TechRadar Verdict

The Dyson Airwrap i.d.

Dyson Airwrap i.d: two-minute review

TheDysonAirwrap i.d.

is the latest generation of the brand’s ultra-popular multi-styler.

Dyson Airwrap i.d.™…

Accessories attach to this top section, and lock into place

Released in 2024, the i.d.

This simple upgrade is an absolute game-changer curling with the Airwrap i.d.

feels effortless compared to other auto-wrap stylers I’ve tested, and the results hold far better, too.

Prime

It’s predictably expensive, but I truly think this is thebest hair styleron the market right now.

These are the ones that work with the i.d.

will do the rest for you.

Dyson Airwrap i.d.™…

With the i.d., Dyson introduced a new tapering barrel alongside the parallel ones of previous models.

Price-wise, the Airdrop i.d.

is worth the investment.

Nordstrom

That’s the short version; read on for my full Airwrap i.d.

Dyson Airwrap i.d.

In Australia, it’s just the one standard bundle right now.

Top end of Dyson Airwrap i.d. and accessory lock

Accessories attach to this top section, and lock into place

Dyson Airwrap i.d.

is a tube-shaped hair dryer onto which various styling accessories can be attached.

I’ll get more into the attachments themselves below.

Closeup of controls on Dyson Airwrap i.d., leaning against storage box

Sliding buttons to control windspeed and temperature, and launch the curl sequence

On the dryer itself are three sliding buttons to control the prefs.

This switches on the blower, but also operates the i.d.

curl sequence, where there Airwrap will cycle through the parameters required to create the perfect curl.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with filter grille removed

There’s a removable filter cage

On initial completion of the quiz, the Airwrap i.d.

At the base of the dryer is a grille, behind which sits the filter.

you could remove the grille to keep the filter clean Dyson recommends doing this regularly to keep the i.d.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with conical curl wand attached

This tapering curl barrel is a new accessory option with the Airwrap i.d.

working as efficiently as possible.

Attachments

The Airwrap i.d.

The ones that the Airwrap first gained popularity for are the Airwrap barrels.

Airwrap i.d. with auto-wrap barrel attached

The standard, same-width barrels are still included

To switch direction, you twist the cool-touch knob at the top of the barrel.

The standard barrel is the same width all the way down, but with the i.d.

One of the new dryer attachments introduced with the i.d.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with dryer attachment on it

With the Fast dryer attachment on, the i.d. works effectively as a hair dryer

Bundles geared towards curly or coily hair will include a diffuser and wide-tooth comb.

(I got a soft smoothing brush and large round volumizing brush included.)

Dyson Airwrap i.d.

Reviewer having her hair done with a Dyson Airwrap i.d. in a salon

The app counts down each part of the curl sequence

review: performance

As a dryer, the Airwrap i.d.

It feels lightweight, well balanced, and it’s comfortable to hold and easy to wield.

This means it’s possible for you to hold yourarmin a natural and comfortable position.

Reviewer having her hair done with a Dyson Airwrap i.d. in a salon

The blower shapes the hair into curls as it dries it

Some Airwrap-alikes have top sections that pivot to a right angle, for the same purpose.

On test, I found the Airwrap plus Fast dryer combo dried by armpit-length hair efficiently.

Let’s back up a bit.

Setting up the i.d.

curl sequence in the app is straightforward.

Based on this information, the app will create your curl sequence controls.

To launch the sequence, you flick the central button upwards, and then just get on with curling.

curl switch takes the guesswork and fiddling about out of the equation.

I’ve tested a few of these auto-wrap curlers now and there are two areas they prove most annoying.

takes care of both.

In terms of results, I was super impressed.

Nevertheless, my curls created with the i.d.

lasted far longer than those created with competitor stylers.

Both have been deigned well and I had no complaints about how they worked in use.

Should you buy the Dyson Airwrap i.d.?

5 / 5

Performance

Results will vary by hair key in, but the i.d.

curl made creating curls effortless on my long, wavy hair.

The results lasted very well, too, although not as long as traditional hot tongs.

Also effective as a hair dryer.

4.5 / 5

Buy it if…

You curl regularlyWhere the Airdrop i.d.

shines is for creating curls.

You’re a styling enthusiastThe Airwrap i.d.

Of all the multi-stylers, the Airwrap probably features the widest range of compatible accessories.

How I tested the Dyson Airwrap i.d.

Before receiving my review model, I first got a demo of the Airwrap i.d.

from a Dyson representative in a salon.