DYSON has brought out the latest new hairdryer to revolutionise the market – and it’s perfect for travellers.
But what is it really like to use? I tested it out on a recent holiday abroad to see if it’s really worth the hype.
Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer, £249 (with free £45 travel bag)
The new Dyson hairdryer is 25 per cent lighter, weighing just 0.33 kg (331 grams) compared to as much as 0.82 kg of the larger hairdryers.
As someone with very thick and very long hair, drying my own can be extremely laborious and time consuming.
So where better to try out the new travel version of Dyson’s much-loved hairdryer on a recent trip abroad?
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First up I was impressed how small it was to fit in my suitcase, being not much bigger than a water bottle.
It is 32 per cent smaller than its standard hairdryer, being just 22cm compared to 28cm in length.
It’s also light, with a shorter 2m cord – meaning it kept my luggage weight low, as well as the added benefit of less arm ache when drying my hair.
Another tick in its favour is that it’s voltage automatically adapts to whichever country you are in, so it works in full no matter where you are.
Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer: Quickfire Q&A
How much is it? The Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer is currently £249.99.
Who’s it best for? Anyone wanting a faster hairdryer that they can still take on holiday in hand luggage.
What we loved: It was extremely fast compared to other high street hairdryers.
What we didn’t love: The price is still slightly steep.
But I was insanely impressed with how fast it dried my hair.
There are three different heats – low, medium and high – and two speed settings.
I tested it out on my just-out-the-shower hair meaning it was soaking wet.
Usually I have to let this dry for at least 20 minutes before even attempting to dry it.
And the Dyson on its hottest setting dried my hair almost completely in about three minutes.
Another two and it would definitely have been fully dry.
it also comes with a detachable styling concentrator which – very satisfyingly – clips on by magnet.
It made my hair feel much softer than I’d expected (often feeling pretty ratty and dry using the budget hotel hairdryers).
I didn’t believe a hair dryer could actually dry hair that quickly, and while it might be a bit crazy to call it life changing, it’s something I’ve been raving about my friends to for weeks since.
It is also cheaper than the current full size Dyson hairdryer at £399, or the original at £279.
Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer, £249
It currently comes in “ceramic pink” colour, with a complimentary £45 travel bag if you buy directly with Dyson.
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The verdict: Is the Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer worth it?
I wasn’t expecting to love a hairdryer as much as I did this one, and genuinely has changed my haircare routine.
With thick, long hair, I would normally let it airdry as I couldn’t face the long, arduous hairy drying ordeal.
I never do this anymore, as the new Dyson travel size is so insanely fast.
Another bonus thanks to both the speed and weight of it – no arm aches!
It’s definitely a splurge but worth saving for – and get it now for a free £45 travel bag.