By now, any beauty lover has heard of the Dyson Airwrap and likely has a strong opinion on it—whether it's love at first blowout or total skepticism. Since its original debut, the tool has become a fixture in the beauty world, praised for its temperature-regulated airflow— instead of extreme heat—to dry and style hair with less damage. It went viral almost immediately, and the hype hasn't let up. The proof? It’s still consistently sold out. And now with its most recent launch, the Dyson Airwrap Coanda 2x—featuring reengineered attachments and more powerful airflow—it feels as though every single Dyson owner is a walking advertisement.
While I've always gotten by with my trusty drugstore curling irons and blow dryers, I couldn't resist the pull of the Airwrap any longer. Would it really deliver the same results as a hot tool? Will it leave my hair feeling and looking less damaged? Is it as easy as TikTok makes it seem? Swapping my decades-loved $19.99 tools for a device that costs as much as a month's worth of paychecks had me seriously questioning if it could live up to the hype, but eventually, the claims got the best of me.
The promise of less heat damage was definitely appealing, the variety of attachments had my styling brain in overdrive, and—to be totally honest—the adorable colorways didn't hurt either. But I didn't stop at just testing the Airwrap myself. I also tapped multiple Marie Claire editors and writers to try both the newly updated Coanda Airwrap and the Airwrap ID, so you're getting a full crowd-sourced review from different hair types, textures, and styling skill levels across the board. Read on for what we all *honestly* think of the Dyson Airwrap.
Table of Contents
- How Does the Dyson Airwrap Work?
- Dyson Airwrap Attachments
- My Honest Dyson Airwrap Review
- Is the Dyson Airwrap Worth It?
- Why Trust Marie Claire
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How Does the Dyson Airwrap Work?
Dyson's science game is seriously next-level. When it created the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer in 2016, it was the biggest innovation the hair styling industry had seen in years. The Airwrap Multi-Styler ID builds on that same high-tech design and continues to innovate. At its core is the Coanda effect—the secret sauce that made this tool famous. Put simply, it uses a precise combination of airflow speed and pressure to create a spinning vortex of air that can curl, smooth, shape, or dry your hair without extreme heat.
The newest Airwrap model steps things up with the Coanda 2.0 technology, which improves airflow control and styling power for even better results. There are three heat settings and three power settings to choose from, all of which are monitored up to 1000 times per second in the newest Airwrap model (and over 40 times per second in older models). Intelligent heat control keeps the air under 302 degrees, which is ideal for preventing any kind of heat damage or breakage on the hair shaft. For reference, other hot tools hover around 390 to 450 degrees. This means that you'll enjoy healthier, happier hair that's more heat-regulated than traditional hot tools.
Dyson Airwrap Attachments
The attachments you get with your Dyson Airwrap vary depending on which version you buy. There are models made for straight and wavy hair, and others designed specifically for curly and coily textures. The new Dyson Coanda model comes with six attachments—the same as the Airwrap ID, plus the added Airsmooth 2x—just with a more powerful motor behind them. Here's what you'll get when you open up that shiny new box:
- Fast Dryer
This is usually the first attachment you'll grab—it's designed for a quick, rough dry at the start of your styling session. The airflow is concentrated and powerful, perfect for getting the hair to about 80 percent dry before you go in with the other attachments.
- Large Round Volumizing Brush
My personal favorite, this volumizing brush is the closest I get to a salon blowout at home. Sure, I can use a round brush and blow dryer together (a skill I've worked hard to master, but it's still tricky), but this attachment gives me five times the volume and makes the whole process way easier. It gets right to the roots for serious lift, and you can roll and twist your hair out for a bouncy, full-bodied finish. Truly the MVP of the set, in my opinion.
- Smoothing Brushes
Ever Airwrap includes at least one smoothing brush. For straight and wavy hair, you get the Soft Smoothing Brush plus the Dryer + Flyaway Smoother. For curly and coily hair, there's a Firm Smoothing Brush. The Soft and Firm Smoothing Brushes are designed with bristles tailored to your hair type: soft bristles for finer, straighter hair, and firmer bristles for curly, coarser textures.
The Dryer + Flyaway is a multitasker—it smooths hair as it dries and tames flyaways. You can use it in dryer mode for rough drying or switch to flyaway mode for a sleek finish.
