In a world full of $600 hair tools (hi, Dyson Airwrap), $1,200 exercise bikes, and $8,000 handbags, how do we know what’s a money grab and what’s worth it? Our editors are all about saving money (hello travel!) Wherever possible, big purchases require a lot of work in order to feel worthwhile. And after much deliberation, we’re sure of one thing: The Dyson Supersonic Dryer is well-worth it.
After testing for over a year, we’re sharing everything you need to know about the dryer and its iconic design, how to use it, and two of our editors’ (with two very different hair types) experiences.
About the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
This hair dryer is the future. Dyson Supersonic promises to improve smoothness and shine, while decreasing frizz. It also reduces drying time and any breakage that can be associated with blow drying. Dyson’s Air Multiplier technology is used in the V9 motor. This produces a lot of air at a controlled speed to dry hair faster. On the damage front, the Dyson dryer actually measures the heat coming out of the dryer 40 times a second to regulate and control how hot the tool gets to prevent the damage we’ve come to expect with hot tools. Less damage makes the hair shinier and smoother—when you use the tool and over time. And if you’re worried about frizz, don’t be: The dryer uses negative ions to reduce static in the air and keep your hair smooth all day long.
The Dyson Supersonic can be set at three speeds (low-medium, high-speed) and four temperature settings (including a cold shot). The attachments include a diffuser, two nozzles and a diffuser. These are great for blowouts or styling bangs. The Supersonic also includes the Flyaway Attachment, the Wide Tooth Comb Attachment and the Gentle Air Attachment. These attachments are great for smoothing and protecting fine hair types.
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The design is very clean. For something with so much innovative tech, you’d expect a clunky, heavy tool that hurts to hold up for more than a few minutes—but not the Dyson Supersonic. This dryer is lighter than most other hair dryers. It is also easier to maneuver around your scalp. The motor at its center is smaller and more efficient than other hair dryers. This makes it easier to use and quieter. If you’re used to considering your daily blow dry an arm workout, you might have to rethink your workout routine with this. Dyson created the dryer to pay tribute to their bestselling customers, hence the iconic hole at its center.
While you’re holding the tool, you don’t have to worry that your hand will get hot holding it or touching the attachments, which are magnetic and easy to slip on and off when you’re styling.
Beth: My Hair
My straight, fine hair looks almost lifeless. My hair is flat against my head and looks even thinner than it really is. I haven’t bleached my hair in a year (woo!My hair is essentially my natural color with some highlighting. But I’m not without troubles, as without any color, my hair is extremely oily. I can last just one day between washes and my hair looks awful the second day. So I’m washing my hair a lot more than I ever have, and I’m doing everything I can to keep the ends moisturized and healthy.
I have a medium-length haircut that just brushes my shoulders. And I have curtain bangs that are in desperate needs of a trim. I’ve had curtain bangs for two years now, and I can’t imagine myself ever having a different haircut. Curtain bangs are a complicated style, so I have a habit of blow drying them every day.
Beth: Experience
Yes, I am a beauty editor. But I put off trying the dryer for a while. Based on what you have read about my hair, I don’t think this dryer is worth the effort. My hair dries quickly (both with nothing and with a hair dryer), and I don’t have much of it. My dryer that’s a solid $200 cheaper than the Dyson will suffice—or so I thought.
The Dyson came with everything, which was my first impression. My previous hair dryer only came with the hair dryer. I had to order accessories (diffusers, concentrators, brushes, etc.) separately.I had to order them separately, which was quite costly.
It’s important that I style my curtain bangs every day or they’d just fall flat and straight. I use one of the concentrator nozzles (it doesn’t matter which; I’ve had the same experience using both) and the round brush that comes with the dryer to blow them out and give them lots of volume and shape. I suck with round brushes and otherwise have used the Revlon One-Step Volumizer to do my bangs since I got them because I can’t figure out how to hold a brush and a dryer at the same time, but somehow, the Dyson makes it really easy. I quickly learned this method and have been using it for months without fail.
