If you have CHI hair styling tools and hair styling products, then you are probably a fan of what they make, as am I. They make high quality styling tools that last and last. In fact, my CHI hair dryers have been going strong for many years, and they have not lost any efficacy. If you are in the market for a new curling iron to create beautiful beauty waves or curls this season, then CHI Vibes You Go Curl 1.25" Curling Iron is worthy of your consideration, and it is on sale at Ulta right now!
According to CHI,
CHI Vibes You Go Curl 1.25 "in Curling Iron is sure to take your tresses on a spin! Featuring 1.25’’ rose gold ceramic plates that will give your hair incredible shine, volume, and curls for days! Say “See-Ya” to flat hair and “You Go, Curl!”
Features:
1.25 inch Ceramic barrel for frizz-free and shiny hair
Creates volume for short hair, loose curls/waves for medium-length hair, and spiral curls for long hair
Temperature control twist dial with 5 preset temperatures
250F/ 290F/ 330F/ 370F/410F
Cool-tip finger grips for easy and comfortable hair styling
1 hour auto shut off
Weight: 1.4 lbs
Dimensions: 12.375 × 2.125 × 4.125 in
Directions:
Plug appliance into the correct power source.
Turn the curling iron ON by turning the swivel to the desired temperature.
As the iron heats up, the temperature light will blink until desired temperature has been reached. Once desired temperature is reached, the light will stop blinking.
To turn curling iron OFF turn the swivel to OFF.
After 1 hour of stand-by, the curling iron will shut off.
Do not pull the cord; grasp the plug to unplug the appliance.
Overall Assessment: If you need a good curling iron, then you might want to get this one since it's on sale at Ulta!
$112.48 from CHI. Currently on Sale at Ulta for $76.99 (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Whether you are looking to treat yourself, or the coiffed people on your holiday list, to new haircare tools and products– I have rounded up a few products that are well-worth having.
AQUIS Lisse Luxe Hair Towel ($35.00 from AQUIS, Ulta, AQUIS Official Amazon Store and Sephora): I have favored using hair towels and turbans, over regular bath towels, for many years, but AQUIS is definitely my very favorite brand for both. Their Lisse Luxe Hair Towel is extra large (19"x50"), ultra-luxurious, very plush, unbelievably soft, and it is very absorbent.
According to AQUIS,
Lisse Luxe may sound like the name of an ‘exotic’ artiste. But she’s the perfect towel for normal hair. Lisse Luxe also excels at curly hair, fine hair, damaged hair and any hair that needs gentle treatment. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.
According to AQUIS, The all around gentleness of Lisse Luxe. With the convenience of an easy to fasten turban. Great for curly and delicate hair needing the gentlest treatment. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and fastens easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.
Hot Head microwavable deep conditioning heat cap. This lively black and white zebra print contrasts nicely against the solid pink terrycloth to make this perfectly posh pink zebra Hot Head! Wear your favorite side facing out or alternate them depending on your mood.
Hot Head dramatically improves the results of your favorite deep conditioner, hair masque, oil, or other hair treatment. Without heat, your treatment can only do so much to improve the quality of your hair. Typically, the cuticle is closed, so the treatment is only able to work on the surface of the hair shaft. The results are minimal and superficial when compared to heat enhanced deep conditioning treatments. Hot Head enables the hair cuticle to open for an extended period, allowing the treatment to penetrate the hair shaft, nourishing it from the inside out.
Features:
- Eco Friendly – Handmade with all natural materials
- Reversible and Reusable
- Available in multiple colors
- Easy to use - Salon quality treatments in your home
- For all hair types and textures
- Produces enough heat for a 20-45 minute treatment
- No cords, No fuss - Freedom to move about while deep conditioning your hair
N.B.: Shower caps are essential when using Hot Head! Save yourself a trip to the beauty supply store and add on a 10-pack of disposable shower caps.
Raincry is a professional line of eco-friendly hairbrushes that are handmade by European artisans. With a commitment to provide the very best products while being ethical and environmentally responsible, Raincry ensures that their materials are collected through ethical and environmentally renewable sources.
An exclusive magnesium brush designed to heat and cool faster than ceramic to create greater volume. Ideal for those with long hair (shoulder length to shoulder blades) who want to volumize and/or curl hair. This brush is made with the brand's exclusive magnesium alloy, which heats and cools faster than ceramic to lock in style and reduce styling damage. Premium nylon bristles remove excess product and oils away from the hair, giving you gravity-free style while withstanding the heat from the hottest blow dryers. Its anti-static, two-piece, soft-touch handle prevents hair from getting caught and tangled around the handle, while its flexible spiral design increases the brush's heating surface and channels air around it for less drying time while reducing breakage.
