VS Sassoon Curl Secret Series
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I was a bit skeptical about hair being sucked into a barrel to curl but I can’t curl my hair to save myself. Having had some harrowing tangle experiences with curling tongs & straightners I decided I would give this a go. It couldn’t possible tangle it as bad as I did. I have shoulder length hair that is quite fine but already wavy so it works… Read more
really well on my hair. It only takes 10 mins to do a lot of curls, I put in a small bit of styling mousse & curl spray on my hair after curling & the curls stay in all day. Found it really easy to use, it’s only beeped a couple of times & was briefly tangled when I had the wand at the wrong angle but it quickly released & my hair slid out. Overall a great product that’s easy to use & turns out great curls.
Doesn’t work – I purchased one just after having my baby. I had no time to even try it. I was so excited to finally try it now that I have time to do my hair now that bub is a bit older. Only to find my brand new VS Sassoon won’t even turn on. Have tried multiple plugs. It has been sitting in the box. How does it not work!? Show details
Waste of Money – Takes only a very small amount of hair at a time. Although it has 3 settings for different types of curls, it produces completely different curls no matter what setting you use. Very inconsistent results - some sections of hair get a tight curls, some a loose curls and some sections come out completely not curled at all, while using the same… Read more
setting.
Completely useless product unfortunately.
I get much better results curling with my flat iron - which is also easier to use
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Perfect for people who dont have time to fuss about learning to style their hair! – I love this product. I have extremely thick hair and usually resort to straightening it but the VS Sassoon Curl Secret Optimum has given me excitement about upcoming events as it is so easy to use and didnt take too long with thick hair. I had used a friends earlier model and thought it was great but this one with temperature control and different… Read more
curl types is amazing! With thick hair I need higher temps on my straightener so this feature is impressive. So easy to get salon styled hair from home and no technical experience or prior curling experience required. totally in love with the product!
Fantastic and EASY!! – I found it really quick and simple to use. The first few times it took a little to get used to, especially how to hold it when trying to do my own hair. I eventually managed to hold it right and got it to stop telling me off by beeping when the hair wasnt in right. Took me a few gos but now I have the hang of it its great! However was an… Read more
absolute bliss doing it on someone elses hair first time round. Worked fantastic even on a wriggly kid! Soooo quick and no drama, or feeling of the heat. Hair was barely even warm after having left the chamber but looked awesome.
Great way to curl hair – I think this curler is great it does what it says i only struggled with doing the back of my hair it was tricky to see how much i was putting in i have thin hair so it didn't take a lot of time 5 beeps and it had done curling i really like that it didn't take to much time. i definitely would recommend it to others its a great way to curl your hair after having had my straightened for a long time i like that its easy to do something different. Show details
In-depth reviews
Worked great until – I got this as a Christmas gift and was so excited to try it as I hate styling my hair and was keen to find an appliance to make my mornings easier! I tried it for a couple of curls on Christmas day after thoroughly reading the instruction manual and it worked amazingly. Then, the following morning I attempted to style my long, fine, naturally… Read more
wavy hair and on about the 3rd or 4th curl my hair became stuck and I was unable to pull my hair out or put my fingers inside to free it without burning myself. I was extremely scared I was going to lose my hair or be burned. My partner ran to get the scissors and I attempted to reverse the curl direction to release my hair but it only pulled it tighter almost burning my scalp. I turned it off and had no choice but to wait for it to cool down enough to unhook my hair as I didn't want to cut it.
I finally freed my hair but I am left traumatised and with fried hair and a sore scalp.
Has the potential to be a great product but at present it is very unsafe.
Needs a quick release feature for safety.
