Favorite Flat Iron Of All Time: New Poll


Hey Folks I need your help

I just posted a new poll in the sidebar. I want to know what your favorite flat iron is of all time is. Choose your favorite in the poll and then tell me why in the comment section below. And if yours is not listed then I definitely want to know. I might do a review of that flat iron soon….or ask you to do one!
Thanks everyone,

TR Flat Iron Review Quiz Scavenger Hunt

Hello All,
So we’ve had quite a few posts now and something I really like doing are quizzes. There’s several reasons for that.
1) They are fun
2) They are hands on
3) They force you to…think!!!
 
In light of all of these wonderful things, I have come up with a quiz that will require you to go on a treasure or scavenger hunt around this blog to find the answers. It’s a sneaky way to get you to read the posts that you decided to skip over for whatever reason…or to discover ones you never knew about. And perhaps in the process, you will find a flat iron for your very own. Yea!!!
So let’s begin…
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So how did you do? Did you learn about a new flat iron? The Ginalli Milano perhaps? Did you sign up for the 5 Flat Iron Fairy Tales email series yet (hint hint)?
I hope you had fun on your scavenger hunt. Obviously, as I do more and more posts doing a quiz like this would be hard so I wanted to do while there was still relatively few posts.
Be sure to come back soon because you never know what’s in store. You may kick yourself if you miss it.
Stay Tuned,

Flat Iron Review #7: HSI Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron (Designer Straightener for a Department Store Price)

 



Okay Ya’ll,

 

Picture going into Ulta, seeing the flat iron you want and the price tag says it costs $299. Dismayed though you are, you still carry on and take the straightener to the cashier to check out. Then when she scans it, the flat iron rings up to be under $50.

 

Oh the glee that would be on all your faces if this happened to any one of you. I know I would be hopping up and down, running out of the store before they could change their minds.

 

Fortunately, this supposedly hypothetical situation can not only happen but it gets better. You don’t even have to go to the store.  You can get it on Amazon. And hey the flat iron makes your hair kinda awesome too.

 

Now, I’m a bit ashamed to admit that once again, I’ve found a flat iron that I hadn’t really heard of until maybe a few months ago (me the so called flat iron guru). But no matter. As long as it knocks it out of the park, who cares?


The HSI Ceramic and Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron (that comes with a free Biosilk Sample) is another straightener that is loved by its users. Yes this is the flat iron mentioned in my little scenario. Cool, right? I don’t know how it can be that cheap. Some things don’t need an explanation.

 


Flat Iron Description
Antways, here is the details for the HSI (my comments in red):

 

– Straighten, flip and curl your hair (great because you want to be able to do multiple things with your flat iron)

 

– Adjustable temperature from 240 oF to 410oF (120oC – 200oC) to suit for all hair types (YES…please only get adjustable temperature flat irons)

 

– Ceramic/tourmaline ion plates to give a shinier, silkier result in lesser time (ceramic and tourmaline are better together than they are alone)

 

– 1 inch plate width, wide enough for any hair length and hair types, yet narrow enough for bangs (this is a pretty standard straightener size)

 

– Transform frizzy, dull hair into gorgeously straight, sleek locks (no explanation necessary…just pure awesomeness)

 

There is a long product description but this is the most important part:

 

“Moist ceramic heat with SOLID ceramic plates and coils will maintain even temperature.”

 

Solid ceramic plates! Score. Now I don’t know if they are 100% ceramic plates but the fact is if the plates are said to be solid you know they are good quality. Which means more beautiful hair for you.

 

User Reviews

 

But don’t just take my word. Look at what the users have to say:

– Several users claimed that it was the best ceramic flat iron they had ever used. Look almost like they’d gone to a salon.
– One liked it better than their Chi
– Many users claimed it gets their hair silky straight with lots of bounce
– One user claimed that they got their hair done so much quicker
– Cord is very long and doesn’t tangle
– Read more HSI flat iron reviews

 

However, everyone didn’t have a great experience

 

– One had the flat iron for only a couple of months before it broke
– One user with fine hair said it snagged their hair
– One said that it made her hair straight but that curls came back rather quickly

 

Price Range

 

Department Store Pricing: $40-$99

 

Hair Types This Flat Iron Is Good For

 

– Fine Hair
– Frizzy Hair
– Dry and Color Treated Hair
– African-American Hair
– Wavy and Curly Hair

 

Users Ratings

 

– Likes- 319
– Neutrals- 18
– Negatives- 17

 

Total Overall Ratings- 354

 

So the positive ratings definitely outweigh the bad ratings and the indifferent ones.

