Flat Iron Review: Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Flat Iron Review….Hair done in 15 Minutes?

If flat iron reviews are anything to go by, women all over the world love Babyliss hair styling tools. Why? Well, one because say they are cheap(ish) and two because they really do give you sleek and shiny and salon quality results.

I’ve already discussed the Babyliss Pro Diamond flat iron and gave it away to one lucky reader. Now I’m going to review the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Flat Iron which is one of their most popular hair straighteners.

Let’s first go over the “mane” features of the Babyliss Pro Nano and then we will discuss the the user reviews, both positive and negative.

Babyliss Pro Nano Benefits

Full Name: Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Straightening Iron

Plate Type: Nano Titanium plates

Plate Size: 1″ – 1 3/4″

Temperature Type: LED temperature settings

Flat Iron Type: Digital ionic technology

Temp Range: Heats up to 450F (can be used to give or maintain a Keratin treatment)

Cord: Swivel power cord

Warranty: 4 year limited warranty

User Reviews

As usual, I want you to know what the users of this flat iron had to say. No one straightener works for all people so pay attention to details of what each customer said. Then apply it to your own experiences.

Positive Flat Iron Reviews About the Babyliss Pro Nano from Users

– an African American lady with natural hair says that her hair went from kinky and frizzy to silky and it lasted until she washed her hair again

– one reviewer said that they only had to do each section of hair once and it got straight

– one lady with tons of hair says that she gets done straightening in 15 minutes. And she gets lots of compliment

– one reviewer said it took 1 hour to straightener her hair with a CHI but only 15 minutes with a Babyliss Pro Nano

– Another reviewer with natural hair said that it made her hair silky and straight as well

– Others claimed that it does not snag hair like other straighteners they had used.

– Another user said that the Babyliss leaves her hair pin straight and super shiny

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Negative Flat Iron Reviews about the Babyliss Pro Nano by Users

– One user said that she wouldn’t wish this flat iron on her worst enemy (or maybe she would). Gave her dry hair.

– Another said that there had been complaints of knock off version

– One complaint is that the outside gets hot

– Another said that it is too easy to turn the power button on and off and it makes it frustrating to straighten your hair

– One user said that it did snag her hair

So as always some people loved the Babyliss Pro Nano and some people hated it. I’m wondering if some of the people who hated it truly had the real version of the flat iron or a knock off. Complaints like the flat iron coming without instructions sets off a red flag to me. Guess we’ll never really know.

Anywhoo, there’s no point in worrying about that. If you buy the Babyliss flat iron from Amazon you should be getting an authentic straightener. If not then, you always have 30 days to return your product so there’s nothing to lose.

In the meantime, let me show you the overall rating of the flat iron.

Babyliss Pro Nano Flat Iron Rating

 Based on reviews from Amazon and Folica, the Babyliss Pro Nano got:

Likes: 878 Positive ratings

Neutral: 30 Neutral ratings

Dislikes: 76 Negative ratings

Total: 984 ratings

Babyliss Pro Nano Videos

Here is Riannstar showing you how to curl your hair with the Babyliss Pro Nano Flat Iron

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Should You Get The Babyliss Pro Nano?

 You’ve seen the before and after pics. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve read the flat iron reviews. But you’re still not convinced. It is a touch decision. One you have to make yourself. However, maybe answering these questions will help decide.

– If you’ve used Babyliss products in the past, did they work well on your hair?

– Does your hair respond better to ceramic or titanium irons?

– Has every thing else you’ve tried failed?

I hope answering these will lead you on the right path. Perhaps it is leading you to buying the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium hair straightener . If so let me know how it works for you.

 Still not sure? Then read about how I finally found my perfect straightener and see my before and after pics. Stay tuned for my flat iron reviews in the future.

See ya’ll,

Flat Iron Reviews: Is the PYT Flat Iron Better than the Chi Flat Iron? One User Says Yes!

I want to love you, PYT… I mean the flat iron of course. Flat iron reviews about the PYT ceramic flat iron let me know that it is one of the most popular flat irons so i know ya’ll have plenty of questions about it and want to know what the users think of it.  Will this hair straightener make you look like a pretty young? Well lets find out.

Pyt Flat Iron benefits

Pyt hair straighteners claim to

Flat Iron Reviews from Users

So the PYT makes some pretty lofty claims. Lets see if they live up to them. Read these hair straightener reviews and see if you can relate.