- Conical Airwrap Barrel
Easily the most popular attachment (and the tool’s namesake), the Conical Airwrap Barrel is Dyson's version of a curling iron, but with less heat damage. Using Coanda technology, it pulls hair into a vortex around the barrel to create a soft, bouncy curl.
For straight and wavy hair, the newer Airwraps also include a 1.6" Long Barrel, an upgrade from the original size. Plus, instead of swapping between two barrels for different curl directions, you can now switch airflow direction simply by turning a knob on top of the device.
- Diffuser (Curly + Coily editions only)
Like a classic diffuser, this attachment evenly disperses air to reduce frizz and enhance your natural curl pattern. Use it when you want to style your curls with added definition—no other attachments necessary.
- Wide Tooth Comb (Curly + Coily editions only)
If you have curly or coily hair and want a blowout, this comb is essential. It helps detangle and lengthen curls while gently drying hair with heat, avoiding the tugging and tension other tools can cause. Pair it with the firm smoothing attachment for a sleek finish.
- AirSmooth2x (Coanda 2x Straight + Wavy model only)
The latest Dyson Airwrap, featuring Coanda 2x technology, has air pressure twice as strong to dry hair faster and deliver a salon-quality finish. If you go for this version in the Straight + Wavy edition, you'll get the new AirSmooth2x attachment. Think of it as a mini Dyson Airstrait—it's designed to be used at the end of a styling session to smooth and straighten hair for a more polished look.
Included attachments in the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x for Straight and Wavy Hair.
My Honest Dyson Airwrap Review
Catharine Malzahn testing the Dyson Airwrap using the round volumizing brush.
I'll be honest: I started out an Airwrap skeptic. But after testing the latest Coanda 2x model—and being a longtime devotee of the Airwrap ID—I'm officially a convert. Since adding the Airwrap to my routine, I've fully retired my Supersonic hair dryer. My hair looks and feels healthier, and I get through styling in nearly half the time. That said, the viability of the tool really depends on the end result you’re after.
My process kicks off the second I step out of the shower. I spritz on a detangler (I have a handful on rotation) and follow with a leave-in conditioner that has heat protection built in. Just because the Airwrap uses less heat doesn't mean you can skip protection. The duo lays the groundwork for healthy hair growth—and, as an added bonus, gives my hair a gorgeous shine.
Then comes the fun part: the styling. I start with the Fast Dryer attachment to rough-dry my long, thick, wavy hair to about 80 percent—it takes less than 10 minutes, which is impressive with my kind of hair. After that, I snap on my forever favorite: the round volumizing brush. If you want a bouncy, voluminous blowout in under twenty minutes, this is the attachment for you. Without fail, it delivers a '90s-inspired bombshell blowout every single time, regardless of how dry or humid the air is.
I've trusted the Dyson Airwrap to give me photo-ready hair for work events, work headshots, holiday parties, and even weddings. It's never let me down. Every time, I end up with shiny, soft, smooth hair that actually holds.
Ann Malzahn testing the Dyson Airwrap using the Airwrap Barrel.
As for the famous Airwrap Barrel? It may not be my go-to, but it's often most testers' favorite. If you're after a classic, voluminous curl and don't want to fuss with a clamp or figure out techniques, it's great. It creates a soft wave without much effort or heat damage. It makes a wave easy to achieve—a godsend for people who have historically struggled to learn their way around a curling iron.
Is the Dyson Airwrap Worth It?
Is the Airwrap actually worth the expensive price tag? If you're looking for one tool that can give you a sleek finish, a bouncy blowout, or soft curls—quickly with minimal effort and heat damage—then yes, it's absolutely worth the investment. That said, if you require versatility in your styling, though, don’t expect this to create every look in the book. Instead, think of it like a nice addendum.
Of course, what works for my hair type and styling goal might not work for yours. So I tapped a handful of Marie Claire beauty editors and writers—all with different hair textures and routines—to weigh in with their honest takes.