Directions: For the best at-home blowout, start at the nape of your neck and section hair to the same width as the brush. Place the brush under the section (at the roots) and heat the hair at your root area until dry. Then, pull the brush upward away from the shoulders, drying from the mid-shaft while still pulling away from your shoulders. Twirl the ends like spaghetti to get a great finish. Be sure to cool each section fully before moving on to the next.
Features:
- Large size 55mm/2.2 inches
- Premium nylon bristles
- Handmade in Italy
An exclusive magnesium brush designed to heat and cool faster than ceramic to create greater volume. Ideal for those with very long hair (shoulder blades or longer) who want to volumize and/or curl hair. This brush is made with the brand's exclusive magnesium alloy, which heats and cools faster than ceramic to lock in style and reduce styling damage. Premium nylon bristles remove excess product and oils away from the hair, giving you gravity-free style while withstanding the heat from the hottest blow dryers. Its anti-static, two-piece, soft-touch handle prevents hair from getting caught and tangled around the handle, while its flexible spiral design increases the brush's heating surface and channels air around it for less drying time while reducing breakage.
Directions: For the best at-home blowout, start at the nape of your neck and section hair to the same width as the brush. Place the brush under the section (at the roots) and heat the hair at your root area until dry. Then, pull the brush upward away from the shoulders, drying from the mid-shaft while still pulling away from your shoulders. Twirl the ends like spaghetti to get a great finish. Be sure to cool each section fully before moving on to the next.
Features:
- Plus size 65mm/2.6 inches
- Premium nylon bristles
- Handmade in Italy
Raincry Volume Wash ($33.00 for 8 oz. from Raincry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Space NK, Neiman Marcus, Net-A-Porter and Beautylish): This volumizing shampoo includes Alpha Hydroxy, among its ingredients, in order to effectively remove excess oils, dirt and dry skin– while nourishing and volumizing hair. It is non-stripping, color-safe, Keratin-safe and free of parabens, phthalates and sulfates. It is also cruelty-free.
According to Raincry,
A gravity defying shampoo with body-building AHA, Seashell and Grapefruit extracts. Bigger is better. Volume Wash uses a specially designed Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) to gently rid hair of excess oils, product build up and impurities for a weightless, body-building clean. Fortifying Seashells assist in strengthening and stiffening hair and promotes volume to even the limpest hair textures. The age-old tradition of Grapefruit Extract helps with scalp rejuvenation for stronger roots and healthier regrowth for larger than life hair.
Directions: Apply to wet hair. Massage, lather and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. For best volume results, use step 2: THICKENING RINSE conditioner. Frequent use.
A plumping conditioner with thickening Collagen, Omega 3 / 6 Fatty Acids and Evening Primrose. Plump up the volume. Lightweight THICKENING RINSE uses Collagen to help plump and swell your hair to provide greater thickness for easier styling. Rich Omega 3 / 6 Fatty Acids strengthens hair and increases elasticity for a stronger, more natural bounce. Evening Primrose has been used for centuries as a scalp tonic and provides scalp regeneration to help support uplifting root volume without weighing down your hair.
Helps build density, add root volume and heat-protection with stimulating Copper Peptides, Biotin and Calendula Extract. Strength in numbers. Daily Densifying Treatment is a multi-tasking formula designed to add root volume, heat-protection and support new hair growth for greater looking density. This unique blend combines Copper Peptides and Biotin that have been clinically proven to decrease hair loss and encourage growth. Age-old Calendula Extract helps enhance root volume and improves circulation to the follicle resulting in fuller looking hair all day long.
Cricket Brushes ($4.59-14.99 from Sally Beauty, Ulta, Amazon and BottomsUPBrush.com): Cricket makes a wide range of affordable and effective brushes and combs– including the ingenious Bottoms Up Brush. This multitasker is equipped with a stainless-steel bottle opener at its base– that makes it perfect for music festivals, days at the beach and for holiday festivities.
According to Cricket,
The Bottoms Up Brush is good for wet and dry… hairstyling. Oblong vent pattern allows for easy airflow access and thin, yet flexible bristles with gentle ball tips help glide through hair. Besides being equipped with a “bottle opener” at the base, the handle is super comfortable with the slight neck indention and bottom expansion that natural fits the hand.
