L’Oreal Professionnel AirLight Pro Review: Faster, Lighter, and Repairable

AirLight is compatible with iOS 13.0 and above (including iPads), Android 8.0 Oreo and above, and Bluetooth 5.0. It offers 12 presets tailored for four different modes: Standard, Sleek, Curly, and Coily. Each preset is adjustable and can be saved for future use, so once you lock in your settings, they’re always ready. There’s also a fully customizable mode. Another teeny but welcome feature is the app’s usage tracker, which logs how long you’ve used the dryer. It sounds trivial, but knowing when to clean the filter can extend the product’s lifespan (more on this later).

The app is clearly in its early stages, but it works well and leaves plenty of room for updates. I can’t help but imagine how much better it could be with features like heat-styling tips from pros, quick video tutorials, or even curated inspiration boards for different hairstyles. L’Oréal has laid the groundwork here, and I’m curious to see how they build on it in the future.

At $475, the AirLight Pro isn’t cheap. But it’s only $45 more than the viral Dyson SuperSonic and has a lot of advantages—it’s quieter than the Dyson, faster at drying my hair, and more customizable with the app. And most important, you can repair it if it gets busted after the warranty runs out. If I’m going to spend almost $500 on a hair dryer, I want to make sure I’m only doing it once. The AirLight Pro’s tailored experience is worth it.

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