The science behind hair
Solving real hair problems with innovative engineering.

The hair lifecycle
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7 The Lifespan of a hair in years
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100 Strands which may fall out each day
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150,000 The number of hairs on a human head
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Science, not guesswork
At Dyson, we want to know everything there is to know about hair - down to its chemistry. We're obsessed with hair science and use our research to engineer our haircare technology. No guesswork, no gimmicks, just tried and tested science.

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What your hair type means for you
To know your hair’s needs and look after it properly, it can help to understand your hair structure and type. Hair shape is categorised into four broad groups, with each then being split into three subtypes – A, B, C – to describe the intensity of the curl pattern.
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Type 1 A, B, C
Straight to wavy hair. Straighter hair shapes have a round cross-sectional area. This hair type can require more regular washing than other types of hair, in to avoid a build-up of oils.
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Type 2 A, B, C
Wavy to curly hair. Type 2 hair has a wavy ’S’ shape with a round cross-sectional area and is flatter than type 1 hair. This hair structure also requires regular washing as oil can progress down the hair strand more easily.
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Type 3 A, B, C
Curly hair with tighter ringlets. Curly hair can experience dryness due to a lack of sebum (our natural oil) across the hair shaft. It’s important not to use excessive heat when styling, to try and retain as much natural oil as possible.
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Type 4 A, B, C
Curly to coily hair. Type 4 hair structure has a flatter, more ellipsoid shape to form tight coils. These can tangle more easily and be fragile when exposed to excessive heat. Type 4 hair can also be washed less regularly.
Hair density vs hair thickness
Hair science doesn’t only come down to shape. Thickness and density also impact the hair chemistry of a strand and the way that hair should be styled. Density is the number of strands you have, while thickness refers to the width of the strand.
If you're not sure what strand width your hair is, take a piece and rub between two fingers. If it feels like cotton, your hair is coarse. If you can barely feel it, your hair is fine.

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Avoiding exposure to excessive heat
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Maintaining scalp health
Dyson's Intelligent heat control helps protect scalp health by reducing exposure to excessive heat. Helping to maintain your scalp's moisture levels when styling.
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Retaining moisture
Excessive heat can make hair more porous – meaning it can gain or lose water easily. The imbalance can weaken hair and reduce style retention.
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Preventing breakage
Overexposure to excessive temperatures can weaken the chemistry of hair - no matter the hair type. Losing strength and elasticity over time can make it more prone to breakage.
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Maintaining shine
Hair can look dull, if damaged, as a result of cuticles lifting and scattering light. But when hair is healthy and aligned, it reflects light evenly – appearing shiny.
In a recent survey, 70% of people said they are concerned about their scalp.
Dyson Global Hair Survey
2023

Globally, 7/10 respondents say their hair is damaged.
Dyson Global Hair Survey
2023

'The best way to healthy hair is through prevention and minimising exposure to causes of damage.'
Rob Smith, Dyson Senior Hair Specialist
2022

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What is a healthy scalp?

Healthy scalp, healthy growth
Scalp health determines how well hair follicles can grow, resulting in weakened strands. The first two weeks of follicle growth is especially crucial to hair – for healthy hair, it’s important to support your scalp health too.

Balancing act
The scalp consists of a complex microbiome. An imbalance can lead to skin irritation, inflammation and follicle damage. Other influencing factors can include genetics, hormones, pollution and extreme weather.

Cleaning up myths
Washing your hair regularly promotes a healthy scalp microbiome and can keep your hair free of pollutants. However, ‘training your scalp to become less oily by washing it less' is a myth, so balance is key.

For each hair type
Consider your hair type when washing or treating your hair, as the requirements can vary. For example, some hair types may need different frequencies and formulations for the best results.

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The Dyson Solution
At Dyson we strive to create machines which avoid excessive heat. By precisely engineering technology for your hair type, we can create the great styles while avoiding damage.

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Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler
Combining powerful airflow with Intelligent heat control, the Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler can create multiple styles using the Coanda effect. Hair tools backed by hair science, not excessive heat.
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Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer
The Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer protects scalp health by quickly drying with no excessive heat. Precision styling with controlled airflow, to support the chemistry of hair and embrace its natural shape.
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Dyson Corrale™ straightener
The cord-free Dyson Corrale™ straightener features flexing manganese copper alloy plates, for enhanced styling. Designed for more control and reduced reliance on heat, for healthy strands that hold shape for longer.
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Avoiding mechanical damage
Using abrasive, physical tools on your hair can roughen cuticles and cause strand friction, affecting hair structure at a deep level. Dyson has invested £100m into global hair laboratories to create devices which are specifically designed to avoid breakage.

