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Showing posts with label permanent hair straighteners. Show all posts

Cortex Blue 1.25" (1 1/4") Ceramic Ionic Flat iron / Hair Straightener

Cortex Blue 1.25' Ceramic Ionic Flat iron / Hair StraightenerTwo years ago these kinds of cortex flat irons were being sold at my local mall for 70-100 dollars a piece. They of course pulled you in with demonstrations and I bought one just like this one in pink. It heats up real quick feels heavier and sturdier than the chi I had before, that only lasted me 7 months or so. It took alot of falls and still worked great until we broke it completely. This one is the same quality . its great.

I purchased my first cortex straightener 4 years ago at a kiosk in Florida. It just broke yesterday. I got my daughter her own 2 years ago, she has ethnic-like hair and this iron works wonders and does not damage. I am now purchasing my 3rd cortex straightener and will not purchase any other.

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So far so good...I only say this because in Jan 2007 I ordered the pink Chi for 129.99 and it no longer works. It turns on and off at will...anyway this one works wonderfully, great color, fast shipping. It is the perfect size, that is not too large to take up space or make it hard to handle. It also gets hot and stays hot. I would recommend this product.

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I just received the product in the mail today and just tried it! Excellent product, makes my hair straight and appear heavier. The package is safely wrapped, and delivery was fast! The price is more than reasonable. One of my best purchases!

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Goody, Ionic, Ceramic Quick Dry & Straighten, Lightweight Grip Brush

Goody, Ionic, Ceramic Quick Dry & Straighten, Lightweight Grip BrushI purchased this Goody Ceramic Brush to replace my Revlon one that I had for years and broke. Very Flimsy, has brushes only on one side, so if you have thick hair it just does not straighten very well. Just a cheap imitation~very disappointed.

This brush helps speed up the blow drying process, but it doesn't straighten effectively or smooth very well. I bought a ceramic triangle brush last week and it does a much better job.

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Power IQ Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron 1"

Power IQ Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron 1'Ok, first, this is an awesome flat iron! its reasonably priced and is well worth it. Even tho my hair is thin, I have a ton of it, plus its super hard to flat iron. I put it on the highest heat setting, one quick swipe is all it takes i bet i could turn it down, but i only use it once a week( im in school, so no time. I get so many complements on my hair, lik Ur hair looks perfect and omg i just love ur hair. i even hav told them wat kind.wat i do is i turn it on, spray my hair with redken 07, section it off, and brush thru. then my flat iron is all heat up alll the way and stays that way. ull miss out on this flat iron if u dnt get it!!!

PhytoSpecific Phytorelaxer

Phytologie Phytospecific Phytorelaxer Index 1Started using this on me and my moms hair,so far there have been good results. My mom uses index 2 and I use index one. We're pleased with it,no shedding or breakage. It's strange, but like a lot of people have said, it leaves your hair with a wonderful sheen. I wish I had used this when I started relaxing my hair. When first relaxing I used Affirm which was good, but lots of shedding once a month. Then after 8 months I switched to Mizani Butter Blends which was good. However I think this might be better. So far I'm pleased,my hair is so healthy now it's amazing. By the way I self relax and this is very easy to use. Some people have complained that the relaxer is hard to wash out, and there's not enought neutralizing shampoo. Well rinse relaxer out with warm water first,do this several times,then use the neutralizing shampoo several times. You will be happy with the results. Sixty bucks is pretty steep, but for great non frizzy healthy hair, Worth It Worth It Worth It.

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that this is truly a product that delivers. To all the skeptics I will have you know that I was afraid to try this product myself. After months of deliberation, I finally ordered it and was extremely satisfied. I have a mixture of 4a/4b hair. I have many strands of hair that makes it look thick, but my hair is actually soft and cannot tolerate harsh chemicals or excessive heat. I tried index two after allowing my hair to grow out for four months to ensure there was no overlapping with my hair that was relaxed with a lye product. It is really important to follow the directions closely, like not washing a few days before or using a flat iron, which will make the hair follicle more vulnerable. With time this product will make your new growth straighter and straighter as you use it. As a nurse, I would recommend if you are a person with skin sensitivities or allergies I would not order this product or would recommend doing an allergy test days prior. Though this is not a synthetic product, herbs and other things from nature must be used with caution also, because they also can create chemical reactions. I hope this will help somebody.