Positive PYT Flat Iron Reviews

Negative PYT Flat Iron Reviews

– Some say the flat iron wasn’t new like it was supposed to be. I think this is related to the seller. This seller doesn’t have those complaints

PYT Flat Iron Review: Final Impression

The PYT flat iron overall seems like a very good flat iron with happy customers. Be sure to watch out for sellers that may say they are selling new flat irons but are sending used ones instead. Other than that one caveat, it seems like you will be on your way to super straight and shiny hair like the company says you will. Awesome!

Flat Iron Review #3: FHI Platform

The FHI Platformis the the FHI Runway’s younger sister. It hasn’t quite developed all of the features of the Runway but it is still a formidable flat iron in its own right. And it is a lot cheaper, costing less than $100, which I know is always a plus. The Platform flat iron is a great choice for those who want a quality flat iron for what I call department store prices. Just look at all of the features pros of this hair straightener, as well as the short list of cons:

FHI Platform Features:

• 3 layers of baked ceramic plates
• Variable heat settings
• Can be used on damp or dry hair
• Floating plates
• Protects color and fading
• Heats up to 450°
• Nano-Fuzeion

Users Love This Flat Iron Because It:

• Smoothes hair
• Makes hair feel silky
• Is effective on natural hair
• Is durable
• Makes hair “healthier” (no flat iron makes hair healthier but it can make it feel healthier)
• Takes away frizz
• Makes hair swing
• Gets its users compliments after styling
• Has a 10 year warranty (depending on where you buy it)
• Salon Results
• Lightweight
• Takes less time to straighten than other iron

But Unfortunately it:

• Burns the scalp if you get too close
• Snags hair for some people
• Dried some people’s hair out

Price Range:

• Designer $$$ ($100- $300)
• Hairproducts.com has it for $149: FHI Heat Platform Professional 1-1/4 inch Flat Iron (Model: P114)

Best Flat Iron For People With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Relaxed/Natural Hair
• Frizzy Hair
• Thick Hair

Users Ratings:

• Consistent 4 star ratings from several websites

Videos

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My Overall Opinion of the FHI Platform

 

Take a long look at the looong list of superlatives this flat iron got and the very short list of cons this flat iron got. Need I say more?

Okay I will say more :). I give the FHI Platform a 4 out of 5 stars. Why? It has very thick and solid plates. The thicker the plate the more protection your hair will have against the iron’s heat.

 

Because a majority of the users were very positive about it. It seems very popular with Black women who are natural. And if it gives gorgeous results to women with all different textures then it is highly likely that it will work for your hair texture.

 

This would also be the perfect iron for someone who was going to start getting Brazilian Keratin Treatments because the heat goes up to 450.

 

I highly recommend this flat iron, especially if you maybe thought of getting the FHI Runway. This will save you a lot of money. I’m especially not sure if the features of the Runway are that much better than the Platform.

 

Take it from me. If you want to try the FHI brand, start off with the Platform hair straightener first as it is the right combination of features and price.

Buy FHI Platform

We are on a roll now so I might as well review the next FHI flat iron next. See you there!

Flat Iron Review #5: Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium Flat Iron with Swarovski Crystals

Babyliss Diamond Pro Features:

• Durable
• Ultra-smooth titanium plates
• Distributes heat evenly
• Resist scratches
• Glides effortlessly through hair
• Decorated with Swarovski Crystals
• Hat levels up to 419 F in less than 30 seconds
• Titanium Technology
• Super hard, smooth surface for snag free styling
• Negative ions also closes the hair cuticle, which is very good for the health and appearance of the hair
• Far Infrared Heat – penetrates hair shaft, drying the hair from the inside out so more moisture remains in hair shaft and less damage is done to the hair.
• Adjustable temperature dials that go up to 450 degrees360
• 360 swivel cord

The Babyliss is Awesome Because It:

• Leaves the hair salon silky and shiny
• Doesn’t snag hair
• Gives hair volume and movement
• Leaves coarse hair, in particular, silky and super shiny
• Leaves curly and thick hair smooth and soft
• Only needed one or two passes to get users hair completely straight and stayed straight no matter what the weather is like
• Made hair seemed straighter even after being washed
• Makes hair looks shiny & healthy
• Seems to lock out moisture
• Stays straight even when users got sweaty
• Has an easy to handle size
• Was able to straighten hair in half the time of other flat irons
• Doesn’t get too hot on the tip to where you cannot touch it
• Kept hair from getting frizzy in humidity
• Kept hair one user’s hair straight for 3 weeks in humid weather
• Is lightweight
• Glides easily
• Straightened the roots

However The Babyliss Diamond Is Not Perfect Because:

• For one user it didn’t last for more than a month (hopefully a lemon)
• It straightened a user’s hair but hair was still frizzy
• For one user it took more passes to get hair straight

