Dreame AirStyle Pro test: What can the Airwrap rival do?

The Dreame AirStyle Pro competes in an appliance class that has made Dyson great: Warm air styler with interchangeable attachments, auto-wrap function and the promise to partially replace hairdryers, round brushes and curling irons. Technically, Dreame relies on a powerful airflow, three temperature settings and a 7-in-1 system for drying, straightening, volume, waves and frizz finish. For the Dreame AirStyle Pro test, I took a look at how well this concept works in practice. It wasn’t just about beautiful before and after hair, but also about handling, changing attachments, processing, heat sensation and the question of whether the AirStyle Pro really has any advantages.

Model	Dreame AirStyle Pro
Device type	7-in-1 hair styler with hot air and styling attachments
Power output	1,300 watts
Motor speed	Up to 110,000 revolutions per minute
Temperature settings	3 levels: cool air, warm air and hot air
Air flow levels	3 levels
Attachments	Quick dryer, two auto-wrap attachments, soft smoothing brush, hard smoothing brush, round brush, flyaway/anti-frizz attachment
Temperature control	Sensor-based heat regulation to prevent excessive heat
Cord length	approx. 2.8 meters
Suitable for	Blow-drying, straightening, volume, soft waves, blow-out looks and frizz control
RRP	299 Euro

Before the test: Unpacking, first impression and scope of delivery of the Dreame AirStyle Pro

When unpacking the Dreame AirStyle Pro, the box is immediately impressive. It doesn’t just look like packaging, but like a real beauty case: high-quality, sturdy, beautifully organized and in a warm cognac look to match the device. No loose accessories, no “where to put all the parts now?”, but a set that you open and think: okay, that looks pretty good.

The handpiece also makes a high-quality impression. The warm cognac/copper shade with the black attachments is certainly a matter of taste, but looks much more special than a classic hairdryer. Next to white or silver appliances, the AirStyle Pro stands out more; if you like it different, you can also get it in purple. The attachments sit neatly in the box, can be attached magnetically and changed without much trial and error. Put it on, turn it, done – that’s exactly how it should be with a device that you don’t just want to test once, but use regularly.

The scope of delivery includes:

• the Dreame AirStyle Pro handpiece
• a quick dryer for drying
• two auto-wrap attachments for both directions of rotation
• one soft smoothing brush
• one hard smoothing brush
• one round brush for volume and curl
• one flyaway/anti-frizz attachment
• a storage box
• a cleaning brush
• a quick guide and a manual

What attachments does the Dreame AirStyle Pro have?

The Dreame AirStyle Pro does not work like a single styling device, but rather like a small modular system for hair. The handpiece supplies the motor, airflow and temperature. The respective attachment then decides whether it becomes a hairdryer, a straightening brush, a round brush or a curl styler. This is precisely why it is worth taking a look at the individual heads separately.

Quick dryer

The quick dryer is the first step after washing. It quickly gets wet hair into a condition that allows the styling attachments to work properly in the first place. The air flow feels powerful, but not so brutal that the hair looks fluffed up immediately afterwards.

I see it less as a classic hairdryer replacement for a complete finish and more as a preparation tool. The hair should not necessarily be completely dry. For round brushes and auto-wrap attachments, it is better if there is still some residual moisture.

Soft straightening brush

The soft smoothing brush is designed for hair that needs to be shaped a little more gently. It does not remove volume completely, but rather soothes the lengths. The result looks blow-dried, not flattened.

If you have very fine hair or if you get flat roots quickly, this attachment should be better than the firmer brush. The hair is given direction but remains flexible. This is a good attachment for a naturally smooth finish.

Hard smoothing brush

The hard straightening brush grips the hair more firmly. It applies more tension to the strands and is more suitable if the hair is thicker, heavier or more unruly. It can be particularly helpful for lengths that look a little puffy after washing.

However, it is not a one-to-one replacement for a straightening iron. But it doesn’t have to. The look remains softer, with more movement and less of that smooth, pressed surface that sometimes quickly looks harsh.

Round brush for volume

The round brush is probably the attachment that many people get stuck with the quickest. It does exactly what you want a blow-dryer to do: lift the roots a little, smooth the lengths and twist in the ends slightly. And all without the classic contortion with blow-dryer in one hand and brush in the other.

