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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'm into my third pair of GHDs in 16 years. I straighten my hair daily as it's super thick, and when left it its own devices just looks messy and untamed!

20th October, 2021

This sounds amazing! With a little 4 year old hurricane and another on the way soon , a tool like this will be super handy in making me feel and look human again. Straightners I've had in the past haven't been too kind to my hair. Really looking forward to this.

20th October, 2021

I’m reallllllyyyy interested in this gem! I’ve been researching the steam tools, but I wonder if it would work well on my super fine hair? I’ve got breakage because it’s fine, so a bit of frizz, would the humidity make my frizz worse? Hmmmmm I’m keen to try this one for sure!!!

20th October, 2021

Wow now this would be amazing to trial, they always something new, and when you spending money on tools you want it to actually be what they state, its always hard to know atm this defiantly would be amazing to try

20th October, 2021

Oh em gee. This sounds GREAT. My crazy curly hair dries differently every day but I can never be bothered to straighten because it takes far too long. I love my old GHDs - they are probably ten years old now, still going strong, but I am so keen to find a new solution to my hair upkeep!

20th October, 2021

I so would love to trial these as sounds what I’m after. I’ve had my straighteners for about 3 years, paired good money as I got a good recommended brand well known and my hair catches on them and quite disappointed in them As my hair is long and natural now and grey it needs extra T LC so maybe steam technology that conditions as well as straightens is exactly what my hair needs.

20th October, 2021

To be honest I gave up on straightening my hair years ago as the heat was damaging my hair and I wasn’t happy with the results-even GHD’s couldn’t give a lasting result. I am a trained Hairdresser who only quit due to a back & hip injury and although I can straighten my hair with a brush & dryer it takes forever, so I don’t bother. I miss being able to play with different looks which is why I’m putting my hand up for this trial.

20th October, 2021

I straighten my hair most days and I'm always looking for the products that make it easier or less damaging to my hair. Amazing how much technology has moved in the last few years. Fingers crossed to be able to trial these .

20th October, 2021

Oh my! Yes please.....straight hair for 24 hours is what I need. My hair is very long, nearly at my bum so I need something amazing to tame it. Look forward to reading the reviews! (ps pick me pick me :-)

20th October, 2021

Oh my gosh! Really don't have the words! Sounds like a dream!! My straighteners are cheap and old and are damaging my poor hair :( I can't afford a GHD or similar on 1 wage with a 9 year old, so have to stick with what I have. As my hair is also blonde (coloured), it's really not doing my poor hair any favours using my current straighteners. I would LOVE a spot on this trial team!!!!!! <3

20th October, 2021

Wow they sound amazing! My good ole GHDs were a birthday gift to me 11yrs ago and they are still going - not as good as they used to but still going, I would love to trial the new tech! Especially since I am going through the dark to silver transition, not to mention the perimenopause making my hair dry and frizzy

20th October, 2021

I’m an ex hairdresser so I still have my trusty ghd on hand (yes that ones 5+ years old) but last year I purchased a cloud 9 and more recently have purchased a couple of blow out brushes which I love as well. I’d be super keen to trial the steam ones as I have a lot to compare to amd a wrath of knowledge to share. I’ve come a long long way from my $27 Remington straightening iron 10 years ago (and we won’t talk about the laundry iron prior to this!)

20th October, 2021

I have a pair of $40 hair straighters, which do an OK job but I do feel like the 'straightness' doesn't last. It isn't the easiest to style with! My hair is very fine and it can be hard to do my hair without feeling like i'm causing damage

20th October, 2021

Wow this is super exciting! My hair is so thick and wavy/frizzy that my current straighteners struggle to get a good result that lasts. I'd love to try these - my hair will definitely give them a run for their money!

20th October, 2021

Hair will stay straight for at least 24 hours??? Call me intrigued! My hair fights back within an hour of being straightened, I'd love to see if steam is the answer!

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