As someone with a head full of thick, springy curls, I’ve built up a healthy skepticism toward viral hair products. Over the years, I’ve learned the hard way that most of the tools touted as “miracle workers” simply don’t stand a chance against my coarse ringlets.
My history of hair-related heartbreak goes way back. Remember the Remington Wet 2 Straight from the early 2000s? Yeah, I owned one. Let’s just say it barely smoothed out a kink, let alone wrangled moisture, and honestly, I’m still not convinced it worked on anyone’s hair. Then came the Chi straightener, the holy grail of every high school bathroom counter. While my friends achieved pin-straight strands that lasted until the next wash, mine held out for maybe—maybe—a few hours before my curls rebelled and bounced right back.
When the heatless curler trend hit TikTok, I didn’t even bother. A silk rod and a sock are cute and all, but they aren’t transforming my corkscrews into glossy Victoria’s Secret waves. I had better things to do than watch my hair laugh in the face of yet another gimmick.
So when the Dyson Airwrap hype started flooding my feed, I didn’t flinch. I saw the dreamy TikTok blowouts, the endless influencer tutorials, and, of course, the price tag that made my wallet shrivel in fear. But in my mind, it was just another overengineered toy for fine, straight hair. I didn’t even let curiosity get the better of me.
That is—until Dyson launched the newest version, the Airwrap Coanda 2x. I’ll admit, the rebrand caught my eye, but I still assumed it would be more of the same. Then I actually tried it.
Reader, I was very, very wrong. And now? Let’s just say I’ve joined the cult.
The Turning Point
The first time I wrapped a section of my hair into the new Dyson barrel, I braced myself for disappointment. But within minutes, something miraculous happened: my curls weren’t just tamed, they were transformed.
Instead of frizz or awkward half-straight, half-curly chaos, I ended up with big, bouncy curls that looked like they belonged in a Big Sexy Hair commercial. For the first time, a viral hair tool didn’t just work on my curls—it made them look better than I thought possible without a professional stylist.
To be clear, it’s not perfect. The Airwrap has a learning curve, and yes, the price tag is borderline insane. But for someone who has spent years watching hair trends pass me by, this felt like a revelation.
Why This Version Works Better
So what’s the deal with the Coanda 2x? Dyson claims this upgrade enhances the Coanda effect—the fancy airflow technology that lets hair wrap around the barrel without extreme heat. Translation: the tool grips and styles your hair using air pressure instead of clamping down with flat-iron intensity.
For curlier, thicker hair like mine, that means:
- Less damage. I’m not frying my curls into oblivion.
- More control. The tool actually grabs my hair instead of letting it slip right through.
- Longer-lasting results. My curls stayed styled for hours—hours!—without reverting to their natural state.
It’s still not the kind of set-it-and-forget-it tool that straight-haired users make it out to be, but compared to anything I’ve tried before, it’s a game-changer.
What I Loved
- Volume for days. My curls didn’t just look smooth; they had that plush, editorial bounce I thought only existed on magazine covers.
- Shine. The Airwrap smoothed out frizz without flattening my hair’s natural texture, leaving it glossy instead of dull.
- Customization. With different barrels and attachments, I could switch from defined curls to looser waves without juggling three different tools.
And the best part? I didn’t feel like I was sacrificing the health of my curls for the sake of style.
What I Didn’t Love
Let’s address the elephant in the room: the price. The Airwrap is expensive—eye-wateringly so. It’s not the kind of thing you casually toss in your cart.
There’s also that infamous learning curve. The first few tries, I fumbled around like I was playing hair-tool Tetris. But after a few sessions, I got the hang of it. My advice? Watch a tutorial or two, take your time, and expect a little trial and error.
And while the results are impressive, they’re not indestructible. Humidity still wins, and if I go too long without touch-ups, my curls do start to settle back into their natural state.
The Verdict
So, is the Dyson Airwrap Coanda 2x worth it for curly-haired girls? Here’s my take:
If you’ve spent years side-eyeing viral hair tools because they never worked on your texture, this might be the one that changes your mind. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest I’ve come to salon-level results at home—and for me, that’s worth the investment.
At the very least, it finally feels like a viral hair tool saw me. Not just fine-haired girls on TikTok, not just glossy influencer blowouts—but those of us with coarse, stubborn, beautiful curls, too.
And that, honestly, feels like a win.
