AirstraitTM. AirwrapTM . SupersonicTM . CorraleTM . We may be spoilt for choice but choosing the right Dyson that’s just right for your needs takes a little research. Luckily, Vogue Singapore are here to take the guesswork out of finding the right Dyson hair tools for you.
For the thoughtful minimalists: Dyson AirstraitTM
Perfect for those who prefer quick, effortlessly straightened styles. Arguably the most game-changing beauty tech launch of late, the AirstraitTM makes use of high-pressure air to smooth and dry wet tresses into sleek, straight ones. This is all done without the use of heated plates, which means no heat damage or “frying” of wet hair. And unlike dry styling, the wet-to-dry method requires less heat and steps for healthier and shinier hair over time.
For busy moms and go-getters, a Dyson survey among 250 AirstraitTM owners showed that the device reduces existing styling time by 25 per cent—and for beauty creator Tina Yong, that means achieving smooth, straight hair in just 11 minutes after her shower. “The trick is to go slow and steady, to let the airflow work its magic, then lock the style in with the cold setting,” she says. “It’s also easy to give your roots a quick lift after straightening, by pushing them up for more volume.” Another tried-and-tested tip—add an easy J-curl to the ends by curling your wrist while straightening.
For everyone: Dyson SupersonicTM
Natural hairstyling, enhanced. The SupersonicTM is one of Dyson’s most iconic products, engineered specifically to care for the hair and scalp without compromising on efficiency. And the girl math really checks out on this one too—it comes with four attachments to suit all hair types, it’s an everyday hair-drying tool, and it’s easily shared among the entire household (furbabies included). When it comes to choosing the right Dyson for you, count this styling tool as essential.
The Gentle air attachment works well on finer, sensitive scalps, while the Styling concentrator creates a focused blade of air so you can style in sections. And for those with shoulder-length hair like creator Melanie Mak, the Flyaway Smoother helps her reach the back of her hair without the need to strain her neck and arms. “Juggling a hairbrush and dryer to style the hair at the back of the head can be challenging—and often I’m left perspiring with sore arms,” she says. “I can just rotate the attachment to get the back of the hair, and use it for J-curl ends too.”
For those who love versatile styles: Dyson AirwrapTM
You’ll want to add this to your arsenal of beauty tools. Versatile and lightweight, the AirwrapTM is designed to take the work (and heat damage) out of achieving flawless, bouncy curls. Using the Coanda effect, the AirwrapTM automatically pulls each section towards its barrel so you don’t have to twist it, making it easy to use for beginners—all you have to do is gently create tension, and hold it there to create a bouncy curl. Six different attachments make for Korean-style tousled waves, old Hollywood curls, and more.
We’d say there’s a slight learning curve involved when you first get your hands on it, but beauty entrepreneur Gwendolyn Toh has it down to an art. “Being able to style my hair for casual day looks and switching it up for nights has never been easier, especially since I can dry and style at the same time,” she says. First she uses the Coanda smoothing dryer to dry and smooth the hair, then the Volumising Brush attachment for C-curls. Pinch and pull each section using the 40mm barrel for longer hair to achieve perfect coils.
The Supersonic and AirwrapTM are now available in a beautiful limited edition Ceramic pink and Rose gold finish, come your next payday splurge.
For the beauty experts: Dyson CorraleTM
Dyson’s answer to the versatile straightener is the CorraleTM , a do-it-all wonder to achieve every single type of style, from elegant pin-straight locks to crimped mermaid waves. The upgrade here is in the copper flexing plates, which grips the hair easily and allows heat to be evenly applied to the hair with every sweep — which means less time and heat damage when straightening the hair. And you’ll typically only need one long, slow pass for smooth, shiny and sleek hair.
It’s also cordless for on-the-go styling, and the flight mode makes it a reliable travel companion, as seen on entrepreneur and beauty and lifestyle creator Christabel Chua’s trip to Paris last year. And when it comes to styling a bob, we’re taking notes from her, like the poker-straight pieces that frame both sides of her face, or a statement asymmetrical fringe. The curved outer body on the CorraleTM is also engineered for creating curls and waves—simply wrap the section around the barrel and pull down slowly.
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