Let Me Tell You Why the Dyson Corrale Straightener Is 100% Worth the Hype

I remember when Dyson presented their newest innovation to a group of Adore Beauty staffers like it was yesterday...

We arrived at a stark white, exposed brick loft in the city, where we signed non-disclosure agreements and handed over our phones to people dressed in all black.

A Dyson engineer led us into the presentation space - the room was empty, except for a giant projector and a single item on a pedestal covered by a black cloth.

It was very dramatic, and exciting!

Prior to the meeting, the Adore team had spent weeks trying to guess what the new Dyson product would be.

We’d all stand up from our desks, shouting our guesses over each other.

An LED mask! A blackhead suction device! A nose hair trimmer! 

None of us guessed it was actually a Dyson hair straightener.

As much as I would’ve loved a Dyson nose hair trimmer (you got that, Dyson engineers?), a hair straightener seemed more on brand for the people who revolutionised hair styling with the Dyson Supersonic and Airwrap tools.

Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener is a high-tech straightener with a high-tech price tag, designed to reduce hair damage and deliver faster, smoother styling.

Like most, I was pretty sceptical about whether a $699 hair straightener would be worth the money.

But having used it since it launched, I do believe the Dyson Corrale straightener is one of the best hair straighteners for people with very dry, damaged, thick/coarse or colour-treated hair.

To find out why, keep reading for my Dyson Corrale review and step-by-step tutorial.

What Is the Dyson Corrale?

When developing a product, Dyson starts by looking at the problem. 

One of the major problems with using hair straighteners is that high heat temperatures and multiple passes are required to get that smooth, sleek finish.

Looks great short term, but it's not great for your hair long term.

With that problem in mind, Dyson developed the Corrale straightener with the following features: 

• Flexible, ultra-thin plates: These flexible plates are engineered to the width of a human hair and made from a manganese copper alloy. Because they’re flexible, they gather hair together to style more effectively with less passes.

• Use corded or cordless: You can use the Corrale cordless for up to 30 minutes with the equivalent performance of a corded straightener, and it charges back to full in 70 minutes. I only need 30 mins to straighten my hair, so unless you have exceptionally thick and long hair, you should be able to do the same. 

• Total heat control: You can choose from three precise heat settings, 165°C, 185°C and 210°C. A sensor checks and adjusts the temperature of the plates 100 times a second!

• Travel-friendly (kind of): The Corrale can be put in a flight mode that disconnects the battery. It also has universal voltage so you can charge it wherever you are.

• Only downside? Due to the battery, the Corrale is bulkier than your average straightener, so it’s probably not the kind of straightener you’d go backpacking with. I would actually say its size and weight are the only things to keep in mind if you’re a light traveller. 

What does the Dyson Corrale come with? The set includes a magnetic 360° charging cable, a charging dock and a heat-resistant travel pouch.

It also comes in limited edition colourways, like the *stunning* Dyson Corrale Fuchsia/Nickel with Dark Blue Case for Mother's Day above!

How Does the Dyson Straightener Work?

Let’s get into the science of the Corrale’s flexible plates. 

It’s the only hair straightener with flexible copper plates, which flex around the hair to gather it for extra control and faster styling. 

Cool, but what does that mean, you ask?

I’m going to try and explain how the technology feels with a real-life example. 

Draw a straight line on a piece of paper. It’s a little bit wiggly, right?

Now get a ruler and draw a straight line. You have a lot more control and the line is perfectly straight, no?

THIS is exactly how it feels to use the Dyson Corrale. 

The straightener has this amazing control over the hair, something I’ve never experienced with any other straightener. 

It’s this control that leads to less damage because you can reduce the temperature and do a lot less passes, even on curly or frizzy hair.

And according to Dyson’s testing, the Corrale leads to 50 per cent less damage!

You can also read more info on the ghd Unplugged vs Dyson Corrale here, or compare all three of our cordless straighteners here.

My Dyson Corrale Tutorial.

Watch the video below to see exactly how to use the Dyson Corrale to achieve a truly sleek hair look, and fast.

After a more detailed Dyson Corrale tutorial? Too easy.

Scroll down for a step-by-step guide to how I use the Dyson hair straightener.

1. Turn on your Dyson Corrale. I actually keep mine charging near the TV, and pull it off the charging dock to straighten my hair during my nightly Netflix binge.

2. Choose your heat setting. I personally use 210°C because my hair is so coarse, but I find I only need one to two passes and the smoothness lasts without touch ups throughout the week.

3. Apply heat protectant. After washing my hair, I work a heat protector through damp hair. Oribe Balm D'Or Heat Styling Shield is one I’m currently using.

4. Dry and section hair. I let my hair dry naturally, or use the Dyson Supersonic Iron Fuchsia 605C with the diffuser attachment before sectioning into 4-5 sections.

If I want an extra sleek look, I section and then spray my hair with Color WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray before blow drying using a brush to maintain tension.

5. Start straightening. Brush your section, then take a small piece of hair from that section. Slowly pass the Corrale over the hair. I have very frizzy, coarse hair, and I can get away with just one pass.

6. Continue until all hair is straightened.

Voila! Sleek, shiny hair!

You can also create waves or curls using the Dyson Corrale, too.

Watch this video below for how Beauty IQ contributor Amelia gets the perfect tousled waves using a straightener.

My Dyson Corrale Review.

Something I’ve learnt over the years working in beauty is this...

You need to take care of your skin and hair in between visits to the dermal therapist or hairdresser if you want to maintain those results. 

This includes using the right products and tools at home.

I have a lot of trust in Dyson as a brand because they really care about hair health and integrity. 

Their products are designed to reduce the damage to hair, which is so important if you want to grow long, healthy hair. 

When I use the Dyson Corrale, I can see why it’s so unique by the ease at which it smooths my hair. 

I mean, the before and after results speak for themselves.

Is the Dyson Corrale Worth the Money?

A heat tool is an investment piece that should last you years and years.

Does everyone need an expensive hair straightener? No.

But here are a few things to consider if you're tossing up whether to add to cart:

• Do you spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on colouring services every year?

• Do you straighten or style your hair every single day or week?

• Do you have very dry and damaged hair, or thicker, coarser hair that takes a long time to straighten?

If you said yes to any (or all) of the above, then I would definitely recommend weighing up the pros of reduced damage with a one-off investment in the Dyson Corrale. 

Personally, I think the Dyson straightener is worth the $$$.

Plus, there is nothing else like it on the market, and your hair will thank you by being sleeker, softer and smoother.

You can watch Adore Beauty staffer Yas review the Dyson Corrale on her thick and wavy hair in the YouTube video below...

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