Fast, easy, room for improvement – So I received the VS Curl Secret as a gift, and I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not. I'm not the best at curling my hair without burning myself (especially at the back of my head), and thankfully this took that concern away! All you have to do is make sure the barrel is facing the right way, clamp it over the top of the piece of hair you are… Read more
curling, and it sucks it in itself. It's actually really quick too. All the heat is on the inside, so no burns either. The only things I didn't like though are as follows; - I think the buttons should be lower, as when I held the unit on one side, my fingers felt like they could easily accidentally press the buttons. - The instructions say to open the barrel when you hear the beep, but not to start reclosing as it will rotate the barrel the opposite way and tangle the hair. Although I didn't tangle, no matter how slowly or quickly I opened the barrel (and didn't reclose), it started to rotate the other way anyway. Not everytime though either, so I'm not sure what went on. I would recommend this though for people who are a afraid of a big, bare heat wand though!
I like it! Good for an amateur like me – It's a great tool to have for the simplicity and fast way to curl your hair. The convenience of the 3 preset settings are a great for those who don't curl their often or don't know where to start like myself. I did fumble a little as I had to play around to get the idea of how much hair I could curl at a time and what setting suited my hair best.… Read more
The beeps were a good way of telling me it was finished. At times I did have too much hair go into the curler and have my hair tangle slightly but it was easy to get out and fix. I have medium hair length and would use the second setting and the first setting to give my hair more texture. Without hairspray, after some time would turn into really loose waves which I didn't mind. I've tried using a curling wand or a straightener to curl my hair and I'm a little clumsy at times and burnt myself once or twice by accident so I felt more confident with the curl secret because there's less exposed bits to burn yourself on.
Positive reviews
Quick easy & heaps of volume – I was sent this device to review. The device heated up super quickly and was no fuss to use. It took the same amount of time to curl my hair as a normal straightener which I was surprised by, I thought it would have taken longer. I liked being able to choose looser curls as I was worried it may make my hair look too ringlety but it didnt at all. It also gave my hair heaps of volume! Show details
Surprisingly easy to use! – This curler is amazing! It takes the hard work out of trying to get the perfect curls and it’s so easy to use. Looks like I just got my hair professionally done! I was hesitant at first because of the way it works, but after watching some youtube videos I learned how to use it and it's so easy. Love it!
Amazing curler – This product intrigued me. I wanted to have lovely curls but the hair being sucked into the curler did worry me at first. I was proven wrong. It was so easy to use, I only had two small sections get a bit caught and it was user error. Easy to get loose and redo that section. I found it easy to use and it gave such fabulous curls that lasted all day. I cant wait to use it again! Show details
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Negative reviews
The worst product to own – Bought it thinking I could use it for curling my hair. A total waste of money. Hair gets entangled every time you use it and it's very frustrating. Please don't purchase it. Show details
Terrible Device – Not recommended for people with thin hair or people who have hair problems. My hair is shoulder length and this device only allows you to curl very small section and if you put too much, it gets tangled. A lot of my hair has fallen off and been stuck in the device. The curls definitely did not last for an hour, and inconsistent curls. I gave my… Read more
sister to try and she has straight healthy hair, we've tried every method and position and it did not provide any curls except a wave even with the highest settings. Curling Wand does a better job, went to get an exchange for a curling wand the next day.
What a nightmare – What a nightmare had to break it to get it off the hair, a dangerous crazy design. Do not buy this!!! I did read the instructions for those who are second guessing! Show details
Recent reviews
Absolute waste of money – I followed the instructions and watched videos to ensure I was using correctly. It did not curl, time consuming, difficult to use. Would give it a 0 if I could Show details
Not overly impressed – I was not overly impressed with the Vs Sassoon Curl Secret Optimum after receiving it to trial. You can only curl small sections at a time which I found time consuming. Even then the curls weren't consistent in appearance and did not hold well. This might be due to the fact that I have bleached hair and the settings needed to be on low to avoid… Read more
damaging the hair. I was also disappointed that my hair did not feel "smooth" as described in the advertising. I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone as I didn't feel it was worth the effort it took to use it. I was happy however with how light it felt and how compact it was.