HAI Stylset Professional Dryer ($110.00-119.99 from Hai and Amazon): This hair dryer boasts an impressive 1875W and has cold, warm and hot settings that can easily be modified with its customizable dial. The negative ions and far-infrared rays eliminate static, and the blue UV light helps to condition the scalp. However, the most innovative, and pleasant, aspect is that when you turn on the dryer it releases a wonderful jasmine aroma that is very pleasant.
According to HAI,
The first professional 1875W blow dryer that offers complete heat and wind control for a customized look, with a simple dial swipe.
Features:
- 1875W high-output AC motor
- Set the speed & heat freely for a customized experience
- Negative ions and far-infrared rays eliminate static and boost shine
- Blue UV light conditions the scalp keeping hair shiny and healthy from root to tip
- Sweet jasmine scent released when powered on for a refreshing experience
- Tourmaline & ionic technologies allow hair to be more manageable
- Long-life and over-heating protection
- 125V AC - North American use
- 9' professional power cord with station hook
- Includes 2 nozzles
- TUV certified / LOW EMF / RoHS
- For use in the United States, Canada & Mexico
Directions: To start using your blow dryer, turn the wind control dial to the right which will adjust your wind speed. To control the heat, simply move the dial with the red dot to the right. You will then be able to use the dials to achieve your perfect wind and heat speed. Style as desired. To turn off, simply move the wond control dial dial to the left.
Bring the spa-experience to your home! In addition to the innovative speed/heat dial control and blue UV light, a sweet Jasmine scent released when powered on for a refreshing experience
Sultra After Hours 1.5-Inch Titanium Curling Wand ($149.00 from Sultra, Ulta, Amazon and Walmart): If you are looking to have gorgeous beachy curls and waves this holiday season, including New Year's Eve, then the Bombshell 1.5" Clipless Curling Rod really delivers. No clips means no lines of demarcation left behind, and no hair gets caught in the clip! This is definitely a worthwhile investment, particularly if you have straighter hair that needs a little coaxing to get that extra body.
According to Sultra,
The first clipless curl and wave wand that combines a titanium barrel and a dedicated ion emitter to allow for quick, one-pass styling without the damage caused by excessive heat exposure. The Titanium Barrel provides the optimum heat surface with a friction-free glide. Just turn on the After Hours Collection 1.5-Inch Titanium Styling Wand and activate the tool's Ion Emitter that produces a continuous flow of 100% electrically charged molecules, ensuring completely frizz-free, healthy looking hair. Get sexy curls, sultry waves and lustrous shine with styles that last from day to late night.
Features:
- Ion Emitter creates the most healing, smoothing ions for shiny hair
- Fast heat up and recovery from Titanium Barrel provides friction-free surface so hair effortlessly glides around the barrel without snagging or pulling
- Digital variable temperature controls up to 390F degrees
- Dual-Heater Technology for full barrel even heat and styling
- 9’ foot no tangle swivel cord
- Universal Voltage
- Auto Shut-off
- Includes a complimentary Styling Glove and Iron Pad.
Overall Assessment: These fabulous products will make sure that you have holiday-ready hair, and they make perfect gifts for those coiffed people on your holiday list!
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate Links).
If you are looking to either straighten your hair, or to create curls or beachy waves, STYLECRAFT creates impressive high quality hair styling tools worthy of your attention. I tested one of their flat irons and curling irons, and they are definitely worth sharing with you.
STYLECRAFT Touch-Temp Digital Styling Iron ($129.95 from Amazon, StyleCraftUS, or in fine salons and spas nationally): STYLECRAFT makes top quality and covet-worthy flat irons that are built to last. This one has a staggering 30 heat settings and a variety of presets for fine, medium and course hair. Therefore, by controlling the heat one is able to avoid damaging their hair. I am able to straighten my curly hair quickly, and without inflicting damage to my hair. I do not flat iron my hair often, but I will definitely reach for this one when I do.
According to STYLECRAFT,
The sleek Touch Temp offers a high-tech LCD touch screen with 30 heat settings ranging from 160°- 450°F in 10° increments. As a result, Touch Temp offers the perfect temperature to keep hair healthy and damage free regardless of type or texture – from baby fine or delicate color-treated to coarse and curly. StyleCraft includes special features to help ensure safe use. This includes carefully positioned on/off and lock/unlock buttons to help avoid accidental shut-off and inadvertent temperature changes.
