All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.
Flashback to three years ago: I was sitting in the salon chair, watching my freshly curled hair slowly turn into barely there waves before I even stepped outside. It happened every time. I’d pay for a blowout, sit there for over an hour with high hopes, and then, by the end of the appointment, my fine but dense hair—too slippery to hold a curl, too frizz-prone to air-dry nicely—would betray me, no matter how much hairspray was used. I kept thinking, If professionals can’t make a style last on me, how am I supposed to do it myself? With all the buzz around Dyson hair tools, I felt like they could be my saving grace, but at their price point, I needed to know that they actually worked.
So, in my true beauty-obsessed fashion, I made it my personal mission to test every hair tool I could get my hands on. And trust me, I tried everything—curling irons, straighteners, blow-dry brushes, and even the viral sock-curl hack on TikTok. But nothing gave me the long-lasting results I wanted. Then I bit the bullet and fell into the hype that is Dyson, and for the first time, I found tools that actually worked with my hair instead of against it.
As a beauty editor, I have the unique luxury of trying just about every hair product on the market, including Dyson’s entire lineup. The fact of the matter is, these things aren’t cheap. If I’m going to recommend a hot tool that costs a rent-sized chunk of money, it had better deliver. After testing an extensive list, I can confidently say Dyson’s tools actually do. The appeal? Their intelligent heat control technology that styles hair quickly without frying it. Sensors regulate airflow temperature to prevent excessive heat exposure, meaning you get the results you want without damage. For someone like me, whose hair refuses to cooperate, that’s a game-changer.
It all started with the Airwrap, the first tool that let me give myself a salon-level blowout that actually lasted and without scorching my hair in the process. The Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer cut my dry time in half while keeping my hair smooth. The Corrale Hair Straightener gave me the sleekest, shiniest hair ever without leaving it fried. And the Airstraight—a tool that lets you straighten wet hair? I was skeptical, but somehow, it works.
Now, styling my hair isn’t a constant battle—it’s easy, looks great, and, most importantly, actually lasts. I know exactly which tool to grab depending on whether I want soft waves, pin-straight hair, or a classic, bouncy blowout. So, if you’re going to splurge on a Dyson hair tool, based on my experience, these three are actually worth it. Pinky promise.
Our Top Picks
- My All-Time Favorite Dyson Hair Product: Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer, $500
- The Dyson Hair Tool That Does It All: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long, $600
- A Wet-to-Dry Straightener: Dyson Airstrait Straightener, $499
My All-Time Favorite Dyson Hair Product: Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer
Why I love it: If you’re going to buy any Dyson tool, it should be the Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer. The Nural is Dyson’s latest upgrade to its original Supersonic Hair Dryer, and like all Dyson tools, it’s where technology meets beauty at its best. It’s my top pick simply because I can’t go a wash day without it anymore. The standout feature? It automatically adjusts heat settings as you move it closer to your scalp, preventing sudden heat spikes and protecting your skin. In fact, it took home a 2024 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award—which we only award to a handful of truly innovative products—for its innovative Time to Flight sensor, which is what detects how far it is away 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 attachments—concentrator, diffuser, wide-tooth comb, a little hook for flyaways, or a ring for gentle airflow—you've popped on and adjusts its temperature and airflow accordingly. It dries my hair in record time, and if I need to pause to re-part or take a break, it instantly detects when I set it down, lowering airflow and noise until I’m ready to pick it up again.
What the editor says: The five Allure editors who tested it were also unanimous fans. "It dried my thick, wavy hair in 4 minutes and 50 seconds, and my hair came out very smooth," says senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor. “It definitely felt cooler when I dried the roots near my neck.” Meanwhile, commerce editor Sarah Han's straight hair is fine but very dense. After repeatedly testing this hair dryer, she's sold, noting that it's lightweight and quieter than most she has tried. "It's pretty to look at too, not an eyesore, and more importantly, dries my hair the fastest," Han shares.
Attachments: wave and curl diffuser, gentle air attachment, styling concentrator, wide-tooth comb, and flyaway attachment
The Dyson Hair Tool That Does It All: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long
Why I love it: This next one needs no introduction—it’s the hair tool that took the world by storm. While there’s now an upgraded version—the Airwrap i.d., complete with Bluetooth capabilities and new attachments—I’ve been using my OG Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long for years, and it’s still the fastest way to pull off any look with just one tool. (No surprise, it's won six Best of Beauty and Reader's Choice Awards over the years, including a Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award.) Bonus: It’s compatible with the newer i.d. attachments, so you can buy those separately if you’re not ready to dish out the extra money (which, in my opinion, is not yet necessary).
