The updated Dyson Airwrap now allows you to change the direction of your curls by simply turning a nob on the curling attachment instead of having to switch out the barrel - huge win & overall time saver! 1.6 inch Airwrap™ long barrel: This barrels is very similar in design to the 1.2 inch long barrel.

The big difference between the two versions of the Airwrap lies in the styling attachments. According to Dyson, the curling barrels and the dryer attachment have been re-engineered on the new model to make styling your hair easier.

Includes 4 barrels, a firm smoothing brush, and the pre-styling dryer to curl, wave, add body, and add shape. Dyson Airwrap Smooth + Control - Designed for frizz-prone hair. Includes 2 barrels, a soft smoothing brush, a volumizing brush (round brush), and the pre-styling dryer curl, wave, smooth, and control.

A cold blast of air then sets the style in place. The new airwrap has a slightly faster air flow which should make drying quicker, and there are only three different heat settings compared to the four on the original – an update that we assume is to ensure minimal heat damage.

The technology used on the Supersonic is as innovative as it looks. Dyson dropped $71 million on creating the hair dryer, working with over 100 engineers to completely redesign the idea of what a hair dryer looks like. For starters, as an homage to its best-selling fans, the Dyson hair dryer has a hole at the center.

The Airwrap is much gentler on hair than conventional hot tools, and that may be part of why it's so expensive: It's an investment in hair health as much as it is for styling purposes.

The primary reason for their high cost is the technology and engineering behind their design. Dyson invests heavily in research and development to produce innovative and efficient products, which can result in higher production costs.

Here's a peek at my absolute faves:

• The O.G. Dyson Airwrap Styler.
• Best Overall Dyson Airwrap Dupe. Shark Flexstyle.
• TikTok's Favorite Dyson Dupe.
• Best Multi-Use Styler.
• Best Two-In-One Airwrap Dupe.
• Best Dyson Airwrap Dupe for Thick Hair.
• Best Dyson Airwrap Dupe for Volume.
• Best Dyson Airwrap Dupe for Straightening.

The complexity of the technology and all of the research and development behind the Airwrap Complete contribute to its high cost. "You're paying for things like the jet engine Coanda technology and a built-in heat regulating bead thermistor and microprocessor," says Craft.

Straw-like hair is often the result of common hair care oversights, such as these: using drying and styling tools (dryers, curling irons, electric rollers, flat irons) at too high a heat setting. using heat-based drying and styling tools too frequently.

We're clearly big fans of Dyson's Airwrap, Supersonic and Airstraight devices (and so are celebrity hair stylists Jen Atkin and Matthew Collins), and we've found that the Laifen hair dryers are excellent alternatives for those who only need the basic drying option at a fraction of the air-powered tech company's ...

The Dyson Airwrap isn't cheap, but in this case, you get what you pay for - which is excellence. I've saved money on salon blowouts before special occasions and events by using the Airwrap instead. With the range of styling attachments, it's essentially a blow dryer, hair straightener, and curling iron in one.