# Dyson Airstrait vs Airwrap

Source: https://plateandcurl.co.uk/blog/dyson-airstrait-vs-airwrap
Published: 2026-10-12
Publisher: Plate and Curl

**In short:** Choose the Dyson Airstrait if you want straight hair: it dries and straightens wet hair in one pass with two jets of air and no hot plates. Choose the Airwrap if you want curls, waves, volume or a smooth blow-dry: it uses Coanda airflow to wrap hair around a barrel and comes with a brush and dryer attachment. They overlap only on smooth, sleek finishes.

Both stylers come from Dyson, both use heated air instead of hot plates or hot barrels, and both cost a similar premium. That is where the overlap ends. The Airstrait is a straightener shaped like a pair of plates that blows air down through the hair. The Airwrap is a multi-styler with interchangeable attachments for curling, smoothing and drying. This comparison uses the Amazon UK listing facts for the Airstrait and the Airwrap Origin and explains which routine each one replaces.

## The short difference

The Airstrait replaces a hair dryer plus straighteners. You towel dry, select Wet mode and glide the closed arms down each section. Air jets angled downwards dry the hair and pull it straight under tension from an integrated comb. The finish is straight with some movement, closer to a blow-dry than to a flat, poker-straight plate finish, although Dyson says it can do both.

The Airwrap replaces a dryer, a round brush and a curling wand. Coanda airflow draws a section of hair onto the barrel and wraps it automatically, so you hold the tool, wait a few seconds, then release a curl. Switch to the brush attachment and it works like a blow-dry brush; switch to the dryer attachment and it rough dries. It is about shape and volume more than straightness.

- Want straight hair from wet: Airstrait.
- Want curls, waves or bouncy volume: Airwrap.
- Want a smooth blow-dry with some bend at the ends: either, but the Airwrap brush is closer to a salon blow-dry.

## Listing facts side by side

The table uses the Amazon UK listings for the Airstrait in plum copper and the Airwrap Origin in Prussian blue. Colourways and bundles change, so check the exact listing before buying, but the core specification of each model stays the same.

| Feature | Dyson Airstrait | Dyson Airwrap Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Main job | Dry and straighten in one pass | Dry, curl, wave and smooth |
| How it styles | Two downward air jets between arms, integrated comb | Coanda airflow wraps hair round a barrel |
| Attachments | None, fixed arms | 40 mm long barrel, Anti-snag loop brush, Fast dryer |
| Heat control | Glass bead thermistors, up to 500 readings a second | Glass bead thermistor, 40 readings a second, under 150 °C |
| Weight | 820 g | 610 g |
| Power | Corded | Corded, 1300 W |
| Guarantee | Dyson 2 year guarantee | Dyson guarantee, register with Dyson |

Dyson Airstrait and Airwrap Origin (Amazon UK listing facts)

## Results on different hair types

Straight and wavy hair gets a natural straight look from the Airstrait in Wet mode, with Dry mode for touch-ups between washes. Dyson's own guidance suggests working in smaller sections from the back upwards on curly and coily hair. People with tight curls who want a very flat, glassy finish often still prefer plates, and our guide to the [best straighteners for curly and afro hair](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-straighteners-for-curly-hair) covers those.

The Airwrap suits most hair lengths from shoulder length down. The 40 mm long barrel on the Origin gives loose curls and waves rather than tight ringlets. Very fine, slippery hair can drop curls faster with air styling than with a hot barrel, so a cool shot and a few minutes to set before brushing out help. Thick, long hair takes longer to dry with either tool than with a powerful standalone dryer.

## Heat and hair health

Both Dyson tools are designed to avoid the very high surface temperatures of plates and barrels. The Airwrap keeps its air under 150 °C (302 °F) according to the listing. The Airstrait measures its airflow up to 500 times a second. Lower peak heat is gentler than pressing hair between plates at 200 °C or more, but any repeated heat styling can dry hair over time. Use a heat protectant, avoid passing over the same section many times and give hair breaks where you can. Our explainer on [whether straighteners damage hair](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/blog/do-straighteners-damage-hair) covers this in more detail.

Note: Both tools are mains powered and blow hot air. Keep the vents clear of hair and dust, clean the filter as the manual describes and never use either near water in a bath or shower.

## Speed, weight and everyday use

The Airstrait saves time if you would otherwise blow dry then straighten, because it does both in one pass. It is heavier at 820 g, and you hold your arm up for the whole dry, which some people notice on long, thick hair. There is nothing to swap, so the learning curve is short.

The Airwrap is lighter in the hand at 610 g but involves more steps: pre-dry with the dryer attachment, swap to the barrel, curl section by section and finish with a cold shot. Curling takes practice, especially remembering which direction to use on each side of the head. Once learned, many people find it quicker than a wand because hair wraps itself.

If you want both looks, owning both is a large outlay. A practical alternative is the Airwrap for curls and volume plus conventional plates for occasional sleek days; see the [best hair straighteners](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-hair-straighteners) for plate options.

[Compare wet-to-dry straighteners](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-wet-to-dry-straighteners)

## Who should buy which

Buy the Airstrait if you wash and straighten most days, want to cut a two-step routine to one and prefer a soft straight finish. It also suits people who want to avoid hot plates entirely. Our [Dyson Airstrait vs Corrale](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/blog/dyson-airstrait-vs-corrale) comparison helps if you are deciding between Dyson's two straighteners.

Buy the Airwrap if you mostly wear your hair curled, waved or in a voluminous blow-dry and are happy to learn a new technique. If you mainly want curls and do not need a dryer in the same tool, a conventional wand from our guide to the [best curling wands and tongs](https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-curling-wands) is simpler and holds curls longer on some hair.

## Frequently asked questions

**Can the Dyson Airwrap straighten hair?** It can smooth hair with the brush attachments, giving a sleek blow-dry, but it does not press hair flat like the Airstrait or plates.

**Can the Dyson Airstrait curl hair?** It is designed for straight styles. You can bend the ends a little, but it is not a curling tool.

**Which is better for frizzy hair?** For a straight, smooth result, the Airstrait is more direct. For defined, smooth curls, the Airwrap with a cold shot works well.

**Do both work on dry hair?** Yes. The Airstrait has a Dry mode for touch-ups, and the Airwrap can restyle dry hair, though curls usually hold better on hair that is just dry rather than second-day hair with product build-up.

## Buying guides on this topic

- https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-wet-to-dry-straighteners
- https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-curling-wands
- https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-hair-straighteners

## Sources

- [Dyson UK](https://www.dyson.co.uk)