Dyson Supersonic Travel hair dryer overview: kiss goodbye to subpar vacation hair | Hair care

With the summer time holidays quick approaching, the same old anxieties is likely to be taking maintain: pickpockets and touts, misplaced passport, extreme sunburn, vacation tummy, and – maybe most pressingly – the horrors of the lodge hair dryer. That final one is to not be underestimated: an outdated dryer with one scorching warmth setting is a quick observe to frizzy, dehydrated, unfabulous hair – not one thing you need immortalised in your vacation images.

Worry not, although: Dyson guarantees to repair that exact woe. The British engineering model has shrunk its Supersonic right into a smaller, lighter, travel-friendly dryer providing the identical highly effective airflow and heat-control know-how as its full-size sibling. So does this admittedly very trendy compact dryer actually justify its premium value?

How I examined

I examined the Dyson Supersonic Travel by utilizing it to dry my mid-length curly hair after washing and towel-drying, simply as I might on vacation. I famous how lengthy it took to dry my hair from damp to completely styled, and the way delicate and frizz-free my hair felt afterwards. I attempted each a easy blow-dry and a extra styled look, and stored a be aware of how lengthy every type lasted by the day, having mounted it in place with my ordinary hairspray.

I additionally thought-about how its dimension and weight affected consolation in use. Finally, I measured noise ranges, evaluating the Supersonic Travel’s quantity with a finances hair dryer standing in for a lodge dryer or cheaper journey instrument.

Dyson Supersonic Travel: what you want to know

The Supersonic Travel seems similar to the unique Supersonic, however in miniature. It sports activities the identical hollow-cylinder design, but it surely’s a few third smaller. It measures 7.1 x 22.2 x 6.8cm (WDH), whereas the full-size Supersonic is 9.8 x 28.8 x 7.7cm (WDH). The journey hair dryer additionally weighs simply 0.33kg. These petite dimensions imply you’ll simply have the ability to slip the Supersonic Travel into your essential baggage – or perhaps a carry-on, for a weekend away. Note, too, that the dryer options common voltage compatibility, which means you’ll get the same-quality efficiency, irrespective of the place you’re on this planet. While I wasn’t capable of check this from the UK, the idea is enticing.

Like the unique, the Supersonic Travel makes use of a high-speed digital motor to generate sturdy airflow for quick drying with out extreme warmth. Paired with Dyson’s warmth management system, which screens air temperature a number of instances a second to stop overheating, this air-first drying helps scale back the danger of dehydration and warmth injury.

The Travel additionally comes with a smoothing concentrator nozzle and is suitable with present Supersonic attachments, so that you received’t must shell out for brand spanking new ones for those who already personal the common mannequin.

Dyson Supersonic Travel specs

Power: as much as 1,220W
Motor pace: 110,000rpm
Temperature settings: two plus cool shot
Speed settings: two
Weight: 330g
Voltage: common 100-240V
Attachments: concentrator nozzle

What we love

Design-wise, the Supersonic Travel is a beautiful styling instrument. It’s compact and cozy within the hand, and cute in its ceramic matt-pink end. As described above, it really works like the unique mannequin: the Supersonic Travel has a digital motor positioned within the deal with that blows air by the ring-shaped head to dry hair utilizing sturdy airflow fairly than excessive warmth.

It has two airflow speeds and two warmth settings, plus a cool possibility – fewer than the full-size Supersonic’s three warmth (plus cool shot) and three pace settings, however nonetheless versatile sufficient to permit 4 styling combos and a cool blast for setting your type. It took me slightly below 10 minutes to dry my hair utilizing the Supersonic Travel and my favorite paddle brush, broadly akin to the time it takes me with a full-size premium dryer however quicker than utilizing a fundamental mannequin.

There’s only one attachment within the field – a smoothing concentrator nozzle – that makes use of magnets to snap into place, simply as with the full-size Supersonic. Indeed, you should utilize your present diffuser and delicate air attachments with the Travel mannequin, which saves shopping for one other set. (Note that Supersonic Nural good attachments will match the Supersonic Travel, however you received’t have the ability to use the good features.)

