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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

As mentioned on FB, Steam Hair Straighteners were my very first hair straighteners i purchased way, way back in the day, I found them pretty average. So am very interested to trial and see how much the technology has changed in the last 15-18yrs! I have long curly hair , so interested to see if it does smooth the frizz.

20th October, 2021

As mentioned on FB, Steam Hair Straighteners were my very first hair straighteners i purchased way, way back in the day, I found them pretty average. So am very interested to trial and see how much the technology has changed in the last 15-18yrs! I have long curly hair , so interested to see if it does smooth the frizz.

20th October, 2021

Wow sounds amazing I would love to be on this trial,my hair straightener is pretty old now about 10 or so years.I don't straighten my hair daily though only really on special occasions now you could say I have embraced the curly girl look that I was blessed with.

20th October, 2021

My Remingtons would be about 8-9 years old by now. You’ve gotta work with what you’ve got when you can’t afford a lot.

20th October, 2021

I've only ever used GHDs, but after having all my kids my fine hair changed and how it's curly. when I wear it straight I need a really good straightener to ensure I don't get frizz. A steam straightener sounds amazing. My hair is looong.

20th October, 2021

I have some pretty sad old GHD’s! I would love to try steam technology!

20th October, 2021

I have got to the stage I will only use my GHD under dire circumstances now but it takes so long to completely dry my hair straight, every now and again I do a partial dry and GHD it next morning to get the kinks out. A steam straightener sounds wonderful. My hair is past shoulder length so if straightening it lasts 24 hrs that would be awesome.

20th October, 2021

Gosh when I think about it mine are about to celebrate their 15th birthday- whenever I look to upgrade there are just so many options now I get flustered and give up.

20th October, 2021

Oh dear… I have had my straighteners since I was 13… I’m now 27! They still go perfectly though

20th October, 2021

Oh wow, i would love to be part of this trial. I have been growing my hair and its getting quite long. My ghds are around 15 years old, so would be great to try a new pair of straighter. Would love to see how the steam Technology works especially,as they condition your hair as you use them.

20th October, 2021

These sound amazing! I barely EVER get to straighten my fine, curly hair because it is so prone to damage (and my straighteners are ancient teehee) but I would love to do it more! With these I could get that beautiful sleek look I'm after, without frying my hair, and feel good about it.

20th October, 2021

I genuinely don't understand how my GHD is still going after all this time... I have a lot of hair, so styling it is like a full workout! I'm sooo intrigued by this stream technology. My hair always looks so dry and sad after its been straightened. Even though I have my fingers crossed so tightly for a spot on the trial team, I am so looking forward to reading everyone's experiences and seeing the before and after pics!

20th October, 2021

Oh my god this would be freakin amazeballs!!!! My cloud 9 straighteners are about 7 or 8 years old now and while they were incredible when I purchased them, now they’re not so great compared to what my hairdresser uses! My frizzy crazy hair would absolutely adore some decent straighteners, and these sound like the best Christmas present ever.

20th October, 2021

This sounds amazing! I have a very old pair of original GHDs that are at least 9 years old. I would love to try this out! Very excited!

20th October, 2021

Omg yes please!!!! I straighten my hair everyday and have been using the same budget straightener for the last 4 years. Way back in 2012 I started using a second/third/fourth hand GHD which I loved, then when that died ended up MAJORLY downgraded to a $30 straightener from the warehouse which has been my daily since then.

I have thick, shoulder length hair which takes a really long time to straighten. I’m one of those people that either give myself pin straight hair or a mum bun - literally no in between. It would be awesome to give this straightener a try and hopefully cut my styling time right down in the morning - vital when trying to get myself and a 3yo out of the house by 7am each day!!!!!

petinar
20th October, 2021

Amen to this :)

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