Dyson launches Airsmooth: a $250 dryer brush that dries, smooths and shapes

# What the Airsmooth is and who it's for Dyson's Airsmooth is a dryer brush designed to handle drying, stretching, smoothing and shaping with a single tool. It's priced at $250, positioning it as the brand's most affordable styling tool so far and an alternative to Dyson's higher-priced Airwrap.

# Design highlights The brush head is teardrop-shaped and uses two kinds of bristles. PivotFlex bristles wrap around the hair along the curved edges to help move and shape strands. Anti-snag bristles on the flat edges are made to glide through hair with less pulling. The shape also allows you to get closer to the roots to boost volume.

The motor sits in the handle, and the whole unit weighs 1.4 pounds. Dyson includes a bristle protector so you can pack the brush for travel. The tool supports universal voltage (100–240V).

# Heat and airflow control Airsmooth uses intelligent heat control that measures the air temperature more than 20 times per second. There are four heat settings (reported between about 185 and 235.4 degrees Fahrenheit) and three speed settings, letting you adjust for hair type and styling needs.

# Early consumer testing results Dyson reported a consumer test with 104 participants. Results cited include 95% of testers experiencing snag-free styling and 99% reporting that the airflow felt gentle on their scalp.

Dyson recommends using a conditioning spray before styling and applying hair oil after styling to manage frizz and protect strands.

# How it compares to other Dyson tools Dyson's best-known multi-styler, but the Airsmooth is positioned as a lower-cost option that combines drying and smoothing in one brush. Unlike some multi-attachment stylers, Airsmooth emphasizes a single-head solution with dual-bristle technology and rapid temperature monitoring.

# Practical takeaways for shoppers If you want one tool to dry and smooth hair without buying the Airwrap, the Airsmooth is explicitly aimed at that buyer. The teardrop head and dual-bristle setup aim to reduce snagging and make root access easier for volume. The intelligent temperature control and multiple speed/heat options give basic protections against excessive heat exposure.

Bring a conditioning spray to reduce frizz when you start, and finish with hair oil to tame flyaways. The included bristle protector and universal voltage make the tool travel-friendly.

# Bottom line Dyson styling tech in a lower price bracket. Early consumer test results and the tool's feature set — dual bristles, frequent temperature checks, travel-ready voltage, and a compact motor-in-handle design — make it worth considering if you want a single-step dryer-and-smoother without the Airwrap price tag.