 

Overall Opinion: Are You and the HSI Flat Iron 

 

The HSI flat iron is one of the best in its price category, according to its user reviews and ratings.  A flat iron that makes your hair silky and sleek for under $50? It doesn’t get much better than that.  Go ahead and read more about the HSI hair straightener and see what the big deal is.

 

This flat iron just might be the one you’ve always wanted. I know you must be looking for one if you are here.

 

Okay, that’s all I have today. Be sure to check back because I have an announcement coming up soon that you won’t want to miss.

 

Thanks for reading and liking us on Facebook,


P.S. Have you ever had bought something for way less than you thought it would be? Share your own glee in the comments below.

We Are Having Our First *Drumroll Please* Flat Iron Giveaway!

 

Okay People,
I can wait no longer. I must get some audience participation or I might go crazy(er). Anybody Out There?? Anyone?
Maybe this will wake you up!
We (as in me) are having our very first FLAT IRON GIVEAWAY/CONTEST! Wooohooo. To make it clearer, we are giving a flat iron away for FREE! Whopeeee lol.


I know I’m silly but never mind that. Focus on the words flat iron free. Because this is my first time doing a giveaway, I will keep it simple. Here’s how it will work:

Simple Contest Rules


***Entering is Easy….Yea!
1) Mandatory Entry: Subscribe to the Top Rated Flat Iron Reviews Newsletter and Confirm your subscription. Subscription form is on the right side of the blog with the makeup brushes.
That’s all you have to do to enter…***


However..


Additional Entry Contest Rules If you want additional entries you can do the following
*Important: To email me your additional entries, use the same email address you used to sign up for the newsletter so I can keep track of all your entries.*
Twitter Follow: You can follow this blog on Twitter (icon in top right hand corner of blog). If you decide to do that, email me and I’ll add you another entry.
Facebook Like: You could like us on Facebook. Be sure to email me your Facebook name.
Article: You can write an article that links back to this blog and submit it to an article directory. The article has to be live on the site in order for it to count as an entry. Then you must email me the link to the article so I can see it.
Youtube Video: You could create a youtube video about the blog and leave a link in the description box. If you do this, then email me the link to the video.
– Your Blog: You could link back to this blog on your own blog. And as always, if you decide to do that, then email me and give me the link where you mentioned Top Rated Flat Iron Reviews.

The email you will use to contact me is: contactme@topratedflatironreviews.com

 

Here is what an email that you send might look like:

 

From: rabidtopratedflatironfan@yahoo.com

To: contactme@topratedflatironreviews.com

 

Message: OMG Bobi this blog is so amazing and I’m honored to be entered into your flat iron giveaway. Besides telling all of my friends about the coolest flat iron review blog I’ve ever seen, I also liked you on Facebook (my facebook name is flat irons forever), followed you on Twitter (my Twitter name is flatironer), made a Youtube Video (here is the link), made a Squidoo page (another link), and wrote about it on my blog (link) Thank you so much for the information you give here. I don’t know what i would do without it.

 

Your biggest fan,

Rabid

 

If this was your email then that would mean that you had 6 entries into the giveaway. One for subscribing (and confirming) to the newsletter and 5 more for all of the other things you did.

 

And okay so maybe the email won’t look exactly like that. It will more likely be you saying “Hey, I liked you on facebook (name), followed you on twitter (name), now put my 3 entries in will ya? Preesh”

 

Then, once all of the entries are in, I will randomly choose the winner. Obviously the more entries you have, the better your chance of winning.

 

Who Can Enter

 

This giveaway is for those over the age of 18 and in the (50) United States. I will not ship internationally.

 

Giveaway Dates

 

The giveaway will start November 10th. All entries must be in by November 30 11: 59 Central time and the winner will be revealed December 2.

