Dyson Airwrap i.d.

Should you buy the Dyson Airwrap i.d.?

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is the multi-styler for someone who wants the most automated, most refined version of air-curling and will pay $519.00 for it. It ranks #4 of 12 in hair styling tools. The app runs the curl, cool and set sequence for you, and the new conical barrel curls both directions without swapping. If you want 80 percent of this for half the money, the Shark FlexStyle is #1 for a reason. If you just want a superb dryer, the Supersonic Nural is the better Dyson.

Where it earns its score

• One barrel, both directions. The conical barrel curls clockwise and counter-clockwise, so there is no left-right swap like on the FlexStyle.
• i.d. curl automation. Pair it with the MyDyson app and it runs a timed wrap, cool and set sequence based on your hair profile.
• Full attachment set. Fast dryer, Dryer+Flyaway smoother, smoothing brush and round brush ship in a presentation case with a comb.
• Category-leading Quality and Features. Both score 95, and Reliability at 90 says it holds up.

What to know first

• Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. Two years of parts and labor coverage scores 66, and that is a thin safety net on a $600 styler.
• Value is the lowest score in the category. At 70, it is paying for refinement, not for capability you cannot get elsewhere.
• Curls may drop faster than hot-tong curls. Air-curling uses less heat, and reviewers note the style does not always last as long.
• It is loud. Multiple reviewers call out noise, which is common to every high-velocity styler here.

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