Features:
• Tri-Plex Fusion: Nano Keratin Proteins for healthier, stronger hair. Ceramic & Tourmaline emit negative ions to seal the cuticle, reduce frizz by up to 75% and add shine.
• Digital LCD Touch-Screen: The most high tech flat iron with digital display and complete touch-screen functionality. Carefully positioned On/Off and Lock/Unlock button to avoid accidental shut-off and temperature changes.
• 30 Temperature Settings: Ranging from 160° - 450°F by 10° increments, for the perfect setting to keep your hair healthy and damage-free. Auto-shut off after 1 hour for your safety.
• Full-Range Floating Plates: Perfectly aligned floating plates for creating a variety of snag-free, smooth styles. Multi-layered harder, smoother, scratch proof plates.
STYLECRAFT Style Stix XL 1" Spring Curling Iron ($69.95 from Amazon, StyleCraftUS, or in fine salons and spas nationally): Now admittedly, I have little need for curling irons because my hair is naturally curly, but this one is made for all types of hair. It heats up immediately and automatically shuts off after an hour, and it can create curly ringlets or beach waves quickly and efficiently. It also allows me to create beach waves easily when I want fewer curls and more waves.
According to STYLECRAFT,
Lightweight, sleek and extra-long, STYLE STIX XL irons can do everything a standard spring or marcel curling iron can do, and much more. Faster and easier to use, curls and natural-looking beach waves can be created in a quick, single motion with no overlapping on the rod, to give luxurious, cascading hair in a flash. A multi-setting heat control with a 200° range makes STYLE STIX perfect to use on all hair types. The iron also shuts off after 1 hour for safety. Unlike other irons, Style Stix is designed with tips that are longer and have super-deep grooves that make it easy to grab, hold, and maneuver. One-pass styling helps eliminate past worries such as overlapping long hair on a curling iron, allowing for more natural-looking styles. Even the longest hair can stretch across the length of the spacious, ultra-long barrel. The irons also have a unique, easy-to-maneuver comfort-grip designed for added control as well as a firm-grip tip that protects fingers from heat and is engineered for enhanced maneuverability. Even more important, StyleCraft’s exclusive breakthrough Tri-Plex Fusion technology boosts performance for longer-lasting, better-conditioned styling results after just one easy pass through the hair. Tri Plex Fusion combines Nano Keratin Proteins (for healthier, stronger hair) with advanced Ceramic Tourmaline (to emit negative ions and seal hair’s cuticle) and reduce frizz by up to 75% to add super-smooth shine.
Features:
• Tri-Plex Fusion to Reduce Frizz for Healthy, Silky Hair
• Ultra Glide Technology
• Temperature Range from 250°-450°F
• XL Long Barrel for Curls & Waves in One Shot
• Consistent, Even Heat Distribution
• Multi-Setting Heat Control for All Hair Types
• Ergonomic Design
• 9 FT Tangle-free Swivel Cord
Overall Assessment: STYLECRAFT is definitely a brand that is worthy of being on your radar.
There really are are only a few nights of the year that most people go bold or go home with their makeup and outfits, and New Year's Eve is definitely one of them. If you are thinking about going glam, I have a few products that you might want to check out for NYE.
Bodyography Glitter Pigments ($23.00 for 0.105 oz. each from Bodyography): If you love glitter for New Year's Eve, but hate the mess– then these Glitter Pigments are just what you are looking for! While they are loose shadows, they have an amazingly creamy gel-like texture that melts into the skin, and they can be used wet or dry. You get the most beautiful pearlescent finish without large chunks of glitter and fallout.
According to Bodyography,
Bodyography Glitter Pigments feature one-of-a-kind eyeshadow technology. Incorporating the saturation of a loose pigment, the cushion of a cream, and the silkiness of a powder, Glitter Pigments have a beautiful pearlescent, high-glitter finish.
Features:
- Creates a metallic sheen on the lids
- Unique gel texture can be applied wet or dry with little to no fall out
- Available in 12 shades
- Formulated without parabens, gluten, fragrance, & talc
Top to Bottom: Prism and Halo
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate +/- CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Red Iron Oxide), CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide).
If you want a little extra color for the NYE festivities, Bondi Sands makes "an effortless tan accessible to everyone. Their formulas work to give you an even and natural look that also hydrates your skin, making you stay bronzed for longer."
