The science behind hair
Solving real hair problems with innovative engineering.
We're obsessed with researching hair damage
Our mission is to solve problems others ignore – maintaining healthy hair by helping to protect against excessive heat damage. To truly understand hair, Dyson engineers have carried out a microscopic investigation into every hair type.
What's your hair type?
There are three different types of bond that give hair its shape. Some of these bonds allow temporary stretching, tensing and reforming to create new styles. Understanding your hair type can help select the best styling approach and treatment for your perfect style.
Know your roots
Pluck a strand of hair and rub it between your fingers. If it feels like a barely-there thread of silk, your hair is fine. If it feels like a thread of cotton, your hair is coarse.
What's your curl pattern?
There are four main hair types: straight, wavy, curly and coily. Understanding your hair shape allows you to understand how to manage and care for your hair, including how to achieve desired styles.
Type 1
Straight hair
The shape of straight hair strands usually has a rounder cross-sectional area and can be silky and beautiful. Occasionally you may want to add a little shape to your style, so resisting excessive heat can support healthier hair.
Type 2
Wavy hair
Wavy hair strands still have a round cross-sectional area but are flatter than straight hair. Whether you choose to smooth or to maintain natural waves, keep your hair looking healthy and embrace your waves by styling it with airflow.
Type 3
Curly hair
Curly hair needs to be treated with care to help protect against breakage and keep it hydrated. The cross-sectional area of a curly hair strand has a flatter and more ellipsoid shape. Step away from heavy formulas to let the curls bounce freely.
Type 4
Coily hair
It's easy to damage tightly-coiled curls because the hair may tangle easily. We know that damp hair is stretchy and delicate, so the aim is to be as gentle as possible when smoothing out your hair. Type 4 hair has a flatter more ellipsoid shape to form tight coils.
How to manage damage
Dyson technology not only helps to style hair, but is designed to retain colour, moisture, shine and smoothness. We've explored three key areas surrounding hair health.
1. Breakage
Overexposure to extreme temperatures can weaken the bonds in the hair, making it more prone to breakage.
Protect hair from breakage
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Weakening your hair
Exposure to temperatures over 150°C can cause the shape of the keratin in hair strands to change. The α-keratin slowly converts to β-keratin which makes hair weaker and less elastic over time.
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Prevention not repair
Once hair has been damaged, it can't be reversed. Hair can become dry and frizzy and lose hydration. If hair is exposed to temperatures over 230°C it will begin to burn or melt.
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Maintain natural strength
The Dyson Corrale™ hair straightener has been engineered to offer enhanced styling for half the damage1 with a precise heating system and Intelligent heat control. Flexing plate technology is engineered to gather hair, helping to create an equivalent style in fewer passes and with less reliance on heat.
2. Moisture
Moisture levels within your hair can vary depending on the humidity levels in your environment. Excessive heat can compromise your hair’s natural moisture balance, by making the hair more porous – gaining or losing water more easily.
Understand moisture retention
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The perfect balance
If too much water is lost from the hair, it can sometimes feel dry and dehydrated. If too much water is absorbed in the bonds, your style can be disrupted, causing it to drop out. Better moisture balance means better retention.
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Weaker when wet
Water causes hair to swell and become weaker by up to 42%2, breaking the bonds holding the structure together. This is why the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer has been designed with fast drying technology.
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Achieve style retention
Our machines have been engineered by hair care experts to prevent excessive heat damage and safeguard your hair’s moisture balance. This not only supports style retention but helps to protect your hair’s wellbeing.
3. Smooth and shine
Shine occurs when light hits hair strands and bounces off evenly. When hair is damaged, the cuticles can lift, scattering light in multiple directions and making it appear dull.
Maintain natural shine
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Loss in colour pigmentation
Whether your hair’s chemically dyed or natural, high heat can change its proteins. This can cause the colour to be stripped and appear faded – or even a different colour altogether.
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The Coanda effect
The Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler harnesses an aerodynamic phenomenon called the Coanda effect, which is powered by the Dyson digital V9 motor. It uses air to wrap and create curls, rather than extreme heat. Helping to protect your natural shine.
