There are two types of people in this world: people who have spent their entire lives searching for the perfect hair dryer, and people with uncomplicated straight hair. That’s right, there are more flavours of straight privilege than you thought possible.
I have curly hair, and thus fall into the former category. Finding a hair dryer with the right diffuser attachment, with the right temperature control is like trying to find the Holy Grail: get it right and you have good hair forever. Get it wrong, however, and you’ll always look slightly as though you’ve recently been electrocuted.
I’ve used the Dyson Supersonic Nural for a bit over a month now, and I think I have finally found my hair dryer soulmate.
Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer review
- First impressions
- Specs and price in Australia
- Versus other hair dryers
- Straight hair performance
- Curly hair performance
- Who is it for?
First impressions
The Dyson Supersonic Nural looks both futuristic and like something straight out of 2001, which is to say that it follows the Dyson design language perfectly. In the box you get five accessories (including the new Wave + Curl diffuser), and a fancy-looking display box to store them all in.
I’ve been using Dyson hairdryers since they first launched in 2016, so I’m quite used to the system of attaching the ends with magnets, but those who are new to it will likely find it delightful. My other hair dryers have all needed the diffuser to be screwed in at an angle more precise than damp hands can manage, so the magnet system is a godsend.
All up, it has a striking aesthetic and seems very straightforward to use.
Dyson Supersonic Nural specs and price in Australia
| Dimensions (HxLxW) | 245mm x 97mm x 78mm |
| Weight | 0.68kg |
| Cable length | 2.62m |
| Key controls | Instant Control (cold shot to set hair after styling) Scalp protect button |
| Accessories in the box | Gentle air attachment Wave+Curl Diffuser Flyaway attachment Styling concentrator Wide tooth comb |
| Price (RRP) | $749 |
| Warranty | Two years |
| Official website | Dyson Australia |
Compared to the original $650 Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, the $750 Nural is pretty similar, but has some extra intelligent features. The Supersonic was designed to have sensors to avoid burning your hair, which the Nural also has. But the Nural goes a step further and has sensors for scalp protection too, making it kinder to dry, sensitive, and oily scalps. It can tell when it’s been put down and pauses the heat. Those are the real electronic differences.
Then there are also the attachments. The Nural has a sensor that knows what attachment has been connected, and which settings are most often used with that attachment (as well as having its own built-in settings to go with that attachment). That makes it easier for families with different hair types to share the same hair dryer.
Dyson Supersonic Nural versus other hair dryers
See all of the reasons listed above. Most hair dryers blow varying degrees of hot or cold air at hair, moderated by certain attachments. The success each hair dryer depends on the designs of those attachments and how they allow air to flow. There are a few things that set the Dyson hair dryers apart from most of the rest.
One is the temperature sensors designed to avoid burning hair. I have had my hair burnt to hell by many a hair dryer in my time, but the Dyson ones only burn my hair a little after around five years of being dropped a lot, and that’s more of a user issue.
Another difference is the quality of the attachments. Dyson has a different approach to the attachments than most of the other hair dryer companies. I’ve tried probably 20+ different diffusers in my time, and the Dyson ones are the best by a long way.
A hair dryer’s weight distribution is another important factor. While 680g is nothing to sneeze at, having the motor in the handle means the Nural isn’t as top-heavy, and is more evenly balanced than some cheaper hair dryers.
Now, of course, the Supersonic has been around for close to a decade, so there are many dupes on the market. These features are no longer unique, but few have lived up to Dyson’s performance.
Straight hair performance
Healthy straight hair is harder to mess up than curly or wavy hair. As long as you don’t burn it to a crisp, it’ll probably be fine.
But trying to get hair that isn’t quite straight to look naturally straight without using a straightener or special product is more of a challenge. A challenge that the Supersonic Nural excels at with the styling concentrator.
My wife has slightly wavy hair, and goes between styling it wavy and straight. She found that by using the Nural with the styling concentrator, her very thick hair dried faster and looked shinier and healthier. The temperature sensors make sure the hair doesn’t get burned, and that the hair dryer maintains a consistent flow, thus achieving a more uniform, less burnt result.
Curly hair performance
While my hair is more “messy ringlet” than full-on curly or coily, with the right hair dryer, those curls can look neat and effortless. I’ve been dyeing my hair since I was seven years old, so it often has the texture of sad fairy floss.
I’ve been using the older hairdryer, the Dyson Supersonic for years and it has given me the healthiest, happiest hair I’ve ever had. But the Supersonic Nural with the Wave + Curl Diffuser is like a revelation. My hair usually only looks this good and healthy when styled at the hairdresser, but now I can have bouncy, happy curls at home every time I wash my hair. It’s the kind of thing I’d completely given up on.
I have tried so, so, so many hair dryers over the years trying to find the perfect one. I don’t even need to use as much product as I used to, so I can almost squint and say that it’s saving me money, somehow.
What makes the Wave + Curl Diffuser so good is that it’s basically two diffusers in one. You use it with the traditional pronged bit to get your roots dry, and then take that off to get to the “dome”, which creates a little air vortex to give the hair body.
While my hair still isn’t instantly perfect like I’d hoped, or quite as good as has been achieved when high-end hair stylists have worked with fancy products, these are the best results I’ve ever had at home, and with minimal effort. This is truly the ultimate home hair dryer, and while it’s super expensive, it’s worth it.
Who is the Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer for?
If you have a cheap hair dryer that’s working for you, or you have hair that is effortlessly shiny and healthy, then you have my eternal jealousy and don’t need the Nural.
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is for people who have “difficult” hair, or who think their hair isn’t quite achieving its full potential. Its for people with curly and wavy hair who want a diffuser that’s more than “fine”. It’s for people who want or need the best hair dryer on the market. That’s because it is the best.
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