Beth: Results
The next thing I knew I was a Dyson fan. The Dyson blow dryer is faster than other hair dryers. I recorded my drying time on my phone the first time I used it. The result? 1:40:11. It took me less than two minutes to dry my entire head. Although my hair is very fine and short, it takes me longer to make a cup if instant coffee. This alone made the Dyson worth it. Although I often run late, I don’t worry about whether I have enough time to dry my hair now. I always have at least two minutes.
My hair feels fried when I use blow dryers. My hair always looks frizzy and crunchy no matter what I do. This dryer has completely changed the way my hair feels after blow drying. I used to dread blow drying my hair, and if I wanted my hair to look good, I’d bake in extra time to air dry. Now? I look forward to blow drying my hair because I know it’ll always look and feel healthy and smooth.
I think the best thing about this hair dryer was the volume it added to my hair. Like I’ve said, I have fine, thin, straight hair—what on Earth do I need a splurgey hair dryer for? I’ve discovered that on my hair type, the Dyson Supersonic is a dream for creating lots of big volume (and I mean big). I use the round brush included with the dryer (which I think is great for curtain bangs), and one of the concentratornozzles to style my bangs. I dry my hair naturally, without any attachments. My hair always looks like it just came off a set.
Beth: Is it Worth It?
A resounding yes, yes, yes. I never imagined a $400 hunk of plastic would have such a hold on me, but I don’t care. I have given my Dyson hair dryer to my mom and my friends since I bought it. I don’t use any other dryers. My hair has never been better, and while good health, no bleach, and lots of Olaplex are what I have to thank for my hair’s health, the Dyson is what’s making it look good.
Garri: About My Hair
Let’s go back 10 years. I was 18, just starting college, and deciding who I wanted to be for the rest of my life (I can’t be alone in thinking that college was going to be the start of a whole new me). The part of that decision-making process was deciding what I wanted to do with my hair.
My hair is very curly—a mixture of 3b and 3c curls—and I spent most of my puberty years straightening it by any means necessary. At 18 I decided enough was enough, and started to learn about how to care for my curls. Fast forward to now, and I’ve got my hair care down to a science. I know exactly which products to use, how they should be styled, how to wear it, how to maintain it healthy (I could write an entire book on sleeping with curly hair). The result? I have extremely long (don’t let that shrinkage fool you), healthy curls. There’s only one aspect of my hair that I could do without: the insanely long drying process. That’s where the Dyson hair dryer comes in.
Garri: Experience
I used every cheap blow dryer and diffuser attachment Ulta offered for years, and they worked just fine. They weren’t amazing, but they did dry my hair (even if it took over an hour) just fine. When the Dyson hair dryer came out, I knew I had to get it—I just couldn’t stomach the price. Instead of buying the Dyson hair dryer that every YouTuber and their mother used, I tried to resist the temptation and opted for air drying. This saved me from the pain of holding a diffuser to the head for hours each week.
I was blown away when I bought the Dyson. It’s sleek, lightweight compared to the behemoths I used to use, and so easy to navigate. Of all the hair dryers I’ve used, the Dyson is truly unmatched. The heat controls are the most precise I’ve ever seen and the technology ensures that even on a higher heat setting, I’m not doing too much damage to my hair. I find that I enjoy this part of my hair care routine more than I dread it.
Garri: Results
The only regret I have with the Dyson is that I didn’t buy it sooner. Yes, it’s an investment, but it’s made my hair routine so much easier. It takes only 30 minutes to dry my hair with Dyson. It is so time-savings that it is worth it. A major part of my journey towards healthy hair has been to avoid heat damage as much and as often as possible. With the Dyson, I know I’m protecting my hair from damage while still getting it dry in a flash. There’s no longer the need to sacrifice my hair health for the sake of not walking around with wet hair all day, and I love that for me.
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Source: The Every Girl
