Is the new version of the Dyson Airwrap worth investing in? Here’s our beauty director’s full tried-and-tested review.
When Dyson first dropped the now iconic original Airwrap hair styler back in 2018, it was a revelation. A tool that could give you gorgeous curls, without causing tons of heat damage, courtesy of a heated airflow technology called the Co-anda effect – all achieved by a company predominately known for its vacuums no less!
Since then, the Dyson Airwrap has got better and better (and ever-more popular). In 2022, the interchangeable barrels were upgraded and diversified allowing for more styling control for different hair types. Then in 2024, the Airwrap ID became a truly smart hairstyler with even more attachments and app-based features that gave personalised control over heat, airflow and timings to deliver long-lasting curls.
Now, fast-forward to autumn 2025, and there’s a new iteration – the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ multi-styler and dryer, which promises to be even faster, sleeker, and smarter.
But that innovation doesn’t come cheap, and, at £579.99, is it truly worth the splurge? I put it through its paces.
The background
I’ll admit it. Even as a beauty director with access to the best and brightest in haircare, styling my hair doesn’t come easy to me. For one, my hair is poker straight, so I’m the sort of person who even envies the frizz my friends hate in their curly hair. That also means I used to have to ‘burn in’ my curls with high heat to make them last through dinner.
The Dyson AirWrap ID, which I added to my curl-creating routine when it launched, currently comes out for special occasions when I want glossy waves with much less heat damage. Why not more frequently? I still feel a bit of a novice when using it, and stuck predominately to one attachment – the long barrel – alongside plenty of hairspray just in case the curls fell out too soon.
Perhaps unsurprisingly then, out of all Dyson’s hair tools, it was always my Dyson Supersonic hairdryer that I would pack in my case for my holidays. Even when staying at hotels where hairdryers are in the rooms, nothing quite measured up to the shine and speed I got from using my Dyson.
When I was asked by the Dyson team if I wanted to try the new Airwrap Co-anda 2x I was curious to see whether it could steal that hair tool crown…
First impressions
Dyson products always look extremely covetable and the new Co-anda 2x is no different. You can’t quite help but want it on your dressing table, especially in the pink colour way and with its chic storage case.
There are two versions to choose from too: Straight + Wavy or Curly + Coily. I opted, as you might expect, for the Straight + Wavy set, which comes with six attachments designed to dry, curl, wave, straighten, smooth and volumise.
Like the previous iteration – the Dyson Airwrap ID – the Airwrap Co-anda 2x is compatible with the MyDyson app, which uses Bluetooth technology for a smarter styling experience based on your hair type and preferences. App-based experiences tend to be quite a marmite feature of Dyson products, but for brain-free styling (you can set the timing for wrap, curl and cool in advance) I would recommend trying it.
There’s also intelligent heat sensors to adjust the temperature 1000 times per second to prevent heat damage, and smart chips in the attachments that remember your previous styling settings.
So, what’s new for Airwrap Co-anda 2x?
More power, less damage
The piece de resistance of the Airwrap Co-anda 2x is the new Hyperdymium™2 motor – the fastest one from Dyson yet. It offers double the air pressure of the original and is 30 per cent more powerful.
That means curls set in half the time so you don’t subject your hair to any unnecessary heat and it’s great news if you want to use your styler to dry your hair. The past hairdryer attachment was a little slow to dry especially for long or thicker hair, because it – perhaps unsurprisingly – lacked the power of the Supersonic hairdryer.
That gap has definitely become smaller, so if you’ve ever felt you had to choose between your styler and hair dryer when packing (due to room or weight allowance), the new Co-anda 2x could very well be your solution. Although if you only want to dry your hair, perhaps stick to the Supersonic.
Smart styling
The biggest news in Airwrap attachments is the new tool now includes the AirSmooth 2x. It looks a bit like a mini straightener that latches onto your strands, in order to smooth small sections. This is not included in the “Curly & Coily” version, which still includes a diffuser attachment instead for curl definition.
The Straight hair version of the Co-anda 2x now also features a revamped paddle brush attachment, which is designed to reduce snagging. That’s important because hair damage doesn’t just come from heat – physical damage when you are pulling your hair around during styling does that too.
Feel a tad cack-handed when curling your hair? Dyson has thought of that too. This time around the attachments have square-shaped tips rather than rounded ones, which makes them easier to grip when styling. Just one thing to note – the Co-anda 2x attachments are not compatible with previous Airwrap models, including the ID, and you have lost the conical barrel in this iteration which I personally liked for tighter curls at the root.
