That’s a wrap on trying to get our hands on the highly coveted, highly sought-after Dyson Airwrap, folks.
That’s right — upon introducing the new holiday 2022 Dyson Airwrap, stock of the hair multitasker has returned to the site and we were first in line to get a unit to review for ourselves.
For those that have tried every Dyson dupe in the book while waiting for this glorious re-stock, we were right there with you, trying out the Beachwaver, the Revlon One Step brush and many (many) more.
Now the time has come for the main attraction — The Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Complete Long ($600.)
Those with particularly lengthy locks will be even more pleased, as the barrels are better made for long hair, fully curling the entire strand, not just the ends.
The 2022 model that initially came out over the summer is now in stock in a limited-edition holiday color, featuring a rich Vinca blue hue with rosé-colored details. Below is the unit we received, immediately putting us in the holiday spirit. We also got all the attachments and gave them a proper test (keep reading for our results).
Do you want to get your hands on the Dyson Airwrap ASAP before it sells out again? Click one of the retailer buttons below now, then continue reading for the full wrap on the viral hairstyling device.
P.S. the Airwrap is now available at Ulta Beauty, Best Buy and Nordstrom while supplies last.
Our review of the Dyson Airwrap 2022:
1. The Airwrap 1.6 and 1.4 long barrels
Since most hype surrounds the magical and effortless Airwrap curls, I’ll cut right to the chase. Note: I did dry and smooth my hair first, as you must use damp-to-the-touch hair for the Airwrap curling barrels to work correctly.
Once damp, I sectioned my hair as best I could and then tried to insert the first piece. This part was honestly the most difficult for me, as I had to unlearn the curling of yesteryear, allowing the Airwrap’s Coanda airflow to grab the hair for me instead of twisting myself.
However, once I got the hang of it, the rest of my head took mere minutes to fully curl — no small feat, as my hair reaches my belly button! I was impressed by the new Airwrap feature that allows you to switch the direction of the curl without having to change the barrel, resulting in bouncy curls on both sides of my head.
I also have to praise the longer barrel, as it was much easier to get every strand of hair curled, unlike other smaller barrels that only curl the ends or leave crinkles and kinks.
Lastly, the cooling setting is a saving grace, as it not only locks in the curl without using extra hairspray, but it also helped me not to burn myself, something that I somehow always manage to do (more than once) when using a traditional curling iron. This would also be great for a beginner hair-curler, as the device doesn’t get too hot and cause any concern for burns.
The firm and soft smoothing brushes and volumizing brush
I also wanted to leave a section for the other attachments, as they are also worthy of praise.
I used the Coanda smoothing dryer to dry my hair, which took my shower-wet hair to damp in just 3 minutes. For someone with long, thick hair, that is seriously impressive and will cut anyone’s hairstyling time in half. Another perk I enjoyed was the lack of frizz due to the smoothing effect and the burst of cool air I used at the end of my drying session.
The brush attachments act as my new best friends when I aim to have smooth and straight hair. Just like an ordinary hair bush, I ran them through my hair, bottom to top, to prevent any snarls, and watched as my hair smoothed out and straightened.
To finish things off, the round brush was a great way to add that final bounce to my look. Even with heavy hair, the round volumizing brush managed to add that slight wave and body to my hair for a blowout look that could have been straight from the salon.
Our assessment?
Well, as many of us and our wallets may not want to believe, the Dyson Airwrap is indeed worth the hype. I loved its ease of use, especially for beginners, the anti-frizz properties and the many attachments that come with it.
To get in on the Airwrapping fun, we suggest buying it STAT, as you never know when it will sell out once more.
Pros:
- An easy-to-use styler that can curl, blow dry and straighten
- Has both hot and cool settings to lock in styles for longer and is much safer to use than a curling iron or other hot tools
- Takes just seconds to style and won’t leave kinks or knots in the hair
- Anti-frizz element keeps flyaways away
Cons:
- A hefty price, at $600, and far more than other devices we have tried
- There is a learning curve for those that have used traditional curling irons and tools
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