Dyson Airstrait vs Corrale

How each one straightens

The Airstrait propels two jets of air downwards through the hair at an angle, which Dyson says creates tension while the air dries and straightens. Glass bead thermistors measure the airflow temperature up to 500 times a second, and the listing says it senses when hair is between the arms. Because there are no hot plates, the hair is never pressed between heated metal. Dyson states this means no heat damage, based on its own testing.

The Corrale heats manganese copper alloy plates that flex to gather the section, applying even tension so you can style at lower settings than a rigid iron, according to Dyson. It works like a conventional straightener on dry hair and can curl, flick and wave as well.

Side by side

The Airstrait figures come from the Amazon UK listing; the Corrale is not in our product lists, so its figures are Dyson's published specifications.

Time and routine

The Airstrait's big advantage is removing a step. Dyson says it can save up to 8 minutes per style compared with drying then straightening, because you towel dry, choose wet mode and glide through each section once. If your current routine is a full blow dry followed by straighteners, the Airstrait replaces both.

The Corrale needs dry hair, so you still blow dry first. Its time saving is different: no cable to manage and fewer passes on thick hair, Dyson says, thanks to the flexing plates. If you air dry overnight or style on second day hair, the Corrale fits that routine better.

Finish and hair type

Airflow styling tends to leave hair straight with body and movement, similar to a good blow dry, rather than the pin straight, flat finish of plates. Dyson says the Airstrait suits straight, wavy, curly and coily hair, and its guidance recommends working section by section from the back upwards for curly and coily hair. Results on very tight curls depend on technique and section size.

The Corrale gives the sleeker, glassier finish of a plate iron and can create curls and waves. If you want poker straight hair or like to curl with your straightener, the Corrale or another plate iron does more. For other wet to dry choices, see our guide to the best wet to dry straighteners.

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Who should choose which

Our step by step Airstrait guide explains wet and dry modes, and our articles on whether the Airstrait is worth it and whether the Corrale is worth it go further on each tool.

• You blow dry and then straighten every day: Airstrait.
• You want soft, natural straight results with movement: Airstrait.
• You want pin straight results, curls or waves: Corrale.
• You want to style without a cable: Corrale.
• You style mostly on dry, second day hair: Corrale.

Safety

Both tools heat air or plates enough to burn. Keep the Airstrait's air outlets and the Corrale's plates away from your scalp and skin. The Airstrait is an electrical appliance used on wet hair, so never use it near a filled sink or bath. The Corrale contains a lithium battery, so charge it only with Dyson's dock or cable on a hard surface.

Note:Follow the safety instructions in each Dyson manual. Do not use a tool with a damaged cable, casing or battery, and contact Dyson support if it shows a fault.

Frequently asked questions

Can you use the Dyson Airstrait on dry hair? Yes, it has a dry mode for smoothing and touch ups on dry hair as well as wet mode for drying and straightening.

Can the Dyson Corrale be used on wet hair? No. The Corrale is a plate straightener for dry hair. Dry your hair fully before using it.

Which Dyson straightener is better for curly hair? Both can work. The Airstrait dries and straightens in one step; the Corrale's flexing plates give a sleeker finish on dry hair.

Does the Airstrait replace a hair dryer? For straight styles, yes, as it dries from wet. If you also want volume or curls, you may still want a dryer or another styler.