I’ve had the Dyson hairdryer (officially the Dyson Supersonic) for a few years and felt it was about time I wrote about it. The hairdryer is one of Dyson’s most popular products and you’ll typically find it in man barber shops too. But does this make it good and worth the hefty pricetag that it comes with?
What Makes the Dyson Hairdryer Different?
The Dyson Supersonic is a high-end hair dryer developed by Dyson, a company renowned for its innovative household appliances. Launched in 2016, the Dyson Supersonic quickly became popular for the marketing around its advanced technology and unique design. But really the driving force behind it was the premium nature – as is often the case with Dyson products.
Dyson is a bit like Joseph Joseph. Some of the products they make are overengineered solutions that offer a different approach, while not always better. I could argue that this is the same for the Dyson hairdryer. The head of a Dyson hairdryer is much smaller because the air intake is from the bottom of the handle, and up through the handle too. It’s a unique design making a much smaller product.
The Supersonic’s digital motor V9, it spins up to 110,000 times per minute, providing powerful and controlled airflow. The motor’s placement in the handle ensures better balance and ergonomics. The Supersonic features intelligent heat control, measuring air temperature 40 times per second, which Dyson claims prevents extreme heat damage and protect hair’s natural shine. Magnetic attachments offer versatile styling options with the flyaway option proving popular amongst many with longer hair – not something I got to test.
Actually, the vast majority of features I have no opinion on, yet I still love the Dyson hairdryer.
Just a Guy that Loves His Dyson Hairdryer
I have to admit, I love using my Dyson hairdryer and, despite being a guy with relatively short hair, I use it a lot. My hairstyle is a zero to one fade on the sides with a scissors cut on top, combed from left to right. After my last barber moved to Australia, I was left looking for a new guy. I found Ciaran Collopy, owner of Autonomy Hair Studio. Not only did he give me a haircut, he gave me a hairstyle and the knowledge I needed to manage it. He taught me about the “flatwrap” technique and how to use my Dyson hairdryer to get the style I wanted consistently, even when rushing in the morning.
The sheer power of the Dyson hairdryer is enough to make me love it. It makes flatwrapping my hair super simple and quick. The cold button swaps from drying heat to cooling air to lock in a style almost instantly. I have come across a few hairdryers that offer the same power and same features, but buying one like that is an absolute minefield in terms of quality. While the Dyson Supersonic is a wild price, it sure is convenient to just know this one is good.
I have heard quite a few people say after two years their Dyson hairdryer dies off and stops working as well. I must have had mine at least two years and haven’t seen any drop in quality. I have some other Dyson products that died just as the warranty expired, including the Dyson lamp – a review I’ll be updating shortly, but the hairdryer is solid.
The main issue most face is not cleaning the filter at the base of the handle. Yes, that end cap comes off and has to be cleaned every few weeks of use.
Beyond that, aside from what I assume to be quite a lot of complex engineering, the Dyson Supersonic is so simple. One button controls the power, one controls the heat, there’s an on/off switch and a button to make it blow cold.
The Goosed Verdict: Dyson Hairdryer
The Dyson Supersonic hairdryer costs €400 and that price is just absolutely wild for blowing hot air. I could never justify that kind of money for a hairdryer. Yet, I’m here to say that if that price doesn’t make you flinch, you won’t be disappointed with your Dyson hairdryer.
It’s powerful, reliable and easy to control without taking up a lot of space in your bag when you travel – if that’s your thing.