Flat Iron Best For Those With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Thick Hair
• Natural Hair (great reviews from naturals/3c and 4a hair types)
• Asian Hair
• Fine Hair

Price Range:

• Department Store $$ ($40-$99)

Videos:

My Overall Verdict:

Okay are ya’ll ready for this. I”m giving my first five star flat iron rating! Honestly this flat iron has it all. It’s ceramic and titanium. Straightens all hair types beautifully and the sleekness lasts a long time. No reports of the iron damaging anyone’s hair. It is a great price. It has a money back guarantee and a warranty. And it is a beautiful flat iron to boot. I love the Swarovski Crystal inlaid into it. It really adds something special to it.

Buy Babyliss Diamond Pro Now!

Get it with the Babyliss Blow dryer

I hope you will give the Babyliss Diamond Pro a shot but if you are still wanting to do more research, my next hair straightener review will be about the Sedu’s biggest (and cheaper) rival. Please come back and have a look.

Thanks a bunch,

Little Known Flat Iron Reviews: Ginalli Milano

Hello All,

What a find I’ve just had. As i have said before, you do not have to spend tons of money to get the super sleek hair that you want. Prime example. I just found out about this flat iron from Ginali Milano. Perhaps you have heard of it but I have not. It is a black tourmaline/ceramic hair straightener with a LIFETIME warranty and heats up to 460 degrees.It has round plates which means that it is good for curling your hair. And its design is erogonomic with a swivel cord. And it is a dual voltage which means you only need an adapter to be able to use it on your trip to France or wherever. Sweet!

Here’s a video of it in action:

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Oh and btw…its under $50!

If that’s not good enough..One user claimed that it gets their daughter’s hair straight on the first pass. She had tried numerous hair straighteners on her daughters thick and unruly hair before she found one that worked.

Babes, you need to take a look at this. If you have searched for a flat iron and none of them worked then this might be the one to try. According to this user, the flat iron can sell for up to $180 so to get it under $60 is a steal. Please take a look and see what you think: Ginalli Milano Tourmaline Black Flat Iron / Hair Straightener Dual Voltage 110v-240v

BTW, don’t forget about the sale going on at flat iron experts where you get 3 free gifts if you spend over $100 cad. And trust me…lots more is coming up that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for reading,

10 Things You Must Do To Keep Your Hair Straight

Hey Everyone,

As you may know, I like to answer questions on Yahoo Answers and as I was answering this one question I thought “Hmmm, this looks like a blog post”.  See what you think…

Nadia Asked: Why won’t my hair stay flat!?

My Answer: I totally agree with the person who said don’t thin your hair out! Please please please don’t do that.

Do you know how many people would love to have your thick hair. I’m sure it’s beautiful but you just need a little encouragement to get it to stay straight. I understand. I have very thick hair like you. Follow these steps.When you are about to flat iron your hair, you want everything that you do to your hair to promote straightness.

1) Use a straightening shampoo on your hair. I recommend Sleek Look By Matrix Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner Liter Duo Set . The reviews for it are amazing.

2) Use a straightening conditioner on your hair. See suggestion above

3) Let your final rinse be freezing cold water. This really does serve to flatten your hair. I know from experience. In order to get your body ready for the cold water, just slowly turn the water from warm to cool so that your body can slowly adjust. It’s kinda refreshing once you get used to it

4) Use a sleekening/straightening leave in conditioner. L’Oreal Paris EverSleek, Humidity Defying Leave-In Crème is a good one to try.

5) Blow dry your hair with a good quality blow dryer. This is a must especially for those of us with thick hair. You need to use a blow dryer that is ceramic. Turbo Power Twin Blow Dryers are the kinds of blow dryers that Dominican Hairstylists use and they get your hair incredibly straight with a round brush.

6) Use a heat protectant that also has straightening abilities. This is so your hair won’t be weighted down and will have movement and bounce. The less product you use, the more bounce your hair will have. I suggest Sabino Lok and Blok

7) Flat iron your hair in a well ventilated room. If the room is too hot then you will start to sweat and your hair will revert back just as fast as you straighten it. You also need to make sure you are using a good quality flat iron like a Sedu or BaByliss

8) Use a humidity blocker spray on your hair. Avlon KeraCare Oil Sheen with Humidity Block 11 oz. has a perfedt 5 star rating.

9) Wrap your hair when you are done and do a silk wrap under a dryer. Look at the video for instructions:

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10) Spray hair daily with humidity blocker and wrap hair at night.

