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Dyson Airstrait Dryer and Straightener
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Dyson Airstrait Dryer and Straightener Review: Is It Worth It?

VYRDICT: Mostly Worth It — Worth 72/100.

🔥 Viral 97/100✓ Worth 72/100Mostly Worth It

The wet-to-dry airflow concept genuinely works and reduces reliance on hot plates. Independent testing supports fast smoothing and glossy results. CA$699.99 keeps it out of Worth-the-Hype territory for most shoppers.

Last reviewed 2026-08-19 · Viral measures attention; Worth measures evidence-backed value.

What it does

Straightens wet hair while drying it using directed airflow. Avoids conventional hot plates. Produces a smooth, natural straight finish with less extreme heat exposure. Combines drying and straightening into one step.

Hype vs reality

THE HYPE

A $700 tool that replaces both your dryer and straightener with no-hot-plate styling.

THE REALITY

The wet-to-dry airflow concept genuinely works and reduces reliance on hot plates. Independent testing supports fast smoothing and glossy results. CA$699.99 keeps it out of Worth-the-Hype territory for most shoppers.

Who is it best for?

  • ✓ Wet-to-dry straightening
  • ✓ Heat-conscious styling
  • ✓ Smooth finish
  • ✓ Premium tools

Why VYRDICT scored it this way

  • Tom’s GuideTom’s Guide found the Airstrait fast and effective for naturally straight, frizz-reduced results while stressing its high price, heavy plug and limited styling versatility.
  • TechRadarTechRadar’s 2026 testing ranks Airstrait as its best wet-to-dry option, praising speed and smoothness while repeating weight, root-access and price tradeoffs.
  • TechRadarIndependent testing context for wet-to-dry smoothing and speed.
  • Dyson CanadaCurrent Canadian price, ratings and airflow/no-hot-plate mechanism.

Where to buy

Dyson US · Official →Dyson Canada · Official →

How to read this VYRDICT

This review combines current attention signals with evidence about real-world value. Viral Score measures how strongly the product is trending; Worth Score measures whether the available consumer, product and value evidence supports the hype. VYRDICT reviewed 4 public evidence sources for this page and last reviewed the evidence on 2026-08-19.

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