Dyson is a surprising industry leader in hair tools. The brand entered the industry late, in 2016, with their Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. The Supersonic featured a uniquely high price tag, but its ability to quickly dry and style thick hair earned the brand a devoted following. Since then, Dyson has kept consumers on the edge of their seats with new innovations, like this Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener.
Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer and their more recent Dyson Air Wrap Styler were interesting products to watch launch, because they both offered something completely unique. With the Supersonic, consumers were able to experience a bladeless hair dryer for the first time. With the Air Wrap, the same was true for a styling wand: its conical curling attachments curled hair using a blow dryer, with absolutely zero bristles, motors, or clamps.
So the question here is twofold. One, is the Dyson Corrale a hair straightener worth purchasing? And two … Does it offer something completely unique, as other Dyson products have?
What’s in the Box of the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener?
In the box of the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener, you’ll find everything you need to get started—and then some. Dyson’s hair tools are pricey, but the brand is careful to make sure that you won’t incur any extra costs for cords, heat-resistant mats, or chargers.
Along with the Corrale Cordless Straightener, which is a hefty 1.25 lbs, you’ll also find a two-piece charging stand that comes apart for easy transportation, a magnetic charging cord that attaches to either the charging stand or the iron itself (a very classy move, if you ask me), and a velvety-soft black and navy travel case that doubles as a heat-resistant mat.
With its charging cord and stand, the Corrale offers more flexible storage options than Dyson’s hair dryer or Airwrap Styler. There’s no bulky case involved here, and the travel wrap really is a pleasure to use. Dyson has also been careful to make this iron travel-safe, with a safety plug. The plug, which consists of four prongs, needs to be plugged in before the iron will turn on, and can be unplugged before you pack your Corrale away. There’s even a tag in the travel wrap to remind you to get your straightener airplane-ready, and a velvet sachet to tuck the plug into so it can’t scratch the finish of your straightener.
What makes the Dyson Corrale unique?
The Dyson Corrale comes with a few different selling features. Some of them are completely unique to the Corrale; others, you’ll find variations of in different brands as well. These features include:
- Flexing plates that gather your hair
- Continuous temperature regulation
- OLED screen for easy viewing of the temperature, battery level, and charging status
- Four-cell lithium-ion battery: holds 30 minutes of charge and recharges in 70 minutes
- Device can be used cordless or plugged in, while charging
- 10-minute auto shut-off
- Unique, easy-to-use, built-in closure lock
- Flight-ready battery disconnection and universal voltage capabilities for international travel
Dyson’s touch-controls, smooth plates, and battery screen aren’t completely unique—but things like its hair-gathering flex-plates are, as are its secure closure and travel feature. It’s uniquely sleek and heavy, with a 10-minute auto shut-off that I would love to see in more hot tools. (They’re dangerous!!! Name one other 400-degree object in your house that people routinely forget to turn off. I dare you.) Similarly, the Corrale features better temperature regulation than I’ve ever seen in a hot tool before: not only does it heat up to 210 degrees Celsius in about 30 seconds, but it also indicates when the iron is too hot to use, reading out the real-time temperature of its manganese copper plates on a brightly-lit OELD screen.
In terms of cordless use, I think this product’s main attraction is its ability to be used both cordlessly and plugged in. It’s easy to forget to charge your products, and Dyson provides not only a beautiful charging stand, but also the ability to plug in for uninterrupted use.
Does it really gather the hair?
Surprisingly … Yes! The Dyson Corrale really does gather your hair in a smooth, neat section.
That isn’t to say there’s no tugging at all, because there is (even on my fine, straight hair.) But when I take a section of my hair and run it through both the Corrale and my regular flat iron, there’s substantially less tugging with the Coralle. Even when I switch up the order that I’m testing them or change the pressure that I’m using to squeeze the plates together, there’s less tugging every time with the Coralle.
