Dyson Airwrap Complete Review: Is It Really Worth $599?

The Most Hyped Hair Tool Ever?

The Dyson Airwrap has been a social media sensation since its launch. At $599 for the Complete set, it’s one of the most expensive consumer hair tools on the market. Dyson claims it styles using air, not extreme heat — meaning you get salon-worthy results without frying your hair.

We’ve been using it daily for three months. Here’s the full breakdown.

What’s in the Box

The Complete set includes: the Airwrap motor body, 30mm and 40mm curling barrels, a smoothing brush (firm and soft), a round volumizing brush, a coanda smoothing dryer, and the pre-styling dryer attachment. It’s essentially a full salon toolkit in one system.

The Coanda Effect — Does It Actually Work?

Yes, and it’s genuinely impressive. The Airwrap uses the Coanda effect to attract and wrap hair around the barrel without you needing to manually wind it. Once you get the technique down (hold the barrel near your hair, let it catch), it creates bouncy, uniform curls with minimal effort.

The learning curve is real, though. Our first week involved some frustration and a few YouTube tutorials. By week two, we had it down to a science.

Heat Damage Claims

Dyson says the Airwrap measures airflow temperature 40 times per second and keeps it below 150°C. After three months of near-daily use, our hair genuinely feels healthier than when we were using a traditional curling iron. Less breakage, more shine, better texture overall.

Styling Results

Curls and waves: The 30mm barrel creates tight curls that loosen into gorgeous waves by day two. The 40mm barrel gives a softer, more relaxed bend. Both last overnight easily.

Blowout: The smoothing brushes create a salon-quality bouncy blowout in about 15 minutes for medium-length hair. This became our most-used attachment.

Volume: The round brush adds lift at the roots without making hair look “done.” Natural and effortless.

Who Should Buy It

The Airwrap makes the most sense for people who style their hair 4+ times per week and currently rely on high-heat tools. The long-term hair health benefits and time savings justify the cost over 2-3 years of use.

If you only style for special occasions, the price-per-use math doesn’t work out. Consider an Airwrap dupe instead (we’ve reviewed several).

The Bottom Line

The Dyson Airwrap earns its reputation. It’s not just marketing — it genuinely styles hair with less damage, faster, and with more consistent results than most traditional tools. The price is the only real barrier. If you can afford it and you’ll use it regularly, it’s one of the best beauty investments you can make.