We tried a digital hair dryer and this is what happened

Ever since the digital hair dryer first burst onto the market, there has been hot debate amongst the beauty community about whether they’re worth the investment. With the Dyson Supersonic sitting at a hefty $499 (harveynorman.com.au), those interested in buying a digital hair dryer have been either saving up their coins, or praying for a cheaper alternative that doesn’t skimp on quality. That’s why we were super excited when the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hairdryer landed on our desks.
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With a digital sensor motor that dries that hair at an optimal 70ºC temperature, the Digital Sensor Hairdryer works to protect all hair types by not damaging the hair fibre. And I know what you’re thinking – oh, well that temperature is going to mean that it takes me even longer to blow dry my hair, but that’s not the case. Thanks to a powerful airflow speed of up to 208kph, the Digital Sensor Hairdryer is said to give you sleek, sexy locks in record time.
I’ve heard enough, haven't you? Let’s put it to the test.
VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hairdryer
The first thing I noticed when I pulled the Digital Sensor Hairdryer out of the box was how crazy light it was! After years of hoisting heavy dryers over my head in an effort to get the back of my hair sleek and smooth, I barely need to work out my arms anymore. But with this one, it feels light and easy maneuverable for those hard-to-reach places.
The second thing I noticed was the different nozzles. VS Sassoon have provided a nozzle for every hair need – one smaller nozzle, called the Super Fine Concentrator, for precision styling such as adding a wave to the hair, plus the Wide Concentrator, which is a larger nozzle for straightening and smoothing the hair. There’s also a diffuser for all you curly-haired girls out there, or those who just want to add some volume to their locks.
The dryer with the Wide Concentrator nozzle, designed for straightening and smoothing
I’m lazy, so I chose the Wide Concentrator nozzle to get the largest amount of hair dry in the shortest amount of time possible. I switched on the dryer and I was immediately taken aback by how quiet it was! It wasn’t silent (and it doesn’t purport to be), but it’s definitely way less noisy than all the non-digital dryers I’ve used.
I went over my hair section by section and couldn’t believe how quickly it was drying. It was coming out so smooth and without fuss, which is great for those less coordinated (such as myself) and lacking patience (also such as myself). The wide nozzle helped to get a large amount of hair in one go, especially when used with my Lady Jayne Professional Vaddle™ Brush. The end result was smooth, sleek locks! I also love the cool shot function, which is especially great for blasting my hair after I’ve curled it to set the style, without blowing out my curl. But my favourite thing about using this dryer is knowing that I’m not frying my hair while I style it!
I’ve been using it every time I dry my hair since, and I’ve even converted a few girls in the office! If you’ve been considering making the switch to a digital hair dryer, I highly recommend giving the VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Hairdryer a go.
Looking for another new, fast-drying hair dryer to try? We also love the Remington AIR3D™ Hair Dryer and Drybar Buttercup Blow Dryer ($262, sephora.com.au).
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64 Member Comments
This still intrigues me...
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The Dyson is exxy but most likely really effective...
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Dyson make great vacuum cleaners so I can see why they are getting into hairdryers, it's just blowing instead of sucking.
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Wow! I use a hair dryer about 1-2 times per year!
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This sounds good but I don't use hair dryer that often hence I won't splurge on this dryer.
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I’d definitely love to try a fancy hairdryer like this one! I’m still using a dryer I bought about 8-10 years ago and while it’s still working I’ll keep using it, but when it eventually dies I might splurge on one of these new technologically advanced models
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Too expensive for me
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Probably a bit steep, my hair dryer was like 30 bucks lolz.
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I’d love a lighter weight hairdryer, my arms ache when blow drying my hair. I’ll have to check out all the reviews.
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I have always loved the V Sasson range of dryers. However, at $499 I don't think I will be trying this one anytime soon!!
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Too expensive for a hair dryer
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No, the VS Sassoon is $249.95, it's the Dyson Supersonic that's $499.
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It's good there's more digital hairdryers on the market now to combat the high price of the Dyson. I think I'll stick to my current hair dryer though.
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Sounds like a great hair dryer (it would want to be for that price!) but I rarely use one
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I haven't used a hair dryer for years. I can't believe some people blow dry daily! Who's got the time?
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The Dyson hair dryer looks amazing, but is so expensive. Really glad that VS Sassoon has a cheaper alternative (even if it still seems on the expensive side for a hairdryer).
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Haven't tried one before but would like to.
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Looks good. Have to do more research. Hopefully the price will drop.
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I have the GHD Aura. There's no way I'll be buying a new hair dryer anytime soon unless that sucker breaks. Sorry. That blower.
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Lol, I like what you did there, TUD :)
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I have a VS Sassoon hairdryer which will last me ages, so I can't see me buying another hairdryer in a long time.
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Can't justify $250 for a hair dryer and talking from a person who owns a Parlux. I don't use a hair dryer often enough to justify that spending.
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This sounds good, but it is a bit too pricey for me :(
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