If You Don’t Own a Multistyler, the Dyson Co-anda 2x Is the One to Get

Each attachment is embedded with RFID chips that auto-adjust heat and airflow based on your last-used settings. Not a revolutionary change, but it is nice not to have to toggle settings every time I switch attachments. You can also pair it with Dyson’s app, which offers tutorials based on your hair type and goals. Dyson also moved the fan and heat controls to the base of the handle. It’s a cleaner look, but it can get finicky if you’re used to adjusting settings mid-styling.

If you’ve already purchased previous Airwrap attachments, unfortunately, they’re not compatible with this new model due to its slimmer design. Also, like most Dyson tools sold in the US, it’s 120-volt only, so don’t plan on packing it for your Euro vacay.

New Tricks, Familiar Results

I used the Co-anda 2x on freshly washed, sometimes air-dried hair for three weeks, cycling through each attachment to see how it held up against its predecessors. I’ve used the original Airwrap off and on, and I’ve tested other multistylers, like the Shark FlexStyle (9/10, WIRED Recommends) and the T3 Aire 360 (9/10, WIRED Recommends).

Setup was simple, but there’s always a bit of a learning curve with Dyson tools. Pairing with the app was quick, and the RFID tech worked as advertised; each time I swapped attachments, the device adjusted to my last-used settings.

This bundle comes with six attachments: a pre-styling dryer, a round brush, 1.2- and 1.6-inch curling barrels, an anti-snag loop brush, and—my personal favorite—the new Airsmooth straightener. The curly+coily kit swaps in a diffuser and tension comb instead of the Airsmooth and 1.2-inch curling barrel.

The Airsmooth straightener impressed me the most. It smoothed and curled my ends into soft C-bends in under 20 minutes. The heat was gentle enough that my hair didn’t feel singed afterward. I didn’t get flat-iron-level glassiness, but it was close enough for a polished look.

The loop brush and round brush both felt upgraded, with longer bristles that don’t snag or tug at damp ends. I got solid volume and frizz control from both, and they felt gentler at my roots. The curling barrels were redesigned with squared-like tips, which makes them easier to grip, but the results were the same: airy curls that deflated within a couple of hours unless I sprayed them stiff with hairspray. That’s always been my biggest gripe with the Airwrap. It’s better at blowouts than long-lasting curls, and the technology hasn’t improved on that front.

What I appreciated most was not having to fiddle with settings every time I swapped attachments. The RFID memory is a small touch, but it makes the whole process smoother.

Great—But Not Essential

If you already own an Airwrap or a decent dupe, you don’t need to upgrade. The Co-anda 2x is well designed and refined, but the core Dyson experience hasn’t dramatically evolved.

But if you don’t own a multistyler, and have the budget to spare, this is the version I’d buy. It’s faster, more ergonomic, and overall more pleasant to use. It’s undeniably expensive, but you get the smoothest Airwrap to date.