 

What you will win

 

Okay so here is the good stuff. If you are randomly chosen as the winner, you will receive a Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium Flat Iron! The reviews on this flat iron are amazing so trust me, you want to win this. I hope whoever wins will be very happy with it. In fact, I would love it if they did a review on it for my blog but that is totally up to the lucky winner.

 

Okay, that’s it. If you have any questions about the contest, please email at contactme@topratedflatironreviews.com. I hope to get tons of entries but even if I only get five, I am grateful for their participation.


Thanks for reading,

KQC Flat Iron Review: All Your Buring Questions Answered Here!

What’s up ya’ll,
So in my Youtube video of the same name, I promised some links to certain things so here they are:
FlatironExperts.com Online Beauty Shop Coriolis Flat Irons Amika Flat Irons Amika Flat Irons I also promised that I would give ya’ll more in depth answers to the questions in case you needed more explanation.


But first let me explain what the heck I’m talking about. What I’ve done was searched and found the questions that people asked in the comment section of this video:

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Then I created my own video, answering all of the major questions that were asked about the KQC X-Heat flat iron. Here’s my video response…

 

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Now, I want to answer their questions in more detail, so if I answered your question in the video, look for your name in red:


NidaBasir asked: Hi i was just wondering what u preffered for really thick rebellious hair, the KQC or the Avanti CROC?
My Answer: Avanti and Croc are two different flat iron companies and while they both make good flat irons (depending on the type), I think the KQC flat irons are better quality based on what I’ve read and user reviews.
flowerbloempje asked: Hello, I wanna know where I can buy the Flat iron. Are there fake KQC flat irons? And is there a special KQC flat iron for thick hair. And can you curl your hair also with this flat iron? Because I only want to straighten it. And I have very thick and curly hair, what KQC flat iron is the best for me?
My Answer: You can buy KQC X-Heat at Flat Iron Experts . There is no particular KQC flat iron for thick hair but I believe it would work for thick hair for sure. As I said before, it works for thick natural African American hair so it shouldn’t be a problem. And if there are fake KQC straighteners, I don’t think they would come from Flat Iron Experts.
EduStef asked: hi Rose! i will like know Is it true that the CROC INFRARED flat iron is better that KQC?? (i have the kqc because of you :)♥)…or the question is tourmaline vs infrared? what you do think?
My Answer:The Croc Infrared and the KQC are both good choices. The thing is, the KQC might be great for your friend and not so good for you while the Croc might be amazing for your hair and not so good for your friend. It’s all relative. But there is a good chance based on the numbers that the KQC will work for you. And you have a 30 day window to return it if you buy it from Flat Iron Experts.
1jlovesmac asked: hello im from the uk are the plugs the same as i want to get a kqc because ghds work in other countries than yhe uk? xox
and
funlover9467 asked: so are both the mini and the normal size duel voltage cuz i live in ireland ? And if not could you suggest a good flat iron thnxx
and
missmunch05 asked: will the hair straightner work in the UK because i think the plug socket is different??
My Answer: No I don’t think they are dual voltage. But the GHD flat irons are I believe and they are made in Korea so they might have the same type of technology as the KQC.
ShakenNotStirredx asked: Do you know if flatironexperts ship to the uk?
