So what went wrong? There is a possibility that users were expecting silk press results — hair that is very flat, straight, and shiny compared to stretched or “blown out” afro hair with texture — but Dyson never advertised such results. According to the brand’s official materials, the Airstrait is designed to cut down on both drying and styling time, offering an option that supposedly keeps hair safe from excess heat. It is not a traditional flat iron, with temperatures reaching 320°C (in “boost” mode only; its typical max is 285°C) compared to many hair straighteners on the market, which can heat up to 450°C. Its self-regulating intelligent heat control technology prevents it from getting too hot to avoid heat damage. There are no hot plates to transfer heat either; instead, the Airstrait relies on high-pressure airflow, which is unlike any other typical hair straightener.