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Align for shine
New attachments for the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer and Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler help reduce flyaways.3 By bringing longer strands to the front and pushing shorter ones underneath, flyaways are reduced for better alignment and shine.
The Dyson solution
Researched. Tested. Resolved.
Years of research and testing at Dyson’s specialist hair science laboratories have confirmed there are two key factors when styling; temperature and control. Our engineers have established technology that styles without excessive heat.-
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler
Combining powerful airflow with controlled heat, the Dyson™ Airwrap multi-styler can dry and style at the same time – using the Coanda effect, not extreme heat.
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Dyson Corrale™ hair straightener
The straightener with flexing manganese copper alloy plates for styling with half the damage.1 The Dyson Corrale™ hair straightener gathers hair to create shiny, straight styles with less frizz and flyaways.4
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Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer
Engineered with Intelligent heat control and the Dyson digital motor V9, the iconic Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer is fast drying with no extreme heat.
Attachments and accessories
Dyson-designed hair care attachments and accessories are researched and tested as thoroughly as Dyson machines.
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Re-engineered Diffuser
Captures curls and reduces frizz without disrupting the hair's natural form. Re-engineered with longer prongs to reach deeper into the hair and evenly diffuse each curl.
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Flyaway attachment
This finishing tool attaches to the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer for sleek, straight styles. Engineered to hide flyaways under longer hair for a smoother finish, with just air.3
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Barrels to curl and wave
The new Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler barrels have been re-engineered to curl in both directions while drying simultaneously. Combining the Coanda effect and controlled heat, to create styles quickly and easily.
Choose your model
- Dry. Curl. Shape. Smooth and hide flyaways. With no heat damage.
- Engineered for straight and wavy hair.
- Program your perfect curls. Personalised to you.
Conical Airwrap™ barrel
Engineered to style closer to the root, for more defined curls.1
40mm Airwrap™ long barrel
Create loose, bouncy curls and waves in both directions – with one barrel. Engineered for longer hair.
Soft smoothing brush
Shape fine hair with increased control, for straight styles using Enhanced Coanda airflow.1
Dryer+Flyaway smoother
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
Large round volumising brush
Longer, fine bristles direct air deep into the hair to add more body and volume, creating tension to shape hair as it dries.1
Fast dryer
For fast drying. Takes hair from wet to damp or dry.
Vinca blue storage case
Larger-size case that protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and all its attachments.
Filter cleaning brush
Replacement filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™.
- Dry. Curl. Shape. Smooth and diffuse. With no heat damage.
- Engineered for curly and coily hair.
- Program your perfect curls. Personalised to you.
Conical Airwrap™ barrel
Engineered to style closer to the root, for more defined curls.1
Firm smoothing brush
Firm bristles to smooth and control thick hair. For a straighter style, with less frizz and flyways.1
Wide-tooth comb
Helps shape and lengthen curly and coily hair as it dries.
Large round volumising brush
Longer, fine bristles direct air deep into the hair to add more body and volume, creating tension to shape hair as it dries.1
Fast dryer
For fast drying. Takes hair from wet to damp or dry.
Wave+Curl diffuser
A new format diffuser with two airflow modes to add volume, texture and definition to your hair’s natural curl and wave patterns.1
Vinca blue storage case
Larger-size case that protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and all its attachments.
Filter cleaning brush
Replacement filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™.
- Includes re-engineered attachments.
- For hair that's chest-length or longer.
- Engineered for multiple hair types.
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.
- Includes re-engineered attachments.
- For hair that's chest-length or longer.
- Engineered for multiple hair types.
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.
- Dry. Curl. Shape.
Smooth and hide flyaways.
With no heat damage. - Made possible with Coanda air styling propelled by the Dyson digital motor V9.
With this model
مُوزِّع الهواء
يمنحك تموجات وتجعيدات وخصلات ملفوفة وطبيعية بشكل أفضل.
فرشاة تكثيف مستديرة وكبيرة
لتعزيز كثافة الشعر الأطول وتشكيله.
