Is the Dyson Airstrait Worth It? Dyson vs ghd in Australia (2026)

Short answer. In Australia in 2026, the Dyson Airstrait is usually worth it if you blow-dry your hair and then straighten it, because it does both from wet in one step and uses airflow instead of hot plates. According to The Good Guys' product listing, it pushes 11.9 litres of air per second at three preset temperatures (80°C, 110°C and 140°C) and can save up to an hour a week by combining two steps. If you only straighten dry hair, a ghd plate straightener usually costs less. Before you pay, open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop online at thousands of stores, including Dyson, OZ Hair and Beauty and ghd. You open the store from ShopBack, shop as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

How we checked. We read The Good Guys' Dyson Airstrait listing, OZ Hair and Beauty's ghd range and returns pages, CHOICE's hair straightener and hair dryer buying guides, and the Terms on each store's ShopBack page, in October 2026. We do not list shelf prices, because they change often; the worked example below uses illustrative numbers.

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Is the Dyson Airstrait worth it?

For people who dry and straighten every time they wash their hair, usually yes. For people who only straighten dry hair, usually no. The Airstrait's value comes from replacing two tools and two steps with one, not from straightening better than a good plate straightener.

It tends to be worth it if:

1. You blow-dry, then straighten. The Airstrait is built to start on wet hair. The Good Guys' listing says that by combining two steps into one it can save up to an hour each week on a styling routine.
2. You want to avoid hot plates. The listing says it does not use hot plates and styles with airflow alone, with the airflow temperature checked up to 16 times per second.
3. You would otherwise buy a premium dryer and a premium straightener. One tool can cost less than two, depending on the models and the prices on the day.

It is usually not worth it if:

• You straighten dry hair a few times a week. A plate straightener does that faster and costs less. CHOICE says hair straighteners range in cost from about $50 to $370.
• You travel light. The Airstrait has a 1.98 metre cord and a large plug, according to the same listing, while ghd sells a cordless straightener for travel.

Whichever way you go, the last step before paying is the same: go through ShopBack so part of what you spend comes back as cash.

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Dyson Airstrait: what it actually does

The Dyson Airstrait is a dryer and straightener in one that styles with air rather than heated plates. These details come from The Good Guys' product listing at the time of writing:

Feature	What the listing says
Styling method	Airflow alone, no hot plates
Airflow	11.9 litres of air per second from a 13 blade impeller and Dyson Hyperdymium motor
Power	1600 watts
Temperatures	Three presets: 80°C, 110°C and 140°C
Speeds	Three speed settings
Modes	Wet to dry styling modes
Heat control	Glass bead thermistors check airflow temperature up to 16 times per second
Smart pause	Senses hair between the arms; pauses airflow after three seconds of inactivity
Cord	1.98 metres

The listing also says the Airstrait directs air downwards at a 45 degree angle to create tension for a smooth finish and to reduce frizz and flyaways. In practice, you dry the roots first, then glide it down each section, as you would a straightener.

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Dyson Airstrait in Australia in 2026: where to buy it and how to compare prices

In Australia, the Dyson Airstrait is sold by Dyson directly and by electronics and department stores, including The Good Guys. The price moves with sales and runout deals, so compare the same colour and model on the day you buy.

How to find the best Dyson Airstrait deal in Australia in 2026:

1. Note the exact model and colour. Different finishes can carry different prices, and older colours often go on runout.
2. Check Dyson's own store and at least one retailer. Retailers sometimes run their own discounts on Dyson tools; Dyson runs its own offers too.
3. Count what comes in the box. Gift sets and bundles can change the value more than a small price gap.
4. Read the returns policy. A large purchase is easier to make if you can return it unopened.
5. Before you pay, open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out in that same session. Each store's ShopBack page shows which products are covered.

The Dyson page on ShopBack shows which purchases earn Cashback and the live rate.

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Which hair straightener is best in Australia?

