The SwiftDry SDHS01 hair straightener comes in blue and pink. Instead of hot metal plates it works mainly with air, so you can use it on wet hair straight after washing. Clamp a section between the arms and the airflow dries and smooths it at the same time. For stubborn hair you can also switch on ceramic plates held at a constant 160 °C. If you're looking for a wet-to-dry straightener that does the job of a hair dryer too, this is it.
Inside is a high-speed motor running at 110,000 rpm. You can choose from 3 air temperatures (60, 90 and 120 °C), cool air and 3 airflow speeds, so it adapts to long, short, fine and thick hair. Ionic technology with 200 million negative ions and infrared technology smooth the cuticle, so hair frizzes less and shines more. The straightener weighs 455 grams including the cable, and the 2 m cable gives you plenty of reach in the bathroom or bedroom.
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FAQ – Hair straighteners
How does an air straightener work?
Instead of hot metal plates, it straightens hair with a stream of hot air. You clamp a section between the arms and the air dries and smooths it at the same time. On the SwiftDry you can also switch on ceramic plates held at a constant 160 °C when stubborn hair needs a little more power.
Can I use the SwiftDry straightener on wet hair?
Yes, that's exactly what it's designed for. After washing, just towel-dry your hair so it isn't dripping, divide it into sections and glide the straightener through. The airflow dries and straightens at the same time, so you don't need a hair dryer first. It works just as well on dry hair.
Is SwiftDry a good Dyson Airstrait alternative?
Yes, if you want the same principle for a fraction of the price. Both straighteners style hair with air and work on wet or dry hair, combining drying and straightening in one step. SwiftDry adds ceramic plates you can switch on and, according to the manufacturers' figures, weighs about half as much.
What's the difference between the Dyson Airstrait and the SwiftDry straightener?
According to the manufacturers' figures, the SwiftDry has 3 air temperatures (60, 90 and 120 °C) plus cool air, 3 airflow speeds, switchable 160 °C ceramic plates and weighs 455 g including the cable. The Dyson Airstrait uses air only, with no plates, offers 80, 110 and 140 °C in wet mode and 120 and 140 °C in dry mode, has 2 airflow speeds and weighs 910 g. The Dyson has the more powerful motor (1,600 W versus 1,200 W). SwiftDry costs a fraction of the price.
How do I choose the best hair straightener?
Look first at how the straightener handles heat. Gentler models have a constant, regulated temperature without spikes and ceramic plates. If you want to save time in the morning, go for a straightener that also works on wet hair. Ionic technology helps too, taming frizz and flyaways.
When should I switch on the ceramic plates?
For most hair, the airflow alone is enough. Switch the plates on with the button on the straightener if your hair is particularly stubborn or thick, or if you want a sleeker finish. They stay at a constant 160 °C, so your hair isn't exposed to temperature spikes.
Which temperature and airflow setting should I use?
The straightener has 3 air temperatures (60, 90 and 120 °C), cool air and 3 airflow speeds. For fine or coloured hair, start on a lower temperature; thick or longer hair straightens faster on a higher setting. That way you can fine-tune it to your hair.
What do ionic and infrared technology do?
The straightener releases 200 million negative ions which, together with infrared technology, help smooth the hair cuticle. After a single pass, hair is smoother, glossier and less frizzy. The airflow keeps its natural volume, so it doesn't look flat.
Is the SwiftDry straightener good for travel?
It fits in a suitcase at 33 cm long and 455 g, and because it both dries and straightens, it's the only tool you need to pack. It isn't a mini travel straightener, though. If you need the smallest possible tool for hand luggage, the SwiftDry mini hair dryer at 280 g is the better pick. The straightener is designed for 220–240 V, so it works across Europe but not in countries with 110–120 V.
What is the cool shot on a straightener for?
Cool air sets your style. Switch it on at the end, hold the closed straightener on a section for a moment, and the hair keeps its new shape for longer. It's also handy when you don't want to put extra heat on fine hair.
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