The attachment for a soft blowout is particularly nice. Not curly, not flat-ironed, but somewhere in between. The hair falls rounder, the ends look more groomed and the whole thing looks like more effort than it actually was.

Auto-wrap attachments for both directions

The auto-wrap attachments are the show part of the set. You hold a strand against the attachment, the airflow pulls it around and suddenly it looks like you’ve got your motor skills under control. There are two attachments because the direction of rotation has to be changed.

The result is waves rather than tight curls. With fine hair, the effect can be stronger, with heavy or very straight hair, the shape will hang out more quickly. The attachments are great for soft movement. For very defined, long-lasting curls, I would go for the classic curling iron.

Flyaway and anti-frizz attachment

The flyaway attachment is the head for the finishing touch. It visually tames protruding hairs and is particularly helpful on the crown, around the face and on the surface of the lengths. This is the area where hair likes to look like it has a mind of its own after blow-drying.

Of course, the attachment cannot work magic. Dry ends remain dry if they have not been conditioned beforehand. But as a finish, it makes a visible difference because the hair falls more smoothly and looks less tousled.

How well does the Dreame AirStyle Pro really style in the test?

I tested the Dreame AirStyle Pro after washing my hair, i.e. when my hair hadn’t quite decided whether it would fall nicely or whether it would rather start its own program. I tend to have a lot of hair and my top coat tends to look frizzy and unruly. That’s exactly why I wanted to know not only whether the AirStyle Pro makes beautiful waves, but also whether it can get this fluffy finish under control.

First dry, then style

I started with towel-dried hair and a little heat protection in the lengths and ends. I wouldn’t start styling completely wet. Then you feel like you’re blow-drying for ages, the strands are harder to control and the bounce often doesn’t come out properly.

I first roughly pre-dried my hair with the quick dryer. The airflow is really powerful, but doesn’t feel uncomfortably hot. My hair wasn’t as straight as when I got it from the hairdresser, but it wasn’t completely fluffed up either. This intermediate step is particularly important when you have a lot of hair: no longer wet, but still malleable enough for the round brush and auto-wrap.

The round brush was the most powerful attachment for me

For me, the round brush was the attachment that made the most sense for the Dreame AirStyle Pro. You don’t have to coordinate the blow dryer and brush at the same time, but simply pull the strand over the attachment. The lengths look smoother, the ends get a bit of bounce and a bit of volume can be created at the roots.

This is particularly pleasant at the back of the head, because otherwise you often only work there by feel. With a lot of hair, this simply saves nerves. The result is not a curly look, but rather a soft blow-dried finish that looks quickly done.

Auto-wrap and flyaway: beautiful, but different strengths

The auto-wrap attachments are fun, but need a bit of feeling for the size of the strands. With a lot of hair, it’s tempting to use larger sections to make it go faster. This wasn’t a good idea for me: strands that were too thick were curled rather half-heartedly. It works much better with smaller sections.

With my hair, this resulted in soft waves rather than tight curls. I like this for a loose blowout look. If you want very defined curls that last for several days, you will probably be happier with a classic curling iron.

I found the flyaway attachment surprisingly good. My top hair in particular, which tends to get frizzy and frizzy quickly, looked calmer afterwards. Once pulled over the top of my head and the upper lengths, small protruding hairs lay much better without me having to use hairspray or oil directly.

What helps against frizz and dry hair when styling?

Frizz is one of those issues where a styling tool alone can’t fix everything. The Dreame AirStyle Pro can shape hair more beautifully and soothe the surface, but it is no substitute for care. If the lengths are dry, you can still see it even after the most beautiful airflow.

The advantage is rather that the AirStyle Pro does not work with hot metal. Curling irons and straighteners apply heat very directly to the hair. With the Dreame, the shape comes via air, voltage and temperature. This feels less aggressive and is better suited to hair that tends to be dry or frizzy.

Preparation is the key to a better result:

• A heat protectant should be applied to the lengths and ends before styling, even if the Dreame AirStyle Pro does not work with direct metal heat. Hot air remains a burden, especially if the hair is dry anyway.
• It is best not to start with dripping wet hair. Styling will take longer, the strands will be harder to control and the beautiful curl will often not come out properly.
• However, your hair shouldn’t be completely dry either. A slight residual moisture helps the round brush and auto-wrap attachments to get more shape into the hair.
• With the auto-wrap attachments, it is better to use smaller sections. This takes a little longer, but looks more defined and the waves fall more evenly.
• Finally, a short blast of cold air can help to set the shape a little. This small step is worth a try, especially for hair that loses its waves quickly.

