I tried Dyson's new Airwrap Co-anda 2x to see if it lived up to the hype - here's my honest opinion

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5 days ago

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As someone who's tried just about every hair tool under the sun (hot brushes, wands, curling irons and hairdryers with attachments that promise too much), I can confidently say that the Dyson Airwrap launch back in 2018 changed the hair game.
Then with 2024's Airwrap i.d's collection, it became the tool with equal parts wizardry and wind tunnel.
So, when Dyson announced a new and improved model, the Airwrap Co-anda 2x, I had one question: how can it get better?
I mean, it already curled without frying, smoothed without straightening plates, and made me feel like a tech-savvy professional hairstylist in my own home.
But also, was it going to be faster? Lighter? Smarter? And would it finally tame my long bangs in one pass instead of two?
After spending a week putting it through its paces on my fluffy, shoulder-length hair, I have thoughts - many of them enthusiastic, a few constructive.
Here's everything you need to know about the new kid in the Dyson lineup.
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler and dryer
Powered by the new Dyson Hyperdymium 2 motor - delivering twice the air pressure. Better curling. Faster drying. Straighter styles. No heat damage.
Includes the new AirSmooth2x finishing attachment, the perfect finishing tool for a straighter style using only air pressure.
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How does the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x work?
If you're unfamiliar with the Airwrap concept, here's the quick science bit: it doesn't fry your hair into submission like traditional hot tools.
Instead, it uses a clever phenomenon called the Co-anda effect, where high-speed airflow naturally attracts and wraps the hair around the barrel. This all leads to the Dyson's famous smooth curls, waves, or sleek finishes without heat damage.
Now, the Co-anda 2x has taken this up a few notches, powered by Dyson's most advanced motor yet - the Hyperdymium 2, which spins at a huge 150,000rpm.
If that sounds like a maths equation, that's twice the air pressure compared to previous models and 30 per cent more power, so you're essentially wielding a tornado in a pretty ceramic pink (or deep Jasper Plum) wand.
The tool comes with six attachments (all with savvy Radio Frequency Identification 'RFID' chips), each auto-adjusting to optimal airflow and heat settings when clicked into place.
New tech like the i.d. curl feature even automates the curling process, adjusting airflow and temperature for a set-curl-release sequence.
So lazy girls like me don't even have to think.
What makes the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x stand out?
First things first, this thing is lighter and smaller.
Dyson's engineers have been busy miniaturising the motor while increasing power.
I noticed the difference instantly, especially when reaching around to the back of my head (no more tiring bicep workouts).
The attachments have had a glow-up too.
And then there's the Fast Dryer 2x, which now performs on par with the Dyson Supersonic.
My Review
I've been using this tool daily, and I have to say it has been great.
About my hair: I have medium length, fine, and non-processed hair. If I'm using a regular blow dryer, it takes at least 10 minutes to dry and a further 15 to 20 minutes to curl.
And because my locks are so fine, my hair doesn't hold a curl well, even with loads of hairspray.
The increased airflow of this new device means my curls hold better and faster, and the lighter body has made styling smoother, and less of an arm workout overall.
The intelligent attachments take the guesswork out of setting temperatures, which is especially helpful if (like me) you're too impatient to read the instruction manuals.
But, (yes, there's a but) the Conical barrel and the root smoother, my beloved two attachments from earlier models, are gone. And I miss them.
The conical tong created natural, beachy curls that were tighter at the root and looser at the ends, something the uniform-width barrels just don't replicate quite as well. The root smoother on the other hand was great for those fuzzy flyaways.
So Dyson, if you're listening… please bring these back. My lived-in texture is depending on you.
I also noticed immediately that the cord is really (read: annoyingly) short, so you'll likely have to buy an extension cord if your plug isn't right next to your mirror.
That said, the Co-anda 2x is undeniably the most sophisticated styling tool I've ever used. It feels future-forward but intuitive, and the ability to personalise curls via the MyDyson app is a brilliant touch (once you get past the initial setup).
With a luxury price tag, it's no impulse buy.
But if you're someone who regularly styles your hair and wants to maintain its health long-term, this machine is an investment.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely, but I would say also that this does work best alongside the Dyson styling products.
Another expense, but they're amazing and do last for absolutely ages.
To shop the new Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler and dryer, click here.
Dyson provided Daily Mail with the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler and dryer for testing purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely the reporter's own.