You might think all hair dryers are created equal, but with a plethora of options on the market, each boasting unique features and even smart technology, the world of blow-drying has changed dramatically.
As someone with bleached, heat-sensitive hair and a dry scalp, I typically avoid using heat on my hair unless it’s for a special occasion.
But when Dyson unveiled its latest Supersonic Nural hair dryer, priced at £399.99 here, last month, claiming to safeguard your scalp while enhancing shine and minimising heat damage, I had to test it out on my dry, frizzy locks.
The new Dyson model not only offers adjustable temperature and airflow settings for completely customised heat and power on your hair, but it also features intelligent LED lights that automatically sense when the device is near your scalp.
The moment it detects you’re drying your roots or smoothing your hair from the top, the LED lights change from yellow to red, instantly modifying the temperature settings to prevent scalp burns.
This feature aids in moisture retention and overall user experience, particularly for those with sensitive scalps like myself (thanks bleach!).
The fact that it automatically adjusts its settings to protect your scalp is a major plus for me, as there’s nothing more annoying than having to constantly pause drying to switch settings based on where you’re using it, reports OK!.
The distinction between power and temperature settings is clearly noticeable, and despite having a lot of hair, I found that I only needed to use the middle setting for both.
Despite a fair amount of messing around with it and changing attachments, I was able to fully dry my hair in less than 10 minutes.
The attachments are a great bonus of this hair dryer. It comes standard with five different ones, each equipped with smart technology that allows the Dyson Nural to recognise what’s being used and adjust its settings accordingly without any input from you.
You can choose from a variety of attachments including a wide tooth comb, a flyaway attachment, a gentle air attachment, a concentrator nozzle, and a diffuser which can be adjusted for either curls or waves.
I tested several attachments and found the diffuser to be exceptional for my wavy hair, enhancing its shape beautifully.
I’m not sure if it’s just my imagination, but my hair appears glossier and feels softer, even though the only change in my haircare routine was the hair dryer I used.
Overall, I was impressed by how user-friendly it was. The automatic adjustments meant I didn’t have to overthink its usage (after all, drying your hair should be straightforward), and the fact that it remembers your preferred settings each time you use it saves time figuring out what you need.
However, there’s no getting around the fact that at £399.99, the Dyson Nural is a significant investment.
If safeguarding your hair and scalp health is a top priority for you, I would argue it’s worth the cost.
On the other hand, if you’re seeking a more budget-friendly alternative, the Silk’n SilkyAir Pro Hairdryer, priced at £199 here, is another one of my favourite hair dryers.
While it lacks the smart technology of the Dyson Nural, it offers numerous other advantages such as six temperature settings and three speed levels, three magnetic attachments and Premium Water Ion technology for reduced frizz.
