worth another $200+, but changed her mind after using it. She noted that her blow-dry time has been cut down by at least five crucial minutes. While noting that the tool is powerful and hot, she found the dryer attachment as effective as Dyson’s dedicated Supersonic dryer for her long, wavy, medium-thickness hair.
Custom Code: Dyson Airwrap I.D. Multi-Styler and Dryer
Since its debut in 2018, the Dyson Airwrap has reserved a permanent spot in our editors’ hairstyling routines, racking up seven Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice Awards along the way, including a coveted Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award in 2019 and a Best of Beauty Award in 2025. In 2024, the brand upgraded its iconic styler with the Airwrap I.D., available in two versions: Straight/Wavy, featuring a thicker curling attachment and a flyaway smoother, and Curly/Coily, which comes with six standard attachments, plus a diffuser and wide-tooth comb.
The Airwrap I.D. is a smarter take on the original, providing proof that even an already-great hair tool still has room to improve. Both versions feature Bluetooth connectivity that links to the Dyson app, letting you create a personalized hair profile. Based on your hair type and thickness, you can tweak heat settings, select your preferred curling sequence, and follow guided styling tutorials, which the device recognizes for the next time you style. Some editor-loved attachments, including a conical barrel with a tapered tip, a large round volumizing brush for maximum bounce, and a hair dryer attachment that the brand claims dries hair in eight minutes compared to the original model’s 15 minutes, round out why this customizable tool is so beloved and worth the price tag.
Like the original Airwrap, there is a bit of a learning curve, but that’s nothing a little practice and guided tutorials cannot solve. If you already own the old Dyson Airwrap, it is compatible with all six of the newer I.D. attachments, allowing you to buy those separately if you are not ready to purchase a brand-new device.
Editors praise the convenience and customization of the Airwrap I.D. Former commerce writer Lily Wohlner noted that she rediscovered the speed of the device and keeps it at the top of her hair-care drawer for quick, shiny blowouts. Ingrid Fowler, senior art director, praised the app integration, noting that selecting hair type and length creates a custom heat and time formula that handles wrap time, curl time, and cool shots automatically. Katherine Gunderman, social media manager, added that it has become an indispensable tool for managing fine hair and curtain bangs without fear of heat damage or accidental burns from traditional irons.
Smooth Moves: Dyson Airsmooth Styling Dryer Brush
Just when we thought Dyson had every hair category covered, it announced the Airsmooth: a dedicated wet-to-dry round brush designed for drying, smoothing, and volumizing hair in one swoop. Although the Airwrap comes with a round brush attachment, our editors make the case for this standalone version. Instead of a standard barrel-shaped head, the Airsmooth is designed with a sleek, teardrop shape that lets you get as close to the root as possible and add volume, or flick the ends for a bouncy, blowout-inspired look. The tapered, hyper-flexible bristles, courtesy of Dyson’s PivotFlex and Anti-Snag technologies, allow the teeth to bend up to 90 degrees to gently release knots without snagging or creating unnecessary tension. The bristles sit on an open base, which helps distribute the high-pressure airflow evenly rather than in one concentrated stream, resulting in a smoother finish without the dreaded scalp burn, even at its highest setting.
Like all Dyson tools on this list, the Airsmooth uses smart heat technology to monitor its temperature 100 times a second and adjust accordingly based on your hair type. Testing across four Allure editors with various hair styles—from fine, long hair to thick coils—showed that it performs best when used in smaller sections for a bouncy, smooth blowout.
Editor in chief Jessica Cruel noted that the brush features smooth tines that bend with the hair, making it ideal for managing coily hair without the tangles often caused by traditional boar bristles. While the process takes a similar amount of time to traditional methods, she highlighted how well the brush creates the necessary tension to smooth coily textures.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer
The latest upgrade to the original Supersonic Hair Dryer, a classic that we still haven’t retired, the Dyson Supersonic Nural automatically adjusts heat settings as you move it closer to your scalp, preventing sudden heat spikes and protecting delicate skin. It took home a 2024 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award for its innovative Time to Flight sensor, which detects how far it is from your hair.
Plus, it remembers your most-used settings, seamlessly adapting the heat and airflow, and can also sense which of the five included magnetic attachments—a concentrator, diffuser, wide-tooth comb, a flyaway attachment, or a gentle airflow ring—you have popped on, adjusting its temperature and airflow accordingly. That is on top of its three speed settings, four heat levels, and cold-shot feature. If you need to pause to re-section, it instantly detects when you set it down, lowering airflow and noise until you are ready to pick it up again.
Senior staff writer Elizabeth Gulino noted that she uses the Nural hair dryer to speed up wash days, specifically praising the diffuser attachment for enhancing her natural waves. She pointed out that the device is quieter than other tools, lightweight, and significantly reduces drying time while minimizing heat damage through its scalp-sensing technology.
Sleek Status: Dyson Airstrait Straightener
We can still hear the sizzle and smell the burnt hair from our high school days of frantically running a straightener over damp hair before sprinting out the door. The Dyson Airstrait allows you to dry and straighten your hair with one device, saving precious time. Unlike traditional straighteners that can cause damage and frizz with excessive amounts of heat, this tool skips hot plates entirely. Instead, the Airstrait uses unheated tension bars to hold damp or dry hair in place while high-velocity air, up to 285 degrees Fahrenheit, is blown at a precise 45-degree angle to quickly dry and smooth. Once you are done heat-styling, running the Cool setting through each section sets your look.
Cosmetic chemist Trefor Evans previously noted that at temperatures this low, the tool is unlikely to cause damage even to wet hair. Built-in thermostats regulate airflow temperature up to 16 times per second to minimize heat damage, leaving hair shinier with every use.
Commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann shared that not having to hold a brush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other made the styling process much easier, while senior beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor noted that her wavy, poofy hair was left straight, extra-soft, and free of the dryness typically caused by traditional wet-to-dry tools.