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Specifically engineered accessories
Improve your hair styling routine and support hair structure with our range of accessories. Thoroughly researched, each accessory has been prototyped numerous times until we’re completely satisfied with the performance and endurance.
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Research-led attachments
Engineered to upgrade and enhance your styling routine, create versatile styles and finish your look while avoiding excessive heat. Created with your hair health in mind, they have been designed to be comfortable to use on your hair and scalp.
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Choose your model
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Give the gift of multiple hair styles using Coanda airflow. Style with confidence from wet to dry with no heat damage.
Dry. Curl. Shape. Smooth and hide flyaways.
Engineered for different hair types.
Versatility. 6 attachments engineered to suit all hair types, harnessing Coanda airflow to create any styles with increased control.
Receive a bonus gift valued at $99, plus get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
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With this model
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Blue Blush presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
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Detangling comb
Detangles and lengthens all hair types, before styling.
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With all models
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Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
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30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
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40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
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Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
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Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
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Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
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Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.


Reviews
Give the gift of fast drying and styling.
5 styling attachments, including the Flyaway attachment for a smooth, shiny finish*
Intelligent heat control for fast drying, with no heat damage. Powered by the Dyson digital motor V9.
Receive a special edition gift set valued at $89, plus get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
Usual price: $649
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With this model
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Blue Blush Presentation Case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer.
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Vented barrel brush (45mm)
Create volume and shape as you style. With round-tip bristles for scalp comfort, a weighted handle for balance and a vented barrel to prevent hair from overheating.
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Detangling comb
Detangles and lengthens all hair types, before styling.
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With all models
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Flyaway attachment
Our latest technology hides flyaways in one pass. For a smooth, shiny finish.
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Styling concentrator
Style your hair one section at a time with precise, controlled airflow.
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Diffuser
Disperses air evenly to stimulate natural drying, helping to reduce frizz.
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Gentle air attachment
Diffuses the air, creating a gentle, cooler air flow.
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Wide-tooth comb attachment
Helps shapen and lengthen curly and texturised hair as it dries.


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Enhanced styling with less hair damage*.
Cordless versatility, corded thermal performance. Up to 30 minutes cord-free styling, style corded for longer run time.
Intelligent heat control. Regulates the temperature of the flexing copper plates 100 times a second, to never exceed the set temperature.
Engineered to create a range of styles.
2020 Prix de Marie Claire Beauty Awards Australia Winner.
Receive a special edition gift set valued at $89, plus get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
Usual price: $699
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With this model
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Blue Blush presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Corrale™ straightener.
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With all models
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Heat-resistant travel pouch
Safely stores the straightener.
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Dyson Corrale Travel Dok™
Foldable travel dok to store and charge the straightener when not in use.
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Magnetic 360° charging cable
Attaches magnetically to charge your machine.


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Use Dyson's exclusive hair diagnostic tool to find the best Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and accessories to suit your hair type, length and styling preferences.
Add a personal touch to the included Dyson-designed presentation case, debossing up to three initials, with your choice of foil.
Gifting for a loved one? Have the multi-styler wrapped with Dyson-designed paper and sealed with a wax stamp.


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Includes re-engineered attachments.
For hair that's chest-length or longer.
Engineered for multiple hair types.
With new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
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Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
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30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
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40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
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Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
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Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
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Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
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Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
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Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.




Reviews
Includes re-engineered attachments.
For hair that's chest-length or longer.
Engineered for multiple hair types.
With new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
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Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
-
30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
-
40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
-
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
-
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
-
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
-
Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
-
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.




Reviews
Includes re-engineered attachments.
For hair that's shorter than chest-length.
Engineered for multiple hair types.
With new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
-
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
-
30mm Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves.
-
40mm Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves.
-
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
-
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
-
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
-
Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
-
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.




Reviews
Includes re-engineered attachments.
For hair that's shorter than chest-length.
Engineered for multiple hair types.
With new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
-
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
-
30mm Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves.
-
40mm Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves.
-
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
-
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
-
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
-
Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
-
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.




