The Dyson Airwrap Styler has become one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season, which is impressive considering its high price of $549.99. I decided to follow the trend and purchase this gadget to see if the Dyson Airwrap was really worth it. I've only been using it for two weeks, but I've learned a lot in that time.

If you are thinking of taking the plunge and purchasing a Dyson Airwrap Styler, it is worth looking over the following first so you know what to expect from such an investment. Below are five things we've learned from our experience with the Dyson Airwrap.

Unlike traditional hair straighteners and curlers, the Dyson Airwrap is designed to be used on damp hair. As such, it should be used when the hair is semi-dry after getting out of the shower. Dyson offers a pre-styling dryer attachment for this purpose, which is sufficient, but there was one complaint.

After using the Airwrap barrel attachment and perfecting my style, my roots felt damp under the top layer of hair, which was uncomfortable, especially when sleeping or taking it outside. I had to practice drying my roots completely while leaving the lengths of my hair damp, which was laborious and time consuming.

In my personal opinion, instead of styling your hair immediately after washing it, you can spray your hair dry with a water bottle to keep your roots damp.

Compared to using regular curlers, I was impressed with how natural and even the finish was; the two barrels are in different directions, so I could easily alternate curls. Additionally, reaching the back of my head was not as difficult as with a traditional curler.

The styles hold up well. I tried styling it overnight to see if it would hold through the morning, and while it wasn't quite as pretty, the curls definitely held.

There was less frizz overall, even when I hastily dried my hair using only the brush attachment. Hair looks smoother and healthier with any of the attachments.

You will notice that the Dyson Airwrap comes in a large leather-like case, but it does not look as large as it actually is online. The case measures 6.5 x 15 x 7 inches. In addition, the all-inclusive weight is 1.5 pounds. Therefore, if you want to display it, you will need to make room for it on your dressing table. Personally, I would keep the main attachments I use in a travel pouch and tuck them away in a drawer for easy access.

Unless you purchased the special gift edition of the Dyson Airwrap, you may have noticed that the travel pouch is not included in the set. Dyson does sell travel pouches, but at $49.99, they are not cheap. Alternatively, you can purchase a generic travel pouch like the BUBM travel case ($18, Amazon).

The Dyson Airwrap Styler sounds great the first time you use it, like a mini version of a stick vacuum cleaner. However, it does not sound that appealing for use first thing in the morning. It needs to be switched on and off, especially when using the barrel attachment.

It also sounds higher than a regular hair dryer, like a dentist drill, which my cat really didn't like. Not to mention that if you plan to use it while others are sleeping, you need a secluded room.

I thought the Dyson Airwrap was quick and easy to use and would give me glamorous Hollywood curls in minutes. It certainly works, but it takes practice and patience to perfect. However, you need to grab the right angle and position to quickly pick up a strand of hair and create a steady, clean curl. However, using the Dyson Airwrap takes practice and you must be prepared to put in the time.

Once you learn how to use it, it seems to work faster than using a traditional straight perm or curler. If, as Dyson claims, there is less damage to the hair, then it is a win-win scenario.

The Dyson Airwrap is hard to find in stock.