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How old are your hair straighteners?

20 October, 2021 - 10:49am by - First Lady | 152 Comments

Poll posted by BR Natalie

When we purchase a piece of technology it's generally an investment right?  We set ourselves a maximum budget and we buy the best product we can afford, and use it until it no longer works.  But here's the thing about technology - it's always moving forward!

What was top of the line 5 years ago (heck, even 1 year ago) is now the equivalent of a Tamagotchi compared to a Nintendo Switch.  Of a Nokia 6310 to an iPhone 13.  And hair technology is no different.

Compare straighteners now to straighteners 5 years ago.  The difference is astounding!  We now know the importance of choosing straighteners with plates that evenly distribute heat.  We know different hair types require different maximum temperatures.  And how many of us have been saved by the handy auto-switch off function?!

And by using old technology straighteners, chances are you're actually damaging your hair - so rather than waiting for them to die the ultimate techno-death, it's time to reassess your current straighteners now!

We're putting together a really exciting trial team which will see 20 reviewers put a brand new straightener to the test.  Here's where it gets interesting.  These aren't hitting retail stores until around the November 1st and we can't publicly talk about them until then.  Neither can the trial team!  We can say they are going to retail for $439.99 and are based on the latest in STEAM straightening technology.  Christmas really will come early for the members of this trial team!

Steam Technology.

  • Steam technology acts as a conditioning mist, infusing hair with moisture while transforming it into long-lasting, poker straight hair that shines and feels soft and satiny.
  • The mystery straighteners offer you the option to use the base station to automatically fill the straightener in seconds, or you can fill the straightener reservoir directly.
  • The plates are titanium plates, max wide and cushioned to provide the ulitimate temperature stability for poker straight hair in one pass.
  • There's a removable detangling comb that allows for 3D straightening, sectioning and detangling hair as you style it!
  • You'll experience super controlled styling with 5 heat settings up to 220°C and integrated sensors to prevent excessive heat.
  • Hair will stay straight for at least 24 hours!

WE KNOW!!  It sounds amazing!!  

So if you'd like to put your hand up to trial this super secret, super amazing product you'll need to take our survey to put your hand up.

CLICK HERE to take our quick hair care survey and put your hand up to join this Trial Team.

Then why not come back here and tell us all about your current straighteners - we'd love to hear how old they are, what technology they utilise and if they need an upgrade!

How old are your hair straighteners?


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20th October, 2021

I have a fairly recent straightener but it just doesn’t cut the mustard on my wavy, frizzy hair….heeeeelp

20th October, 2021

16 years ago, my then boyfriend (now husband of 14 years) bought me the BEST Christmas present ever! GHD hair straighteners. I LOVE them and have loved them for years, though moves, use, drops and overseas trips. I think they may need upgrading but am not sure what will perform as well. AND my husband has not to date had a better present given to me.

20th October, 2021

Oh, sounds so good, I have to straighten my hair every time I wash it, otherwise it becomes a frizzy mess!

20th October, 2021

This trial would be awesome! I have super thin hair so a lot of hair straighters end up cooking my hair so it would be awesome to try something new!! I currently have a GHD which is still going strong.

20th October, 2021

This trial sounds so intriguing!! I would love to trial this - i have quite thick hair so would be interested to see if it works on thick hair! This would be the perfect trial to do with this extended lockdown in Auckland

20th October, 2021

I have very thick long wavy hair and find that most hair straighteners can't seem to handle it. With my current straightener when I do want to straighten my hair, I straighten it the night before and then again in the morning so that I don't spend all day trying to do it. I would love to see how this new technology works with my hair.

20th October, 2021

My straighteners are Vidal Sassoon and around 6 years old. They still work but the heating pads are starting catch my hair, which is quite painful when pulling through my hair. They're starting to show their age as I use them everyday!

20th October, 2021

I can't live without my straighteners but they're definitely getting past their best by date! Would love to try a new way to straighten with less damage!

20th October, 2021

Got my ghds for my 21st and I’m 34! They still go well and I love them but always wonder should I be upgrading them? Do they do the best job? I don’t know but would love some new ones to try!

20th October, 2021

I can't remember when I bought my straighteners, it was that long ago. My hair needs a treat after coping with this long lock down.

20th October, 2021

Definitely would like to try this new hair straightener. My hair currently has grown so long thanks to the lockdown, and it tangles and need straightening. I don’t want to damage my hair so will definitely will try using Steam!

20th October, 2021

I'm daughter and I have ghds however I don't like that they only have the one heat setting so I feel like I'm fldamaging my hair every time I use them this pair of straightners sound interesting would love to try

20th October, 2021

I have had my GHDs since 2005…. They sometimes work and sometimes dont. I would love a chance to try these as they sounds so interesting!

20th October, 2021

I can't remember when I brought my straighteners but it was definitely more than 5 years ago. I have thick eavy hair that takes forever to straighten so a spot on this trial team would be a dream - staying straight for 24 hours!

20th October, 2021

I have my tried and true straighteners that are around 10 years old and definitely almost on their way out. I have to straighten my hair almost every day as I have naturally wavy hair. This would be a dream!

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