Dyson Hair Dryer: 2019 Review
So when Dyson released their Supersonic hair dryer in September 2016, the whole world was shook. Dysonnnn??? Don’t you guys like specialize in vacuums or something? But alas, upon release, it was an instant hit and they started flying off the shelves into people’s homes. For that year’s holiday season, it was sold out. For the next year’s holiday season (2017), it was also sold out. And even last year’s holiday season- you guessed it- SOLD OUT (at least on Sephora.com & most colors on Dyson.com). So what exactly is all the hype about- even 3 years after its release? I finally got my hands on mine and here are my thoughts about this luxury hair dryer:
Construction
From Dyson.com here are its specifications:
Weight 1.8 lbs
Height 9.6 in
Length 3.8 in
Width 3.1 in
Power 1600 W
Cable Length 9 ft
Air Flow 41 l/s
Negative ions Help reduce static
what comes in the box
I took advantage of the Sephora sale going on with the Dyson Hair Stand, and I’m so glad I purchased it to compliment my hair dryer! It serves its purpose as displaying this high-tech piece beautifully, keeping the attachments as well as the dryer stored properly when not in use, and being a great holder when I need both hands to section the next pieces to dry during a blowout!
How i use it
I actually never use the attachments it comes with. I know, I know. I should at least use one of the nozzles/concentrators when blowing out my hair. But really- I don’t find the need to. Dyson’s dryer streamlines it’s airflow so efficiently, that it’s actually difficult to accidentally go against the hair’s cuticles. To be fair, I’ve tried the smoothing nozzle once, and it didn’t really make a huge difference from when I regularly do with out it. My blowout regimen for the past several months since I’ve purchased this dryer has been to rough dry my hair (to 90% dry), then I section the top portion of my hair away from the bottom portion (where I start), and with my Olivia Garden round brush, I’ll direct the airflow to follow the hair on my brush and then curl out the bottoms. I don’t spray with any hairspray or finishing spray afterwards.
Final Thoughts
Sorry to contribute to the hype, but I personally love my Dyson. Surprisingly, I love it for a reason that’s not that obvious: it’s super light. It usually takes me around 30 minutes to blow out my hair- and I blow it out every time I wash it - and the difference lies in the weight. My arms aren’t tired halfway through (which they usually are even with professional hair dryers), and this in return results in faster hair dryer. It does leave my hair silky smooth after a blowout, however I’ve used professional hair dryers in the past that yield similar results. To be fair though, it wasn’t like mentioned hair dryers were significantly cheaper. So, if you’re in the market for a new professional hair dryer that’s built to last- why not just go with the best?
What do you guys think? Have you tried the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer? What were your thoughts? Let me know in the comments below!