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Dark ($24.00 for 7.04 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you have an olive complexion and are seeking a darker tan, then this lightweight tanning foam is made with you in mind. It leaves skin moisturized, even in tone and with a gorgeous glow.
According to Bondi Sands,
A lightweight, Self-Tanning Foam that’s simple to apply and gives a flawless finish, every time. Enriched with Aloe Vera and Coconut, this is a salon quality formula. Simply smooth on for an even, streak-free tan.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Foam in Light/Medium($24.00 for 7.04 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you have a light to medium complexion and want a more subtle tan, then this is the best choice of you. It offers a streak-free finish, and is a great product for first-time self-tanners.
According to Bondi Sands,
Enriched with Aloe Vera and Coconut, this lightweight, self-tanning foam will leave your skin looking like you’ve spent the day at Bondi Beach. Simply smooth on for an even, streak-free tan.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk ($19.00 for 13.2 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you are seeking a fuss-free gradual tanning milk that leaves skin with a very natural looking golden glow, then this is the perfect product for you. It has a delectable cocoa butter scent and it is hydrating and nourishing.
According to Bondi Sands,
Bondi Sands new gradual tanning milk, perfect for keeping that summer glow as the days get colder and your skin begins to see less and less sun. Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Milk with innovative dual action formula hydrates and nourishes your skin while giving you a golden glow all year round. Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and a delicious Cocoa Butter scent this tanning milk is perfect for everyday use.
Use With: Our Gradual Tanning Milks can be used with any of our Self Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil ($24.00 for 5 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you are a fan of dry oils, then you will absolutely adore this self-tanning oil. It sets quickly, but it takes a few hours to develop. Skin is left with a gorgeous luminous sun-kissed glow. It has the delectable scent of coconut, and reminds me of the summer!
According to Bondi Sands,
Glide it on, glow all night. This superior dry oil formula sets in a moment, develops over 2- 3 hours and lasts for up to a week; leaving you with perfectly bronzed skin that glows from within. Infused with the fresh scent of Coconut and hydrating Argan Oil, Liquid Gold is our longest lasting tan and conveniently requires no wash off.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Sultra Bombshell 1-Inch Clipless Curling Rod ($99.00 from Sultra, Ulta, Amazon and Target): If you are looking to have gorgeous beachy curls and waves this New Year's Eve, then the Bombshell 1" Clipless Curling Rod really delivers. No clips means no lines of demarkation left behind, and no hair gets caught in the clip! This is definitely a worthwhile investment, particularly if you have straighter hair that needs a little coaxing to get that extra body.
According to Sultra,
The Bombshell 1-inch clipless curling rod lets you create beachy curls and waves in half the time of a traditional curling iron with no clip lines or demarcation while styling. The Bombshell 1-Inch creates even heat distribution, ensuring your curls and waves are consistently true to rod size for lust-worthy looks and styles. Exclusive Advanced Care Ceramic Technology mends and protects your hair while you style with constant 395 °F heat while generating ions and near infrared rays, ensuring to smooth the cuticle, strengthen the hair, and lock in your look.
Features:
- Perfect for color-treated, dry, or damaged hair.
- Easy to use-wrap, release, repeat!
- Curls in half the time of traditional “clip” curling irons with no clip lines.
- Universal voltage.
- Auto shut off.
- Includes a complimentary Styling Glove and Iron Pad.
Fekkai Soleil Beach Waves Spray ($7.19-$21.00 for 1.7- 5 oz. from Fekkai, Jet.com, Gilt, HSN, Target and CVS): This beach spray enhances waves, curls and shine without being in the least bit sticky or crunchy. It does an enviable job keeping frizz and fly-aways at bay and it has a light beachy citrusy smell.
According to Fekkai,
Sexy, Sun-Tossed Waves. Anytime, Anywhere. Sheer sea salt infused spray gives hair sexy, surf-kissed texture and volume. Inspired by the summer chic hair in St. Barths, beloved by bombshell hair everywhere. Adds volume and texture without stickiness or tangling. Controls frizz. Infused with Sunflower Seed Oil.
Directions: Flip hair over and spray on damp or dry hair. Scrunch and tousle with hands to maximize volume and waves. Salon Tip: Use with Fekkai Pré-Soleil Hair Mist for sun-kissed shine.
