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Dyson hair care: what kind of brand is it

Dyson is a British technology company whose name was linked with vacuum cleaners for a long time. In hair care the brand became known in 2016, when the Supersonic hair dryer launched, and in 2018, when the Airwrap drying and styling tool followed. The hair care products came only after the tools, which explains their narrow purpose: they support what a styling tool does to hair and do not replace your usual shampoo or conditioner.

Today Dyson hair care is split into three lines. Chitosan is the styling line, launched in August 2024 together with the Airwrap i.d. styler. Omega is a nourishing line presented in August 2025, built around sunflower grown on Dyson’s own farm. Amino, announced in February 2026, is the first product made for the scalp. Each line is explained below.

Chitosan: what chitosan does in a hair product

The main ingredient of the Chitosan line is chitosan. Dyson makes it from oyster mushrooms. Chitosan is a large polymer molecule found in the cell walls of fungi, where it gives the mushroom its shape. It is usually obtained from shellfish, but here it is mushroom-based. In the product it forms the basis of a flexible hold: the style should stay in place, yet hair should not turn stiff, crunchy or sticky.

The Chitosan line also carries the name of Dyson’s Triodetic technology.

Chitosan Pre-style cream: four versions

The Pre-style cream goes onto damp, towel-dried hair before blow-drying or using a styling tool. It is a base layer: the cream conditions, reduces frizz and gives the style something to build on. The pack is 100 ml. Besides chitosan, the formula contains grapeseed, castor, argan and coconut oil and beeswax.

There are four versions. The first choice is hair type: Straight to Wavy or Curly to Coily. The second is Light or Rich. That gives four combinations: Straight to Wavy Light, Straight to Wavy Rich, Curly to Coily Light and Curly to Coily Rich.

Chitosan Post-style serum

The Post-style serum is meant for finishing a completed style. It goes onto dry hair after styling so the style lasts and the hair stays hydrated. The formula contains hyaluronic acid and an amino acid blend for the surface of the hair cuticle. Unlike the cream, the serum has one formula for every hair type.

To use it, take a small amount from the pump, rub it between your palms into a thin layer and work it through the hair, mainly the mid-lengths and ends. One pump delivers about 0.22 ml. The serum helps a style hold in humid air up to 80% humidity. Coming to our shop are 30 ml and 100 ml sizes; the smaller one fits neatly into a travel bag.

Chitosan Multi-use styling spray: hold, refresh, restyle

The Multi-use spray is the third styling product, and its name says what it does: three jobs in one bottle. First, it holds a finished style: spray a light cloud from about 20 cm away over the result. Second, it refreshes a second-day style: spray on dry hair and restyle. Third, it restyles: dampen the hair section by section with plenty of spray and reshape with a hot air styler.

The formula contains chitosan and bamboo extract. Coming to our shop is a small 50 ml bottle that fits in a handbag and suits refreshing a style during the day.

Omega: sunflower from Dyson’s own field

Omega is Dyson’s second hair care line. Its idea is to nourish hair and give it softness and shine. What sets it apart is that one ingredient is grown on Dyson’s own farm in Lincolnshire, in the United Kingdom: sunflower oil. Dyson Farming was founded in 2012, and Omega is the first Dyson product with an ingredient grown on Dyson’s own farm. Sunflower oil is rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-6 and omega-9. The Omega products nourish all hair types.

At the core of both Omega products is the Oli7 blend of seven oils: sunflower, olive, Abyssinian, corn, avocado, sesame and macadamia. The line shares one fragrance: top notes of citrus, green tea and bergamot, heart notes of jasmine and rose, and a base of musk, cedarwood and oak moss.

Omega Hydrating hair oil

The Omega Hydrating hair oil is a silicone-free concentrated oil in a glass bottle. You apply it with your hands to dry or damp hair, from the mid-lengths to the ends. The oil conditions, smooths and seals in moisture for softer, more manageable hair; its sunflower oil moisturises, smooths the cuticle and reduces frizz. Coming to our shop is the 30 ml bottle, a size that looks good on a dressing table.

Omega Leave-in conditioning spray

The Leave-in spray comes in a 165 ml bottle and starts as a thick gel in the bottle that turns into a light mist when sprayed. It is an eight-in-one product: it nourishes, detangles, smooths, reduces frizz, protects from heat and UV, minimises breakage and moisturises. Spray it onto wet or dry hair and spread it with your hands, a brush or a comb.

Leave-in means the conditioner is not rinsed out: it stays in the hair after you spray it on.

Amino: a foam made for the scalp

The Amino Leave-in Scalp Bubble Treatment is Dyson’s first scalp product, announced in February 2026. The pack is 75 ml. At its centre is the Amino11 blend: barley grown by Dyson Farming together with 11 amino acids. The formula also contains niacinamide, Ectoin Natural for the scalp barrier and caffeine.

The pump has a mesh that oxygenates the formula: the product comes out as a foam and turns into a light serum that spreads over the scalp without disturbing a hairstyle. Part the hair into sections, apply directly to the scalp and massage in; about eight to ten pumps cover the whole scalp. The results: up to 62% less excess oil straight after use and up to 63% less hair fall with continued use.

Which Dyson hair product to choose

• You want a style that holds: Chitosan Pre-style cream before and Post-style serum after.
• You need one product to hold and refresh a style: Multi-use spray.
• You want softer, more manageable hair: Omega Hydrating hair oil.
• You want a conditioner that stays in: Omega Leave-in spray.
• You want care for the scalp: Amino scalp bubble treatment.
• You want to try two styling products at once: the Define and Refresh duo.

Refills

Many Dyson products have a refill: the Chitosan cream, serum and Multi-use spray, the Omega spray and Amino. The dosing pack stays and new contents come separately. Availability of refills is shown on each product page.

Hair care in our shop

To compare Dyson with other options, see the hair care category. Styling creams, sprays and serums are on the hair styling page.

Frequently asked questions

What is chitosan and why is it used in a hair product?

Chitosan is a polymer found in fungal cell walls. Dyson makes it from oyster mushrooms and uses it as the basis of a flexible hold that does not leave hair stiff.

Do I have to use the Chitosan cream and serum together?

No. The cream goes on before styling and the serum after, and Dyson built them as parts of one line, but either can be used on its own.

Which Pre-style cream versions exist?

Four: Straight to Wavy Light, Straight to Wavy Rich, Curly to Coily Light and Curly to Coily Rich, each in a 100 ml pack.

How do I use the Multi-use spray?

To hold a style, spray from 20 cm on the finished style; to refresh, on dry hair; to restyle, dampen section by section and then use a hot air tool.

What is the Omega Oli7 blend?

A blend of seven oils: sunflower, olive, Abyssinian, corn, avocado, sesame and macadamia. The sunflower grows on Dyson’s own farm in Lincolnshire.

Is the Omega oil silicone-free?

Yes, the Hydrating oil is silicone-free.

How do I use the Amino scalp bubble treatment?

Part the hair into sections, pump the product straight onto the scalp and massage it in. About 8 to 10 pumps are needed in total.

Does Dyson hair care replace shampoo?

No. Chitosan is styling, Omega is leave-in care and Amino is for the scalp, so they come in addition to normal washing.

Do Dyson products have refills?

Yes, many do; the contents are poured into the existing dosing pack.