Dyson wasn’t always known for beauty tech. Vacuum cleaners? Sure. Fans? Yes. But it’s only been in the last 8 years or so that Dyson has become a household name in hair stylers. And when I say household name, I really mean it. Dyson’s beauty devices are by no means cheap, but they are exceptional. The Dyson Airwrap remains one of the devices I recommend the most, and my hair would be a lot wilder and unruly if I didn’t have my Airstrait.
What about the Supersonic Nural then? It’s the successor to the original Supersonic hairdryer that launched in 2015, but it offers several improvements and some clever sensors. I got a first look at the Dyson Supersonic Nural back in April 2024, but I’ve now been using the smart hairdryer for several months. Is it worth the £400 price tag?
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Pros
+ Lovely design
+ Clever technology
+ Plenty of power
Cons
– Expensive
– Some attachments better without Scalp Protect mode on
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is a big investment in terms of cost but it’s one that you’re very unlikely to regret. The design is as good as a hairdryer gets, there’s heaps of power for fast hair drying and it’s lovely and simple to use. The weight distribution means you won’t feel like your arm is going to fall off when you’re blow drying, while the RFID attachments and Scalp Protect mode give you same features you didn’t even know you needed in a hairdryer. The Dyson Supersonic Nural is an incredible hairdryer and one I’ll no doubt recommend for years to come.
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The reasons you should choose Dyson Supersonic Nural
Having used the original Dyson Supersonic for the last 8 years, I think it’s fair to say I have become accustomed to its power and take it for granted. It wasn’t until I used a hairdryer at the local swimming pool recently that I realised quite how good I had it with the Supersonic.
The Supersonic Nural offers the same power as the original Supersonic, and that right there is your first reason to invest. It does by all accounts dry hair significantly faster than many other hairdryers and the various attachments and settings allow you to tailor the experience to suit your hair. I am obsessed with the Flyaway attachment, so much so that I’d buy this hairdryer for that attachment alone, though that’s my personal preference. You might find that the clever Wave & Curl diffuser with its two modes is your favourite, or perhaps the Styling concentrator nozzle.
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Many of the attachments that come with the Supersonic Nural are also available on the original Supersonic, and they all still attach magnetically too, allowing for quick and simply switching between them. But the attachments for Nural have RFID sensors in them like the Supersonic r, which means the heat and airflow styling settings automatically change to the last settings you had selected when you previously used the attachment.
The Nural’s design is also more exciting than the original Supersonic with a transparent section at the top. Being able to see inside the Nural is interesting, and while that alone is probably not worth £400, the colours this hairdryer comes in might be. There’s a soft-to-touch finish too, and with the weight being in the handle rather then the head (something that was unique to the Supersonic when it first launched), it is lovely to use too.
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If you’re not like me and a design can’t win you over – the Scalp Protect mode should convince you the Supersonic Nural is worth your consideration.
But if you’re not like me and a design can’t win you over – the Scalp Protect mode should convince you that the Supersonic Nural is worth your consideration – particularly if you have a sensitive scalp, or if you’ve got smaller children in your household.
You can turn the Scalp Protect mode on or off using the button at the top of the transparent section of the Supersonic Nural, but when on, the hairdryer will detect as you get close to your scalp and reduce the temperature to 55-degrees Celsius.
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An orange LED light appears in the hole on the head of the hairdryer as you get close, switching to red when the mode kicks in. It works brilliantly and while I don’t love it for all attachments, it’s perfect when drying children’s hair, as well as protecting your own scalp. The Nural will also detect when you put it down or pause styling, deactivating the heater and decreasing airflow and noise.
What the Dyson Supersonic Nural could do better
There aren’t many reviews I write where I can’t think of at least one thing a product could do better but I won’t lie, it’s a struggle with the Supersonic Nural. The price is the biggest factor – because let’s face it, this is not a cheap hairdryer. You’re talking about 10 times more than some others on the market, so it’s not an impulse buy.
But, the Supersonic from 2016 is still going strong in my house, so the Nural is also not a “just for Christmas” kind of hairdryer. This is a device that should last you for years to come, and look after your scalp while it’s around.
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Speaking of protecting your scalp, I really liked the Scalp Protect mode, especially when rough drying my hair. I did find myself turning it off when I used the Flyaway attachment, as I didn’t think it got hot enough with the mode on to tame the ginger frizz on my head but I love that the mode is there and how easy it is to turn on and off.
Four Dyson Supersonic Nural specs
1,600
Watts
The Dyson Supersonic Nural has 1,600W of power.
680
Grammes
The Dyson Supersonic Nural weighs 680g, with the weight predominantly in the handle rather than the head.
4
Heat
The Dyson Supersonic Nural has four heat settings, with three main settings and a cold shot.
3
Airflow
The Dyson Supersonic Nural has three airflow settings, like the original Dyson Supersonic.
What other Dyson products are there to consider?
I mentioned at the start of this review that Dyson’s hair stylers are excellent and that remains true. The issue is that none of them are cheap so there’s a good chance you’ll be trying to choose between them. If you’re lucky enough to be able to buy more than one of them, then that’s the dream, but if you have to pick, you’ll need to think about how you like to style your hair.
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If you often wear it straight then the Airstrait will save you time over using the Supersonic Nural and a pair of straighteners for example, drying and straightening your hair at the same time. I do advise you take some of the wetness out beforehand however, which you can do by holding the Airstrait’s plates together.
If curly is your vibe, or you’re a whizz with a bristle brush, the Dyson Airwrap is a super styler, offering curls and bounce with quite frankly minimal effort from you. There’s also a rough drying attachment in the Airwrap’s box so if you only plan on using the Nural for rough drying, you might find yourself better off with the Airwrap, despite it not being as powerful as the Supersonic Nural.
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Should you buy the Dyson Supersonic Nural?
Yes, is the simple answer. The Dyson Supersonic Nural is a big investment in terms of cost but it’s one that you’re very unlikely to regret.
The design is as good as a hairdryer can get, there’s heaps of power for fast hair drying and it’s lovely and simple to use. The weight distribution means you won’t feel like your arm is going to fall off when you’re blow drying, while the RFID attachments and Scalp Protect mode give you same features you didn’t even know you needed in a hairdryer.
It is expensive, no one is denying that but the Dyson Supersonic Nural is an incredible hairdryer and one I’ll no doubt recommend for years to come.
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FAQs
The Supersonic Nural has a translucent top so you can see inside, and it also comes in different colours to the original Supersonic. There are also sensors inside the Nural for Scalp Protect Mode, automatically reducing heat when your scalp is detected, and the Nural will pause when you put it down. The Nural attachments also have RFID technology, which means they will automatically adjust the Nural’s heat and airflow settings to the previous settings you used with that attachment.
The Dyson Supersonic Nural comes in three colour options of Vinca Blue and Topaz, Ceramic Patina and Topaz, and Strawberry Bronze and Blush Pink. The one pictured in this review is Ceramic Patina and Topaz. The Nural comes with five attachments including Wide Tooth Comb, Gentle Air Attachment, Flyaway Attachment, Styling Concentrator, and the Wave + Curl Diffuser.
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is £399.99 in the UK and $499.99 in the US. At the time of writing, it was £329.99 in the UK thanks to holiday savings but depending on when you read this, it may have gone back up to full price.