With all models
مجفف تنعيم الشعر بتأثير كواندا
ملحق متعدد الوظائف لتجفيف الشعر وتنعيمه وإخفاء الشعيرات المتطايرة*.
وحدة Airwrap™ الأسطوانية الطويلة 30 ملم
تُستخدَم لعمل تجعيدات كثيفة في اتجاه وعكس اتجاه عقارب الساعة، باستخدام وحدة أسطوانية واحدة. صُمِّمت خصيصًا للشعر الأطول.
وحدة Airwrap™ الأسطوانية الطويلة 40 ملم
تُستخدَم لعمل تجعيدات كثيفة في اتجاه وعكس اتجاه عقارب الساعة، باستخدام وحدة أسطوانية واحدة. صُمِّمت خصيصًا للشعر الأطول.
فرشاة التنعيم الخشنة
للحصول على تسريحة مالسة وناعمة للشعر المعرَّض للتناثر.4
فرشاة تنظيف الفلتر
الفرشاة المُخصَّصة لتنظيف فلتر جهازك Dyson Airwrap™.
علبة التخزين ذات اللون الأزرق البروسي
علبة أكبر حجمًا تَحمي وتَحفظ مجفف الشعر Dyson Supersonic™ أو مصفف الشعر Dyson Airwrap™ متعدد الوظائف بكل ملحقاته، بشكلٍ أنيق.
- Special edition Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer Complete Long in Strawberry bronze and blush pink with Dyson-designed presentation case and detangling comb
- Dry, curl, shape, smooth and hide flyaways. With no heat damage.
- NEW attachments. Diffuser and brushes to enhance and shape natural curls.
- Complimentary presentation case and detangling comb worth QAR290.
With this model
Firm smoothing brush
For a smooth, straighter style for frizz-prone hair.*
*Vs. original Dyson Airwrap™ smoothing brushesWith all models
30mm long barrel
Create voluminous clockwise and anti-clockwise curls – with one barrel.
40mm long barrel
Create loose, bouncy curls and waves in both directions – with one barrel. Engineered for longer hair.
Coanda smoothing dryer
The 2-in-1 Coanda smoothing dryer dries, smooths and hides flyaways. Either blow dry or rough dry hair with powerful airflow, or switch modes to reduce flyaways for a smooth, sleek finish.
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™
Presentation case
Larger-size case that protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer or Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and all its attachments.
Large round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping longer hair.
Diffuser
To help enhance natural waves, curls, and coils.
Detangling comb
Detangles and lengthens all hair types, before styling. Or shapes and refines your finished style. Engineered with wide, polished teeth to glide easily through wet and dry hair – with minimal friction.
- Auto-adapts to enhance natural shine and protect scalp health.1
- Fast, intelligent drying. No heat damage.
- NEW Dyson Supersonic™ with added intelligence and attachments for all hair types.
- Complimentary Presentation case.
With this model
Presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer. Cushioned with soft fabric.
With all models
Gentle air attachment
Fast yet gentle for comfortable up-close drying and styling.
Styling concentrator
Re-engineered with a wider, thinner blade of air for precision styling.
Flyaway attachment
Style and finish with Coanda airflow. Two modes in one.
Wave+Curl diffuser
A new format diffuser that disperses airflow in two different ways.
Wide-tooth comb
Engineered to detangle, shape and lengthen curly or coily hair.
Now hides flyaways in a single pass. For a smooth, shiny finish.1
Fast Drying.
No heat damage. Engineered for different hair types.
Styling Concentrator
Style your hair one section at a time with precise, controlled airflow.
Flyaway attachment
Our latest technology hides flyaways in one pass. For a smooth, shiny finish.
Wide-tooth comb
Helps shape and lengthen curly and textured hair as it dries.
Gentle air attachment
Fast yet gentle styling for fine hair and sensitive scalps.
Diffuser
Disperses air evenly to simulate natural drying, helping to reduce frizz.
- Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer Complete Long in Onyx Black and Gold with Dyson-designed presentation case.
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.
30mm Airwrap™ long barrel
Create and set voluminous curls.
40mm Airwrap™ long barrel
Create and set loose curls or waves.