Lightweight control
The Airwrap ID was already a well-weighted styler but Dyson have shaved down the bulk a little more! That’s thanks to a smaller, more ergonomic oval-shaped base, making it easier to hold. You can just about feel this when you compare it side by side with the older version. For frequent travellers, any reduced weight in your case is going to be a bonus, especially when you factor in the added tech.
The price
And, now to the slight elephant in the room – the new Airwrap doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it is Dyson’s most expensive hair tool to date, costing £579.99. That’s a massive investment.
A word of warning too. Co-anda 2x is still not dual-voltage, so you do risk frying your device on some of your travels – namely in America – as it won’t work with a voltage converter (and that would be an expensive mistake to make!). But for travel in the UK and Europe, go straight ahead.
Tried and tested: my full review
I tested the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x on my straight hair for multiple weeks – using it after showering and trying as many of the attachments as possible. I headed to work, a friend’s birthday and evening events (with, thanks to the British weather, a full spectrum of sun, rain and wind to contend with).
Here’s how I found it measured up in four important categories:
How long does it take to dry my hair?
First things first, Dyson wasn’t messing around with the power of this tool. It actually measured up to my – albeit fairly old – Supersonic. I found it dried my hair in minutes, meaning it combines the benefits of a multistyler with the power of a real hair dryer. That’s impressive.
How easy is it to curl my hair?
This tool is definitely more intuitive to use than other iterations. The attachments click into place fairly easily and are released quickly via a button on the back. As with the Airwrap ID, the app is easy to set up (with just a quick in-app questionnaire about your hair type and styling goals) and with its help you can automate the wrapping, curling and cooling process, so you don’t have to count to eight or follow beeps to know when your curls are ‘done’. Simply, take a section of your hair (when it is 80 per cent dry) and bring the barrel towards the tips. The device will take it from there.
That’s made even easier because the new handle design is really well-weighted, helping you reach the back of your head without a struggle, and the rounded barrels grip your hair more easily – especially if it is long like mine. As someone who has burnt their hands more times than they would like to admit on curling wands, the new square tips make avoiding this much less stressful too. Best of all, I found I messed up less when using the tool, avoiding having to recurl multiple sections.
Just be warned that the highest heat setting (which I feel I need for my hair type) is very hot and you can feel it on your scalp for the eight or so seconds you hold it close by. Always section your hair and don’t take large sections to save time either. This can lead to your hair not wrapping tightly enough around the barrel or stray strands getting caught up by the air technology. I also did slightly miss the conical barrel and found the 30mm barrel was too short for my hair length.
How long do the curls last?
As I hope the above picture shows, my curls looked so much healthier than they did after using more traditional curling wands. My hair kept its shine and didn’t have that ‘burnt-like’ crispiness.
My curls did stay in place well – but mainly as a softer bombshell curl that will keep volume in my hair all day, but won’t give you that tight curl that lasts and lasts. I still needed to use plenty of hairspray for the very best results, but if I can continue to avoid the heat damage that would otherwise leave my hair looking drier and thinner, I’ll take that compromise for healthier curls.
How smooth does my hair stay?
I’ve definitely found myself reaching for more of the attachments this time around compared to the Airwrap ID. Even with my straight hair, I used the new AirSmooth attachment more than I thought I would, including to smooth out kinks from ponytails. The way it automatically clamps down to act as a straightener worked really well for me, without any snagging, and I’ve also heard some people use it to get more C-shaped curls (but I’m going to need a bit more practice with that!).
Final thoughts:
There is one thing to note if you’ve never used a Dyson styler before – and that’s the noise. This isn’t a silent styler. As with all the Airwrap innovations, the use of air means it sounds like a powerful hairdryer. That’s not necessarily a bad thing as you can dry and style your hair in one session, but it’s still worth pointing out if you are used to silent curling wands. Another small point is that you do need to sit pretty close to the power outlet as the lead isn’t the longest.
The verdict: Spend or Save?
One thing is for sure, Dyson’s haircare innovations are definitely moving in an excitingly smarter direction. The Airwrap Co-anda 2x styles faster than the original, makes curling itself easier, and I found the curls held relatively well in my gravity-loving hair. That’s a massive thumbs up from me.
But, here’s the truth: £579.99 is a lot for a hair tool, especially if you already have a styler you like, and if you have the older Airwrap and are happy with it, you probably don’t need to upgrade.
Would I recommend it? If you style your hair more than a couple of times a week, and want speed, shine, and salon-level results at home (with a little practice) – it’s probably worth the spend if you don’t already have a Dyson. If your hot tools live in a drawer and only come out for weddings, maybe see if you can get your hands on the now – potentially discounted – original Airwrap for £349.99.
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