Dyson Airstrait HT-01 Jasper Plum Limited Edition Hair Straightener
The Dyson Airstrait HT-01 in Jasper Plum is a Limited Edition straightener that does something no conventional flat iron can. It dries and straightens hair simultaneously from wet to a finished look, with no hot plates and no heat damage. This is not a hair straightener in the traditional sense. It is an entirely new category of styling tool that uses high-velocity airflow instead of hot plates to achieve straight, sleek, shiny hair from the moment you step out of the shower. One device replaces your hair dryer and your straightener together.
Why the Airstrait Is Different From Every Other Straightener
Every conventional straightener works the same way. Two hot plates clamp onto sections of hair and press them straight at temperatures between 180°C and 230°C. The heat breaks the hydrogen bonds in the hair shaft and reforms them in a new shape. Done repeatedly, this causes the hair cuticle to crack, protein to break down and hair to become dull, dry and brittle over time.
The Dyson Airstrait works on a completely different principle. Airflow is projected downwards at a 45 degree angle to create the tension needed to align hair for a smooth end style, with less damage and breakage. Instead of clamping hot metal onto your hair, the Airstrait projects heated air through each section as you glide it downward. The airflow creates enough tension to smooth and align the hair strands without any physical contact from hot plates. Air is precisely heated and projected evenly through the tress as you style, without the extreme heat or physical contact of hot plates, preserving your hair's natural strength and shine for healthier looking hair and a natural looking result.
Wet to Dry in One Step
The Airstrait reduces time spent drying and styling by an average of 25%. You start with towel-dried hair, select Wet mode and begin straightening. The device dries and straightens each section simultaneously as you pass it through. By the time you have worked through all sections of your hair, it is dry and straight in one pass. No separate blow drying step. No waiting. No switching between tools.
For anyone in Pakistan who has a daily hair routine involving a hair dryer followed by a flat iron, the time saving is real and immediate.
Key Features
Dyson Hyperdymium Motor
A 13-blade impeller spins at up to 106,000 RPM, propelling 11.9 litres of air through the machine per second. This generates 3.6kPa of air pressure, powerful enough to straighten hair as it dries. This is the same motor engineering philosophy behind the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and the Airwrap, applied specifically for straightening.
Glass Bead Thermistors for Precise Temperature Control
Glass bead thermistors located in the machine arms regulate airflow temperature up to 30 times per second to prevent heat damage and protect hair's natural shine. The temperature is being monitored and controlled constantly throughout every pass, not just set once at the beginning. Your hair receives precisely controlled heat at all times, never a sudden spike that causes damage.
Intuitive Airflow Sensing
Your machine senses when hair is between the arms and automatically drops to low airflow when it is not, for quieter and more efficient styling. When you pause between sections, the device automatically reduces airflow. When you bring it back to your hair, it restores full power instantly. Quieter when you need quiet, powerful when you need power.
Wet Mode and Dry Mode
The Airstrait has two distinct modes. Wet mode is for straightening from damp or towel-dried hair, which is where the biggest benefit is. Dry mode lets you touch up and refresh your style from dry between washes with no damage to your shine. Most straighteners can only be used on dry hair. The Airstrait works on both, which means it is useful every day regardless of whether you have just washed your hair or simply want to freshen up your style.
Arms Lock Feature
Slide the button to lock and unlock the arms of your machine. Use with the arms locked to gently pre-dry hair and create volume from the roots. With the arms locked, the device acts like a directional hair dryer, lifting and volumizing at the roots before you begin the straightening pass. A two-in-one function within a two-in-one device.
Auto-Pause and Safety Shutoff
After three seconds of inactivity your machine will automatically pause. Simply move the machine to restart airflow. The device also enters auto standby after five minutes of inactivity with arms open, or three minutes with arms locked. No risk of leaving it switched on, no wasted energy and no safety concerns during a long styling session where you work section by section.
LCD Colour Screen
A high-definition colour display shows airflow and temperature settings for easy reference when styling. You can see your current settings at a glance without stopping to check a dial or button. Clean, clear and practical for everyday use.
Cool Mode
Cool mode is engineered to encourage the bonds in the hair to stay in their new place. After each pass, switching to cool mode sets the style in place by cooling the hair strand while it is still aligned. The result holds longer and the straightened finish lasts through the day.
The Jasper Plum Limited Edition
The Jasper Plum colourway is a Limited Edition release across the Dyson hair care range. It comes in a special edition presentation case finished in black and Jasper Plum, cushioned with soft fabric and with a removable lid that is also a non-slip mat for your Airstrait. The non-slip mat detail is genuinely practical. Place the Airstrait on it during and after use and it stays safely in position on any surface. A detail that shows the same level of engineering thought Dyson puts into the product itself.
Specifications
- Model: HT-01 Airstrait
- Colour: Jasper Plum (Limited Edition)
- Voltage: 220V (Pakistan compatible)
- Power: 1,600W
- Airflow: 11.9 litres per second
- Motor Speed: Up to 106,000 RPM
- Air Pressure: 3.6kPa
- Heat Settings: 2 modes with 3 heat, 2 speed
- Display: LCD colour screen
- Cable Length: 1.98 metres
- Weight: 0.91kg
- Best For: All hair types, wet to dry straightening