My Answer: No but Amazon does and it has the KQC X-Heat
PinkMuffin143 asked: Would the KCQ work for thick and curly hair and could you buy it in stores??
My Answer: Yes it will work for thick and curly hair for sure. It works for natural African-American hair too. If you live in Canada then you can buy it at a few places but you can’t really buy it in any stores in America that I can see. Flat Iron Experts is probably the best place to get it since it honors manufacturers warranty.
eyesiheartnihal asked: Is the KQC Flat Iron 100% ceramic?
My Answer: The debate about flat irons being 100% ceramic still rages on. Some people say that flat irons can’t be 100% ceramic because ceramic is an inorganic material that would not be a hard enough material to actually flat iron your hair with. Inbox me and I can send you my flat iron guide with more info. Regardless, the KQC is a great buy.
Cwazyangel00 asked: where can you buy macadamian oil and stuff ? is it available in toronto ?
My Answer: Macadamian Oil is available on Amazon…I would think it would be seeing how Flat Iron Experts is a Canadian company.
RAJASISO asked: hi i am trying to buy KQC but which one is better KQC X-Heat or KQC Red Devil
My Answer: The X-Heat would be the best choice. The X-Heat has Korean heaters which are supposed to be the best in the industry.
chloemariie96  asked: EVERYONE!! PLEASE ANSWER IF YOU KNOW. whats the difference between the KQC X-Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron & the KQC Red Devil Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron ????
My Answer: The biggest difference I see is that the kqc x-heat has Korean ceramic heaters and they seem to be the best in the business. They are known for heating up quickly and for having few hot spots and even heat across the plate. The Red Devil does not have this technology.
FLiH69 asked: iWant To Buy This Flatiron; iF iBuy iT Today Does It Still Come With The Mini Flatiron, Free Shipping, &’ Heat Protecting/ Shine Spray Whatever? &’ Does The Discount Still Work? Thanks(:
and
Cjonassass101 asked: the kqc doesn’t come with the mini flat iron no more right?
and
skinnyjeanzzzfreakkk: Will this offer to get heat protectent spray and the mini flat iron still be avaliable in august.? (: Your video’s are great plz dnt ever quit!!
My Answer: Yes, there should still be free shipping for orders over $50 and if you spend over a $100 CAD (which shouldn’t be hard since the KQC Flat iron is over $100) then you get the free mini flat iron and the KQC Shine Spray and the flat iron holder. This is as of 10-18-11.
punkalicious123: Does it have a warranty limit?if so, where would you take it in case something goes wrong. Im planning to invest in one, is it worth the money?
My Answer: The KQC flat irons are worth the money, if they work for your hair type. Fortunately, they work on all hair types. But if you try it and you don’t like it, you can always return within 30 days per Flat Iron Experts return policy.
The KQC does come with a 1 year limited warranty and if something goes wrong with it, all you have to do is contact Flat Iron Experts and follow their instructions on how to receive help. There is a link at the bottom of their website that says warranty and it explains the easy process.
Whew! That was a lot of questions. I hope your KQC question was answered somewhere in there. And if this starts to take off, I will plan on doing more of these question and answer video posts.
Go ahead and visit FlatironExperts.comwhile you still have a chance to get the mini flat iron, KQC Shine Spray, and flat iron holder. That is a major deal that you don’t want to miss. You could be on your way to having gorgeous hair like Rosebud so don’t wait!
Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe this blog!
Thanks for reading,