Oscar Blandi Polish Glossing Crème ($25.00 for 4.2 oz. from Oscar Blandi): If your hair is prone to frizz, and you need a little extra help containing it and keeping those frizzy-fly-aways at bay, then this cream really does the trick, plus it leaves hair with a gorgeous glossy shine.
According to Oscar Blandi,
Don’t let frizz get you down this summer. Unexpected rain showers, humid weather, or balmy beach are no match for this Oscar Blandi anti-frizz favorite!
This versatile styling crème delivers weightless shine to all hair types as it tames frizz and smooths flyaways. It also prevents cuticle damage from heat styling leaving hair with a natural luster.
Directions: Prep damp strands with Polish Glossing Creme. Blow-dry with a round brush to enhance smooth texture and tame frizz. You can also apply to dry styled or natural hair when on-the-go!
Overall Assessment: These products are reliable picks for New Year's Eve, and they will definitely deliver on their promises, and will last all night long with our smearing, fading or frizzing.
New Year's Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year when it comes to getting dressed up for parties and merry-making. If you are going out, and are planning on planning on putting some concerted effort into your hair style, then here are a few tools that you might want in your arsenal.
Xtava 5-in-1 Satin Wave Curler ($65.00-$104.45 from Xtava, Walmart and Amazon): If you use a curling iron to achieve anything from loose beachy waves to tight curly ringlets, then you need a good curling iron to do the trick. Whether you seek an updo, a chic top knot or the controlled chaos of a full head of gorgeous tight ringlets, then a versatile curling iron is likely what you seek. The Xtava 5-in-1 Satin Wave Curler has 5 detachable wands of varying sizes that can achieve any of your hair curling needs.
According to Xtava,
Whether you want to wear your hair in tight ringlets or beachy waves, there is a barrel for every curl achievable. Who says you can’t have it all? The Satin Wave 5-in-1 Curling Iron lets you style your hair in a variety of ways with just one iron. Each of the interchangeable, ceramic and tourmaline barrels creates every type of silky, frizz-free curl a girl could want.
A curling iron may be a multi-functional hairstyling tool, but that doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily a one-size-fits-all kind of tool to have. Luckily, curling irons are becoming much more accommodating since not everyone wants a tool whose single purpose is to give you Todders In Tiaras ringlets. To wit: size matters. A good rule of thumb is that the wider the barrel, the more waves you’ll be creating than curls.
Directions and Tips:
For tight ringlets: "Choose a barrel size that’s less than an inch wide. The way you wind hair matters too — you want to keep the coils closer together like a wound-up spring. When you release, you’ll see that the hair bounces out like a Slinky, holding the curls tightly. When releasing from the curling iron, hold the curl in place to let it cool for a couple seconds so it sets. Hairspray is key to hold these babies together."
For romantic Jane Austen novel curls: "Generally a one-inch barrel will do the trick for most hair lengths that are shoulder-length and longer. You can still use this for shorter hair but you’ll get less curl crests per section. Keep those hair sections coiled tightly and close together around the barrel for very long hair, since your hair’s length will weigh it down upon release. Separate the curls with fingers and set with a flexible hold hairspray."
For Glamour Waves: "Depending on your hair length you can achieve this with a one-inch or one and a half-inch barrel. The trick with this one is to wrap hair sections all in the same direction and try to coil them the same way to achieve a uniform curl. The key: when you’ve done your whole head, gently brush out the curls with a boar bristle brush to smooth everything into a sheet of undulating Rita Hayworth waves. For fine hair, give your hair a once over before and after brushing out so you don’t lose too much texture from brushing."
For lived-in textured waves: "Grab your one-inch barrel for this one — larger, if your hair is super long. One make-or-break tactic for perfecting this look is to leave the ends out. Curled ends tend to look much more coiffed and “done.” Using your curling iron or wand, wrap small hair sections, but not coiled closely together. Now this takes a bit of trial and error depending on your hair thickness and length, but generally less than five seconds does the trick. So does alternating the direction you curl. You don’t have to be too on it with allowing the curl to cool and set before releasing since you want it to unfurl a bit."
Xpert Tip: "When you have a head of loose curls, you can use a dry texture spray or rub some styling cream/oil in your hands and run your fingers through the waves to break them up."