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This relaxer is very gentle and delicate. It does not get my hair bone straight, but it is effective in relaxing the natural curl enough to make my hair more manageable without the harshness of other box perms!

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I decided to buy this relaxer in Index 2 because I was going from being natural for 3 years to relax. My hair was getting longer and taking longer to do, so it was either cut it shorter or keep the length and relax with the least harsh relaxer I could find. As far as the product I love how it didn't take away all of my texture. I tried to follow all the the instructions, my first time but my hair was like 12 inches at the time so it took some time getting it on. So I did the recommended strand test, Neutralize and rinsed away. Then I did the top half of my hair separate and then the bottom have. I blow dried and flat ironed my hair which was a no no according to the instructions, so the second time I did my touch up I did a rollerset. Overall I like how when my new growth is coming in it doesn't feel weird between the two textures like when I used other relaxers. Plus I know alot more about caring for relaxed hair. It took 1 and 1/2 jar to relax all of my virgin hair. When it was time for touch up to my roots only the 1/2 jar I had left was barely enough. So the next one I'm ordering I will have to use the whole jar. I'm giving it 4 stars only because of the price, it still smells strong, the neutralizer is very drying and the conditioning treatment doesn't do much for my coarse hair texture. It's been 6 months since using this product and I have minimal shedding and breakage. My hair is about 16 inches now even after a trim. This relaxer will leave your hair full of body and it will move effortlessly. My hair isn't silky smooth and easy to comb through because of the texture, so I have to be careful when detangling it. I have the most breakage on wash days. But it is still a great product you won't be disappointed.

Product's I Use

Hair One Cleansing Conditioner Olive Oil for dry hair for 4 weeks

Clarify with ORS Olive Oil Aloe Shampoo once a month

Wave Noveau to Moisturize

Coconut Oil and/or Shea Mixture to Seal

Ic Fantasia as heat protectant with Sedu Flat Iron

I do Rollerset's most of the time using Kinky Curly Knot today

Also use Kinky Curly Knot today to detangle and leave in

Giovanni Leave in to detangle also and leave in it's a cheap but good brand

I use Giovanni Smooth As Silk Conditioner After my relaxer to restore the moisture

I use Giovanni smooth as silk as my moisturizing conditioner once a week

ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Professional Conditioner

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I've had this relaxer done professionally in a salon a few times and I love it! It cost me $100, but it is great!. I have coarse, thick, kinky long relaxed hair. My roots stayed staight for a long time, even through sweating and working out! Usually relaxers don't last on me. My stylist said that it is the most "natural" relaxer, meaning is has very little to no chemicals in it, mostly plant extracts, which is why they charge so much. It's expensive, but if you can afford it you will love it! If silky hair is your goal, then this is it!!!

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K-PAK ReconstrRx VaporIron

K-PAK ReconstrRx VaporIronJune 4 '10 update....

I took it back. I think it is a fabulous flat iron IF and only IF your hair is NOT fine. Medium density and thickier/curlier would be who I would recommend it for. It is too hot for fine hair. I found myself not using it as much as I thought I would so I took it back.

Be honest about your hair...if you have split ends or extremely dry hair, don't use this. It won't repair your hair...the only thing that will is a good cut. But to prevent damaged hair, I think this is great. You will have to refill the reservoir every time, it says you only need to every 2-3 times, but it's every time.

The store said it was their second return on this iron. I think that says something if a hairdresser brings it back.

Joico is a great company. Their KPak reconstructive conditioner is fantastic. As is this iron, but only for the right kind of hair.

Original review...

As a hairstylist with 20+ years experience and more flat irons than I care to know about wrapped up and shoved far away in the depths of my salon (and home), THIS ONE is the best!!! IF you have fine/fragile hair like I do (I live with 'challenged' hair daily), you owe it to yourself to try this iron.

