Karmin Titanium Hair Straightener Iron Giveaway!

as you know, i love a good flat iron. it's a must-have for anyone who wants to give their hair variations in style, whether you desire straight, wavy or curled styles.

that is why i'm so excited to announce the next giveaway of a Karmin Titanium Hair Straightener Iron! MyHairstylingTools.com is hosting this fabulous giveaway, and it is open to everyone!

the Karmin Titanium Hair Straightener Iron features:

*negative ions and infrared heat removes static for silky shiny hair and long-lasting straightness. *ion field technology seals in natural oils
*micro-porous technology locks in moisture and won't damage hair
*flash quick heating.
*variable temperature settings for all hair types. the maximum temperature is 200°C (410°F) , and the minimum temperature is 80°C (176°F).
*tangle-free 3 meter, 360° swivel cord.

exciting, huh?

here are the rules (read them please!):

*one entry per email.

*fill in the field with your answer for suggested topic you'd like to see me cover on BGM-- and this can be more of something i already do, or something you've never seen before.

*prize winners will be notified by their registered e-mail at the close of the contest.

*winners must respond within a timely manner (3 days) with their valid shipping address, or the prize is forfeit and a new winner will be selected.

*by giving your information to me, you are giving permission to forward it to the sponsor, MyHairstylingTools.com, for fulfillment and mailing of the contest prize.

*failure to include this information will disqualify your entry.

*one winner will be chosen at random by the Contest Machine.

*the contest closes at 11pm (pacific time) on november 19th

good luck!




xo

hair therapy: The Hana Elite Flat Iron

Hana is the maker of the latest ceramic flat iron i have had the opportunity to test out.

so what is the difference between this particular flat iron (called the Elite) and the ones i have used in the past? it's 100% ceramic!

flat irons are something i feel every girl should have. regardless of how often you use it, chances are you will need one at some point, and when it comes to choosing a flat iron my recommendation is always to invest in a ceramic one. i had no idea that a 100% ceramic flat iron even existed, so finding out this tidbit of information made me curious...

i was impressed to find it came in it's own heat safe travel case and had it's own heat proof silicone mat (very cool), but using this 1", adjustable heat iron was even better!

as i used it i noticed it was smoothly running over my hair, i never had to pull or tug on it, and it seemed as though my hair reacted better-- it really straightened out faster and curled quicker. my hair was super shiny and held whatever style i gave it!

the best thing about The Hana Elite is the price. the only other 100% ceramic flat iron in the world costs about $450, while the Elite costs less than half that amount! Hana has given us normal folks the opportunity to have a luxury hair item at an affordable price. and in these times, that is a fabulous thing!

Misikko.com is the only place to purchase these flat irons, so visit today for more information.

xo

photo: hanasalon.com

Beauty Girl TV: how to curl your hair with a flat iron

i have always been asked from friends, family and even perfect strangers, "what do you do to get your hair like that?" or "what curling iron do you use?"...

my answer always stuns them: i use my flat iron.

whaaa...? "your flat iron? how?"

so, for you my dear readers, and all of my family and friends who have asked me show them how i do this, i have created a short video (well, it's 7 minutes, 40 seconds).

before you watch it, i want to point out that i didn't include how to do the back, but it's quite simple: just part your hair and pull whatever section you want to curl to the side it's nearest to, and follow the same technique seen in the vid...

ok, now...enjoy!






also, please add a heat protecting product to your hair before you style. i usually do it before i blow out the moisture in my hair.

xo

H2Pro Ceramic Flat Iron

the H2Pro Ceramic Flat Iron is a flat iron available through the online beauty supply website, Misikko.

at 1 1/4" this flat iron is slightly larger than my usual flat iron of 1", so i expected to get a different result when i curled my hair with it.

finding the temperature gage was variable (140 to 450 degrees F), i assumed that i should use the highest degree for my thick coarse hair. i was right. i tried it at 350degrees, and it just needed to be hotter. so on i went, using it for the next week...

i definitely got a different result, and it was fabulous! my curls were larger, looser, and my hair kept it's usual bounce and shine. i took it with me to the blogger summit over the weekend, and received many compliments on my hair! loving the results myself, and receiving these compliments was very reassuring.

i think that there is always doubt when trying something new. i recommend going into anything-- especially similar products-- with an open mind and unbiased thoughts. also, give it time- it's the only way to really know if you will like something. i did my best to do this with the H2Pro. i have been using the same brand flat iron for the last three years! i now appreciate that i can create different looks...

i think if you use a flat iron, you would really like this one. i don't know if you use your flat iron to straighten, curl or flip your hair, but if you're looking for a great new flat iron, absolutely try this one.

the H2Pro can be found at Misikko.com

xo