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Thursday, December 17, 2009

MyHairStylingTools.com Karmin G3 Pro Flat Iron ♥ Review and Giveaway



The day I discovered the power of the flat iron was the day my "bad hair days" became almost nonexistent. I say almost because there are still bad hair days, but wielding my flat iron generally takes care of the problem. I'm a girl who has strange hair... it's frizzy, curly, wavy, wonky, and frustrating. Oh, and it is allergic to damp weather - we're talking instant PUFF.

So of course I move to a state where it rains 29 days of the month on average. *huff*

I think most people start cheap, and that's what I did when I bought my first flat iron. I found cheap, just to see how it worked. It's not really a good idea, because not all hair straighteners work well, and it can make you think that it isn't for you, that your hair will never look sleek or smooth. *insert sniff and sigh* Truly, though - I think that pretty much anyone with almost every hair type can benefit from using a really nice straightener. Like this one:



I was given the opportunity to test my first $100+ salon-quality flat iron thanks to MyHairStylingTools.com. I was a bit skeptical at first about its ability to outdo my $30.00 flat iron, but after using it the first time, I was a skeptic no longer. Those people who swear by their expensive hair-ware are telling the truth! At least when it comes to the Karmin G3 Salon Pro flat iron.

So let's talk about the awesome features of the Karmin G3!
  • Lightweight, easy-to-use design
  • Tangle-free swivel cord
  • Temperature settings for all hair types
  • On/Off switch
  • The iron reaches your desired temperature very fast
  • Pure tourmaline ceramic plates
  • The ability to straighten, curl, flip, and add volume and body - all with this one tool!
I wondered about the benefits of using pure tourmaline ceramic plates as opposed to the ceramic coated plates on my old model. Both my research and my experience tells me that the pure is better by far. I've found that the G3 Salon pro is much lighter than my old iron. It also heats up faster. Additionally, it is said that one of the benefits of tourmaline ceramic is that it keeps the heat even, thereby styling your tresses evenly and reducing the chance that you'll burn your hair.

The Karmin G3 Salon Pro comes with a very helpful manual instructing the new lucky owner of their flat iron in the arts of straightening, adding curls or waves, flipping the ends, and adding volume and body to your locks. I couldn't wait to try them all out and was very happy with my results! Yes, even my hair can be tamed!

My Experience:

Okay, you knew there had to be before and after pictures, right?


I had to not smile in the first one, they always do that on TV - LOL.

Pictures really are worth a thousand words, aren't they? I am really loving my Karmin G3 Salon Pro - it is truly the nicest flat iron I've ever used. I'm very pleased with the ease of use (I love that it is lightweight!), the swift heat-up time, and its excellent performance and versatility. It has lived up to all of my expectations and even surpassed them! I would recommend it without hesitation.

The only suggestion I would have for the manufacturer is that an automatic shut off after a certain period of time would be nice. I did leave it on all night once. But it does have an on/off switch and I have learned to be diligent in remembering to shut it off when I'm done.

About MyHairStylingTools.com:

I ♥ MyHairStylingTools.com! They have a wonderfully large selection of high-quality hair tools along with reviews, the ability to ask questions about products before buying, and a direct email to a hair care expert for free advice! But what really impressed me about their company is their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee ("If for any reason you are not satisfied with the item, return it for either an exchange or a full refund."), their Low Price Guarantee ("We guarantee we will not be undersold!"), and their UPS tracking and free shipping with all orders over $75.00.

Buy it!

You can buy the Karmin G3 Salon Pro on sale right now for $134.95 (in white) and $139.95 in pink or black. Don't forget that shipping is free! Also check out their hair dryers, curling irons, hair shears, and hot rollers while you're there!

---- Giveaway now closed ----

Prize info: MyHairStylingTools.com is generously giving one of you a Karmin G3 Salon Pro flat iron just like mine (not including heat-resistant mat)! Open to US only.

How To Enter (mandatory): Visit MyHairStylingTools.com and tell me in a comment what other product you like and why!

Extra Entries (Optional) (Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry)

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Win a Karmin G3 Salon Pro professional hair straightener/flat iron from myhairstylingtools.com & @kindred_spirit http://bit.ly/6s85nK
Giveaway will be closed on December 31 at midnight and winner notified by email and posted on my blog - good luck, everyone!

Disclosure: The review product(s) were sent to me free of charge by the company or manufacturer in exchange for an honest review. This review is 100% my own content, my own true experiences with the product(s), and my own opinion. :-)

See full review, giveaway, and disclosure policy here.

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398 kindred spirits expressed their thoughts:

Anonymous said...

I'd like to have a new hair dryer!
Deb
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Unknown said...

i like the Farouk CHI Turbo Hair Dryer 1300-watt Ionic. amypugmire@live.com

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Trung Nguyen said...

I like to try the Loreal Professionnel Expert Serie - Volume Extreme Shampoo.

Unknown said...

I would love to try the FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 Dryer in pink! It's pretty and looks intense!
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Unknown said...

I am their facebook fan
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Unknown said...

Signed up for their newsletter
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Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

I'd like the T3 Travel Dryer - Ionic Ceramic with Tourmaline.....because it's small and easy to take along.

peg42 said...

I would also love to try the FHI Heat Nano Salon Pro 2000 Hair Dryer - Red. Thank you so much for offering this giveaway. This is such a great prize.
Thanks and Happy Holidays.

