The Dyson Supersonic HD16 is the Supersonic Nural, the sensor-equipped generation of Dyson’s hair dryer, here in the Red Velvet/Gold edition: a deep matte red body with a gold-tone filter at the base of the handle. It keeps the compact Hyperdymium motor of the Supersonic line and adds three sensors. A Time of Flight sensor measures how close the dryer is to your head and adjusts heat in Scalp protect mode, a Hall sensor recognises each magnetic attachment, and an accelerometer cuts the heater when you set the dryer down. Dyson lists five attachments for this model, from a styling concentrator to a Wave+Curl diffuser.
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Scalp protect: heat that follows the distance
Most of the discomfort of blow-drying comes from the moment the nozzle gets close to the scalp. On the Dyson Supersonic HD16, Scalp protect mode uses a Time of Flight sensor to measure the distance to your head and automatically adjusts the temperature to keep an optimal target heat, which Dyson links to better moisture retention. You do not have to pull the dryer away by instinct. Two conditions matter: the automatic adjustment only works with Scalp protect switched on, and turning it on overrides the last heat setting you used. Dyson does not publish the exact scalp temperature on its product page.
Attachment learning and Pause detect
On the Dyson Supersonic HD16, a Hall sensor recognises which magnetic attachment you click on and recalls the heat and airflow you last used with it. Out of the box, Dyson sets defaults: the gentle air attachment and wide-tooth comb start on high heat and high flow, the styling concentrator on high heat and medium flow, the Wave+Curl diffuser on medium heat and medium flow, and the Flyaway attachment on low heat and high flow. Attachment learning works with Scalp protect off. Pause detect uses an accelerometer: about 240 ms after you put the dryer down it switches off the heater and lowers airflow, and it stays active unless the diffuser is attached.
Heat, airflow and the motor
The Dyson Supersonic HD16 has four heat settings, the fourth being a cold shot to set a style, and three airflow speeds. Dyson rates the dryer at 1,600 W with an airflow of 13.3 l/s, driven by its small Hyperdymium motor housed in the handle rather than the head. That layout keeps the weight closer to your hand, so the dryer feels balanced during a long session even though it weighs about 0.7 kg. Separate heat and speed buttons let you pair high airflow with low heat, a useful mix for fine, coloured or bleached hair that you want to dry quickly without extra heat.
The Red Velvet/Gold finish
Dyson introduced the Red Velvet and Gold colourway as a special edition, drawing on velvet textures and ceramic finishes. In person the body is a deep, saturated red that sits between burgundy and crimson, and the gold-tone filter and buttons give it a jewellery-like look on a vanity or dressing table. This Dyson Supersonic HD16 edition suits anyone who wants the dryer to look like a gift rather than an appliance, and it is a popular present for weddings, Eid and anniversaries. The matte red hides fingerprints better than glossy finishes, but light makeup or hair-product marks show, so wipe it with a dry soft cloth now and then.
Who the Red Velvet Dyson Supersonic HD16 suits
This dryer suits people who dry their hair daily and feel heat on the scalp, families who share one dryer and want each attachment to remember its own setting, and anyone with curls who wants the Wave+Curl diffuser in the box. It also suits buyers choosing a premium gift, since the Red Velvet/Gold edition is clearly a special colour rather than the standard range. If you already own an earlier Supersonic, what HD16 adds is sensing and automation; Dyson presents the motor as part of the same Supersonic family rather than a jump in raw drying power.
Who This Is Not For
The Dyson Supersonic HD16 is a corded dryer with a 2.62 m cable, so it is not for anyone wanting a cordless or travel dryer, and at about 0.7 kg it is heavier than compact travel models. Attachment learning does not work while Scalp protect is on, and Pause detect is off whenever the diffuser is attached. It is a premium-priced dryer; if you mainly want fast drying without sensors, an earlier Supersonic costs less. Check the plug on the box against your sockets before first use.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Dyson Supersonic HD16 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Beauty & Health range, or see the official Dyson page for the Supersonic Nural in Red Velvet/Gold.
Dyson Supersonic HD16 Specifications
- Model: Dyson Supersonic Nural (HD16)
- Colour: Red Velvet/Gold
- Motor: Dyson Hyperdymium motor
- Power: 1,600 W
- Airflow: 13.3 l/s
- Heat settings: 4, including a cold shot
- Airflow settings: 3 speeds
- Sensors: Time of Flight (Scalp protect), Hall sensor (Attachment learning), accelerometer (Pause detect)
- Pause detect: About 240 ms delay; inactive with the diffuser attached
- Attachments: Gentle air attachment, styling concentrator, wide-tooth comb, Wave+Curl diffuser, Flyaway attachment
- Cable length: 2.62 m
- Weight: About 0.7 kg
- Dimensions: 288.30 × 97.84 × 76.97 mm (L × W × H)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Dyson Supersonic HD16 FAQ
Is the Dyson Supersonic HD16 the same as the Supersonic Nural?
Yes. HD16 is the model code of the Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer.
Can I switch Scalp protect off?
Yes. With it off you choose heat manually, and Attachment learning then remembers your settings for each attachment.
How many attachments come with the Red Velvet Dyson Supersonic HD16?
5. Dyson lists the gentle air attachment, styling concentrator, wide-tooth comb, Wave+Curl diffuser and Flyaway attachment.
What temperature does Scalp protect keep?
Dyson does not publish the exact temperature on its product page; it says the sensor adjusts to maintain an optimal target temperature.
Does the Red Velvet/Gold version perform differently from other colours?
No. The colour is a special-edition finish; the sensors, motor and settings are the same Supersonic Nural.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Dyson Supersonic Nural HD16, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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