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Dyson Supersonic Nural: sensors and 5 attachments
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If you want one dryer that handles sleek blow-drys, soft waves and gentle scalp drying, the Supersonic Nural Straight + Wavy is Dyson's most complete option in our UK roundup. It combines three sensors with five attachments, including the Wave+curl diffuser. The point is a dryer that adapts itself: it reads the distance to your scalp, recognises the head you fit and pauses heat when you put it down.
- Wattage
- 1,600 W
- Weight
- 684 g
- Cable
- Not stated
- Heat settings
- 4
- Attachments
- 5 incl. diffuser
In its favour
- Four heat settings are stated as 100°C, 80°C, 60°C and 28°C, so you know exactly what each step delivers.
- Pause detect switches off the heater and drops airflow when the dryer is put down, according to the listing.
- Attachment learning recognises each of the five attachments and recalls your preferred settings.
Good to know
- The listing says it is designed for straight and wavy hair, so curly hair buyers may want a different edition.
- Cable length is not stated, which matters if your socket is away from the mirror.
Our take
How the sensors change daily use
A Time of Flight sensor drives Scalp protect mode, which adjusts temperature to aim for 55°C at the scalp. A Hall sensor recognises each attachment and recalls preferred settings, and an accelerometer handles pause detect. Dyson says the scalp mode increases shine, balances oils and reduces visible flakes and shedding, with these claims footnoted to use in that mode.
In practice, the dryer should need fewer manual adjustments once your settings are learned.
Settings and power
Dyson gives four heat settings at 100°C, 80°C, 60°C and 28°C constant cool, three airflow speeds and a 28°C cold shot. Air Multiplier technology triples airflow by drawing in surrounding air. Rated power is 1,600 W, and the listed weight for this edition is 684 g.
Scalp protect mode overrides your last heat setting and only works with the gentle air attachment, styling concentrator and smoothing nozzle.
Five attachments for straight and wavy hair
The set comprises a gentle air attachment, styling concentrator with a wider, thinner air blade, smoothing nozzle, Wave+curl diffuser and flyaway attachment. That covers most routines for straight and wavy hair, from close drying at the roots to softly diffused waves and a sleek finish with flyaways hidden.
Cable length and noise are not stated on the listing. The trade-off for all this is weight, since 684 g is heavier than several rivals in the guide.
Against the ghd Helios and Laifen Swift Special
The ghd Helios offers 2,200 W and a 3 m cable but a single nozzle and no sensors. The Laifen Swift Special is far lighter at a stated 407 g, with a 59 dB claim and three magnetic nozzles. The Nural is the choice for features and automation rather than low weight or raw power.
Verdict
Buy the Supersonic Nural if you have straight or wavy hair and want a single dryer with sensors, scalp protection and a diffuser. If you prefer a lighter, quieter dryer, the Laifen Swift Special fits better, and if you want high wattage and a long cable, the ghd Helios is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best hair dryers in the UK: premium models compared, Best ionic hair dryers
Amazon listing title: Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Hair Dryer