The best hair straightener in Australia is the one that matches your hair and routine: a plate straightener for most people, a wide plate for thick or long hair, a cordless one for travel, and an air straightener if you dry and straighten together. CHOICE's buying guide gives a useful starting point:

• Price range. Hair straighteners range in cost from about $50 to $370, according to CHOICE.
• Plates. Most have ceramic or ceramic-coated plates, sometimes with aluminium or tourmaline. CHOICE says respondents in its earlier trials showed no preference for one plate type over another.
• Plate width. Slim to medium plates suit most hair types. Wider plates can speed things up for long hair but make the tool bulkier, CHOICE says.
• Heat-up time. The better performers heat up quickly and recover temperature quickly between sections.
• Controls. Check where the buttons sit, since some people switch a straightener off by accident mid-stroke.

Type	Good for	Example
Plate straightener	Straightening dry hair quickly	ghd Platinum+, ghd Gold, ghd Original
Wide plate straightener	Thick or long hair	ghd Max
Cordless straightener	Travel and touch-ups	ghd Unplugged
Air straightener	Drying and straightening from wet	Dyson Airstrait

Best hair straightener deals in Australia in 2026

The best straightener deals in Australia in 2026 usually come from store sales, gift sets with a free accessory, and runout prices on older colours. Compare the same model across stores on the same day, add delivery, and check the store's ShopBack page before you pay.

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Is a ghd straightener worth it, and where is it cheapest?

A ghd straightener is usually worth it if you straighten several times a week and want even heat and a tool that lasts; where it is cheapest changes week to week. OZ Hair and Beauty, which describes itself as an authorised ghd retailer in Australia, says all ghd straighteners feature ceramic heating for even heat distribution.

The ghd straightener range, as OZ Hair and Beauty describes it:

• ghd Platinum+. Its most popular model, which OZ Hair and Beauty says predicts your hair's needs and adapts the power accordingly.
• ghd Gold. A sleek, smooth finish for everyday straightening.
• ghd Max. Wide plates, suited to thicker or longer hair.
• ghd Original. The classic model.
• ghd Unplugged. Cordless, for travel and touch-ups.

Where a ghd is cheapest. There is no store that is always cheapest. Compare the same model at ghd's own Australian site, at authorised retailers such as OZ Hair and Beauty, and at beauty stores such as Adore Beauty. OZ Hair and Beauty says it runs a ghd straightener sale from time to time during promotional periods. Buying from an authorised retailer also keeps the manufacturer's warranty simple.

ghd vs OZ Hair and Beauty: buying direct or from a retailer

• Buying from ghd. You get ghd's own range, gift sets and offers in one place.
• Buying from OZ Hair and Beauty. You can mix your straightener with hair care in one order, and OZ Hair and Beauty says it accepts change of mind returns within 140 days on products that are unopened, unused and in original packaging.
• Either way. Open the store from ShopBack first so the order tracks.

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Dyson or ghd hair dryer: which is better value in Australia?

Neither brand is better value every time; it depends on the exact models, their prices on the day and the features you will use. CHOICE's hair dryer testing found that price is not always a sign of performance, with several models under $100 outperforming costlier ones. It uses a $649 Dyson as its example of the premium end of the market.

Both brands sit at the premium end. OZ Hair and Beauty stocks the ghd Helios dryer and Dyson Supersonic models, so you can compare them side by side. A quick way to judge value:

Question to ask	Why it matters
How fast does it dry your hair?	Speed is the main thing people want from a dryer
Which attachments come in the box?	CHOICE found concentrators are the most used accessory
Is there a cool shot button?	CHOICE found it is the most used feature
What is the price on the day?	Premium dryers go on sale at different times
What warranty applies?	A longer warranty spreads the cost over more years

Best hair dryer in Australia in 2026

The best hair dryer for most Australians in 2026 is one that dries quickly with a good range of heat and speed settings. CHOICE says you do not need to spend a lot for that. If you already own a Dyson or ghd straightener, pairing the dryer from the same brand is a style choice, not a requirement.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a Dyson or ghd

ShopBack lowers the effective price of your hair tool after you pay. Going through ShopBack is a step before you pay, and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Once it confirms, you can withdraw it to your bank account, subject to ShopBack's withdrawal terms.

Step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for the store: Dyson, OZ Hair and Beauty or ghd.
2. Check the live rate shown on that page.
3. Tap through to the store, add your tool to the cart after you arrive, and check out in that same session.
4. Cashback shows as pending in your ShopBack account soon after you pay, and confirms once the order is complete.

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page to work it out for your tool.

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Discount codes and ShopBack

Codes found online are often expired, single-use or for new customers only. No code needed: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.

