Your regular hair dryer turned your silky hair into a haystack and you are thinking of switching to the Dyson hair dryer, right? However, if that is the case, you may be worried about one thing – does the Dyson hair dryer damage the hair?
No way, compared to an average air dryer, a Dyson hair dryer comes with smart heat control settings. It regulates the air temperature 40 times a second with its thermal sensor. In addition, its maximum heat production is lower than the average heat production of an average hair dryer. As a result, Dyson does not burn hair, rather dries it fast and seamlessly.
In this write-up, we will explain the mechanism and application of a Dyson hair dryer. So, don’t skip and read till the end!
Is the Dyson hair dryer damaging to the hair?
Not at all. Be it straight, thick, coarse, or curly hair, Dyson hair dryer dries all types of hair without heat-damaging them.
Both the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-styler offer intelligent heat control settings. This setting automatically determines when to provide high heat or low heat to dry the hair.
Moreover, the multiple heat settings of Dyson make drying hair more convenient. Again, Dyson Airwrap™ works with a temperature below 302°F, which prevents the hair from burning.
Dyson does not damage hair at all, but one may feel his/her hair too dry even after using Dyson. This can be caused by excessive shampooing or styling of the hair.
Do I need a heat protectant when using Dyson?
No, you don’t need a heat protectant when using Dyson. Dyson products come with multiple heat settings. Also, these heat settings are easy to operate.
Additionally, it has a cold setting.
As a result, unlike other hair styling equipment, Dyson does not fry hair. Therefore, without any heat protectant when using Dyson, you will get soft and bouncy hair every time. However, some users prefer applying a heat protectant to their hair before using Dyson for an extra shine.
Do you use Dyson on wet or dry hair?
The answer depends on which Dyson product you are talking about.
If you are talking about a Dyson Multi-styler, then use it on damp hair, neither on wet nor on dry hair. Because if you use Dyson Multi-styler (which is Airwrap™) on dry hair, it won’t be able to hold the style you want to apply to your hair.
Likewise, when the hair is wet, Dyson Airwrap™ won’t work. Moreover, wet hair may cause the Dyson Airwrap™ parts to malfunction.
If it is about the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, then you can blow dry your wet hair (not dripping wet, just wet) with it, because it can dry wet hair fast. On the other hand, the pre-drying elements of Dyson Airwrap are designed to dry damp or almost-dry hair, not wet hair.
Another important thing is, always use Dyson on freshly washed hair. Wrap your hair with a towel and wait until your hair is moderately wet or slightly damp. Remove the towel and blow dry or style your hair with Dyson. Alternatively, you can dampen your dry hair by spraying some water onto it and use Dyson.
What is the best way to use a Dyson hair dryer?
Dry most of your wet hair without a machine and detangle it with a brush. Later, use a Dyson hair dryer to dry the hair completely. Below are the detailed processes of drying hair with Dyson.
How to dry hair with Dyson Supersonic hair dryer?
Here are the steps of drying hair with Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. Let’s have a look!
- Your hair should be clean and wet. If it is dripping, gently squeeze your hair with a towel to absorb the excess water.
- Gently brush your hair.
- Take the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and attach the Gentle air equipment to it.
- Set the dryer at the medium speed and medium heat setting.
- Lift a small section of your hair with one hand and blow dry the roots. Do this till all the roots become dry.
- Remove the Gentle air part and attach the Smoothing nozzle to the dryer body.
- Set the nozzle at medium speed and medium heat setting.
- Take a Dyson-designed round brush, roll the hair ends around the brush, hold the Smoothing nozzle over the brush, and dry your hair.
- Release the brush and repeat drying in the same way. When drying, you can roll some hair sections inward and other hair sections outward. This will create a cute, bouncy style.
- Lastly, remove the Smoothing nozzle and attach the Flyaway equipment.
- Set the Flyaway at the high speed and cold setting.
- Hold the Flyaway attachment at the top of the head, near the roots. Wait until the Flyaway attracts hair.
- Run down the Flyaway slowly alongside the hair lengths.
- Rotate the Flyaway attachment at a 45° angle and dry the backside of the head.
How to dry hair with Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-styler?
- Towel-dry or air-dry your shampooed hair. It should be 20% wet.
- Apply any hair oil to the middle of the hair to the ends.
- Brush your hair well to avoid tangling when using Dyson Airwrap™.
- Divide your hair into multiple smaller sections. For an easy blow-drying, tie the other sections up except the sections you are going to apply the Airwrap™ on them.
- Take a 40 mm (1.6 inches) Dyson Airwrap™ barrel to dry your sectioned hair. Run it with a high heat and a high wind setting. The barrel will automatically attract, wrap, dry, and curl your hair with its Coanda airflow technology. Make sure to keep the barrel away from your face while doing the hair.
- Hold the barrel until your hair becomes completely dry. Keep drying the rest of the hair sections in this way.
FAQ
Which hair dryer is least damaging?
Any hair dryer that is ceramic or tourmaline is the least damaging. Both ceramic and tourmaline hair dryers send out infrared heat, reduce heat damage, and help to lock in and maintain moisture. Moreover, a ceramic hair dryer distributes heat more evenly, whereas a tourmaline hair dryer provides a smoother finish with its negative ions.
Will my hair improve if I stop using heat?
Yes, it will, but the benefit will last for a short time. If you stop using heat on your hair, there will be no split ends or breakage. However, if you continue like this, your hair gradually will look too lean, as if it is never growing.
How often should you wash your hair?
In general, you should wash your hair twice (max.) per week. However, if you bleach, color, perm, or apply other chemical treatment on your hair, it will become dry. In that case, you should not wash your hair more than once a week. This will help your hair from experiencing heavy damage.
Verdict
We hope that this write-up was able to clear your confusion regarding ‘does the Dyson hair dryer damage the hair’.
Keep in mind that if you use Dyson in an incorrect way, it will not be good for your hair. Also, Dyson won’t help if you apply too many chemicals or heat to your hair.
Therefore, make sure to keep your hair healthy and safe from chemicals. And with Dyson, be an eye-turner beauty with your soft, shiny, and voluminous hair.
Also read – How To safely and Easily Fix A Hair Dryer That Popped and Sparked?
