Dyson is raising the bar (and the price) with the announcement of its newest Airwrap.
Officially called the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x, the brand's latest multi-styler will come equipped a new motor, and two new attachments that are RFID-enabled to automatically adjust the speed and heat settings on the tool (not unlike the Supersonic Nural). This updated tech does come with a higher price point of $699.99 — a $100 upgrade over all previous Airwrap models, including last year's Airwrap i.d.. Models will be available to purchase starting Tuesday, July 8, in two colorways: jasper plum and ceramic pink.
As Mashable's shopping reporter on the Dyson beauty beat, I've been testing and following Dyson's Airwrap lineup (and the many dupes it's inspired) for the past three years. While I don't have the Co-anda 2x in hand just yet, I wanted to break down all the upgrades on the latest installment of this multi-styler.
A brand new motor
Dyson claims this Aiwrap can deliver two times the air pressure (hence the 2x in the name) and 30 percent more power than previous Airwraps, thanks to its Hyperdymium 2 motor. In theory, this should result in at least faster drying and styling.
While I could see stronger air flow creating more of a learning curve for styling in particularly, relying on more air instead of heat for styling could have some potential for hair health. That said, some users (myself included) find it hard to get curls to hold with past Airwrap models, and heat helps styles hold — so it may not be a cure-all.
For those worried about heat damage more generally, Dyson has included smart sensors found on earlier Airwraps, which monitor the air temperature to ensure it doesn't reach a point that could incur damage easily.
The new Airwrap attachments
Like the Airwrap i.d., the Co-anda 2x will come with two versions: one for straight and wavy hair and one for curly and coily hair. And as with each prior Airwrap, the multi-stylers come with six attachments. The lineup for each is as follows (with the new designs bolded):
Straight/Wavy Airwrap Co-anda 2x attachments
30-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel
40-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel
Round volumizing brush 2x
Fast dryer 2x
Anti-snag loop brush 2x
AirSmooth 2x attachment
Curly/Coily Airwrap Co-anda 2x attachments
Wave+Curl diffuser 2x
40-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel
Round volumizing brush 2x
Fast dryer 2x
Anti-snag loop brush 2x
Tension comb 2x
The straight/wavy model comes with both new attachments, the anti-snag loop brush and AirSmooth 2x brush. According to Dyson, the AirSmooth attachment "smooths and straightens with high-velocity airflow and auto-release arms." With that description, I imagine it's better suited to styling hair that's already straighter.
The curly/coily Airwrap also drops the 30-millimeter Co-anda curling barrel from its list, replacing it and the AirSmooth with a Tension comb and Wave+Curl diffuser.
The attachment found on both models, the anti-snag loop brush, is actually more of an upgrade from the smoothing brushes from the last gen's Airwrap lineup, with new curved bristles to improve control (and decrease tugging and snagging).
The multi-styler will also be compatible with the i.d. curl function on the MyDyson app. Essentially, after answering a hair profile questionnaire, the app will recommend styling advice.
A higher price point
Way back in 2018, the very first iteration of the Airwrap cost $500. Then, the next generation cost $600. The Airwrap i.d. broke the cycle last year, also releasing at a $600 price point, but the Co-anda 2x puts the Airwrap back on track.
In short, it's a lot of money. It's $50 more than Dyson's laser-powered V12 vacuum, double the price of the Shark FlexStyle, and over two times the price of T3's multi-styler, the Aire 360. Comparatively speaking, in terms of both specs and price, it is a top-of-the-line machine.
For anyone looking for a cheaper option that still exists within the Dyson ecoystem, the 2022-release Airwrap does go on sale for $100 off with some regularity, putting it down to $499.99 — $200 below the the Co-anda 2x Airwrap. While it's not on sale at the time of writing, Amazon's Prime Day isnext week. If it gets marked down, you'll be sure to hear about it in Mashable's deal coverage.
