Dyson Airwrap Review: Is It Really Worth the Hype for Healthy, Heatless Styling?

Let me start with this: I didn’t want to love the Dyson Airwrap.

It was one of those products — the kind that shows up on every “must-have” beauty list, costs more than my rent in university, and somehow sells out constantly.

I had my doubts. I also had a very frazzled curling wand from 2015 and the kind of split ends that whispered “please… no more heat.”

So when I finally got my hands on the Dyson Airwrap, I did not expect to be fully converted.

But here we are.

I’m brushing out bouncy curls with one hand and writing this post with the other.

If you’ve been wondering whether the Dyson Airwrap is actually worth it, here’s my honest experience — and yes, I’ll tell you if it’s more than just good marketing.

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Let’s talk about the price first — because…yeah, I know.

It’s expensive. Like, I-felt-guilty-opening-the-box expensive.

But here’s what made me feel better: I haven’t touched a curling wand, straightener, or round brush since. The Airwrap is my all-in-one hair tool — for volume, smoothing, curling, and blow-drying. It’s basically a salon appointment I can hold in one hand.

I used to spend 40 minutes curling my hair, only for the curls to fall out by lunchtime. Now I can do soft, heatless curls in 15 minutes — and they last all day. No joke.

It uses air, not high heat, and my hair is grateful.

One of the Dyson Airwrap’s biggest selling points is that it doesn’t fry your hair. And I know every tool says that, but this one actually means it.

It uses Coanda airflow (science!) to wrap your hair around the barrel, so you’re not pressing or clamping anything. It’s like your strands are being gently swirled into curls by a hair-friendly tornado.

I used to have dry, frizzy ends and random kinks from flat-ironing too fast. Since switching to the Airwrap, my hair feels softer, smoother, and way less angry at me. Plus, I’m not dealing with the smell of burnt hair, which is always a win.

It takes a little practice, but it’s worth it.

Let me be clear: the first time I used it, I looked like I’d lost a fight with a vacuum cleaner.

There’s definitely a learning curve. You have to figure out which attachments work for your hair, how much dampness is ideal (the answer: slightly damp), and how long to hold the curl before letting go.

But after a couple of uses, it clicks. Now I can do a full blowout with soft volume in under 20 minutes. And I don’t have to section off my entire head and clip it up like I’m about to launch a YouTube tutorial. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it makes me feel like that girl — even when I’m just in a hoodie with coffee breath.

So… is the Dyson Airwrap worth it?

If you style your hair often, want to protect your hair from heat damage, and love the look of a smooth, voluminous blowout at home, I honestly think yes.

It’s one of those investments that actually changes your routine.
No more switching between three tools. No more panicking when your flat iron smells like it’s cooking something.
Just soft, healthy-looking hair, with way less effort than you’d expect.

If you’re on the fence, I get it. I was too.

But now I can confidently say:
This is the best hair tool I’ve ever owned.
I use it every day.
And my hair has never looked (or felt) better.

You can shop the Dyson Airwrap here

Thank you for trusting me.

All my love,
– Tess <3