REVIEW: The Dyson Airwrap
By now, we’ve all heard about the revolutionary Dyson Airwrap (and its hefty price tag) and you’re probably left wondering what all the hype is about.
Now, If you're unfamiliar with the latest and greatest in beauty and hair-care, the styler works by creating a vortex-like force that pulls the hair towards the barrel/the attachment. It keeps the hair firmly wrapped against the surface creating that tension the traditional brush/hair-dryer combo would give, all this is done while being temperature controlled to ensure your hair never burns, genius!
Anyway, as an avid hair curler and someone who worked in the beauty for many years, I set out on a mission to find the best way to achieve those perfect effortless beachy waves of my dreams. Now I can confidently lay my $15 curling iron to rest because the Dyson Airwrap has surpassed all my expectations and more, leaving me speechless and also inundated with stunning compliments flowing like my fresh salon quality blow-out.
With my bleached and damaged hair in mind, I trekked into the Sydney Dyson demo store to give it a whirl before splashing the cash, as there really is nothing worse than a case of buyer's remorse. The shop assistant was lovely and answered all my questions, even giving me a chance to play with it and style my hair (which I am notoriously bad at but the Dyson has made it so easy!). I have never come across anything like this before.
The Airwrap comes packaged in a beautiful and luxurious storage case (which you can get embossed in-store for free FYI) and has room for all the attachments used to create different looks. Mine came with a rounded brush, fly-away nozzle, two hard plastic brushes, a thicker barrel to achieve larger, bouncier curls and a thinner one to achieve a sleeker looking curl. I recommend trialing each different attachment on your hair wash days as the styles will hold longer when done on damp hair. Start by drying your roots leaving the hair about 20% damp and style by sectioning the hair in two, doing one side at a time. Depending on personal preference you can section differently.
The unique styling tool has become a viral phenomena and has completely changed the game for those looking to keep their hair healthy, strong and shiny as it eliminates the need to use hot plates/wands. Anyone can get the hang of it quickly, even on those days you’re feeling super lazy post-shower, the Airwrap is the styling tool for you.
If you’re looking to get your hands on the latest model, it will set you back $899 and can be purchased online through Dyson or at your local David Jones, Myer, or Sephora. While it is expensive, I like to think of it as a true investment in self-care and confidence. Overall I’d give this lux buy a 10/10 and will definitely get my money's worth!