Customer Reviews

Vidal Sassoon VS547 Ion Select Full Size Dryer

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I bought this dryer to replace a virtually identical but much older Vidal Sassoon hair dryer (the VS781),which had finally stopped working after probably a decade. The thing I liked most about the older dryer, and which I like about this one (which is basically the same dryer with a new color and model number), is that it doesn't get excessively hot even on the highest setting, and doesn't blow as hard as most other dryers.

For someone with thick hair this might be a real problem, but I've got very thin, fine, slightly frizzy hair that doesn't benefit from a strong airflow. Most hair dryers, even on lower speeds, dry sections of my hair so rapidly that I don't have a proper chance to style them with a brush, and the rest of my rather sparse hair gets whipped around as if in a tornado. That doesn't happen with this Vidal Sassoon model. The oval-shaped barrel seems to also help concentrate the airflow.

I also like the fact that this dryer has three heat settings and two speed settings which can be selected independently. With some dryers high speed is paired with high heat whether you want it or not.

The ionic setting on this dryer DOES make a difference and makes my hair a tad smoother - however it also tends to make it more limp. So as a rule, I use the dryer with the ion setting in the "off" position except when drying the ends of my shoulder-length hair. Probably someone with thick, coarse hair wouldn't have this issue.

I've had this dryer for only about 5 weeks, so it's too early to comment on whether it's built to last - I was definitely lucky to get so many years out of my older model. This model might not be just right for every head of hair, but for mine, it's perfect. I hope Vidal Sassoon continues making this type of dryer for a long time.

I couldn't find a Vidal Sassoon full-sized dryer in town. I've had no trouble with this one. It does what it is supposed to do. I like the features of different speeds and temperature settings. I've been buying this brand for some time now. Hair dryers don't last forever, you have to get a new one every few years. I use it every day and it gets a lot of use. Highly recommend it!

So far, in the month that I have had this dryer, it has NEVER disappointed. It is light and easy to use. It comes with the 2 attachments for diffuse or pointing.

Great dryer especially for the price.

I have not had a "bad hair day" since I have this.

Recommend totally.

I was somewhat skeptical about this new ION technology, but I'm now a believer. I have fine thinning hair. The ION setting truly does increase hair density and minimizes frizz. I don't know how it would do for thicker hair, but it is neither too hot or too cool. The additional speeds and heat settings provide plenty of choices. I'm very pleased . . . especially for the price.

Bought this model a few years ago and I really like it because the high setting speed is just right for styling your hair...some other dryers I have blow too fast on the high setting. This model's high setting is a good speed and allows you to dry your hair without it blowing all over the place. Also it is light and well balanced so holding it while drying is very comfortable. I recently bought 2 more in case the manufacturer decides to stop production.

I have thick hair that is a few inches past my shoulders. I dry my hair on the high hot setting. I used this for the first time yesterday and the dryer shut off halfway through the drying process. I know it is because of the safety feature that turns it off once it is too hot. I pushed the button on the plug to reset the dyrer and it turned back on for a few more seconds of drying then shut off. I turned the heat setting down to warm and was able to finish drying my hair. I do not recommend this for anyone that has thick hair that takes a while to dry like mine. It does dry sections quickly, but not quickly enough for my hair type.

This dryer offers all the options you need and delivers the good solid service in an almost professional manner. I find it easy to use and very effective and easy to move around. Three speeds and heat levels give you every option plus it has an ionic mode as well. For the money a very good purchase.

I am disappointed with this one. The dryer is not powerful at all and if anything it think it makes my hair flatter when I want to make volume. Not sure why but I ended up getting different one. I got rid of box so I cant even return!

I seriously have the thickest most ridiculously hard to dry hair and I can get my whole head done in under 10 minutes, I mean, that's pretty fabulous! I have a one year old and do not have time to fool around with drying my hair and I was in serious need of finding this product. Love it!

Two other hair dryers died in one week. This came quickly, and in good condition. I seems to do a good job, and to offer options for heat and power. I'd purchase from the vendor again.