Each store's page on ShopBack shows which purchases earn Cashback and the live rate. Go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks to your ShopBack account.

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Other places to buy hair tools in Australia

Besides Dyson, ghd and OZ Hair and Beauty, hair straighteners and dryers are sold in Australia by beauty retailers such as Adore Beauty, electronics stores such as The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi, and department stores such as Myer. Compare the same model in two or three places, then check each store's ShopBack page before you pay.

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Key takeaways

• The Dyson Airstrait is usually worth it if you blow-dry and then straighten, since it does both from wet without hot plates.
• If you only straighten dry hair, a plate straightener usually costs less; CHOICE puts straighteners at about $50 to $370.
• ghd's range covers everyday (Platinum+, Gold, Original), thick hair (Max) and travel (Unplugged).
• For hair dryers, CHOICE found several models under $100 beat dearer ones, so compare features before brand.
• Open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dyson Airstrait worth it?

In Australia, the Dyson Airstrait is usually worth it if you blow-dry your hair and then straighten it, because it does both in one step from wet hair and uses airflow instead of hot plates. If you only straighten dry hair, a plate straightener such as a ghd usually costs less and does the job. Before you pay, open ShopBack, tap the store and check out in the same session.

How is the Dyson Airstrait different from a normal straightener?

A normal straightener presses hair between two heated plates. The Airstrait has no hot plates: according to The Good Guys' listing, it pushes 11.9 litres of air per second through its arms at preset temperatures of 80°C, 110°C or 140°C, and has wet to dry styling modes, so it can dry and straighten in one pass.

Which hair straightener is best in Australia?

There is no single best straightener for everyone in Australia. A plate straightener such as the ghd Platinum+ or ghd Gold suits most people who straighten dry hair, the wider ghd Max suits thick or long hair, the cordless ghd Unplugged suits travel, and the Dyson Airstrait suits people who want to dry and straighten in one step. CHOICE says straighteners range from about $50 to $370.

Is a ghd straightener worth it?

A ghd is usually worth it if you straighten often and want a tool that heats evenly and lasts. OZ Hair and Beauty, an authorised ghd retailer, says all ghd straighteners use ceramic heating for even heat distribution, and that the Platinum+ adapts its power to your hair. If you straighten only now and then, a cheaper model may be enough, since CHOICE found no clear preference between plate types in its trials.

Where is a ghd straightener cheapest in Australia?

It changes week to week, so compare the same model on the same day at ghd's own Australian store and at authorised retailers such as OZ Hair and Beauty, and at beauty stores such as Adore Beauty. Check delivery costs and any gift with purchase, then open the store from ShopBack before you pay. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

Dyson or ghd hair dryer: which is better value in Australia?

It depends on how you use it. CHOICE's hair dryer testing found price is not always a sign of performance, with several models under $100 beating dearer ones, and it uses a $649 Dyson as its example of the premium end. Between Dyson and ghd, compare the price of the exact models on the day, the attachments you will use and the warranty, rather than the brand.

What temperatures does the Dyson Airstrait use?

According to The Good Guys' listing, the Dyson Airstrait has three preset temperatures, 80°C, 110°C and 140°C, three speed settings and a 1600 watt motor. Glass bead thermistors in the arms check the airflow temperature up to 16 times per second, and airflow pauses after three seconds of inactivity.

Can I return a hair straightener in Australia if I change my mind?

It depends on the store. OZ Hair and Beauty, for example, says it accepts change of mind returns within 140 days if the product is unopened, unused and in its original packaging, and suggests going to the manufacturer for faster support with faulty appliances. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply separately.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a Dyson or ghd?

ShopBack Australia lowers the effective price of an eligible online order after you pay. Open ShopBack, tap Dyson, ghd or OZ Hair and Beauty, then check out in the same session, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash. The live rate and Terms are on each store's ShopBack page.

Can I use a discount code and ShopBack on the same order?

Dyson and ghd run their own offers, such as gift sets and sales. Codes found online are often expired, single-use or for new customers only. No code needed: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Hair tool prices, models, colours, bundles, sales, delivery fees and returns policies vary by store and change often; check each store's site before you buy. Product details are as listed by the retailers named at the time of writing. ShopBack rates and terms vary by store and over time; check the current rate and Terms on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.