Remember when Dyson launched the original Airwrap in 2018?

Hot off the success of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, suddenly this was the must-have hairstyling accessory everyone was talking about.

Well... everyone with hair, anyway.

Even blokes who had no interest in - or indeed any use for - a tool that could produce salon-style curves and waves in just a few minutes, soon learned they'd be very popular with the long-haired ladies in their life if an Airwrap found its way under the Christmas tree that year.

It turns out, moving streams of either fluid or air have a tendency to attach to curved surfaces, pulling other things into their slipstream with them. By harnessing the power of the Coandӑ effect, Dyson literally invented a whole new way to style hair and boy, was it popular. 

But Dyson has never been a company to rest on its laurels. Over the proceeding years some minor updates have been made but now there's a whole new game in town.

And it comes in a beautiful presentation box. 

The latest Dyson Airwrap is called the Airwrap Co-anda 2x - and that box is just full of surprises. It's a large box, with a luxurious, soft-touch feel to it. Not only will it keep the new Airwrap and its associated accessories safe inside, the upturned lid becomes a velvet-covered beauty console, complete with a little stand for your smartphone.

That's not so you can keep up-to-date with your social feeds. The idea is to pair with your new Airwrap Co-anda 2x via the MyDyson app. Not only will the app then serve you a selection of instructional videos on how to get the most out of your new styling toy, it will literally guide you, step by step, if that's what you need.

I've unleashed a few willing volunteers on the Airwrap Co-anda 2x and they all assure me, without exception, you'll definitely need a few tips and pointers. After all, if you want your hair to look like it's been styled by a pro, you're going to have to learn one or two actual techniques.

At least the Airwrap Co-anda 2x is light, well-balanced and its oval profile is extremely comfortable to hold, so you won't get a tired arm while you figure out how to use it.

Especially since there are more attachments included than ever before - and these have been dramatically reimagined too.

To begin with, there's not one but two curling barrels, a 30mm and a 40mm option. Improving on the original Airwrap, these barrels (like the more recently updated ones) are bi-directional; a simple twist at the top changes the direction of the air-flow so your curls don't end up going the same way on both sides. (This is a major fashion faux pas. Everyone knows that).

The curling barrels are now straight cylinders, not cone-shaped as before. This means you can curl more hair at once, more evenly. And obviously, using the larger 40mm barrel means looser, more wave-like curls.

There are two styling brushes; First, the round volumising brush 2x, to help you plump up your style without the frizz you'd encounter with old-fashioned teasing. Dyson has tapered the bristles so you can focus the brush's attention on one section of your hair at a time.

Secondly, the anti-snag loop brush 2x let's you pull your style into shape without pulling uncomfortably on your scalp. It's all thanks to Dyson's clever little loop bristles. Because great hair shouldn't give you a headache.

Before I started reviewing Dyson hair care products, I didn't know what a flyaway was. In fact, I'd never even heard of them. What an amateur! Now I'm experienced enough to know these are those rogue hairs that just won't fall in line with the rest, ruining your otherwise pristine do. Unless you use the Airsmooth2x attachment, of course.

This is kind of like a set of mini-straighteners - except without the searing hot heat-plates - so no risk of scorching your lovely locks. Instead, a precisely controlled dual-flow of high-speed air forces those rogue flyaways back into line, resulting in a healthy, shiny and above all, smooth finish.

But it's the new fast dryer 2x that's caused the most comment, because it's just so damn good.

The Dyson Hyperdymium 2 motor provides twice the air pressure - thus the 2x on the end of everything. That means you can now dry your hair faster than ever, still at tightly regulated temperatures to prevent any damage.

Each attachment is RFID chipped so the Airwrap can remember exactly which setting you used last time around.

Still, it's curls you came for and it's curls you shall have. But as I mentioned earlier, it will take a bit of practice and perseverance. 

As clever as the Airwrap Co-anda 2x is, it can't do everything for you. More attachments means more techniques to learn but don't worry, the MyDyson app has you covered.

From what I've seen in my observation of my test subjects in action, it's a good idea to master as much of what the new Airwrap has to offer before you let your 20-something daughters have a go. Their youthful ability to pick up new technology and make it work perfectly on their first attempt is impressive - but also infuriating and annoying.

From what I've seen, anyway.

You may not be aware, but Dyson now also has a range of oils, creams, sprays and serums to help you achieve an even greater range of styles - the right combination of which will undoubtedly assist in solving the one general complaint my test subjects have had to offer; the curls don't stay in.

I've tried giving advice. "Did you leave your hair slightly damp before styling?" I have asked, helpfully, "Are you sure you used a blast of cold air to set the curls in place?"

"That happens automatically," I was told.

In no uncertain terms.

It seems I might be somewhat out of my depth here. All I know is, everyone now looks very beautiful and I think the Airwrap Co-anda 2x definitely had something to do with it.

Click here for more information and pricing on the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x.