My personal favorite attachment? The curling barrel. I won’t lie—there was a bit of a learning curve at first, but once I got the hang of it, it became my go-to for a bouncy blowout and bouncy face-framing bangs that lasts all day long. It’s all thanks to Dyson’s signature Coanda airflow technology, which, to put it simply, is essentially optimized airflow to circulate air and temperature more efficiently. The result is a quick dry and minimal frizz.
What the editor says: "I'd been lobbying blow-dryer brands for years to make a comb attachment for thick, kinky hair. Dyson finally did it — and did it so well," says editor in chief Jessica Cruel, who has 4B hair. "I used the firm brush in the Airwrap collection to stretch my hair before doing a DIY trim, and I was surprised at how easy the process was," she says. "The attachment never went flying like with previous combs I've used, and I didn't have to become a contortionist like when I use a separate brush to straighten."
Attachments: dryer and flyaway smoother, 1.2 in. long barrel, 1.6 in. long barrel, soft smoothing brush, firm smoothing brush, round volumizing brush, and filter cleaning brush
A Time-Saving Wet-to-Dry Straightener: Dyson Airstrait Straightener
Why I love it: I can still hear the sizzle and smell the burnt hair from my high school days—frantically running a straightener over my damp hair before sprinting out the door. If only I had the Dyson Airstrait back then. This one skips hot plates entirely, unlike traditional straighteners that can cause damage and frizz. Instead, it uses unheated tension bars to hold hair in place while high-velocity air up to 285°F—blown at a precise angle—dries and straightens at the same time. “At heats this low, this tool is unlikely to cause damage to even wet hair,” cosmetic chemist Trefor Evans previously told Allure. And for quick touch-ups on dry hair, there’s a setting that goes up to 320°F. Every time I use it, I’m still low-key amazed—it’s like magic.
What the editor says: Commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann, who has Type 3 curls, also found it really useful and intuitive. "It's really nice not having to hold a brush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other for the 30-plus minutes it takes for my hair to dry," she says. “The wide clamp is great for covering large sections of hair all at once, but I definitely needed multiple passes to add shine and smoothness to my curly hair.”
Attachments: non-slip heat mat
Final Thoughts
Dyson’s tools didn’t just make styling easier—they completely changed the game for my hair. Instead of fighting with limp curls, frizz, or endless touch-ups, I finally have tools that guarantee a great hair day every time I use them without the damage. Each one is designed with innovative details, from heat control that actually protects your hair to airflow technology that makes styling faster and more effective. Whether I want a bouncy blowout, sleek straight hair, or something in between, I know I’ll get the look I want. Take it from me: If you’re investing in your hair, these three Dyson tools are where to start.
Methodology
Our tester tried Dyson's extensive portfolio of hair tools, testing each product repeatedly over the course of several weeks to evaluate its ease of use, performance, and effectiveness. We noted how long it took to get the desired look and the longevity of the results. We also considered the products' prices and whether they would make a worthwhile hair-care investment.
How we test and review products
We always enlist a range of testers for any review, but hair-care products and tools are another story. While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind. When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers’ experience levels. For instance, an innovative new blow-dryer may feature industry-leading technology, but if the only people who find it intuitive to use are professional hairstylists, we have to consider this when determining whether it is worthy of a recommendation.
For our review of the best Dyson hair tools, we enlisted the help of multiple editors, writers, contributors, and experts—who all have different hair concerns and types and desired outcomes (i.e., want shinier hair), and factored in whether one product was tested across multiple hair types (i.e., straight, wavy, and curly hair). Testers considered performance across three primary categories: efficacy, safety and ease of use, value. For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
Our staff and testers
A beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors—in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon—is essential to reaching that goal.
After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the "best" for people over 50 if the only testers we’ve solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser hair dryer worthy of your hard-earned cash if it’s never been tested on curls? We’re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.
Good hair era, incoming:
Now, watch a 7-step wash day routine:
Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place! And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
