The only way to find out if social media was telling truth about whether frizz eliminating hair straighteners really exist was to do a Dyson Corrale review.
The cordless hair straighteners promise a smooth finish using technology that is unique to Dyson.
But there’s a slight catch. The Corrale cost a hefty £399.99. So is the viral straightener worth the price tag?
Overall rating: 4/5
When I took the Dyson Corrale out of the box, the first thing I noticed was how substantial it looked. It had solid plates that looked like they were going to easily grip and smooth my hair.
There are three colours, but I was testing out the classic black nickel/fuchsia version which is Dyson hair tools most distinctive edition.
It came with a charging dock, which the manual informed me gave 30 minutes of charge, a cord for longer styling time, an auto shut off and safety lock button on the side of the tool so I wouldn’t burn my house down, plus a feature that allows you to plug in your straighteners wherever you are in the world.
In short, Dyson had me covered, and I was looking forward to seeing if the straighteners truly lived up to the hype.
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These hair straighteners were very good. They glided easily over my strands, and I didn’t need to repeat the process over and over to get dead straight hair.
I found the cordless element really handy, as it meant I could style my hair wherever I felt like it. Even though they weren’t plugged in, it didn’t effect the efficacy which makes them perfect for travel.
They were a little thick for easily curling my short hair if you’re usually someone who likes to curl with a straightener, but may work better if you have longer hair. Beachy waves, worked a treat though.
One thing I noticed specifically was how well it regulated the temperature. Using the OLED screen on the side of the tool, you can set the temperature and then it regulates the heat, checking the temperature 100 times a second so the temperature never exceeds your setting. Even though I use heat protectant (and so should you!) I still felt that this was giving my hair that extra level of protection from damage.
The plates didn’t snag on my hair and none of my strands fell out from between the plates as I was straightening which made the experience a lot simpler and quicker.
The Dyson Corrale uses intelligent hair control for precise temperatures, together with four-cell lithium technology to deliver the thermal performance of a corded straightener.
Unlike traditional straighteners the Corrale uses unique flexing plates to mould to the hair being styled, giving the user greater control and a mix of heat and tension for a smoother look.
The flexible plates mean that the Corralle is less reliant on heat, and the plates move and adapt to the hair to apply tension more evenly than just pure heat which stops strands splaying and reduces frizz as well as, of course, less damage.
A cordless straightener is far easier to use than a corded number, allowing us to up our styling game without getting tangled – and the fact they’re super portable means they are great for using on the go.
The Dyson Corralle takes about 30 minutes for a full charge, which was enough to do a full head of hair.
However if you run out of time, there’s also the option to use them corded, thanks to a handy swivel cord which can be easily swapped between the charging stand and the straightener itself.
One noticeable side effect of the cordless design is that the battery is built into the straighteners, making them quite heavy in your hand. This can be a blessing or a curse, as I found it was easier to control with a sturdier piece of tech, but for some this could be lumbersome and a bit of a pain.
A key feature of the Dyson Corralle is its flexible plates, making the flat iron less reliant on heat, as instead the plates move and adapt to the hair to apply tension more evenly rather than just pure heat.
This aims to stop strands splaying, and to reduce frizz; and to that aim it succeeds.
It straightens the hair in one go, minimising the need to go over again, curls look sleek, and there is noticeably less frizz; even my hard to tame hair behaved, with curls and waves lasting longer than before.
Many Dyson hair products promise to give its users less damage, and after a month or two of use, we can confirm; this is the case.
My hairdresser even commented on how good condition my hair was; as a result of using less heat and just Dyson products.
The plates mean less pressure on your hair, and less breakage; and it physically feels less burnt and overstyled.
That Dyson has lived up to this bold promise is something I’m pretty impressed with.
The Dyson Corrale comes in at £399.99. Compared to other cordless hair straighteners, like the ghd Unplugged which cost £299.99, it’s expensive.
For less expensive cordless hair straighteners, there is also the BaByliss Cordless Straightener which is only £60 and for a designer twist, the Balmain Limited Edition Cordless Straightener which is £105.
The Dyson Corrale is a popular product so is out of stock on a few websites, but here are some retailers where it is available:
I’m sold. The Dyson Corrale has quickly become my go-to hair tool.
It’s easy to use, as the corded design makes it straightforward to twist, curl and wave to your hearts content, as well as no annoying tangles or friction.
And, of course, it’s super portable.
The biggest selling point is the flexible plates, which not only help to style your hair easily and quickly, but also to create looks with noticeably less damage in the long run.
I’m converted, and if you’re looking for one multi-purpose tool, the Dyson Corrale is definitely worth the cash.
The Corrale is designed to eventually spread out heat throughout its flexible plates, allowing for less direct heat on your hair.
All straighteners will damage hair in some way, but the Corrale is designed to lessen the impact.
On a full charge, you can expect to get 30 minutes of use out of the Corrale when using cordless – enough for most people to do their hair.
This is on the highest heat; if you lower the heat then it’ll last slightly longer.
When plugged in, you’ll be able to use them until you turn them off just like a regular non-cordless straightener.
That’s a personal choice, but on balance, the Dyson’s are equal to ghd. However, ghd has a number of different designs for different kinds of hair.
The Corrale looks to straighten your hair quickly and with less damage, but ghd may be better for those looking for more variation in plate size.
You should never use straighteners on wet hair (even the Corrale) because it’ll lead to breakage.
If you’re looking for a wet to dry styler, then the Airwrap is for you.
Like all straighteners you can use the Corrale to curl hair. Find out how here.
