Why This Companion Is Here
Dyson ships the Airwrap Complete with multiple styling barrels, brushes, a storage case, and a small Quick‑Start card. The official manual is available online, but it doesn’t always answer real‑world questions like “which attachment should I use for my hair type,” “how do I clean the filter when the red light flashes,” or “why has it suddenly stopped working.” Thousands of people search for a “Dyson Airwrap Complete manual” every day because they want straightforward, human‑friendly guidance. This companion gives you exactly that.
What Comes in the Box
Your Dyson Airwrap Complete (HS05) includes:
- The Dyson Airwrap styling tool (main barrel with the motor and filter)
- Six magnetic attachments: two Airwrap barrels (one left, one right), a round volumizing brush, a firm smoothing brush, a soft smoothing brush, and a Coanda dryer
- A presentation storage case (large, tan leather‑look)
- A heat‑resistant mat for placing the hot tool on surfaces
- A filter cleaning brush (stored in the case lid)
- A Quick‑Start Guide and warranty information
No travel pouch or comb is included.
Getting to Know Your Airwrap
The Airwrap has a simple set of controls on the main barrel.
- Power button: Press to turn on/off.
- Heat settings (three LEDs): Tap to cycle through high (red), medium (orange), and low (yellow). Long press to turn off heat for a cold shot.
- Airflow speed switch (on the side): Slide to adjust between low, medium, and high fan speed.
- Cool shot button (above the power button): Press and hold to deliver a blast of cold air to set your style.
- Attachment release: Push the red button on the back to release the magnetic head. The attachments click on and off easily.
- Filter cage: The bottom of the tool unscrews to reveal the metal mesh filter. Clean it regularly.
Attachments and Which One to Use
The Airwrap Complete comes with all available attachments. Here’s what each one does.
- Airwrap barrels (left and right): For curls and waves. The Coanda effect wraps hair around the barrel automatically. Use the left barrel for clockwise curls (on the left side of your head) and the right barrel for anticlockwise curls (on the right side). Work with damp, towel‑dried hair.
- Round volumizing brush: For adding body and lift at the roots, especially on fine, flat hair. Use on dry or slightly damp hair, pulling from underneath sections.
- Firm smoothing brush: For straightening and smoothing thick, coarse, or frizzy hair. Use on damp hair; it reduces frizz.
- Soft smoothing brush: For finer hair types or creating a soft, smooth finish without over‑straightening.
- Coanda dryer: A hair dryer attachment that uses the Coanda effect to pre‑dry hair without flyaways. It hides the wand’s nozzle and prepares hair for styling. Always start with this attachment to take hair from wet to damp.
How to attach: Align the attachment with the barrel and push it on until it clicks magnetically. To remove, press the red release button.
First‑Time Setup and Tips for Best Results
- Wash your hair and towel‑dry until it’s damp, not soaking wet. The Airwrap works best on damp hair.
- Start with the Coanda dryer attachment to pre‑dry your hair from wet to damp (about 80% dry). This is crucial for the curling barrels to grip properly.
- Section your hair. Work in small sections, about the width of the barrel. Clip the rest out of the way.
- For curls, take a section, hold the barrel vertically, and bring the Airwrap close. The Coanda effect will automatically wrap the hair around the barrel. Hold for 10–15 seconds with heat, then press the cool shot for 5 seconds to set the curl. Turn the machine off before pulling the barrel out of the curl.
- For smoothing, use the firm or soft brush on damp hair, moving slowly from roots to ends.
- Finish with the cool shot on any section to lock in the style.
Cleaning the Filter (When the Red Light Flashes)
If the Airwrap stops working and a red LED flashes, or you hear a pulsing sound, the filter needs cleaning.
- Unplug the tool and let it cool completely.
- Unscrew the filter cage at the bottom (turn counter‑clockwise).
- Pull the cage off. You’ll see a metal mesh filter. Use the included filter cleaning brush (or a soft dry cloth) to gently remove hair, dust, and lint from the mesh.
- For a deeper clean, run the cage and mesh under warm water (DO NOT submerge the tool itself). Ensure the filter is completely dry before reassembling.
- Screw the cage back on. The red light should turn off, and the machine will work normally.
Clean the filter at least once a month, or more often if you use the Airwrap daily or have pets.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
| Problem | Likely Cause | What to Try |
|---|---|---|
| Machine won’t turn on | Overheat protection or dirty filter | Unplug for 15 minutes. Clean the filter. The machine has an automatic thermal cut‑off. |
| Red LED flashing and machine pulses | Filter blockage | Clean the filter immediately. If it still flashes after cleaning, the filter cage may not be fully dry or properly seated. |
| Attachment keeps falling off | Dirt on the magnetic connector | Wipe the magnetic ring on both the tool and the attachment with a dry cloth. Ensure no hair is trapped. |
| Airflow is weak | Filter clogged or airflow setting low | Clean the filter. Ensure the airflow switch is set to high. |
| Hair not wrapping around the barrel | Hair too wet or too dry | Hair should be about 80% dry. If too wet, use the Coanda dryer first. If too dry, lightly mist with water. |
| Unusual smell or sparking | Hair product build‑up inside tool | Unplug and let cool. Clean the filter and wipe the attachment magnets. If sparking, stop using immediately and contact Dyson. |
How to Reset the Airwrap
There is no dedicated reset button. However, the following steps act as a reset:
- Unplug the tool from the wall.
- Clean the filter thoroughly, even if it looks clean. Dry it completely.
- Leave the tool unplugged for 30 minutes (to reset the thermal cut‑off).
- Plug it back in and test.
If the Airwrap still refuses to turn on after cleaning and cooling, the motor may have failed. Contact Dyson support.
Quick Reference Card
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| Turn on/off | Press the power button |
| Change heat | Tap the heat button (red/orange/yellow) |
| Cold shot | Press and hold the cool shot button |
| Change fan speed | Slide the airflow switch |
| Remove attachment | Press the red release button |
| Clean filter | Unscrew cage, brush mesh, rinse if needed, dry, reassemble |
| Reset thermal cut‑off | Unplug, clean filter, let cool for 30 minutes |
