Master the Revolutionary Dyson Airwrap for Salon-Quality Styles

Introducing the Dyson Airwrap

The Dyson Airwrap has been making waves in the hair styling world since its release in 2018. This revolutionary styling tool uses air instead of high heat to curl, wave, smooth, and dry hair, preventing extreme heat damage. With the right technique, the Airwrap can create salon-worthy blowouts and curls.

How the Dyson Airwrap Works

The Airwrap utilizes a phenomenon known as the Coanda effect—instead of using strong heat to manipulate hair, it attracts hair to the barrel with a high-velocity air vortex. This air vortex creates enough wrap around the barrel to curl hair without excessive heat, minimizing damage.

It comes with multiple interchangeable attachments to achieve different styles. The barrels range from 30mm to 40mm for varied curl sizes. The soft smoothing brush straightens and adds shine. The firm smoothing brush creates tension and volume. The round volumizing brush gives bouncy blowouts.

Mastering the Dyson Airwrap Technique

When first using the Dyson Airwrap, many people struggle with technique. But once you learn how to properly section hair and manipulate the tool, you can achieve smooth, bouncy, curled styles at home.

It’s essential to work in small sections, using hair clips to control the hair not being styled. Keep tension firm on the section being styled and angle the barrel to follow the way you want hair to curl or wave. Let it wrap and set before uncurling.

Use the cool air setting first to establish your style's shape, then use higher heat settings to set the look. When smoothing or volumizing, keep the tension and let the air do the work—don't forcefully pull hair down.

Achieving Salon-Quality Styles at Home

With consistent practice using the Dyson Airwrap, you can achieve beautiful, salon-level blowouts, waves, and curls in your own home. Here are some tips for getting picture-perfect styles:

• Add volume at roots by lifting hair up to the round brush attachment and letting air flow in.
• Get polished, smooth waves by working in sections and using the 30mm barrel on lower heat settings.
• Set gorgeous curls by wrapping hair tightly around the 40mm barrel and letting them set before gently unwapping.

Be patient with yourself while learning. It may take 4-6 sessions to get your Dyson Airwrap technique perfected. Take hair type and porosity into account as well when determining heat and air speed settings.

Troubleshooting Common Dyson Airwrap Issues

Having problems getting your Airwrap to cooperate? Here are some fixes for frequent pain points users experience:

Inconsistent or Dropping Curls

If your curls aren’t holding their shape or are dropping out quickly, your hair likely needs more tension while wrapping. Try working in smaller, tighter sections around the barrel. The tighter the wrap, the longer it will hold structure. If hair is slipping out too easily, use a lower speed while establishing the wrap shape.

Frizz and Flyaways

One of the biggest complaints about the Airwrap is frizzy, poofy texture results for some hair types. Using the pre-styling primer can help smooth the hair cuticle. Go over finished styles with a smoothing oil or anti-frizz serum to tame flyaways. The firm smoothing brush also helps contain frizz.

Weak Root Volume

Lacking in volume at the roots? Be sure to start there when styling. Angle the brush or barrel underneath sections and lift up as you apply air. Let cool air flow in at roots for max lift. If needed, use short barrel attachments exclusively around the crown to boost volume.

Is the Investment Worth It?

With a high price point, many wonder if the Dyson Airwrap is worth the splurge. For those getting consistent professional blowouts, the Airwrap can provide serious long-term value. You can achieve the same polish at home without recurrent expensive salon trips and damage from hot tools.

It cuts styling time in half compared to regular curling irons and requires less heat protectant and holding spray. For DIY beauty lovers, the versatility, efficiency and curl payoff makes the Airwrap a justifiable investment, especially with the steep learning curve finally conquered!

FAQs

Can the Dyson Airwrap damage hair?

The Airwrap utilizes cool air—rather than scorching heat—to manipulate hair, reducing overall damage. However, excessive handling from practice can cause breakage. Use lower heat settings, limit high-heat styling to once a week, and properly prep hair for protection.

Does the Dyson Airwrap work on short hair?

The Airwrap works best on shoulder-length or longer hair. Very short styles don’t provide enough length to properly wrap around the Airwrap’s barrels. But the smoothing brush attachments can help add shape and volume to certain short ‘dos when used correctly.

Which Dyson Airwrap barrel size is best?

The 30mm (1.2 inch) barrel works well for creating defined waves and curls, especially on shorter hair. The 40mm (1.6 inch) barrel produces more voluminous, loose curls better suited for longer styles. Choose attachments based on your hair texture, length, and desired end look.

Can you travel with the Dyson Airwrap?

Absolutely! The sleek storage case makes the Dyson easy to pack and transport. Dual voltage functionality adapts it for worldwide use. Be sure to bring the right outlet adaptor for international destinations.