# How to use the Dyson Corrale straightener Source: https://plateandwand.com/blog/how-to-use-dyson-corrale Published: 2026-10-10 Publisher: Plate & Wand **Short answer:** Turn the Corrale on, pick one of its three heat settings (165, 185 or 210°C, which is 330, 365 or 410°F, per Dyson), and wait for the chime that says it has reached temperature. Take sections a little larger than you would with rigid plates, because the flexing plates gather hair, and glide through slowly. Charge it on the dock between uses and use flight mode before you fly. The Dyson Corrale is a cordless or corded straightener with flexing copper alloy plates, an OLED screen and a charging dock. It works differently from a standard flat iron in a few ways, so a short how-to helps. This page covers the buttons and heat settings, technique for flexing plates, charging and run time, the dock, sounds, auto shut-off and flight mode. Facts below come from Dyson's own product listing and specifications. For the bigger question of whether it is worth the price, see [is the Dyson Corrale worth it](https://plateandwand.com/blog/is-dyson-corrale-worth-it). ## Buttons, screen and heat settings The Corrale has a power button and a temperature button, and an OLED screen that shows battery level and temperature while you use it, according to Dyson's listing. Dyson specifies three heat settings: 165°C (330°F), 185°C (365°F) and 210°C (410°F). Press the temperature button to cycle through them. As a starting point, typical maker guidance puts fine, thin or color-treated hair at lower settings, normal hair in the middle, and thick or coarse hair higher. On the Corrale that usually means trying 165°C for fine hair, 185°C for normal hair, and 210°C only if 185°C does not hold on thick or coarse hair. Our [temperature tool](https://plateandwand.com/tools/temperature-guide) shows how these compare to other irons. | Setting | °C | °F | Typical starting point | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Low | 165 | 330 | Fine, thin or color-treated hair | | Medium | 185 | 365 | Normal hair | | High | 210 | 410 | Thick or coarse hair if medium does not hold | Dyson Corrale heat settings (per Dyson) ## Step by step: straightening with flexing plates Rigid plates press hair flat and can leave the outer strands of a thick section with less contact. The Corrale's plates flex to wrap around a section and gather it, which is why Dyson says you can style with less heat. In practice that changes your technique a little. 1. Start with fully dry, detangled hair and a heat protectant. The Corrale is a plate straightener, so do not use it on wet hair. 2. Turn it on, select a setting, and wait for the chime and screen to show it has reached temperature. 3. Section hair. Flexing plates hold hair in place, so you can usually take slightly wider sections than with a rigid 1 inch iron, but keep them thin enough to see the plates through. 4. Clamp near the root, keep firm, even pressure and glide down slowly. Let the plates do the gathering; you do not need to squeeze hard. 5. Work from the back up to the crown and front. Let hair cool before brushing. 6. When finished, close the plates, engage the safety lock and place it on the dock or stand. ## Charging, run time and the dock Dyson lists up to 30 minutes of cord-free styling and a full recharge in 70 minutes. You can also use it with the cord attached. The listing describes a travel charging dock: placing the Corrale on the dock between uses extends run time, and the dock folds to pack in a bag. Keep it docked when you are not using it so it is charged for the next session. If your Corrale runs down faster than expected or will not charge, see [Dyson Corrale not holding a charge](https://plateandwand.com/blog/dyson-corrale-not-holding-charge). ## Sounds, auto shut-off and safety lock The Corrale chimes to signal heating, temperature reached, low battery, empty battery, charging, idle mode and service alerts, according to Dyson's listing. To mute the prompt sounds, hold the power and temperature buttons together for 5 seconds. It switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity. The safety lock holds the plates closed so you can store it right after use. Still, let it cool before it goes into a bag. Note: The plates are hot even when the screen shows the unit idle. Use the stand or dock, keep it away from water, and let it cool fully before packing. ## Flight mode and traveling with the Corrale Because it has a lithium-ion battery, Dyson's support materials describe a flight mode for the Corrale to use when flying, and airlines generally want lithium battery devices in carry-on bags rather than checked luggage. The exact button sequence to switch flight mode on and off is in the Dyson manual and on Dyson's support page for your model, so check there rather than guessing, and check your airline's current battery rules before you fly. For voltage and plug questions abroad, see [dual voltage explained](https://plateandwand.com/blog/dual-voltage-explained) and [how to travel with a flat iron](https://plateandwand.com/blog/how-to-travel-with-a-flat-iron). ## Curling and waves with the Corrale You can bend and wave hair with the Corrale using the same twist-and-glide method as any flat iron: clamp, turn a half turn, and glide down slowly. The plates are not set in a rounded barrel the way ghd plates are, so some people find tight curls easier with a dedicated curling iron. [How to curl hair with a flat iron](https://plateandwand.com/blog/how-to-curl-hair-with-a-flat-iron) shows the technique, and [Dyson Corrale vs ghd](https://plateandwand.com/blog/dyson-corrale-vs-ghd) compares the two styles of iron. ## Frequently asked questions **What temperature should I use on the Dyson Corrale?** Start low for your hair type. Dyson's three settings are 165, 185 and 210°C. Many people with normal hair find 185°C enough; go up only if the style does not hold. **How long does the Corrale battery last?** Dyson lists up to 30 minutes cord-free and about 70 minutes to recharge fully. You can also use it plugged in. **How do I turn off the Corrale sounds?** Per Dyson, hold the power and temperature buttons together for 5 seconds to mute the prompt sounds. **Can I use the Corrale on damp hair?** No. It is a plate straightener for dry hair. For wet to dry straightening, Dyson makes the Airstrait; see [how to use the Dyson Airstrait](https://plateandwand.com/blog/how-to-use-dyson-airstrait). ## Gear guides for this topic - https://plateandwand.com/best/best-hair-straightener - https://plateandwand.com/best/best-flat-iron - https://plateandwand.com/best/best-dual-voltage-hair-tools ## Sources - [Dyson (maker site)](https://www.dyson.com/)