Nature Inspired Paul Mitchell Tools

With Earth Day right around the corner, it's no huge surprise that companies are launching "Green" products but what I found especially cool was Paul Mitchell's new Nature Inspired blow dryer and flat iron. Both products feature all the features you would expect from Paul Mitchell. The Express Ion Dryer dries hair 60% faster with a gentle airflow helps prevent frizz and is ideal for fine hair. While the Ion Smooth Flat Iron heats up to 400 degrees in 60 seconds, not that you need that much heat.

Not up for a heat tool? There's a Bamboo brush set from Paul Mitchell too!

Check out the products at PaulMitchell.com

Maximum Heat Protectant Spray

Okay, so I know there are tons of ladies out there that just cannot give up their heat tools. Not only do you use heat more than once a week, you turn your products up to the highest possible amount of heat and then proceed to go over each section of your hair over and over. Sound like you? Well, now there's a product to help you reduce heat damage without giving up on your heat tools. Salon Grafix’s 450 Maximum Heat Protect Spray – the FIRST ever 450 degree thermal protection spray in the industry! It’s suitable for all hair types and it’s super easy to use – all you have to do is spray the 450 Maximum Heat Protect Spray evenly throughout your hair and you are free to create all of the styles that you love without the worry. This fabulous new formula is a true necessity when trying to protect your hair from extreme heat. An added plus is the 450 Maximum Heat Protect Spray is also the affordable choice retailing for only $7.49 and is available or purchase at CVS and Rite Aid.

Sedu Revolution Clipless Curing Iron

Thanks to Folica.com I was able to try the brand new Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron before it's launch on the site. Previously, I've shied away from Clipless Curling Irons because I had a bad experience with one particular brand and I just thought all the rest would be the same. Well, the Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron is different. The barrel comes in two sizes (1 inch or 3/4 inch) and it's polished up like nothing else to create smooth long lasting curls. The heat is adjustable and goes up to 350 degrees (which I don't recommend you use). It heats up fast and comes with a heat resistant glove. Now, please keep in mind that just because you have this glove that doesn't mean you won't burn your hand so please use caution.

The end style result after using this product was more wavy than actually curly which I happen to really like right now. Soft wavy hair is so in for Spring 2011! If you've never used a clipless curling iron before it might take a few tries to get it perfect so I recommend you practice swirling your hair around the iron before you turn it on, no need to cause heat damage right?

My favorite feature is the kickstand that's built right in to keep the iron off of the sink, toilet seat, floor, or where ever you put your heat tools when you're styling your hair. Overall, this is a great curling tool and it's far superior over the less expensive brands that don't come with a glove and aren't ceramic.

Available at Folica.com for just $119.99 with free shipping!

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Tourmaline + Hair

Look at your flat irons, curling irons, and other high quality heat tools - chances are they have tourmaline in the plates. Well, what exactly does that mean and how does it benefit my hair are common questions.

Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors. The most common species of tourmaline is schorl. (as per wikipedia) The word tourmaline has two etymologies, both from the Sinhalese word turamali, meaning "stone attracting ash" (a reference to its pyroelectric properties) or according to other sources "mixed gemstones".

Once tis crystal silicate mineral is ground down and added to the plates of your heat tools it has the ability to do some pretty cool things to your hair. For one, it emits negative ions and negative ions help smooth the cuticle of the hair. The smoother the cuticle the shinier the hair appears, a rough cuticle will give hair a dull look. But the biggest plus for us, is that a smoothed out cuticle actually helps retain moisture! One of our biggest problems solved by a heat tool? Sort of, but don't get it twisted the over use of heat will damage your hair no matter what's ground up and inbedded into those tools.

Babyliss Portofino 6600 Giveaway

Ladies! It's time for yet another awesome giveaway right here on The Anti Hair Slave... up for grabs this week is a BaByliss Pro Portofino 6600 Nano Titanium Blow Dryer. Remember? The blow dryer I loved so much, with the Italian AC Motor, Ionic & Nano technology, and 6 heat settings? Yup, that's the one!