I really hope this helps Nadia and helps you all too. This is as detailed as I know to get but if I think of some more I will definitely let ya’ll know.

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to share this post with your friends if you found it helpful,

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 2: My Brilliant Flat Ironing Idea

So,
If you haven’t already, go ahead and read this post first. Then you will understand the idea that I”m about to share with you.

I have been reading flat iron reviews for years. I have seen a million flat iron review videos.  A lot of the time, these videos don’t even show the reviewer using the flat iron. Or that reviewers’ hair is already straight or just barely “wavy” and supposedly very “thick”. Then they show you how that  flat iron magically transforms their “wavy” and “thick” hair to sleek and straight in about 3 or 4 passes.
I’m sorry, that’s not very impressive to me. How hard is it for a flat iron to straighten nearly straight hair when you pass over each section 10 times. Forget that.
This is not really challenging these flat irons. That’s not showing me how well they work. The $10 Conair from Walmart can straighten that type of hair.
But, what if we really put a flat iron to the test? What if we actually made them sing for their supper. It’s time for a flat iron review that really shows you how effective it is.
In other words, its fine to see how well a flat iron does when you do everything right.
But wouldn’t you like to know how well a flat iron does if you do EVERY thing wrong?
So, I decided I was going to do just that. Instead of…
1) Using a straightening shampoo 2) Using a straightening conditioner 3) Blow drying my hair with a straightening serum and… 4) Flat ironing each section of my hair 3 or 4 times
I was going to throw all of the rules out the window. I was going to flat iron my hair in its current condition, no blow drying, no washing or conditioning, no leave-ins, no rollersets…nothing.
It’s just me, my hair, round brush, two sided brush, shine serum/heat protectant, and the flat iron. Nothing else.
Now, let’s see what this flat iron can really do.
Oh and let me explain about my hair. I don’t have “wavy” and “thick” hair. No love. I have THICK, coarse, curly and coily 4a/4b hair (find out what that means here).
It is not easy to get my hair straight at all. In fact, I have claimed the sole title of having the “hardest hair to straighten in the world”. My hair has laughed at many a flat iron and hair relaxer. Has my hair finally met its flat iron match?
To fully appreciate this transformation, you have to see just how coily and thick my hair was before I flat ironed it. Now I only did a few sections because I didn’t want to flat iron all of my hair like that in case it was damaging but you will be able to see the difference:
Before pics

You’ve seen my hair, so let me explain to you the steps I took. There’s not many. This is what i did:
1) I parted my hair 2) I took a small section of my hair and I brushed it gently with the round ionic brush that was sent with the flat iron. 3) I used the Hana shine serum/heat protectant they sent me. 4) Then I flat ironed that section of the hair very slowly, using a two sided brush for the chase method, 1.5 times. (meaning I did one pass very slowly and then did another quick pass to bump the ends of my hair)
Result?


My hair was straighter and silkier than it had ever gotten with ANY other flat iron. No I am not exaggerating. No I am not being melodramatic. No I am not just saying this because I got a free flat iron. I am under no obligation to say I liked it. Fortunately, I loved it. Now, I could have gone over the sections multiple times and made it even sleeker and smoother but I wanted you to see just how straight it could get my hair in one (point five) passes.  And remember this is without really any of my usual flat ironing preparation.  This is about as straight as it gets in less than two passes.
Let me make a little confession. Even though I am a flat iron reviewer extraordinaire (as I like to think) I have personally never used a flat iron that cost more than $100. I’ve come close but no cigar.
This flat iron is $119 on misikko.com and it is worth every penny. I thought it made a difference to get a more expensive flat iron vs one from Sally’s. But now I know for sure.
It makes a huge difference.
This is personally the best flat iron I have ever used. And this is not even the best Hana flat iron they have. I can only imagine how well the others work. This one is more than good enough for me.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this flat iron to anyone. If it worked on my hair type then it will most likely work for yours too. You can get the Hana flat iron at Misikko.com or Hanasalon.com
Have you ever tried any of the Hana brand flat irons? What is your experience? Did you like it as much as I did or did you just have a so so experience with it? I would love to hear from you. Let me know about it in the comment section.
And stay tuned for the flat iron battle posts coming soon.
Thanks for reading,

Update: I have since used the Hana flat iron over all of my hair. While my hair did feel great initially, my hair did quickly revert back to its original state. My hair didn’t maintain its silky look for long. I do think this flat iron would work with some hair types but unfortunately, it didn’t work with mine for long. I do have hope that it would work well for someone with less coarse hair than mine because it was able to make my hair straight for a while just not very long.