Soft smoothing brush
For straight styles. Smooths and controls finer hair with enhanced Coanda airflow.
Firm smoothing brush
For straight styles. Firm bristles smooth frizz-prone hair with enhanced Coanda airflow.
Round volumising brush
Add body and shape to hair as it dries.
Onyx Black presentation case
Cushioned with soft fabric. Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer.
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer.
- Includes re-engineered attachments.
- For hair that's chest-length or longer.
- Engineered for multiple hair types.
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.
- Auto-adapts to enhance natural shine and protect scalp health.1
- Fast, intelligent drying. No heat damage.
- NEW Dyson Supersonic™ with added intelligence and attachments for all hair types.
With this model
Vinca blue presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer. Cushioned with soft fabric and secured by a magnetic clasp.
With all models
Gentle air attachment
Fast yet gentle for comfortable up-close drying and styling.
Styling concentrator
Re-engineered with a wider, thinner blade of air for precision styling.
Wide-tooth comb
Engineered to detangle, shape and lengthen curly or coily hair.
Wave+Curl diffuser
A new format diffuser that disperses airflow in two different ways.
Flyaway attachment
For sleek, straight styles. Coanda airflow to hide flyaways.
- Wet to dry straightening, with air.
- No hot plates. No extreme heat.
- Engineered to create a natural straight style.
Velvet heat mat
For safe placement during and after styling.
- Wet to dry straightening, with air.
- No hot plates. No extreme heat.
- Engineered to create a natural straight style.
Velvet heat mat
For safe placement during and after styling.
- Wet to dry straightening, with air.
- No hot plates. No extreme heat.
- Engineered to create a natural straight style.
Non-slip heat mat
For safe placement during and after styling.
- Dries hair with smooth, controlled airflow, helping to create a smooth, natural finish.
- Fast drying. No extreme heat.
- Five styling attachments including the new Flyaway attachment
Flyaway attachment
Hides flyaways under longer hair to give you a smooth, shiny finished look.
Gentle air attachment
Engineered to be kinder to fine hair and sensitive scalp, creating a gentle, cooler airflow – while still drying hair fast.
Styling Concentrator
Creates a focused blade of air, so you can style one section of hair at a time.
Diffuser
Simulates natural drying, helping to reduce frizz while defining curls and waves.
Wide-tooth comb
Helps shapen and lengthen curly and texturised hair as it dries.
- Powerful digital motor. Designed for fast drying.
- Five styling attachments. Including the new Flyaway attachment.
With this model
Presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer
With all models
Flyaway attachment
Hides flyaways under longer hair to give you a smooth, shiny finished look.
Styling Concentrator
Creates a focused blade of air, so you can style one section of hair at a time.
Diffuser
Simulates natural drying, helping to reduce frizz while defining curls and waves.
Gentle air attachment
Engineered to be kinder to fine hair and sensitive scalp, creating a gentle, cooler airflow – while still drying hair fast.
Wide-tooth comb attachment
Helps shapen and lengthen curly and texturised hair as it dries.
- Enhanced styling. Half the damage.1 Cord-free.
- Engineered to create a range of styles.
Dyson Corrale Travel Dok™
Foldable travel dok to store and charge the straightener when not in use.
Heat-resistant Travel pouch
Safely stores the straightener.
Magnetic 360° charging cable
Attaches magnetically to charge your machine.
- Dries hair with smooth, controlled airflow, helping to create a smooth, natural finish.
- Fast drying. No extreme heat.
- Five styling attachments including the new Flyaway attachment
Flyaway attachment
Hides flyaways under longer hair to give you a smooth, shiny finished look.
Gentle air attachment
Engineered to be kinder to fine hair and sensitive scalp, creating a gentle, cooler airflow – while still drying hair fast.
Styling Concentrator
Creates a focused blade of air, so you can style one section of hair at a time.
Diffuser
Simulates natural drying, helping to reduce frizz while defining curls and waves.
Wide-tooth comb attachment
Helps shapen and lengthen curly and texturised hair as it dries.
²Can vary by hair type.
³For use on dry and straight[ened] hair.
⁴Direct image analysis vs untreated hair.