The Dyson Airwrap Complete Styler is unique in that it uses air to style hair. It does not cause as much heat damage as traditional methods. In addition, it comes with tools for different hair types and offers a variety of styling options.

Does this appliance live up to its reputation or is it hype? Read on for our review of the Dyson Airwrap. To learn more, see 5 things we learned from using the Dyson Airwrap.

The Dyson Airwrap is priced at $549.99/£479.99 and is available in nickel/fuchsia and black/purple. In the UK, there are also nickel/copper and blue/copper options.

Dyson also manufactures a long version for the same price, which is a better option for those with longer hair. This one has a longer barrel, but is otherwise the same.

When you open the case of the Dyson Airwrap, you are first impressed. All of the attachments have a high-end look and feel, and there are plenty of styling options. The barrel comes in two sizes (30mm and 40mm) so you can create larger curls if you prefer. The soft smoothing brush and the firm smoothing brush are designed for different hair types.

Everything fits neatly into the storage case. However, due to the large number of attachments, it takes up some space. The overall size is 15 x 7 x 6.5 inches and weighs nearly 8 pounds. It would be better to choose your favorite attachments and store them for easy access. The fact that it does not come with a travel pouch was a bit disappointing in my opinion. If you decide to keep the storage case on display, it will look the part, as it has a faux leather finish and closes with a magnetic clasp.

The body of the Dyson Airwrap has three temperature settings, including a cold mode for setting the style, three air speeds, and a main power switch. On the back, there is a trigger to remove the attachment when changing heads. There is also a filter cage at the bottom that can be removed for cleaning. The top of the barrel-shaped attachment has a "cool tip" to prevent burning fingers during replacement.

Removing each attachment from the base and attaching it is quick and easy, and the frequent need to alternate the direction of the curls provides peace of mind. The attachments sometimes felt hot when switching between them, but not hot enough to burn.

Dyson provides a non-slip mat to prevent the attachments from burning the table, but we found the surface area of the mat to be a bit small and could only hold two or three attachments and bases at a time. In addition, the mat is made of the same faux leather material as the case, so it does not provide a good grip. So be prepared for the attachments to slide off if not used on a flat surface.

The Dyson Airwrap is quieter than a standard dryer, but has a high-pitched noise like a dentist's drill. Therefore, there is still potential to wake up the house first thing in the morning. If you are using it in curl mode and turn it on and off repeatedly, it can be a bit annoying to others.

The weight of the Dyson Airwrap doesn't feel like much at first, but over time your arms will get tired, depending on how long you need to hold it. In my case, my arms got tired after about 10 minutes and I had to switch hands. This is not a problem if you are styling in a short time, but if you are winding down to the last strand, you need to be prepared. It may be worth investing in the best adjustable dumbbells to build arm strength.

Before using any of the other tools in the air wrap, the hair should be partially dried with a hair dryer before styling. Hair should still be damp, but not wet for best results. It is difficult at first to get an idea of how dry your hair needs to be, but you quickly get used to it. Before styling, the dryer is easy to use, designed like a Dyson mini air purifier. Just aim it and let it dry loosely.

I used the curl barrel the most, mainly because I was fascinated by the process. Hold the air wrap at the correct angle and suck in each strand of hair, starting at the ends. Then I leave it in place for a few seconds to dry, and finally let it cool and set. It takes no time at all, and the curls set just as well as if you had used a curling wand. The only problem was replacing the head to make alternating curls, which was indeed a hassle. Dyson has already said that this problem will be solved in the next big upgrade, though.

However, we liked the ease and safety of reaching into the back of the head without getting burned. The first attempt was pretty messy, but the final result is natural and satisfying.

I found that the smoothing brush attachment made for quicker styling. The only problem here was brushing the hair in a controlled manner. If I tried to brush from the bottom to create volume, my hair would blow out. Fortunately, the round volumizing brush had a good grip and worked well for this type of styling. The overall result was clean and satisfying, but a cheaper Revlon one-step dryer would have produced a similar result.

No matter which attachment I used, my roots still felt damp in places after I was done. Maybe I need to dry my hair more thoroughly before styling, or maybe the Airwrap doesn't dry as efficiently as a standard dryer. Either way, it's not ideal for going out right away in cold weather. You can style your hair without washing it to keep the roots dry, but you'll need to dampen the ends with water.

Ultimately, the Dyson Airwrap can give you a gorgeous style without a lot of effort. There is some heat when drying your hair, but not as much as using ceramic hair tools, which is a better styling method in terms of hair health. This technique certainly takes some getting used to and learning how to get the best results. However, the end result is natural and holds up quite well.

However, $550 is a lot of money to spend on hair care. If you are only interested in straight drying, I would recommend Revlon's One-Step Hair Dryer instead. It has a similar finish and is easier on the wallet. But if you want bouncy curls on a daily basis and are worried about heat damage, we recommend the Dyson Airwrap.