I wouldn’t use too much product at the roots if you have dry ends. A light leave-in or serum in the lengths is often enough. Too much care at the top of the head takes away volume, and that’s exactly what you don’t usually want with a blowout.

Dreame AirStyle Pro compared to the Dyson Airwrap and similar stylers

With the Dreame AirStyle Pro, the comparison to the Dyson Airwrap is obvious: Auto-wrap attachments, round brush, smoothing brushes and styling with airflow are clearly going in the same direction. The exciting question is therefore whether Dreame is really convincing as a cheaper alternative.

Model	Strength	Weakness	Who is it suitable for?	My impression
Dreame AirStyle Pro	Lots of accessories, powerful airflow, good round brush and practical anti-frizz attachment.	The auto-wrap attachments create soft waves rather than tight curls.	For anyone who wants blow-drying, volume, soft waves and less frizz in one appliance.	Strong overall package with good value for money without looking cheap.
Dyson Airwrap / Airwrap i.d.	The luxury original with a well-known accessory system and a strong brand factor.	High price, the Dyson also needs some practice for really nice results.	For anyone who deliberately wants a premium appliance and does a lot of styling.	Remains the flagship, but is not automatically necessary when it comes to blowouts, waves and frizz control.
Shark FlexStyle	Versatile, also with auto-wrap idea and often cheaper than Dyson.	The accessories are weighted slightly differently depending on the set.	For anyone looking for a well-known Dyson alternative for blow-drying and styling.	Dreame looks more like a beauty set, Shark more like a quick styling tool.
Blow dryer + round brush	Inexpensive, flexible and very effective with practice.	Good results are possible, but you need practice with a hairdryer and round brush.	For those who get on well with a round brush.	Can look great, but the Dreame makes this step much easier.
Curling iron or straightener	Very defined shape and usually longer lasting.	Direct heat, quickly strains dry lengths.	For tight curls, sleek looks or hairstyles that need to last longer.	Still stronger for real curls. The Dreame is better for bounce, volume and a softer finish.

For me, the Dreame AirStyle Pro lands somewhere between “I finally want to blow-dry easier” and “I’d like the airwrap feeling, but without the airwrap price”. It’s not the appliance for ultra-defined curls that stay in place for three days. It’s more the styler for hair that you want to look like you’ve put in more effort than you actually have: smoother lengths, a bit of hold at the roots, soft movement at the ends and fewer flyaways at the end.

Of course, the Dyson remains the great comparison device. It looks even more luxurious, has a strong technical design and has that beauty status that hardly any other appliance can match. But the Dreame AirStyle Pro doesn’t give the impression in the test that it only lives from looking similar. The round brush is useful, the auto-wrap attachments are fun, the anti-frizz attachment visibly calms things down – and it’s precisely this combination that quickly makes it likeable in the bathroom.

Our conclusion: For whom is the Dreame AirStyle Pro worth testing?

The Dreame AirStyle Pro is particularly worthwhile if you want to get your hair into shape more quickly without having to struggle with a hairdryer and round brush every time. That’s exactly where it’s strong: it dries, straightens, adds bounce and makes the whole thing much less complicated than the classic two-handed approach in front of the mirror.

I was most impressed by the round brush and the flyaway attachment. The round brush brings shape, volume and slightly curled ends, while the flyaway attachment calms down small protruding hairs. The result looks fresher and more done without immediately looking like stiff styling.

The auto-wrap attachments are great for soft waves, but are no real competition for curling irons. If you want very defined curls that last for several days, you’ll probably be happier with a classic heat tool. For movement, volume and a soft blowout look, however, they are perfectly adequate.

Technically, the Dreame AirStyle Pro does a lot right: powerful airflow, several temperature settings, good accessories and operation that is not unnecessarily complicated. I particularly like the fact that it doesn’t feel as hot and hard on the hair as a straightener or curling iron. This is a real advantage for frizz and dry lengths.

If you already own a Dyson Airwrap, you don’t need to change. However, if you are looking for a versatile multi-styler and don’t want to go straight for the most expensive model, the Dreame AirStyle Pro is a powerful beauty tech set with lots of accessories. For me, it is particularly exciting when I want to quickly give my hair more shape, more bounce and fewer flyaways.