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When you think of future-thinking technology and hair tools, there's probably one brand that immediately springs to mind. The Dyson Supersonic hairdryer was the first money move Dyson made when they stepped into the hair category in 2016. And, after adapting their trailblazing airflow technology from hoovers to hair care, they changed the game forever and kicked off a whole new era of hair tech.
One thing that's undeniable? It didn't happen by accident. The company went through over 600 prototypes and invested £50 million into research and development before landing on the model they gave the world. And, it turns out targeting beauty lovers was a very lucrative move (boosting sales by 45%, to £2.5 billion, and profits by 41%).
Since its inception, the Supersonic – alongside the Dyson Airwrap Styler – has become one of the most-loved hair tools on the market. It's lightweight, near-silent and doesn't cause the heat damage inflicted by more traditional models.
But now, the brand has taken things a step further, with the introduction of the Dyson Supersonic Nural, which looks beyond heat damaged hair and tackles the damage to our scalp, too. Available in two colourways – an aqua blue and deep blue – it boasts a new Scalp Protect Mode which utilises sensor technology to protect scalps from excess heat, particularly when we bring the nozzle in close contact with our head.
The Nural taps up an invisible infrared beam that measures the distance between the machine and your hair, then changes the heat accordingly, reducing airflow and temperature as it nears your head. You'll know where your at thanks to a light that changes colour (from red, to orange, then yellow) as the temperature decreases. It'll also light up blue and slows right down to a low speed when the tool recognises its been placed down, in between styling strokes.
New attachments, like the Wave + Curl diffuser have joined the line-up to ensure all hair types and concerns continue to be catered to. Only this time, each is equipped with attachment recognition, which means it'll remember the mode you last set it to (whether it's high speed, low heat, or whatever combo you use) each time its reattached to the hair dryer. And, to keep things looking sci-fi, a clear panel has been swapped in on the back of the blow dryer, so you can see just how much tech goes into each Nural.
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Product specifications:
- Wattage: 1600W
- Weight: 659 g.
- Attachments: styling concentrator, smoothing nozzle, diffuser, and a gentle air attachment
- Cord length: 2.8 metres
- Speed settings: 3 (high, medium and low)
- Heat settings: 4 (100°C, 80°C, 60°C and 28°C)
- Ionic technology: yes
- Cold shot: yes
An honest Dyson Supersonic Review
I couldn't wait to have a play with the Supersonic. It looks like no beauty tool I've ever seen before and I was curious to know how it worked. Picking it up, it felt distinctly lighter than any other hair dryer I've held, as well as more streamlined, which is particularly impressive considering it contains a digital motor that's six times more powerful than a traditional hair dryer.
It has three air flow settings: hight, for fast drying and styling, medium for regular drying and low for diffusing, as well as four heat settings. 100°C for fast drying and styling, 80°C for regular drying, 60°C for cooler drying and diffusing and 28°C for the cold shot.
On all of the heat settings, the Supersonic's Intelligent Heat Control System measures the air temperature over 40 times per minute, correcting itself constantly in order to protect your hair from unnecessary damage.
It comes with five styling attachments which are magnetic (and therefore super easy to switch between when you're styling your hair). The flyaway attachment was inspired by professional stylists. It harnesses the Coanda effect to lift longer hairs and hide flyaways, giving you a smooth and salon-quality finish. The styling concentrator creates a high-velocity blade of air that’s perfect for styling curly hair. And because the air is focused, you can style one section at a time without disturbing the rest.
Another huge plus is how quiet the device is. Usually hair dryers drown out all possibility of having any kind of conversation but the Supersonic was designed by a team of Dyson aero-acoustic engineers who pushed one tone within the motor to a sound frequency beyond the audible range for humans. Clever.
As for dry time? It shaves off valuable minutes without frazzling strands, ensuring extra shine. In other words, I would say the Supersonic is most definitely worth the price tag.
For more from GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor, Elle Turner, follow her on Instagram @elleturneruk
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