Say Hello to Frizz-Free Gray Hair with the Dyson Airwrap
Inside: How to safely use the Dyson Airwrap to tame gray hair frizz & flyaways. Please note: this is NOT a sponsored post.
Gray hair, don’t care—until frizz and flyaways make an unwelcome appearance, that is.
But fear not, because I’ve got the secret weapon to keep your silver strands looking sleek and smooth with minimal heat damage: the Dyson Airwrap!
If you’ve ever hesitated to style your gray hair due to concerns about heat damage, you’re not alone. But with the right techniques, this revolutionary tool can transform your hair.
So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie to hair styling, buckle up as I guide you through how to safely use the Dyson Airwrap on naturally silver hair.
Say hello to effortless elegance and goodbye to frizz-fueled frustrations!
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An Important Note
The reason I say “minimal risk of heat damage” is because ALL hot tools can potentially damage your hair, and everyone’s hair reacts differently to heat. (Fine hair (like mine) is more prone to heat damage than coarse hair, for example).
Many gray-haired women choose to opt out of heat styling altogether due to the risk of yellowing and breakage.
But if you are willing to risk a little yellowing to get rid of unwanted frizz, then read on about how to minimize potential damage while using the Dyson.
Why use the Dyson Airwrap?
The reason I choose to use the Dyson Airwrap is that it’s one of the few hot tools on the market today that can go down to low enough temperatures to be considered safe for naturally silver hair.
Why is that important? Because gray hair is a bit more fragile than colored hair, and if the tools you use are too hot, you risk breakage and yellowing.
Yellowing caused by heat damage can’t be easily removed. It can be covered up and neutralized by purple shampoo, but the only way to permanently remove yellowing caused by heat damage is to cut off the damaged hair.
Luckily, the Dyson Airwrap is safe to use on gray hair if you use it correctly. I’ve had it for a couple of years now, and while it does have somewhat of a steep learning curve, I am all in!
And YES – it is a very pricey piece of equipment. But I honestly think it’s worth the investment due to the low risk of heat damage (if you use it properly).
How To Safely Use the Dyson Airwrap on Gray Hair
The first thing you need to do is wash your hair with your favorite shampoo.
- After washing your hair, wrap it up in a T-shirt towel or a microfiber towel for 10-20 minutes.
- Then, remove the towel and gently begin brushing your hair.
- Once you’re finished brushing your hair, section it off and twist it up.
- Use an alligator clip or something else to secure the twists.
You can see how exactly how I do all of this in my full video below, but if you prefer reading, scroll down for the rest of the steps.
Add Thermal Protectant
Then, you will want to apply a thermal protectant such as SEEN blowout cream
- Put a small amount of thermal protectant in your hands and rub them together.
- Work the cream through the underneath layers of your hair using either your fingers, your brush, or both.
- After working all the thermal protectant through the bottom layers of your hair, repeat the process on your top layers.
- Then, comb your hair from root to tip to ensure that all of your hair is coated in the thermal protectant.
Rough Dry Hair Using the Coanda Smoothing Dryer
Since we want to minimize heat damage, we will just rough dry our hair a little so that we don’t have to make too many passes with the smoothing tools on our hair. (Because the more passes you make, the more damage you can do).
For the rough dry, you will need to take your dryer attachment, put it on, and twist it to lock it.
Make sure the vent is facing OUT, like this:
One important thing to remember with using hot tools on gray hair is that you should always use low heat or no heat, and low speed or medium speed. Avoid blow-drying your hair at high speed because that can cause breakage.
Also – to minimize heat damage – keep your dryer about six inches (or more) away from your hair while you’re blow drying.
Once you have your speed and temperature adjusted, rough dry your hair. You should aim to get your hair to about 70% dry.
When you’re rough drying, don’t worry about trying to make your hair look great. You’re just trying to get that extra moisture out.
Use the Smoothing Brush
Once your hair is about 70% dry, brush it again. You must brush your hair after the rough drying part to remove any knots or the Dyson smoothing tools will not work effectively.
Next, section off your hair to dry the underneath layers. I usually twist my upper layers into an imperfect bun with a scrunchie and then I attach the soft smoothing brush to the Dyson.
Please note:
- Use the Soft Smoothing Brush if you have fine hair.
- Use the Firm Smoothing Brush if you have coarse hair.
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When you’re using the smoothing brush, you want to start up at the roots and hold and pull your hair away from your head as you glide the brush down to get more smoothing actions.
Once you are done drying the underneath layers, remove your scrunchie and dry your top layers.
A few tips for perfect results:
- Make sure you smooth both sides of your hair.
- Don’t use it like a hairbrush and smooth your hair straight down, or you’ll lose volume. Pull your hair out and away from your head.
- If your hair is not dry enough, you will get frizz – so make sure your hair is very dry before you move on to the next step!
Handling Bangs
Next, it’s time to do your bangs, if you have any!
To get more volume in your bangs, brush them up and away and out – away from your face – and brush them in every direction to get them as dry as possible.
Here’s a quick video clip to show you how I do it:
Smooth Your Hair with the Coanda Smoothing Dryer
The next step is the fun part. You get to use the Coanda smoothing dryer!
When rough drying your hair, the vent was facing out. But now, to use it for flyaways, you’ll turn it and make the vent face the opposite way, like this:
- Attach the Coanda smoothing dryer to your Airwrap and let it warm up for about 10 seconds. Important: the smoothing action won’t work if you don’t let the dryer heat up!
- Then, slowly move the Coanda dryer down your hair. As you do that, it will smooth out any little baby hairs and make them go underneath your longer hair, giving an illusion of glass hair. It’s a beautiful effect!
Smooth your entire head of hair – it takes a little while, but it’s worth it!
Here’s a little video that might help you get a better idea of how to use it:
Once you’re done, add a little extra shine and tamp down any baby hairs that might be left by applying a little clear hair oil. My current favorite is the Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil.
Don’t use amber-colored oils on your gray hair, as they can stain it.
Why I Love the Dyson Airwrap
This is how my hair looks after I’ve straightened and smoothed it with the Dyson Airwrap:
My hair has a nice finish, and most of the frizz is gone. It’s not possible to eliminate 100% of the frizz, but it looks much smoother!
Using the Dyson Airwrap, the journey to smoother, frizz-free gray hair has never been easier! But remember, it’s not just about achieving a polished look—it’s about nurturing and protecting your gray hair along the way.