Even at it's lowest heat setting, it's hotter than most, but with the ReconstrRX Vapor that penetrates your hair you find one swipe through is all you need. And your hair feels like HAIR! Not stiff from thermal products or fried because you didn't use a protector but it feels and looks like beautiful, healthy hair and it has shine and body!

It did scare me a bit at first as I saw the vapor and it reminded me of a curling iron I loved in high school that had a steam button on it. That old orange and white iron gave me the most perfect feathered hair that lasted all day but what I remember the most was the shine it gave me. This did the same.

One note...the dvd shows you how to create simple smooth and curly hair styles with the educator doing the model's hair and she, too, does her own hair. As a professional watching this, I felt it was done well and I feel my clients could create the same styles on their own. He has some good tips to share.

Try it...it will not disappoint!!!

CUSTOMER BEWARE!! This is a very expensive flat iron, and it is defective! I purchased it one month ago tomorrow to be exact, and used it only 10 times. This morning, it exploded on me. It made a horrible explosive sound, and left ugly BLACK char marks on my white bathroom counter. When this product worked--short honeymoon--it was wonderful, but like I said--"Customer beware."

I received my replacement from Joico, (note, I have already paid 30.00 in postage) and right out of the box--the off/on switch did not work! I phoned customer service and they were unconcerned with the situation. All the lady said was, send it back, and we will replace it. Really? I mean now I am going on the third one. This is a poorly manufactured flat iron. One BIG JOKE! I am sorry I purchased this contraption!

update

yep, folks, the third one died on me too. I regret purchasing this flat iron.

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I love the way this flatiron smooths my hair; however, it seems it cannot last except for a couple of months of use; it then shorts out.

I would have thought they would have fixed the design flaw by now, but apparently they haven't.

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I love this iron. Unfortunately for the 3rd time after buying my 3rd one it has shorted out again! I am so upset that its not an iron I can count on. When it works, it is fantastic, but the trick is you never know when it will stop working. :( JOICO needs to fix the defect ASAP. I will be buying a Chi now.

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I purchased this iron from my stylist after she used it on me several times & I loved the results of it with my natural curly hair. I had it explode on me & it also burnt my bathroom counter. I shipped it back for $20 & received my second one & just this week it also exploded on my bathroom counter. I love this iron but it seems to be very problematic. I am debating weather to send this one back or just cut my losses now as I paid $160 original & have not used this on a regular basis because I do not straighten my hair that often. I definately have not had my money's worth from this product and I am now shopping for a new iron. I would not recommend this product at all.

Babyliss Pro BABNT5073T 1.5 inch Wet to Dry Nano Titanium Ultra Thin Ultra Smooth Flat Iron (Heats

Babyliss Pro BABNT5073T 1.5 inch Wet to Dry Nano Titanium Ultra Thin Ultra Smooth Flat IronBest Flat Iron I have ever used!! Works so well with wet or dry hair. Wasn't prepared to see that much steam come off my hair so make sure you angle it right so you don't burn yourself!! It's works amazing thank you!

Works great...best flatiron I've ever used!! I have wavy hair...straightens my hair with ease. Would DEFINITELY purchase another Babyliss Pro, if needed, in the future!

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I love this straightner alot! it getts very hot but never seems to burn my hair :) looooove the wet to dry feature especially since im a swimmer

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I don't know whether the Amazon warehouse that also mails other vendors products accidentally shipped the knockoff from a vendor. The fact remains I bought this from Amazon and I'm very disappointed. The only way to tell definitively if you have bought a knockoff is to call the mfg.at 1-800-3266247 and give them your serial #. It's located on the outside of the metal prong that plugs into the wall outlet. They will let you know right away if it's not authentic.

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I bought this item and actually it was good, but I have a very short hair and I was getting uncomfortable to use it because of its plate. I had to return it.

NuMe Pro Ionic Hair Blow Dryer in Hot Pink Zebra or White Zebra

NuMe Pro Ionic Hair Blow Dryer, Hot Pink ZebraMy mom got me a Conair hair dryer when I was in junior high. That dryer lasted over 15 years until it started to fall apart. I decided to get a nice hair dryer that will hopefully last another 15 plus years. So I did some research and decided to buy the NuMe.