Reviews
5 styling attachments, including the Flyaway attachment for a smooth, shiny finish.*
Intelligent heat control for fast drying, with no heat damage.
Powered by the Dyson digital motor V9.
Engineered for different hair types.
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched.
Usual price: $649
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Flyaway attachment
Our latest technology hides flyaways in one pass. For a smooth, shiny finish.
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Styling Concentrator
Style your hair one section at a time with precise, controlled airflow.
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Diffuser
Disperses air evenly to simulate natural drying, helping to reduce frizz.
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Gentle air attachment
Fast yet gentle styling for fine hair and sensitive scalps.
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Wide-tooth Comb
Helps shape and lengthen curly and textured hair as it dries.





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Fast drying with no heat damage.
Powered by Dyson digital motor V9.
Includes styling concentrator.
Save $150 on this product when you add to cart with another eligible machine.
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Styling concentrator
Style your hair with precise, controlled airflow.


Reviews
Enhanced styling with less hair damage*.
Cordless versatility, corded thermal performance. Up to 30 minutes cord-free styling, style corded for longer run time.
Intelligent heat control. Regulates the temperature of the flexing copper plates 100 times a second, to never exceed the set temperature.
Engineered to create a range of styles.
2020 Prix de Marie Claire Beauty Awards Australia Winner.
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched
Usual price: $699
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Heat-resistant travel pouch
Safely stores your straightener, with a separate protector for the Flight-ready tag.
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Charging dock
Stores and charges the straightener when not in use.
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Magnetic 360° charging cable
Rotates for hassle-free straightening while charging.


Reviews
Enhanced styling with less hair damage*.
Cordless versatility, corded thermal performance. Up to 30 minutes cord-free styling, style corded for longer run time.
Intelligent heat control. Regulates the temperature of the flexing copper plates 100 times a second, to never exceed the set temperature.
Engineered to create a range of styles.
2020 Prix de Marie Claire Beauty Awards Australia Winner.
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
Price matched.
Usual price: $699
-
Heat-resistant travel pouch
Safely stores your straightener, with a separate protector for the Flight-ready tag.
-
Charging dock
Stores and charges the straightener when not in use.
-
Magnetic 360° charging cable
Rotates for hassle-free straightening while charging.




Reviews
Style with confidence from wet to dry with no heat damage.
Dry. Curl. Shape. Smooth and hide flyaways.
Versatility. 6 attachments engineered to suit all hair types, harnessing Coanda airflow to create any styles with increased control.
Engineered for all hair types.
Receive a special edition Ceramic Pop presentation case worth $99.
Get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
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With this model
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Storage case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and six attachments.
-
With all models
-
Coanda smoothing dryer
Multi-functional attachment to dry, smooth and hide flyaways.1
-
30mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Voluminous curls or waves for longer hair.
-
40mm long Airwrap™ barrel
Loose curls or waves for longer hair.
-
Soft smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for fine hair.
-
Firm smoothing brush
Smooth, straight style for frizz-prone hair.
-
Round volumising brush
For volumising and shaping.
-
Filter cleaning brush
Filter cleaning brush for your Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler.


Reviews
5 styling attachments, including the Flyaway attachment for a smooth, shiny finish.*
Intelligent heat control for fast drying, with no heat damage.
Powered by the Dyson digital motor V9.
Engineered for different hair types.
Receive a special edition Ceramic Pop presentation case worth $99, plus get a Supersonic Origin for $399 when you add this product to cart.
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With this model
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Ceramic Pop Presentation case
Protects and neatly stores your Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer.
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With all models
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Flyaway attachment
Our latest technology hides flyaways in one pass. For a smooth, shiny finish.
-
Styling concentrator
Style your hair one section at a time with precise, controlled airflow.
-
Diffuser
Disperses air evenly to stimulate natural drying, helping to reduce frizz.
-
Gentle air attachment
Diffuses the air, creating a gentle, cooler air flow.
-
Wide-tooth comb
Helps shapen and lengthen curly and texturised hair as it dries.


Reviews
Two types of styling clips, both ergonomically designed for a secure grip whilst being gentle on hair and scalp.
Sectioning hair clip creates precise sections engineered to hold hair without causing discomfort.
Wide hair clip gathers and holds large amounts of hair securely and comfortably with convention-defying features.
Engineered for all hair types