My hair just seems to run through the styler a little better, with more of the stray strands working their way to the centre of the iron. It doesn’t work as effectively as Dyson shows it to in their demos, but it does work; I think it’s partially because of their soft-touch heated plates, and partially because of the styler’s V-shaped end. Your stray hairs don’t just drop off the end, as with any other hot tool. Instead, they slide back down into the “valley,” where they can be straightened, waved, or curled.
My experience with the Dyson Flat Iron
I’m of two minds about this flat iron from Dyson. On one hand, it’s an incredibly beautiful product. It’s sleek and weighty, and you can really feel how high-quality it is. I love its secure closure and velvety-soft travel mat, and its charging functions feel truly ingenious. It’s gentle on my hair, heating up quickly and applying even pressure so that you can get long-lasting results at lower temperatures than you’re used to.
The Corrale is also beautifully sculpted, with an entire curved back that helps set shapes into your hair even as it cools, coming out of the straightener. It straightens, curls, and waves your hair, and is designed perfectly for creating gentle movement at the ends of your hair. It makes it easy to create a sleek, refined hairstyle that’s reminiscent of coming out of a blowout at the salon, but with a little less volume. (A tip from cosmetology school: you’ll always get more volume, and especially more root height, out of a round brush and a blow dryer than you will out of a hot iron!)
This iron feels otherworldly, and its bi-directional temperature regulation is a fantastic feature that I rarely see in hot tools. The entire process of using it is just really luxurious, from the moment that you unlace the satiny ribbons of its travel roll to when you slide its locking mechanism open.
The downsides of the Dyson Corrale
All of that being said, the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener is phenomenally heavy. It’s 567 g (1.25 lbs), while most of my other high-end flat irons are closer to 240 g (0.58 lbs). It’s heavy enough that my arms get tired before I can finish doing my hair, and I’m a wizard when it comes to flat iron curls. It usually takes 3-4 minutes for me to curl my hair, or 5-6 minutes if I’m using a lower temperature or I’m really dawdling.
It’s also surprisingly limiting, for a product that’s so conscious of its own versatility. Sure, there are three ways that you can charge this iron… But there are also only three temperature settings, which is really odd for a tool like this. 165, 185, and 210 degrees Celsius translate to 329, 365, and 410 degrees Fahrenheit—right in the upper middle range of what most stylists recommend that you style your hair at. For healthy hair, 375˚F (190˚C) is a good bet for regular styling, but my own fine, fragile hair starts to break if I style it over 300˚F (150˚C), and I like to keep it at 250˚F (120˚C) if I’m just smoothing and shaping.
Dyson claims that its iron styles with “less heat” and “50% less breakage,” and I believe that it’s probably true for most users. Still, I’d be willing to bet that those of us currently using lower temperatures will see more breakage with the Dyson Corrale. My current flat iron starts at 140˚F, which is a mere 60˚C—a far cry from Dyson’s 165˚C base temperature.
This takes us nicely into my next question: who is the Corrale made for, after all? Because it certainly isn’t me, as much as I wish this sleekly-curved clamp was my styling soulmate.
Who is the Corrale made for?
One of the toughest things to do when reviewing a product is to figure out that product’s target audience. If the product is perfect for you, that’s easy to figure out: you’re the audience! But if there’s anything that gives you pause, you have to do a little double-checking first. If there’s something about the product you don’t like, is it possible that you just don’t like it because it was designed with a different consumer in mind?
I think that’s exactly what’s happening for the Dyson Corrale. It’s a wonderful product, but it just wasn’t wonderful for me. It isn’t wonderful if your body is chronically exhausted, or if you have super fragile hair. It’s unique, but not quite as unique as the brand’s other hair tools.
However, it’s amazing if you have a thick head of hair. If you loved the Dyson hair dryer, you’re likely to love this straightener, too. It would be perfect if you travel a lot, or if you’re constantly forgetting to plug things in or turn things off. (My hair may be a little too fragile and my arms a little too weak for this flat iron, but WOW, do I ever forget to turn my flat irons off!)
