Dyson added the Supersonic r to its hair dryer lineup. It’s the brand’s lightest, smallest and most expensive model to date.

The Dyson Supersonic r Professional will remain on sale on Dyson’s 'For Business' website page as well as via select trade distributors. It looks like the two versions are identical, except the 'Professional' version has a longer cable, making it more suited to use in a salon. The Pro version also has different colorways.

The device, which is 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than its predecessor, has been used only by stylists for one year.

Does Dyson’s newest hair dryer actually live up to the hype? A few months ago, I had a consultation at Yukie Natori New York Salon & Spa when a specialist told me I was doing everything wrong with my hair.

Within minutes of using it, I was sold on the technology, ease, and sleek design. It was like nothing else I’d experienced. Now, there's a new Dyson blowdryer; the Supersonic R. This R-shaped tool is 20 percent lighter,