Vidal Sassoon Tourmaline Ceramic Dryer - Model VS514 (Professional)

by Vidal Sassoon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• ASIN: B000NND97A
• Item model number: VS-514
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,950 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2006

Product Description

Minimum Effort, Dramatic Results Turbo Airflow Boost Button Tourmaline Ionic Technology Faster-styling far-infrared heat. Optimum shine and moisture retention. Internal Ceramic Technology Even heat distribution No hot spots Promotes healthier hair Ion select technology More irons for thick hair, less ions for normal or fine hair Additional Features: Easy-grip, soft-touch housing; Removable end cap for easy cleaning.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Vidal Sassoon VS514 hair dryer, October 4, 2008

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Teryl K. Ferren - See all my reviews
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I just love this hair dryer, tried it at my daughters and had to go buy one. All the speed and heat settings are what sold me, I love the low speed it is lower than any other hair dryer I have every had. Very sturdy, well worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars tourmaline ceramic dryer, May 19, 2007

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dreamcatcher (new york) - See all my reviews

I first used this dryer at my sister's house. I went back home and immediately had to buy it!!!It's the best hair dryer I have ever used. Your hair dries with no static and it dries faster!!!

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly designed, February 19, 2007

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B. Granum - See all my reviews
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This dryer just has too many flaws.

1. It's heavy - with the attachments on, you have to hold the dryer further away from your head, and it's very difficult to dry your hair without resting your arms. I am not a small or weak person, either. It's one of the heaviest hair dryers I've ever owned.

2. All of the controls (Hot/Warm and High/Off/Low) are on the back of the handle, where your palm rests as you dry your hair. As I blow dry my hair, I'm constantly switching the levers accidentally, just from the movement of my hand.

Additionally, there is an "Ion Select" dial on the back of the handle. You are supposed to dial it to Low, Med, or High depending on the courseness or fineness of your hair. This also NEVER stays on what you dial it to, because it moves as you hold the dryer.

3. There is a turbo boost button on the front of the handle that is very difficult to move into the on position. You can't do it while drying your hair. I find I have to pull the dryer away from my head, and use both thumbs to push it into the "on" position. Same for turning it back off.

4. There is a "Cool" setting. This is my biggest irritation - IT'S NOT A SETTING. It's a button that you push and HOLD! It's not an on/off button. You only get cool air if you continuously hold the button. And it's very hard to do. The button is on the front of the handle, so it's awkward to use your thumb, but it's even more awkward to use your index finger. You have to twist your wrist to the extreme regardless of which finger you use. Keep in mind, you'll have to keep your hand and fingers in this position for as long as you want cool air.

This type of cool setting also makes the hairdryer useless for blowing up air mattresses or pool toys, too.

5. This is the weirdest thing: There is a setting on the body of the dryer that says "Ceramic: on/off." In the instructions that came with the hairdryer, the only time this button was addressed was where it said, "Slide the Ceramic button into the on or off position." Is this related to the Ion dial, which the instructions say is used to control frizz? Who knows? It never says.

This is truly the worst hairdryer I've owned. I'll never buy Vidal Sassoon dryers again, and this experience has taught me to look for things in the design of a hairdryer that had never even occured to me before.