You can join the Travel mannequin to the MyDyson app for styling guides and upkeep recommendation, however (not like the Airwrap ID and Co-anda 2x) it might probably’t be managed immediately from throughout the app. Instead, each pace and warmth are managed by way of the well-placed and easy-to-operate handbook buttons that sit on both sides of the dryer’s head.

Despite the highly effective airflow (Dyson states 11.6 litres a second), the Supersonic’s fan isn’t noticeably louder than a lower-powered hair dryer. I measured noise at about 76dB on the decrease setting and 83dB on the upper – quieter than my ordinary hair dryer, and never loud sufficient to disrupt a traditional dialog.

Overall, the Supersonic Travel is a well-designed, attractive-looking and compact hair dryer that may simply match into baggage or any drawer at dwelling. It kinds rapidly and left my hair feeling and looking good.

What we don’t love

There’s no two methods about it: £250 is lots to spend on a journey hair dryer, even one this trendy. If you’re a frequent traveller, gym-goer or somebody who usually will get prepared on the transfer, then the outlay could make extra sense.

As you’d anticipate with Dyson, it sits on the high finish of the market: it’s pricier than rival journey dryers and full-size premium fashions such because the GHD Helios (from £149) and the Shark SpeedType Pro (£139.99). As such, the Supersonic Travel stays a luxurious purchase.

In addition, whereas it’s smaller than the unique Supersonic, it’s not the smallest journey dryer accessible – so for those who’re actually pushed for area, then there are extra compact journey dryers accessible (see under).

Lastly, whereas the Supersonic Travel does a high-quality job of drying, it gives fewer warmth and airflow settings than the full-fat model, and for those who normally type with a Supersonic Nural, the Travel can’t make full use of the Nural’s good attachments. So whereas it’s an honest mannequin for journey, it’s not fairly as much as being a substitute in your essential at-home dryer.

Warranty and repairs

The Supersonic Travel comes with a two-year guarantee, underneath which Dyson will restore or change the dryer if it develops a fault. Any spare elements or substitute equipment purchased individually are coated by a one-year guarantee. You can prepare a restore underneath guarantee by telephone by way of the Dyson helpline, which can organise a courier to gather the merchandise for evaluation and restore. The MyDyson app additionally consists of sensible ideas to assist hold the dryer in good working order.

Dyson sells refurbished and repaired units at a decrease price by its Certified Dyson Refurbished programme. At the time of writing, the Supersonic Travel shouldn’t be but accessible within the Refurbished retailer, however this will likely change in future.

If you’re upgrading, third-party websites akin to Sell My Dyson supply trade-in choices for used units in good, broken and even non-working situation. Otherwise, electrical recycling schemes akin to Recycle Your Electricals will make it easier to to responsibly eliminate non-repairable gadgets.

Should I purchase it?

If you’re a frequent traveller or somebody who despises lodge (and even gymnasium) hair dryers, then the Dyson Supersonic Travel could make sense for you. It’s trendy, compact and nicely constructed; it dries hair rapidly and gently with out stripping moisture; and the common voltage compatibility means you should utilize it anyplace on this planet. If you already personal a Supersonic, with the ability to use the Travel together with your present attachments is a bonus.

All of that mentioned, that is nonetheless very a lot a luxurious buy. If you journey solely often, then you definately is likely to be higher taking a look at different dryers akin to those under – or taking your possibilities with no matter is out there at your vacation spot.

For those that don’t already personal a Supersonic and have at all times wished one, the Travel does are available in a smidge cheaper than the unique (RRP £280) – however you don’t get fairly as many options.

Ultimately, whether or not or not you select the Travel will come all the way down to hair well being and, in fact, your finances. If you might have dry, broken and frizz-prone hair that doesn’t do nicely with unfamiliar instruments, the Supersonic Travel could be the answer to having one much less factor to fret about in your vacation.

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