Features:
– 5 interchangeable ceramic barrels
– 360° swivel cord (8 ft)
– 9 heat settings between 250ºF-410ºF
– Ceramic tourmaline technology
– Includes heat-resistant glove + travel bag
Head Kandy Brush Straightener ($59.99-$84.99 from Head Kandy and Amazon): This is such an innovative design for a hair straightener, and it is so easy to use. The brush paddle is wide enough to cover a wide area of hair, and it cuts down the amount of time that it takes to straighten your tresses.
According to Head Kandy,
The paddle of the brush is wide enough for short hair but also PERFECT for longer lengths as it covers enough of the hair as you brush through to straighten and really eliminate having to run through your hair multiple times as with other tools. in turn eliminating heat damage.
Head Kandy heats up to that coveted 450 degrees that we all know and love so you know your hair will come out beautifully straight and it can also be used for high heat keratin treatments.
Hot Tools Cool Tools 1 ¼ Inch Conditioning Vapor Flat Iron ($59.99-$71.99 from JCPenney, Amazon and Ulta): If you seek a more traditional flat iron to straighten your hair, then the Cool Tools Conditioning Vapor Flat Iron is worth your consideration. It includes its Argan Conditioning Treatment and Thermal Protectant that will leave your hair noticeably soft and protected.
According to Hot Tools,
Smooths and strengthens your hair with a Nano Ceramic® surface that emits far-infrared heat to eliminates frizz. Patented Pulse Technology® restores heat immediately for consistent, even styling. The amazing Argan Conditioning Treatment and Thermal Protectant formula works wonders for your hair. It is both a conditioning treatment and thermal protectant.
All Caps Shower, Sleep, Spa ($52.00 from All Caps Hair and their All Caps Shower, Sleep, Spa Official Amazon Page): All Caps is not your grandmother's shower cap by any stretch of the imagination. Not only will this protect your blow-outs or perfectly articulated curls while you are in the shower, but simply reverse it when you are using oil treatments and deep masking/conditioning.
According to All Caps Shower, Sleep, Spa:
What if you could take that fabulous, salon-fresh blowout and make it last forever? OK, that’s practically impossible, but a solid week will do, right? Dodge the shower droplets, hide from the humidity and wake up like a sleeping beauty with a perfect coif still in place by taking cover with All Caps. More than a traditional shower cap, All Caps satisfies all of your beauty needs from bathing and hair mask treatments, to protecting against spray tans and preserving those costly salon blowouts. The soft, flexible cap easily adjusts to the size of your head and length of your hair for a more comfortable, customizable fit. An innovative fabric technology protects hair in the shower, at the spa and in bed. The reversible design keeps clothes, furniture, pillowcases and other surfaces mess-free while doing hair masks and other restorative treatments. Unlike your old school shower caps, All Caps is fungus-resistant and completely machine washable.
To Maintain Your Blowout:
· Place the cap on your head with the microfiber terry band and buttons centered on your forehead, then pull the back of the cap down toward the nape of the neck.
· Sweep and tuck hair into the cap.
· Adjust the sides of the back of the cap so that it fully covers the hairline.
· Pinch the side toggles and pull the elastic cords to secure a custom, comfortable fit.
· If desired, hook the top elastic loops onto the front button to lift the back of the cap off the neck. To pull the cap farther off the neck, wrap the loops around the buttons to create the desired cap length.
All Caps Shower, Sleep, Spais:Hypoallergenic, Fungal-Resistant, Adjustable, Sustainable, Reversible for Masking, Machine Washable, Reusable Travel Case, Made in the USA.
AQUIS Lisse Luxe Hair Towel ($30.00 from AQUIS, AQUIS Official Amazon Store and Sephora): I have favored using hair towels and turbans, over regular bath towels, for many years, but AQUIS is definitely my very favorite brand for both. Their Lisse Luxe Hair Towel is extra large (19"x50"), ultra-luxurious, very plush, unbelievably soft, it is ultra-absorbent.
According to AQUIS,
Lisse Luxe may sound like the name of an ‘exotic’ artiste. But she’s the perfect towel for normal hair. Lisse Luxe also excels at curly hair, fine hair, damaged hair and any hair that needs gentle treatment. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.
According to AQUIS, The all around gentleness of Lisse Luxe. With the convenience of an easy to fasten turban. Great for curly and delicate hair needing the gentlest treatment. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and fastens easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.
Overall Assessment: If you are looking for new hair styling tools, then these are picks worthy of your consideration. Even if you don't heat stay your hair, the All Caps shower cap and AQUIS hair towels and turbans are great to pamper your hair.
