I own more blow dryers than one person reasonably needs, and as a full-time beauty reporter, I can confidently say I’ve tested enough hot tools to start my own mini Sephora.
There’s at least a handful jammed under the bathroom sink, another stuffed in a travel bag and at least two collecting dust because they promised “salon-quality results” then left me looking like I lost a fight with humidity.
So, when I say the Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer is worth the hype — especially to combat summertime humidity — understand this comes from someone who has spent an alarming amount of time and counter space testing the competition.
Right now, Dyson’s bestselling Nural hair dryer is $100 off for the extended Memorial Day sale and the beauty deal people wait all year to grab. Dyson discounts don’t exactly pop up every weekend and the Supersonic line has earned its cult following for good reason: the airflow is simply a standout.
It dries hair incredibly fast without frying your ends and somehow leaves everything looking smoother, shinier and more polished with less effort.
Whenever I whip out the Nural, there are no overly difficult features I can’t wrap my head around (pun intended). Yes, it has intelligent features and sleek attachments but at its core, it still works like a really excellent traditional blow dryer. You turn it on and your hair looks better in less time. That’s the magic.
And after trying what feels like every beauty editor-approved dryer on the market, I can say Dyson’s airflow technology still stands in its own lane. Other dryers blast heat everywhere and call it innovation. Meanwhile, the Supersonic Nural delivers controlled airflow that *actually* styles your hair while it dries. If you have thick hair, frizz-prone hair or the kind of hair that usually takes forever to blow out, this thing makes a noticeable difference from the first use.
It’s also lightweight enough that your arm doesn’t feel like it completed strength training halfway through styling. The magnetic attachments snap on easily and the whole experience feels polished in that very Dyson way.
If you’re looking for a sleek, high-performing blow dryer without a million overcomplicated extras, this is the one I recommend again and again. The extended Memorial Day markdown just makes the decision easier.
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