The Dyson Corrale is heavy, but it’s made to compensate for all of your forgetfulness. In a lot of ways, it’s the perfect luxury product: it isn’t made for everyone. Instead, it’s made to do a lot for a select few. It takes care of the small details for you, so you can focus on getting your busy life just right.
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I have had a Dyson vacuum in the last but would love to try the Coralle. Thanks for this in depth review!
I own the Dyson V7 trigger handheld vacuum and it is super helpful for cleaning up in a hurry. I want ALL the Dyson products but next on my list is the air purifier because my husband suffers from severe allergies.
I love my Dyson Airwrap and would love to try the new Dyson Corrale as I hear it does an amazing job straightening hair without the damage of a traditional straightener! My hair is so much healthier since I got the Airwrap but I still like to straighten my hair sometimes.
I own a Dyson vacuum and would love to try the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener because it’s time for a style change!
I do not own any Dyson products but have always wanted to get a Dyson up right vacuum cleaner. Having a dog, and 3 kids who are a but messy, it would be convenient.
I own a Dyson vacuum and would love to try a Dyson fan!
I don’t own anything Dyson but I would love to try the Dyson Hair Dryer because since having a baby, I don’t have much time to spend on my hair, and I hear it works really quickly!
Really nicely reviewed, I like the thoughtful features of this hair styling tool, my mom uses one a lot, this would be a nice upgrade gift. I’d like to try any of Dyson’s handheld vacuums.
Thanks for the balanced review! I actually love the heavier styling items as I think I need the extra pull on my long thick course hair as well as the super high heat. This is at the top of my “want” list but I keep getting scared away because of the price.
I own 2 Dyson vacuums, latest is the V11. I would love to try the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and Dyson Corrale Cordless Hair Straightener because i’m looking for hair tools that will minimize hair damage
I have not owned a Dyson product yet but I would love to try the V-11 Outsize cordless vacuum!
We have the Dyson V8 animal stick vacuum and love it. I would love to try the Dyson Corrale since my hair use to be straight however after having two kids I developed wavy hair and would love to have this to get a sleek straight hair look every morning.
I just recently purchased a Dyson Supersonic dryer which I have fallen in love with. Would love the hair straightener to go with it.
I own a Dyson hand held vacuum and I would love to own this fabulous hair straightener because my hair is wavy and I would like to straighten it
I own a Dyson hair dryer and it’s wonderful I
I would love to own this fabulous hair straightener because my hair is generally curly and I would like to straighten it by times
I own a Dyson vacuum but would love to try the Supersonic
Just a couple of weeks ago I finally bought my new Dyson hand held vacuum. I would love to try the hair dryer as I heard it is better for your hair and does not make your hair frizzy.
I don’t own a Dyson but I recently borrowed my friends Dyson hair dryer…WOW! Now I want my own Dyson blow dryer and straightener for myself!
I love my Dyson products (vacuum, 3 heaters and hair dryer) for their sleek designs and features. I would love the opportunity to try this on my own fine hair to see how it stands up to my regular flat iron.
I do not own any Dyson products but I would love to try the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener, my current straightener takes many attempts to fully straighten my hair so I would love one that is quick and efficient such as this one!
We have a Dyson vacuum. It’s honestly a worthy investment as it has amazing suction and doesn’t use any bags. We love it.
I would love to this Dyson straightener! I know Dyson makes quality products so I’m sure this straightener will be no different. I love the fact that it’s cordless and uses less heat so it would be less damaging on my hair!
I have never owned a Dyson product; however, I would love to own a Dyson Cool 12 inch desk fan. My work-from-home desk gets so hot and this attractive fan would keep me cool and comfortable.
I have a Dyson blow dryer but would love a Dyson vacuum because I have heard that they are powerful cleaners.
I’ve never owned a Dyson product, but would like to win this Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener for my girlfriend.