November 11, 2011

Babyliss Flat Iron Giveaway

 

Hey Everyone,
Just a quick reminder that we have a flat iron giveaway going on at this blog as we speak. If you have always wanted to try a Babyliss flat iron now is your chance to get one for free. The Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium gets stellar reviews and now you could win the chance to own it free of charge. Go on and read the reviews and tell me you don’t want one: BaByliss Pro Diamond Titanium Straightening Iron, Black, 1 Inch

 

The mandatory giveaway entry is dead simple. Fill out the subscription form to the right (with the makeup brushes), check your email and confirm your subscription and you are entered into the contest. That’s it. And if you want additional entries you can read about that here: Top Rated Flat Iron Reviews Giveaway.
Okay that’s all for now. I’m excited about all the stuff that is coming next so stay tuned. In the meantime you can read our latest flat iron review about the HSI.
Adios,

New Flat Iron Alert: The GHD Scarlett


Hello Everyone,
I just briefly wanted to share with you a new flat iron that I found. It’s the GHD Scarlett. It is a limited edition and it is very new so I haven’t seen any feedback on it. But based on what I’m reading,  I would definitely say I was on the fence.


 Part of the description says something about the flat iron plate’s “ceramic coating”. That makes me nervous. If I’m paying $225 for a flat iron it better have more than a ceramic coating, that’s for sure. Maybe I’m overreacting but I just don’t like that wording for such an expensive flat iron. It does say “Free of sharp edges that could catch on hair” so that’s good. No hair breakage.
But so far it seems to be mostly about style and how the flat iron looks glamorous. But go ahead and take a look at it: GHD Scarlett Flat Iron

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I’m not sure if the flat iron comes with the travel dryer or if that is extra. It doesn’t say that it does on Sephora’s site, so anywho…

Well, that’s all I have for this subject. Once again, don’t forget to sign up for our first flat iron giveaway to win a Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium flat iron. Click the links to get the details.
More to come,

Straightening/Flat Iron Video Had to Share/Giveaway Reminder


Hey guys and dolls,
I am watching this great hair straightening video and I had to share it with ya’ll. She gives a great tutorial about what products and techniques to use to keep hair straight even in the rain. It’s super helpful and I know you guys will love it.

 

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Products She Used:
BaByliss Nano Titanium Blue Straightening Iron
Healthy Infusions by Wahl Pro Dryer
Sebastian Re-Shaper Humidity-Resistant Strong-Hold Hair Spray
Halo Mist Shine Spray

And of course do not forget about the Babyliss Flat Iron Giveaway going on right now. In fact, the girl in the video is using a Babyliss flat iron to get her hair silky straight and you could win a similar one for free. Here are the details for the contest. Very simple so don’t miss out.

 

That’s all for now, ya’ll.

 

Thanks for reading,


Hana Flat Iron Review Part 1: An Unexpected but Welcome Gift


  Hello All,

This is my absolute favorite time of year. The decorations are beautiful (and sometimes beautifully gaudy), the food is rich and cheesy and buttery and chocolately (not necessarily the same dish). The presents that you give and receive are over the top expensive and lavish. It’s decadently wonderful.


And we are barely in the middle of Christmas season and already I have received an unexpected gift.  I set up a new email account some months ago (contactme@toprateflatironreviews.com) hoping to get an email from a reader, a hater of me or this blog, ANYONE…I mean I would take spam at this point.


Then one day, I got an email from some guy named John with the subject Product Review. My ears perked up and  my eyes got wide.  I’m telling you. If you are only going to get one email, this is the one to get.  I was super excited.
He introduced himself as John from the flat iron website Misikko.com and asked me if I was interested in reviewing one of their flat irons (hmmm, let me think??).  Needless to say, I readily agreed as I was always a big fan of Misikko.com anyway. Their website has a look and feel to it that I’ve always loved.
We exchanged a few more emails and before long I was notified that my flat iron was on its way. The flat iron that he sent was the  Hana flat iron, which is their site’s biggest seller. And it got to my house VERY quickly. It was mailed on the 14th and it was delivered on the 17th  of November.
When I got it, I didn’t open it for a few days because I was busy.  So when I opened it on a Saturday just to see what the flat iron looked like I got a bit of a surprise.
OMG!
I was not expecting everything that I saw when I opened that box. The way it was arranged was so adorable. And the freebies…there were tons. I felt like I had gotten a swag bag backstage at the Grammys or something.
I had to take pictures so ya’ll could see it. I only had my iphone at the time to take a pictures of the box. Trust me, it doesn’t do it justice but you’ll get the idea.


This is a breakdown of everything that I got:
1) a Hana  VIP Card 2) A Ionic round brush 3)Lip gloss 4) Mascara 5) Sleep Eye Mask 6) Silicone mat 7) Leather Storage Case 8) Bottle of Hana Shine Serum/Heat Protectant 9) Hana flat iron storage tin. 10) 2 carrying cases
And a Hana Professional flat iron, of course.
Can you say “Dang Gina”? That is a whole lot of free stuff. And the packaging came in my favorite color too (purple). I emailed John to thank him for everything and asked him if they usually package everything like that and he said they did so be prepared to get your own swag when you order a Hana flat iron from Misikko.
But as nice as all that is, it means nothing if the actual flat iron isn’t good. I still hadn’t even used it but I was already in love. I had to calm myself down and actually try the product and soon.
Then, one day later that week,  I came up with a brilliant idea. A devilishly wickedly brilliant idea (as wicked and devilish an idea about flat irons can be).
But ya’ll have to come back tomorrow to see what my idea was b/c this post is already quite long. So I shall see you on the morrow when I will reveal this brilliant idea with all of you.
Prepare for possible amazement,