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

Airlight compatible iOS 13.0 and above (including iPad), Android 8.0 Oreo and above and Bluetooth 5.0. It offers 12 presets created for four different modes: Standard, Sleek, Curly and Coily. Each preset is adjustable and can be saved for future use, so once you’ve locked in your settings, they’re always ready. There is also a fully customizable mode. Another small 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 product life (more on that later).

The app is obviously 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 hot-styling tips from the pros, quick video tutorials, or even curated inspiration boards for different hairstyles. L’Oreal has laid the groundwork here, and I’m excited to see how they build on it in the future.

Hair shown after blow-drying with concentrator finish (no brush)

In an industry where many gadgets are destined for the landfill, the AirLite Pro is an outlier. L’Oreal claims the AirLite Pro engine is built for the long haul, with a lifespan of up to 10 years of professional-level use—that’s about two hours a day, five days a week. For anyone who has dealt with cheap hair dryers that barely last a season, this alone is a promising proposition.

What really sets the AirLite Pro apart, is its repairability. L’Oréal is making spare parts available in early 2025 AirLight Pro also has a built-in filter cleaning alert when cleaning is required Frequency varies depending on air quality, daily dust and other particles (eg, hairspray). If the filter reaches critical condition, the dryer shuts down until you clean it to avoid motor damage. I haven’t gotten to that point yet, so I can’t vouch for how well it works, but I appreciate the idea of ​​looking for a blow-dryer for longevity.

At $475, the AirLite 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 apps. And most importantly, you can get it repaired if it breaks after the warranty runs out. If I’m going to spend about $500 on a hair dryer, I want to make sure I’m only doing it once. AirLite Pro’s useful experience is valuable.