This hair dryer is well built and relatively quiet. The pink zebra pattern is fun. I was concerned when I first used it because the highest temperature setting was no where near as hot as my ancient Conair dryer, but even with a lower "high heat" setting, the NuMe dryer dries my hair twice as fast as my ancient Conair. Must be the infared heat technology it uses! The cool setting is great to lock in shine & set my hair style.

I heard that hair dryers with the negative ion technology made hair look great--and boy does it! My hair is shiner, healthier, and fewer frizziness/fly-aways. I'm in Texas, surrounded by dry heat, so my hair used to be so dry and I had a ton of split ends. I can chalk all that dryness & split ends to the ancient Conair--I've had fewer split ends since I've started using the NuMe and my hair is so silky and shiny--no dry frizziness. I used the Conair about 3 times a week, on the medium setting, and would have split ends within two weeks. I've been using the NuMe for over a month now, 4 to 5 times a week, on the high heat setting, and NO new split ends! I also find that since the NuMe dryer makes my hair less frizzy and gives me fewer split ends, I am putting less product in my hair! Yay!

I've read some complaints regarding the heavy weight of the hair dryer. It dries hair really quickly--so I have not noticed a "heavy weight" problem with this dryer. I have really long, thick hair--my old dryer took over 10 minutes to get my hair about 80% dry. NuMe dryer can get my hair 100% dry within 6 minutes. So since I'm not holding the dryer for a super long time, I don't think the dryer weight is too heavy--feels light to me! Honestly, the weight seemed comparable to most hair dryers that I've seen/tried so I don't know what people are complaining about there.

I also saw some complaints about the attachments that come with the hair dryer stating that the dryer comes with two identical attachments. Actually, the attachments are two different sizes--a larger one and a smaller one to help concentrate airflow to dry hair faster. Since I have longer, thicker hair, and use a big ceramic brush to dry/straighten my hair, I use the larger attachment to concentrate the air flow for a faster dry time. If I was using a smaller brush, or taking smaller sections of hair, I would probably use the smaller one.

This dryer is a bit pricey, but well worth the money in my opinion. It's a pretty solid dryer that should last me a long, long time. I have been getting so many compliments on my hair. Fewer split ends, less frizziness, more shine, more silk, and more beautiful healthy hair! Best purchase I've made in a while by far!

This dryer is awesome...I have very thick hair and I really used to dread drying it because it would take forever and end up looking dry and frizzy afterwards. I finally invested in a good blow dryer and I will honestly never go back to cheap ones again!

Pros:

1) Cut drying time to 25% of what it used to be

2) Does not leave hair dry, frizzy and damaged looking, but silky smooth

3) Requires much less styling afterwards because of awesome smoothness achieved directly after drying(minimal straightening required)

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Bought this for my wife and daughter for a great price, still it was not cheap. The dryer completely stopped working after 6 months of normal use. Never dropped or damaged.

It does include a 1 year warranty, which we didn't bother using. Nume places too many roadblocks for a customer to make use of the warranty. You must first register the dryer in the Nume website, which does not work properly and will not allow you to register the dryer. Second, on top of the out of pocket expense of shipping the dryer to the manufacturer, Nume requests the you, the customer, sends in a check for $40 to cover the costs of shipping the replacement dryer from Nume to you. This policy reeks of a company with little regard for its customers and one which will not stand by its products.

Overall, it was a good blow dryer with poor quality backed by a manufacturer with little regards for customers and lousy customer service.

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I bought this through the Nume site for an incredibly good deal but even so, it wasn't cheap. This dryer went out within 9 months . There is a one year guarantee that I didn't bother using but what if it went out right after a year and you paid full price? That's a scary thought. I was not allowed to post a negative review on the Nume site and that was also disturbing.

It was a good blow dryer. It was heavy but that didn't bother me. I went out and bought a $20 dryer at Walmart with ionic technology after the Nume broke and I love it. If it breaks, I have no worries too!

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I'm a big fan of Nume hair products i bought a falt iron and this lovely blow dryer and both are just awesome,the blow dryer is Great and light weight and makes hair silky smooth and results lasts for two days.I recommened it to every one.