Tested & Loved: Dyson’s Supersonic r™ Is The Hair Dryer That Lives Up To The Hype

Every so often, a beauty tool comes along that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about at-home styling. Dyson’s original Supersonic did that years ago—and now the brand is back with something even more impressive. Meet the Supersonic r™, Dyson’s most powerful yet lightest hair dryer to date, and after weeks of testing it, I can confidently say: it’s a game changer for anyone serious about shine, speed, and scalp health.

Power Without the Weight

The first thing you notice is the size—or rather, the lack of it. The Supersonic r™ is 30 per cent smaller, 20 per cent lighter, and comes in at just 325 grams. That’s lighter than most cans of sparkling water. For anyone who has ever attempted a round brush blowout and felt their arm give out halfway through, the difference is instant. It’s compact, easy to maneuver, and genuinely comfortable to hold at every angle, including the hard-to-reach back sections that usually require acrobatics.

A Dryer That Actually Protects Your Hair

What sets this model apart is Dyson’s engineering around airflow and heat. The dryer focuses heat and airflow evenly, directing it exactly where you need it—no random scorching, no overheating your strands just to get the job done. It dries hair fast, smooths as it goes, and the biggest perk: no heat damage.

Dyson claims the Supersonic r™ maintains scalp moisture, and surprisingly, that’s exactly what I experienced. My hair felt soft and hydrated afterward, not dried-out or frazzled at the roots (a common issue with many high-heat dryers disguised as “professional”).

Shine, Shine, Shine

The finish is where this dryer really struts its stuff. Even without styling products, my hair came out glossier than usual, with fewer flyaways and a noticeably smoother texture. The precision of the airflow lets you style with detail—whether you’re lifting at the roots, shaping waves, or getting that sleek, glassy finish.

Dyson-Level Price, Dyson-Level Payoff

At $729.99 CAD, available at DysonCanada.ca, the Supersonic r™ is undeniably a luxury purchase. But it’s also a tool that replaces the need for constant salon blowouts and protects your hair in the long run. If you think of it as part beauty treatment, part styling tool, the investment makes a lot more sense.

For those who want faster mornings, shinier hair, a cooler scalp, and technology that won’t fry their strands, this is the dryer that finally checks every box. —Noa Nichol