Enter Here:

UPDATE:: Kimberly you are the winner! You've been emailed :-) congrats

Babyliss Portofino 6600 Review

(BabylissPro Nano Titanium Portofino 6600 Hair Dryer, $129.99 Folica.com)

For those of you lovely ladies who are on the market for a great blowdryer for the upcoming cooler weather, the Babyliss Portofino 6600 is a great option. This dryer features 6 different settings, yes SIX! This dryer was made in Italy using a long life AC motor. The dryer only seems pricey at $129.99, but once you factor in the six different speeds, 3 concentrators, a diffuser, and the fact that it has a removable stainless steel filter it's worth every penny. Since the filter is removable you can take it out, clean it or replace it if need be both options extending the life of your dryer. Not to mention, the ionic generator with nano titanium grill provides high concentration of negative items to condition hair and leave hair shiny. My hair loves this dryer and I bet yours will too!

**Disclosure**

Ultimate Curl Tool: T3 Twirl Curling Iron

Starting Today, June 16th for a limited time, buy a T3 Twirl curling iron at Bloomingdale’s and receive a free bottle of T3 + Orlando Pita Elevate Heat Seeking Iron Volumizer!

Watch the T3 Twirl in action! 



Yes, I have one and I LOVE it.  Full review coming soon!

Deep Condition without Over Heating

(Heat Therapy Wrap, Amazon.com $24.95)

As we get deeper and deeper into the summer months, I can't even bear to drag out my bonnet dryer to use heat to condition.  Instead I turn to my trusty Heat Therapy Wrap!  Ever since I got the Heat Therapy Wrap as part of my Beautyfix package, I haven't stop singing it's praises.

I just put the whole entire Heat Therapy Wrap in the microwave in 10 second intervals until the desired heat is achieved and then put it on my hair.  It's super easy and doesn't cause my body to over heat.  The end result is the same as when I use my bonnet to deep condition!  If you don't already have a Heat Therapy Wrap, what are you waiting for?  It's under $25.00 that's perfect for those on a budget and my college bound divas!  

Plus, all your favorite hair bloggers love it too!  Check us out!  

Me! The Anti Hair Slave

Wes from HoneyBrownSugar.com

 Sunshyne from Hairliciousinc.com  

  Fleurzty from TexturePlayground.com

Beauty Story Enzo Milano Sale

Enzo Milano has some of the best clampless curling irons so I hear, but they are a little pricey at about $130.  Well if you've been eyeing one, now is the time to buy because Beauty Story (an invite only, beauty sale site) is currently having an Enzo Milano Sale! 

You can score an Enzo Milano clampless curling iron complete with heat protection glove for just $80.00!  Need an invite to Beauty Story?  Send an email to
antihairslave(at)gmail(dot)com for your personal invite! 

Editor's Note: If you are already a member of the Editor's Closet then you are already a member of Beauty Story, the sites are linked!

Need more info on the Enzo Milano Clampless Curling Iron?  Keep on reading for more info and a video! 


Enzo Milano Clipless Curling Irons use a state of the art ceramic core, surrounded by our exclusive Tribostatic heat sink. The even heat of our exclusive Tribostatic Curling Irons in conjunction with the presence of negative ions will cause proteins within the hair shaft to shift from its original form to create a new bond between the protein chains and re-establish evenly throughout the hair shaft sealing the hair cuticle into its curled state. Includes a 100% Heat Resistant Safety Glove which speeds the curling process without burning.




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Hair Therapy Wrap

Remember when I was chatting about BeautyFix?  Well I finally got my package and I have to say the best item is my Hair Therapy Wrap.  Since I gave you guys a discount code so you end up only paying $19.99 for the entire thing, I have to say it was a good deal.  A heat therapy wrap plus a bunch of other sample sized goodies, the wrap itself is about $25.00!  But I also have to say if I paid full price and the heat therapy wrap wasn't available, I would have felt ripped off. 