Even I can use this! – A great idea and very easy to use! I had tried this sort of product before and got good results, the first time I tried this product though, tangles galore! A tad frustrating before I got the hang of it, after that it was simple and effective! The partitioning of the hair was the toughest part but if you call in a friend, easy peasy. The buttons… Read more
are placed in an awkward position as I turned it off mid curl a few times and the first time the curls did not stay in at all. Practice makes perfect!
First I was afraid – I was scared at first but the tutorial made it looks so easy and it was! my hair is thin, so it definitely gave me the curls I needed for the extra volume look. Show details
Good, but not great – I have found the VS Sassoon Curl Secret Optimum easy to use, but find it takes longer than my straightener does to curl my hair. Its slightly heavier to hold too, and with the heavier curling end, it hurts my wrist to hold it for too long. The curls it produces are great, but I prefer my existing straightener. Show details
Fabulous curls – I love using this to curl my hair for events, but it does take a long time as I have long hair. It creates perfect curls every time which I love, and will be helpful when I'm practicing to get the natural waves look. Show details
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Easy to use! – I've never been good at styling my hair but the Curl Secret definitely makes it easier for me. I ended up with beautiful salon looking curls without leaving the house. I won't lie, my hair did get tangled a few times and I think it takes practice to get it right, but once you do you won't be disappointed. I was impressed with how long my curls… Read more
lasted as well - they hardly dropped all night. I think the secret is not putting too much hair in, less is definitely more with this tool. I think if you're a hair pro you will find this SO easy to use. For me it will take some getting used to but I think once I've mastered it it will take me no time at all. I like the fact you can't burn yourself too!
Game changer – I think its so good if your not good at using a straightener like me and so much quicker and did get a few tangles but managed to get the out, it has 3 settings for 3 different curls and beeps when each curl is finished overall its a great product Show details
Love it – I find it's nice and smooth to use. there's no finger burning, or hair ripping. The curl secret optimum gave me the curls I wanted with ease. I've never used a curler and was super excited to be able to try this one. Show details
Game changer! – Super easy to style and form relaxed curls I would try with my straightener previously. I was skeptical at first but it truly works wonders and in half the time! Love it. Show details
Perfect for people who don't know how to curl their hair with a straightener – I found the best results when using the vs sasson curl secret optimum a couple of days after washing my hair, the curls stayed well and I was able to style my hair the way I like. I was pretty nervous about using the product for the first time because I was worried my hair would jam or get caught but once I got the hang of it I had no problems at… Read more
all. I found that it left my hair pretty soft any shiny which was a nice difference to when I normally curl my hair. The only downfalls I would have are the weight - I found it was quite heavy to hold up for longer periods of time and the time it took to curl my hair. I think this is the perfect product for people who do not know how to curl their hair using a straightener!
Wow! Amazing picture perfect curls – oh wow! usually these things look easy on the videos and not in reality but this was super easy to use and the curls were perfect! I will admit I was skeptical but the first try and my curl was picture perfect. so exciting ! I would highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Show details
Omg my 5 year old loves that I can curl her hair in a matter of minutes – love the VS Sassoon curl secret its so quick and easy to use , My daughter loves that we can do this together and have matching hair would love to know if there is a tip for keeping the curls lasting longer Show details
Not great for thick hair – I have long thick hair and it took me about an hour to curl it all. My hair regularly got stuck and due to it getting stuck then burned it or broke it. In order to avoid my hair getting stuck I had to feef in sections very thin. on a positive note I am loving my long curly hair. It looks amazing. Show details
No hair curler can be this easy to us – VS Sassoon Curl Secret Optimum is so easy to use. Just need to simple place a small amount of hair through the guide, and clamp down and the hair is automatically drawn inside into a heated curl chamber. There are also beeping sounds which will tell you when the curl is ready. Once ready you just simply open to release a perfect curl. The heat is… Read more
also adjustable. I have been using the flat iron to curl my hair, but this product is so easy and quick to curl your hair. It is definitely better than trying to curl with a flat iron.
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