- Samantha Holender, Senior Beauty Editor
Dyson Airwrap Model: Coanda 2x for Straight + Wavy
Hair Type: Medium to thick, fine, straight hair
Review for MC: "I grab the Coanda Smoothing Dryer, which is perfect for my fine hair. I get through a rough dry in approximately eight minutes (not too shabby), at which point I switch over to the round volumizing brush. The latter, dare I say, is my favorite invention in the history of hair. I’d buy the Airwrap for this attachment alone. It’s eons easier to operate than a brush-dryer combo, gives my roots unbelievable lift, creates insane volume for my face-framing layers, and allows me to do a bouncy blowout in a fraction of the time. I can get a swoop inward on my ends or create a loose curl by spinning the round brush counter-clockwise while holding the machine upside-down. The flyaway attachment is what I typically reach for to seal the deal. While there’s a bit of a learning curve on how to hold the device (it should blow airflow out and down), it really does push those straggly little hairs into place better than any product. I have a lot of new growth and baby hairs, and one shot of heat with this attachment keeps them down and out of the way all day."
- Brooke Knappenberger, Associate Commerce Editor
Dyson Airwrap Model: Coanda 2x for Straight + Wavy
Hair Type: Fine but dense, color-processed hair
Review for MC: "If I'm using a regular blow dryer, it takes at least 15 minutes to dry and another 15 to 20 minutes to straighten or curl. And because my hair is so fine, it doesn't hold a curl well, even with loads of hairspray. I've been using the new Coanda Airwrap, and after the Fast Dryer, I section off my hair and switch over to my favorite-ever attachment, the 1.2-inch Coanda 2x curling barrel. Once you get used to your hair auto-wrapping around the barrel, it takes virtually zero skill to achieve tight, bouncy curls in 10 minutes or less. The fact that I can achieve perfect curls that last all day long is an actual dream come true."
- Ariel Baker, Beauty Writer
Dyson Airwrap Model: Airwrap ID for Curly + Coily
Hair Type: Type 4 natural hair
Review for MC: "My Dyson Airwrap is one of the best investments I've ever made for my hair. As someone with natural type four hair, it is hands down the best blow dryer I've ever used, and it's easily cut my blow-dry time in half since I've started using it. As someone who also loves to wear hair extensions, the curling barrel gives me bouncy, voluminous curls with ease, which is deeply important as someone who (embarrassingly) barely knows how to use a traditional curling iron. In the Dyson lineup, this is the tool that works best for me and the way I wear my hair, but if I were to recommend one to someone who strictly wears their hair in its natural state, and who is also a type four person, I'd recommend the Supersonic."
- Catharine Malzahn, Contributing Beauty Writer
Dyson Airwrap Model: Coanda 2x and Airwrap ID for Straight + Wavy
Hair Type: Thick, wavy hair
Review for MC: "My hair holds a curl well but frizzes up easily. I use the Fast Dryer and round volumizing brush almost exclusively, though you'll occasionally see me reaching for an Airwrap Barrel. Whether I want a Cindy Crawford-esque blowout or a smoother, straighter style, my two go-to attachments never lead me astray. While it can take some time to get used to the Barrel and how to hold it to get your hair to firstly, wrap around it and secondly, hold the curl, the dryer and volumizing brush couldn't be easier. I'm done in under 30 minutes when I whip out my Airwrap, and I'm not one who's naturally gifted at doing my own hair (read: that's impressive, it only takes me that long). I won't lie: $600 to $700 is a lot of money. But if you think about how much you'd spend over the years on salon blowouts, it's a lot more palatable. If you have straight to wavy hair, will use your Airwrap consistently, want either a sleek blowout or loose curls, and are willing to spend the money, the Airwrap is absolutely worth the buy."
- Malcia Greene, Contributing Beauty Writer
Dyson Airwrap Model: Airwrap ID for Straight + Wavy
Hair Type: Straight to wavy hair
Review for MC: “Before becoming a Dyson Airwrap convert, I thought they were just another glorified tech tool in the beauty space. Cut to February, when I moved in with my roommate, and now I’ve exclusively switched from my Revlon to the Wrap. My hair has never felt softer, dries in half the amount of time, and I love how sleek it is in my hand. Not to mention, its six attachments, clips, brush, and comb are fabulous. I truly credit my saved, fine hair to the Dyson Airwrap!”
The Takeaway
Here's the TL;DR: The Dyson Airwrap is absolutely worth it if you style your hair regularly and have straight or wavy hair, based on our tester's reviews. But if you rarely use heat tools, it's worth asking whether the investment makes sense for your routine. And if you have type 4 curly or coily hair that you prefer to wear naturally, the Dyson Supersonic might actually be the better pick for your needs.
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