Dyson Chitosan Styling Range Review
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Dyson have just launched styling products, and although it wasn’t what I was expecting as their latest launch, it actually makes perfect sense! I have been testing the Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream and the Post-Style Serum. Spolier alert: I am kind of obsessed. Here’s what you need to know.
What are the Dyson Chitosan Styling Products?
There are five products within the new Dyson styling collection which are split across different variations of a pre-style cream, and a universal post-style serum.
The hero ingredient that works across all the formulas is Chitosan which is a molecule found in the walls of oyster mushrooms and the element of the mushroom that gives it its shape.
The collection includes:
- Pre-Style Cream Straight to Wavy, Light Conditioning
- Pre-Style Cream Straight to Wavy, Rich Conditioning
- Pre-Style Cream Curly to Coily, Light Conditioning
- Pre-Style Cream Curly to Coily, Rich Conditioning
- Post-Style Serum
What is Chitosan?
Chitosan is a complex macromolecule derived from oyster mushrooms and engineered with Dyson Triodetic technology, the formulations range is the result of over a decade of investment in hair health.
Dyson promises that Chitosan is the must have ingredient for any hair care regime. It is able to deliver hold to the hair yet allow it to remain flexible. It does this by coating hair strands rather than just sticking the strands together like conventional styling products. It’s super clever!
Dyson Triodetic Technology
This new Dyson technology has been developed as a solution to the challenges of traditional styling products which use simple polymers that can sometimes leave hair feeling a bit stiff or crunchy.
Triodectic technology enables each strand to be flexibly locked into place with a lightweight structure of bonds. This means that each strand of hair is able to “move, flex, and recall its style, in unison with the rest, resulting in hair that feels conditioned, without the crunch”.
Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream
The Pre-Style cream has been developed to give a two times longer hold on styles, is weightless and non-crunchy, and allows natural movement and shine. It promises to give hair completely flexible hold and also protect against frizz, even in high humidity.
It is designed to be used on damp, towel-dried hair to prime the strands for styling.
Which Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream to choose for your hair type – Light or Rich Conditioning?
I think you will probably know whether you are straight to wavy, or curly to coily, however, in case you need a bit more clarity on the differences between Light and Rich conditioning variants, here’s a bit more detail:
- Light conditioning formula – this is a lightweight blend of conditioning agents. Dyson recommend this for those with thinner hair strands that are easily weighed down by product
- Rich conditioning formula – his is a richer blend of conditioning agents and Dyson recommend this for those with thicker hair that needs more intense nourishment
Pre-Style Cream Key Ingredients
Chitosan – derived from oyster mushrooms and tested to find the optimum grade and percentage for all-day, flexible hold, with natural movement and shine
Argan oil – for smoothness and shine, used in the formulations as a nanoemulsion, with smaller chain lengths, to smooth the cuticle more effectively
Castor seed oil – protects against frizz, nourishes the hair cuticle and keeps airborne moisture at bay
Dyson Chitosan Post-Styling Serum
The Post-Style Serum is designed to give flexible hold to your already styled hair whilst also adding hydration, shine and definition. It promises two times longer hold and protection from frizz, even in high humidity.
This is designed for use on dry, styled hair to smooth, define and enhance the style.
Post-Style Serum Key Ingredients
Chitosan – derived from oyster mushrooms and tested to find the optimum grade and percentage for all-day, flexible hold, with natural movement and shine
Hyaluronic acid – hydrates with 2 different molecular weights
Amino acid blend – to help repair signs of damage to the hair cuticle
Dyson Chitosan packaging – re-usable and refillable
I think one of the special features of this range is the packaging. Not only does it deliver a precise dose, it is also completely reusable and refillable. It looks great and the the outer packaging is tested and built to last. Plus, the refill cartridges can be recycled at home.
My Review of the Dyson Chitosan range
I was very excited to try out these new styling products from Dyson, mainly because I have a low-key obsession with anything Dyson. But this excitement was greater because I am well aware that there is a knack to getting Airwrap waves to last, and if you can manage this effortlessly, it would be like some kind of hair eutopia!
I love my Airwrap a lot (you can check out my review here), and I have always been obsessed with how bouncy and beautiful it makes my hair. I know that some people struggle with getting the style to hold and this new launch should mean that this problem is completely solved. I literally could not wait to try it – I even brought hair wash day forward!
I absolutely love the packaging. It has that Dyson magnetic snap of the lids which I feel is synonymous with the Supersonic attachments. It is very satisfying. As is the delivery system of both products. You place the bottom of the product into your hand and pump down. It delivers the most precise dose of product.
Chitosan Pre-Style Cream
I was originally sent the Pre-Style Cream for Straight to Wavy hair in the Light Conditioning formula. According to my actual hair type, I really should have had the Rich Conditioning variety, and I have since tried it and I find they both work really very well for softness bounce and hold.
I actually go for about four pumps on to completely naked hair (no other product at all). I smooth it through the lengths of the hair and it brushed through effortlessly. If you are using it for the first time, I’d say start with two pumps and see how it feels on the hair. It your hair is thick and porous like mine, you may need a bit more.
Next I lightly rough dry the hair with the dryer attachment of my Airwrap. I now have the new Strawberry Bronze colourway and it’s stunning! I am in love.
I then use the large round volumising brush just to quickly smooth out the hair and as I was working through the sections I can feel that it gives my hair a lovely bounce.
Then I use the 30mm long barrel to put the waves in and as soon as I finish styling, I can feel that the hair is going to hold better. Once my hair is cool, I use 2 pumps of Chitosan Post-Style Serum to start with and gently put it through the lengths. Then I add a bit more and kind of scrunch it through the ends.
The finished look is always really impressive (see photo above), and it’s so much bouncier and more voluminous than it is when I have used my Airwrap before. It also makes my hair feel really soft.
Here’s how it lasts over the following few days:
Does Dyson Chitosan make your style last longer?
For me, I’d say absolutely yes. The style holds extremely well for the first day and still looks good the following morning. It has also managed to survive Peloton workouts as long as I gently wrap the lengths of my hair up in a bun. If I am careful I find that it can still maintain a nice shape by days 3 and 4.
Does Dyson Chitosan hold Airwrap curls?
Yes these products definitely made a difference to my Airwrap waves. They stayed much more defined and bouncy for much longer. I slept on them and exercised with them, and there was still a wave by the end of day 3. I tried not to wash my hair for as long as possible to really put it to the test the first time I used it.
Does Dyson Chitosan weigh the hair down?
I have tested both the Light Conditioning formula and the Rich Conditioning formula in the pre-styler. Both the Pre-Style Cream and the Post-Style Serum feel completely weightless in my hair.
Is Dyson Chitosan worth the money?
If you love your Airwrap and want to get even more out of it, then I’d say that Chitosan is worth the investment. Not only does it really improve the performance of my tools, but it’s great for hair health and strength.
How to use Dyson Chitosan Styling Video – How To
Video coming soon!!
Where to buy Dyson Chitosan in the UK
The Pre-Style Cream and Post-Style Serum are £49 each and available now via the link below: