Dyson Airstrait: How to get your hands on the wet-to-dry straightener before anyone else
DYSON is back with a new hair tool that is set to change the game. The new Airstrait is their wet-to-dry straightener that will revolutionise your mornings.
After launching in the States last year it’s finally coming to the UK, and here’s everything you need to know including how to get your hands on one before anyone else.
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The new Dyson Airstrait is a wet-to-dry straightener tool that styles, straightens, and dries your hair in one go with no hot plates or heat damage.
However, it’s currently only available from dyson.com, in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
But luckily for shoppers, Dyson has now revealed that it will be coming to the UK very soon.
The official date has not been announced yet, but Dyson customers who already own a Dyson haircare machine can sign up here for early access, and to be one of the first to receive the Airstrait straightener in the UK.
All you need to do is follow this link and sign up for updates.
If you’re not already a Dyson haircare machine owner, don’t panic, you can sign up here to receive early access too.
The Airstrait is priced at $499.99 in the US; we’re still waiting for the UK price to be announced, so it’s not cheap – but is set to be one of Dyson’s most popular products yet.
Following years of research and development, the new Airstrait straightener uses powerful focused airflow to dry and straighten your hair simultaneously from wet.
With fast, smooth, and shiny results it’s a beauty must-have, and a game-changer for those looking for speedy, swish, sleek hair.
How does the Dyson Airstrait work?
The Airstrait uses a hair tress which is contained by two arms, from which a “precisely angled high-pressure blade of air is forced downwards and into the hair, both simultaneously drying and straight styling, with one machine”.
James Dyson, Founder and Chief Engineer said “Having a strong understanding of how to manipulate and realise the potential of powerful airflow is fundamental to the performance of the Dyson Airstrait straightener.
“This expertise, which we’ve gained over the last 25 years, is what has enabled us to deliver our first wet-to-dry straightener, with no hot plates, and no heat damage. Delivering the ease-of-use that people love about straighteners but with high-velocity air blades, saves time, maintains hair strength and achieves an everyday natural straight style.”
The Airstrait’s secret weapon is their precision air jets.
Placed along the arms of the machine are two 1.5mm apertures, they create two high-velocity downward blades of air, which are projected at a 45° angle.
This causes them to converge and create one focused jet of air, and create a downward force to straighten hair as it dries – this directional airflow helps to align the hair strands, leaving you with a smooth and shiny finish.
Dyson has researched the science of style for over a decade, looking at everything from “the structure of hair, to airflow dynamics whilst understanding thermal, mechanical and chemical damage” – and the subsequent effects on hair health.
To change and style your hair, hydrogen bonds within hair strands must be broken and reset to hold a new shape – which is done with heat or moisture.
However high heat can damage your hair, and so styling with powerful airflow from wet, results in less need for high heat, creating less frizz and flyaways (and adds shine).
When your hair is wet, these bonds are weaker, so you can reset them as your hair dries – which reduces the need for extreme temperatures.
By using an optimum level of heat, and controlled airflow, there’s not only less damage to the hair, but there’s also volume and movement.
How to use the Dyson Airstrait
The Airstrait has two styling modes, ‘Wet’ and ‘Dry’ styling modes, and a ‘Cool’ mode to set the style.
In Wet mode, beauty fans can choose between, three heat settings of 80°C, 110°C and 140°C, and in ‘Dry’ mode, choose between 120°C, or 140°C, or a top-up “boost” – as well as two airflow controls, low and high.
And to ensure your hair stays in its best condition, it also uses intelligent heat sensors, to measure the temperature of airflow 30 times per second to prevent heat damage and protect hair’s natural shine.
To use the Airstrait, you simply use the correct setting and pull through your hair, just like a straightener.
Dyson then recommends using the root drying mode, which helps to dry the hair which is too close to the root for the straighteners to reach.
There’s also a cold shot function and sensors which will automatically turn it off when not in use.
What did I think about the Dyson Airstrait?
I managed to get a sneak peek at the new Airstrait, and I was very impressed with the results.
My hair was still pretty damp; I had shoved it into a bun that morning (a big no-no, I know) but in reality, these were the perfect conditions for trying the new Dyson tool.
I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet, how quick it was, but also how light the tool was in your hand, and how easy it was to use.
There is no knack to styling, you simply use it as you would a straightener.
With a slim design and a root drying function (more on that later), the finished result was similar to a salon-style blow dry.
It had a lovely, straight finish, and a fabulously smooth finish that took minutes – and was fully dry.
It’s perfect if you (like me) have never been able to master the round brush and hair dryer manoeuvre that creates that effortless, sleek, blow-dried look – and with minimal tools.
What date will the Dyson Airstrait arrive in store?
The Dyson Airstrait was released on May 11 2023, but only in the US, Canada and Mexico.
A UK release date is set to be announced in due course, and we can’t wait to get our hands on one – we’ll be updating this page with more information when we know more.
You can sign up for more information here.
Where will I be able to buy the Dyson Airstrait?
The Dyson Airstrait will be available from Dyson.co.uk following its launch in the UK.
It’s likely to be available exclusively from Dyson’s website before becoming available from other concessions, including John Lewis, Currys, Boots and Amazon.
How much is the Dyson Airstrait?
Currently, only US prices have been released.
Priced at $499.99, UK prices will be announced alongside a UK release date.
This won’t be long, but we’ll update this page when we know more.
Can I use the Dyson Airstrait on dry hair?
Yes, the Dyson Airstrait can be used on dry hair.
The Dyson Airstrait can be used in ‘Dry’ mode, with heat temperatures of 120°C, or 140°C to straighten hair.
It’ll still straighten your hair, and leave you with a sleek result, however, for best results it’s recommended with damp hair.
Can I curl my hair with the Dyson Airstrait?
We haven’t tried this yet! As the Dyson Airstrait is designed for straightening hair, it’s not the tool of choice.
We’d recommend that Airwrap be used for curls.
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