Dyson Hair Tools 2026: Five Stylers Tested for Speed and Results

Dyson hair tools combine engineering precision with practical innovation. The brand’s lineup features advanced motor technology, intelligent heat management, and versatile attachments designed to handle multiple styling tasks. Most tools incorporate sensors that respond to hair type and, on newer models, distance from the scalp. Several now offer Bluetooth connectivity to save your preferred settings through a mobile app. These features work together to promise faster drying times, reduced frizz, and salon-quality results.

The Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x: Peak Power and Speed

Motor Performance and Versatility

The Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x sits at the top of the multi-styler range. Its motor spins at 150,000 revolutions per minute—substantially faster than the standard Airwrap’s 110,000 RPM—delivering faster smoothing and drying overall. Weighing under a pound, it ranks as the lightest Dyson styler available, a practical benefit for anyone working with longer or thicker hair that requires sectioning and extended hold times. The device automatically reduces power when put down, adding a safeguard for interrupted styling sessions.

The tool ships with six attachments covering multiple styling needs. A diffuser accommodates curls and coils, while a volumizing round brush handles straightening and bounce. The newer Air Straightener 2x attachment, sold separately, uses high-velocity airflow between two smoothing plates to create tension without the intense heat and pull of traditional flat irons. The tool recognizes whichever attachment you’re using and adjusts temperature based on your previous settings, removing the guesswork from switching between functions.

The Co-anda 2x earned a 2026 Best of Beauty Award seal, reflecting its position in Dyson’s current lineup.

Real-World Performance from Testers

According to Allure’s testing, the tool delivers time savings across different hair types. Allure senior commerce director Shanna Shipin reported styling her type 3A curls in fifteen minutes or less, a substantial improvement from her previous routine. She uses the round brush to create tension that holds for days, praising the zero frizz, volume, and accuracy near the roots. She noted that the automatic shutoff when the tool is put down felt like an unexpected but valuable safeguard. Shipin also highlighted the Amber Silk color, describing it as a warmer honey tone compared to the classic midnight blue option.

Executive director Jenny Bailly, who owns the older Airwrap, found that the Co-anda 2x cut her blow-dry time by five minutes, reducing her total styling to under ten minutes. She noted that the tool runs hot enough to require a brief wait before switching attachments mid-session. On her long, wavy, medium-thickness hair, she found the dryer attachment performs as effectively as Dyson’s dedicated Supersonic dryer. Her typical routine involves two minutes of rough-drying, followed by four minutes of sectioned brushing with the large round brush for volume at the roots, then two minutes with the larger curling barrel for loose waves.

The Dyson Airwrap I.D.: Smart Styling Across Hair Types

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The Airwrap I.D. represents the refined version of a tool that has shaped Dyson’s reputation in hair care. The original Airwrap debuted in 2018 and accumulated seven Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice Awards over its lifecycle, including a 2019 Breakthrough Award and 2025 Best of Beauty Award. The 2024 I.D. upgrade brings Bluetooth connectivity linking to the Dyson app, allowing you to build a personalized hair profile. You can adjust heat levels and curling sequences based on your hair type and thickness, and the device learns your preferences for future sessions via guided styling tutorials.

Two versions are available: Straight/Wavy, which includes a thicker curling attachment and flyaway smoother, and Curly/Coily, which offers six standard attachments including a diffuser and wide-tooth comb. Key improvements over the original include a conical barrel with a tapered tip, a larger round volumizing brush for maximum bounce, and a dryer attachment that Dyson claims dries hair in eight minutes compared to the original model’s fifteen-minute drying time. The I.D. includes a learning curve, but guided tutorials embedded in the app support the process.

For those upgrading from the original Airwrap, all six newer I.D. attachments are backward compatible if you prefer to purchase them separately rather than upgrading the entire tool.

Allure staff writers found consistent praise for the tool’s speed and durability. Lily Wohlner, former commerce writer, noted that after setting aside her Dyson for a period, she was struck by how much faster it worked compared to her regular blow-dryer brush—her styling took at least fifteen minutes longer without it. Senior art director Ingrid Fowler highlighted how the app allows the device to recognize her hair profile and automatically calculate timing for wrap, curl, and cool-shot phases, removing the guesswork from her routine. She reported that the tool works quickly and quietly, and the curls release automatically at the end of her wrap time. Katherine Gunderman, associate social media manager with fine hair and curtain bangs, credited the curling and round brush attachments with making her styling user-friendly, delivering lasting curls in approximately three minutes for just the bangs and ends of her bob.

The Dyson Airsmooth Styling Brush: Dedicated Brush Technology

Design and Bristle Innovation

Recognizing that some stylists prefer a dedicated round brush, Dyson introduced the Airsmooth as a standalone styling brush. Unlike the round brush attachment on the Airwrap, the Airsmooth features a teardrop shape that allows closer access to the roots and simplifies adding volume or flipping ends for a bouncy finish. The bristles employ Dyson’s PivotFlex and Anti-Snag technologies, enabling them to bend up to ninety degrees, which helps release knots without snagging or creating tension. The open-base design distributes high-pressure airflow more evenly than concentrated streams, producing a smoother result even at maximum heat settings. Like other Dyson tools, the Airsmooth monitors its temperature one hundred times per second, adjusting based on your hair type.

Performance Across Hair Types

According to Allure’s testing across four editors with varying hair types, the brush performed best when used in smaller sections. For those with fine hair, Allure content director Sophia Panych recommends using the narrow edge of the brush head to maximize lift at the roots.

Editor in chief Jessica Cruel tested the Airsmooth on her freshly washed coily hair, applying thermal styling spray before using a detangling brush. She moved the brush both above and below each section to maximize tension, working for approximately forty-five minutes to an hour. Cruel found that the blowout delivered more volume than her typical result with the Airwrap comb attachment. She appreciated the tool’s ability to smooth coily hair through tension application, though achieving smoothness at the very ends required extra care. She initially worried about tangling given her coils, but the flexible bristles—unlike boar bristles—proved effective at bending with the hair rather than catching it.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer: Proximity Sensing

The Dyson Supersonic Nural updates the original Supersonic Hair Dryer, which remains a product mainstay for Allure editors. The new version introduces the Time to Flight sensor, which measures the distance between the dryer and your scalp, automatically adjusting heat to prevent sudden temperature spikes that can damage delicate skin. This innovation earned a 2024 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award.

The tool remembers your most-used settings and automatically adapts heat and airflow when you switch one of its five magnetic attachments: a concentrator, diffuser, wide-tooth comb, a hook designed for flyaways, and a ring for gentle airflow distribution. You can adjust across three speed settings, four heat levels, and a cold-shot feature, allowing precise styling control. Some Allure testers have dried and styled their entire head in under five minutes using this dryer.

Shared Technology Across the Lineup

Across Dyson’s entire hair tool range, smart heat regulation serves as the foundation. Each device uses sensors to adjust temperature based on your hair type and, on newer models, proximity to the scalp. This approach aims to reduce heat damage while maintaining styling effectiveness. Several tools now feature app integration or the ability to recognize attachments automatically, removing friction from your routine. For users invested in the Dyson ecosystem, attachments often work across multiple tools, allowing you to customize your kit based on actual needs rather than being locked into a single device’s limitations.

Source: Allure