When I first opened up the Hair Therapy Wrap, I was a bit confused.  The shape of the wrap is a bit strange, I wonder why they didn't make it more round.  I popped it into the microwave for the recommended 10 seconds and I didn't feel any heat.  So I kept heating it over and over at 10 second intervals for about 90 seconds.  Still it didn't feel hot but I slapped it on anyway, I was completely wrong!  It was nice and warm.  I left the Hair Therapy Wrap on for about an hour and then took it off and put my Pretty Wrap on and went to bed.  My hair was super soft in the morning, I rinsed out the Creme of Nature Professional Treatment and my hair was easy to detangle, blowdry, and style.  

So here is how the Hair Therapy Wrap works:
1. Apply your conditioner or deep treatment
2. Cover with a plastic cap
3. Heat up your Hair Therapy Wrap (either microwave or stovetop)
4. Put it on your head and relax!

It's that simple, it's easier than using a bonnet dryer and the results are similar.  I plan on using this all summer instead of the super hot bonnet dryer, plus there's nothing to plug in so I can roam all over my home with it on. 

College Bound Diva's - This is perfect for you guys because it doesn't require cords just a microwave! 

Monster Heat Tool

I'm always on the hunt for new hair toys and I came across the H2pro Presto Flat Iron.  The amount of heat this uses scares me.  It features a turbo trigger to "cut styling time and simultaneously seal in moisture" by get this - reaching "450°F in a matter of seconds as the turbo trigger releases a burst of extra heat, ideal for stubborn, coarse, and thick hair in need of enhanced styling power."  I wouldn't even use this type of heat to iron a shirt let alone let it get anywhere near my hair, can you even imagine?  My hair would burn and break off!  Plus, it's ideal for "subborn, coarse, thick" hair how can that be, when that hair type is generally more vulnerable to damage? 

Deep Conditioning: Steam vs. Traditional Heat

So now that I've been using my steamer for a few weeks now, I just have to let you guys know that I have yet to sit under a traditional dry with my deep conditioner. In my opinion, steaming allows my conditioner to better sink into my hair and the results are just way better than when I DC using heat alone. Prior to purchasing my steamer, I had never tried steaming before because none of the salons I used to frequent have a steamer so I always just relied on straight heat with no steam. I took the plunge and purchased the steamer because I heard so many great things from so many different people online, but when a few people I work with also said steam was the truth I couldn't take it anymore I wanted a piece of this hair bliss. Now I've goit it and I'm not looking back.


So ladies with steamers or who have used a steamer before - What do you prefer, a deep conditoner with steam or traditional heat?

My Hair Steamer

Guess what?  My hair steamer arrived!  I'm super satisfied with my purchase so now let me spill the beans on the details of my purchase.  I decided to purchase a hair steamer via Ebay. 

Ebay Seller: Best Choice Products

Purchase Date: January 11th (monday) in the wee wee hours of the morning.

Date Received: January 15th (friday) around 6pm

Item Purchased: HAIR STEAMER BEAUTY SALON EQUIPMENT COLOR PROCESSING

Purchase Price: $114.95

Shipping Cost: FREE!

I've used my steamer and it's the best thing ever!  More steamer info and complete review coming soon, but I know some of you have been asking about the make and model and other info.  I didn't want to share until I received my product without any issues before letting you guys know about the seller, etc. 

Some like it HOT: Deep Conditioning

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I love deep conditioning my hair, the benefits outweight the cons.  I hardly ever just sit under the dryer while my deep conditioner does it's magic, I'm usually always laptop on lap blogging away or reading some of my favorite blogs.  So my time is not wasted, as if deep conditioning is wasting time, but you know what I mean.... I'm not idling.  But, the biggest thing I hate about deep conditioning with heat is that I sweat.  Regardless of what I'm wearing (or not wearing) I always get extra hot and ultimately start sweating.  It's seriously the worst thing ever... anyone else experience this or am I alone?