I’ve never owned a Dyson product but would love to own a Cyclone V10 Animal cordless stick for the ease of being able to vacuum without the cords and bulky units!
I’ve never owned a Dyson product, but I know they’re a top of the line brand. I would be extremely happy to own any of their fine products, but I know the Dyson V8 Animal Cord Free Vacuum would be amazing considering we’re getting a new dog that will be shedding all over the place the second it comes home.
I don’t own any dyson products as of yet, but I would love to try the dyson supersonic because I heard it makes your hair super shiny!
I don’t own any Dyson products. I’d love to have the Dyson Air Wrap Styler because it is not is hard on the hair.
I love my Dyson Stick Vac. I’d love to try the Corrale or the new hair dryer.
I have never owned a Dyson but would love to try the Supersonic in hopes of taming my thick frizzy hair
I own a Dyson vacuum and would love to try the Dyson Cordless straightener because my hair gets frizzy.
I put off buying my Dyson V8 for so long because of the cost but so glad I finally did. I love it so much. I would love to try the straightener to use on my daughter’s very thick hair that she needs to have styled for Cheer competitions
I own a Dyson vacuum and it is incredible, that’s why I’m dying to try the straightener in my hair!
I have the Dyson hair dryer and I love it! I would really love to have the Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener as my hair has yet to straighten with any hair straightener that I have bought! My hair is just perfect for this new hair straightener. I don’t care if it is heavy asI believe in Dyson and really want this new hair straightener!
I own a Dyson Vacuum but would love to try the Dyson Cordless Straightener.
We own a Dyson Vacuum but my wife would love to try the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener!
I currently own a Dyson cool fan but I would really like to try any Dyson vacuum because mine has died on me at least 2 times in the last year. I would like a dyson because of the trust I have in their products and the durability.
I have the V8 vacuum and it is super powerful so I definitely need to try this Dyson Corrale hair straightener for my course and wavy hair.
I have a Dyson canister vacuum but I would love to try the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer because if it is anywhere near as powerful blowing out air as their vacuum is at sucking up dirt it will dry my hair in literally minutes.
I am sad as I’ve never owned a Dyson product. I’d love to own a Dyson straightener
Thanks for a great review of a great product by a great brand. I have been a dyson ardent customer for years now, following their new product release and owning some. I have never been disappointed when it comes to dyson vacuums and currently have 3 different types. I have however yet to try the hair products and judging by this amazing review, I’m fully interested in doing that and would love to own the cordless hair straightener!
i love my Dyson fan! I think the straightener would be amazing for my insane thick and curly hair!
I have never used a Dyson product before but I would LOVE to try the hair straightener. I’ve never been able to find one I can really rely on. If it’s as good as what I hear about their other products I’m assuming it would be amazing.
Thank you for the review. I would love to try the Supersonic because my hair straightener is not as warm as it used to be. I also own a Dyson Vacumn. Good products.
I have never owned a Dyson product, but would love to get a Dyson hairdryer!
I own a Dyson cordless Animal Vacuum and love it! I would love to own the Dyson Corrale Cordless Straightener. My old straightener’s cords always get tangled and I worry about my daughter pulling it down. Cordless solves all of that!
What an amazing product, such a great review and very detailed. thank you so much for the detailed info on this product.
Thank you very much for the very detailed review. I’ve been wanting to try Dyson hair products for a while now but the price is a deterrent. I do love many of the features and I trust the brand to make quality products since I love my dyson vacuum.
Thanks for your honest review. I have thick hair and straightening it can be a bit of a process. And with this weather and not having my hair cut due to covid, my hair is an unruly mess. I would have to feel the weight of this to know if it is good for me, but my hair could definitely handle it. I love Dyson products, having owned a couple of Dyson V6 and V8 stick vacuums. I also think their cooling fans look pretty cool too.
i’ve never had any dysons. I’d like to try Dyson 360 Heurist Robot Vacuum for my dogs!!
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