Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How To Get a DIY Salon Blowout with the Dyson Airwrap Styler
Original Article Posted: 2/15/2022
Article Updated: 5/6/2024
Update: Since posting this article in 2022, I can say that I am still using this tool and have now owned it for about 5 years. I use it the same, even with much longer hair.
In the tutorial in this article, I wrote it up for having my shorter hair and the tool did a great job on my shorter hair. I started seeing this article get hits, so I decided to add a bit about using the tool with longer hair.
The dryer tool works on long and short hair
I was afraid my Dyson Airwrap Styler curling wands wouldn’t work on my longer hair, but they did. The curling wands have worked fine on my highlighted long hair that now reaches my mid-back.
See my long hair Dyson Airwrap tutorial in my 1 minute video below or via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden. My shorter hair tutorial is also in this article.
The newest version of the tool now doesn’t need a separate curling wand to curl the hair in different directions. It also comes with a few new attachments, but it has the same concept of drying your hair with hot air to curl and style it. I mostly only use the hair dryer tool and the curling wands now.
It produces nice curls that last on my hair
There are many similar air stylers on the market now too, similar to the Dyson Airwrap Styler and though I haven’t tried them, you may want to check them out. The Dyson Airwrap is currently retailing for $599, which is about $100 more than it was when it first came out. These others are a bit lower in price:
Dyson Airwrap Styler:
Similar to Dyson Airwrap Styler:
Shark FlexStyle: Buy on Amazon (currently $299)
Hair Air Curling Iron: Buy on Amazon (currently $199.99)
Hair Dryer Brush & 6 in 1 Hair Styler: Buy on Amazon (currently $134.98)
7 in 1 Hot Air Brush with Attachments: Buy on TEMU (currently $47.78, use my discount code afe55197 for 30% off for new app users)
The original article and full tutorial that I still follow to create my DIY salon blowout hairstyle now begins….
Original Article: I’ve owned my Dyson Airwrap Styler for about 2 years now. I’ve used it on my past super short pixie haircut as well as my grown out long bob hair style and my long hair and I LOVE IT. I know my husband was not too keen on me spending over $500 on a hair tool, but I now can say that it was worth every penny.
Read on to learn how to get a DIY salon blowout with the Dyson Airwrap Styler.
Dyson Airwrap Styler Tips
With some practice, I’ve learned how to use the styler to make my hair look like I got a salon blowout each time I use it. When you look at the prices of blowouts, the tool cost is minimal if you pay to have your hair regularly blown out at a salon. I also waited to purchase my styler until Sephora had a 20% off sale, which was helpful with the overall cost of the tool.
Before An At-Home DIY Blowout
I also own the Revlon One Step Hair Dryer, and to be honest, I love my Dyson Airwrap Styler better. While the Revlon is a good inexpensive buy, it’s not quite the same quality nor does it have the same styling options. The Dyson is also more lightweight, which is very helpful for anyone that has arthritis or joint issues.
Read my review (and watch a video!) of the Revlon One Step Hair Dryer by clicking here.
After the Best At-Home Blowout
If the Dyson is ever in your budget and you like to have hair that keeps a blow-out style for days, then I’d go with that tool. Now, keep in mind that every single person has different hair and it will style a bit differently. My hair is thick, color treated, and wavy and it works great.
I also tested out the tool on my mom’s longer, fine hair, and it worked great too. My curls from the Dyson Airwrap Styler last longer than hers, but that is due to our very different hair types. Someone that has thick waist length hair (like my beautiful niece) may have some difficulties with the basic curling wand size, but you can get longer hair attachments for it.
Using Olaplex No. 6 to Help Frizz
Despite everyone’s hair being different, I think the DIY at-home salon blowout method I use with my Airwrap Styler may be great for other’s too, so here’s how I do it.
I start out by applying a pea-sized amount of Olaplex No. 6 all over my hair. I work it through all my strands with my fingers. You may need to use more or less, depending on your hair thickness and length.
Dyson Airwrap Styler Hair Dryer Attachment
I then use the Dyson Airwrap Styler blow dryer attachment to dry my hair until it is DAMP. I use the high heat setting due to my hair being thick, but if you have finer hair, you could use a lower heat setting.
Using the Dyson Airwrap Styler Round Brush
I then use the round brush attachment to dry my roots on high heat. This adds volume to my style and dries the roots quicker. I don’t always use this (especially with having longer hair now), but it is a great styling tool attachment overall.
How to Use the Airwrap Styler Curling Barrel
My Dyson Airwrap Styler came with many other tools. My favorite attachment to use for bouncy, wavy, voluminous hair that lasts for about 3 days is the 1.2 inch barrel. The newest version comes with some different attachments, so I can’t speak to them directly, but I’m sure they work exactly the same as the older version I have.
I use one of the barrels to curl my hair away from my face on one side of my head, then I use the other (the barrels are directional in the way they “pull” your hair around the tool using air) to curl the other side of my hair. I use a high heat setting to curl, then use the cool air function to cool the curl before letting it slide off the barrel.
If you’ve never seen this tool in action, watch my one-minute video below for my shorter hair or on my YouTube channel “Carolyn Braden”. It’s really cool to watch in slow motion!
Best Anti-Frizz Hydrating Treatment
If your hair dries out too much and isn’t curling as well towards the end of your styling, use a light misting water bottle to re-wet any dry hair pieces. I have to do this sometimes and my dry hair instantly curls when I re-wet it. I also use this trick if I am refreshing my waves on day two or three of my blowout.
When I’m done curling my hair, I apply a dime sized amount of Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to my hands and gently massage it into my hair. It makes my hair stay shiny and hydrated. I use this to refresh my style in between my shampoos as well.
How to Make a Blowout Last
I like to use Not Your Mother’s dry shampoo to add some more volume to my roots and to make the blowout last. I usually can make my blowout last about 3 days. Some hair types may be able to make the blowout last longer and some may have a shorter blowout results. It really depends on weather, your workouts (how much you sweat), and your overall hair type.
I sleep with my hair loose on a satin pillowcase. I have found that this does help my hair not be so crazy looking when I wake up, making it easier to refresh and style.
At Home Blowout Tips
I sometimes can make my hair last four days, but usually by then the dry shampoo builds up on my scalp and on my hair strands, so I have to pull my hair back into a loose messy bun style if I still don’t want to wash it yet. My scalp also starts to get itchy, and when this happens, it’s time to wash again!
DIY At Home Salon Quality Blowout
While there are some Dyson Airwrap Styler dupes out on the market, I haven’t tried any of them, so I can’t speak to them being better or worse buys.
I will say, though, I also own a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, the Dyson Corrale Straightener and several Dyson vacuums and have had mostly a good experience with their products. My Corrale no longer holds much charge (and Dyson will not fix it or replace the battery as we’ve asked), so I’ve learned my expensive lesson on buying cordless beauty tools, but the latest version of the Dyson straightener, the Airstrait, is corded, which would make it last much longer.
Best DIY Blowout Using the Dyson Airwrap Styler
Have you used my DIY Salon Blowout process or have you developed your own using a Dyson Airwrap Styler or different hair tools? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.