Deb Anderson said...

I'd like to try the Farouk CHI Auto Digital Ceramic Hair Waver. I have naturally wavy hair that becomes frizzy if I don't use something to smooth it. I've seen these wavers before but I've never tried one. Maybe it's just what I need??

Deb Anderson said...

I'm following My Hairstyling Tools on facebook

Deb Anderson said...

tweet here
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Mysharona said...

1agordon@roadrunner.comI like the Farouk CHI Turbo Hair Dryer 1300-watt Ionic. .It looks really advanced for a dryer.

Maggie said...

I like the ot Tools HTS1402 Nano Ceramic Wax Core Hairsetter. Thanks for the giveaway!

Hippie4ever said...

I like the T3 Tourmaline evolution hair dryer silenttributary(At)yahoo(dot)com

Stephanie said...

Kerastase Nutritive Vernis Nutri-Sculpt Ultra Shine looks fantastic too
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casey aubut said...

I would also love to try the Farouk CHI Auto Digital Ceramic Hair Waver!
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casey aubut said...

I subscribed to their hair tips newsletter
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casey aubut said...

follow you on Twitter-@tally2525
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Sara said...

I like the Forfex Professional Cordless Clipper so I can cut my husbands hair!

sara.yoursisterfriend at gmail

Sara said...

tweet http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/6787312547

J said...

What a great giveaway!
I like the T3 Travel Dryer because I travel a lot and it's nice and compact.

nightowl said...

I like the Bespoke Labs T3 Tourmaline Featherweight (1800 Watts) because I had an ionic hairdryer at a hotel I stayed at, and it dried my hair in about half the time. Also, this one weighs less than a pound.

nightowl said...

Signed up for their newsletter.
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nightowl said...

I like the Bespoke Labs T3 Tourmaline Featherweight (1800 Watts) because I had an ionic hairdryer at the hotel I stayed at, and it dried my hair so much faster. And it weighs less than a pound.

Mary_fb said...

I like the Forfex Babyliss Pro FX44 Palm Pro Trimmer.

internationalfreebies AT gmail.com

nightowl said...

Signed up for their hair tips newsletter.

nightowl said...

Follow MyHairStylingTools on
Facebook.

Just realized that I posted the required post twice by mistake as I thought it didn't post, at first.
Sorry.

nightowl said...

Became a Facebook Fan of Kindred Spirits.
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nightowl said...

Subscribe to your blog by email.
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Shawna said...

I also like the T3 Tourmaline Evolution SE Hair Dryer (2000 Watts) because it looks like a high quality, powerful hairdryer and my hair needs that.

ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

Shawna said...

I Signed up for their hair tips newsletter

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Shawna said...

I'm Following MyHairStylingTools on Facebook

ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

Shawna said...

I'm following you on Twitter. My Twitter ID is ShawnaMichelle2.

ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

Shawna said...

I Tweeted about this giveaway.
http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/6796690833

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Shawna said...

I became an email subscriber.

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Shawna said...

I follow you via google friend connect.

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Unknown said...

tweet on 12/18. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/6797146133

. said...

a new hair dryer would be great!

bootyemo@yahoo.com

Ashley said...

I would love a new hair dryer like the Farouk CHI Turbo Hair Dryer 1300-watt Ionic that syas it can dry my hair faster! I hate how long it takes to dry my hair!

Unknown said...

a NEW Hairdryer would be awesome but I think the CHI straightener with the guitar collection would be awesome for my daughter!
laursink(at)aol(dot)com

Bebemiqui said...

The T3 Tourmaline hair dryer looks like a great dryer to use.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kim said...

I want this: Farouk CHI Auto Digital Ceramic Hair Waver bc my hair looks good in waves!

miller lawn service said...

The flat iron looks great! I'd also like to try the T3 Tourmaline Evolution SE Hair Dryer (2000 Watts). Thanks!

Annelie said...

I would love a FHI Ceramic Curling Iron 3/4" FHI Ceramic Curling Iron 3/4", because my hair usually refuses to hold a curl, and I would like to see if this curler could do it. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Momnerd said...

I am also loving their GHD Pure Flat Iron - Limited Edition Set. Because it's just so COOL and I need a good flat iron! Thanks for the chance!

Momnerd said...

I'm a fan of myHairStylingTools on facebook!

Momnerd said...

I'm already a fan of yours on facebook!
sharla at themomnerd.com

Fangirl Jen said...

Farouk CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer Low EMF

Looks good too!

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

I'd love to try the Corioliss Sealant Serum! Anything to help tame the frizziness and make my hair look healthier after being straightened would be nice!
garyandalesha at cox dot net

Alesha @ Full Time Mama said...

Tweet http://twitter.com/JacobsenFamily/status/6809035854

Jennifer Pellicone said...

I would love to try a great quality hairdryer..Farouk CHI Pro Hair Dryer sounds perfect. I am always killing mine.
cspmom at gmail dot com

Erin Lowmaster said...

I like the Hot Tools HTS1402 Nano Ceramic Wax Core Hairsetter! I love doing up my hair for special occasions and this looks like a really nice set of curlers!

Erin Lowmaster said...

Your button is on my blog!

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Erin Lowmaster said...

I follow your blog!

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pinkveganmiso said...

Kasho Scissors KGR-60OS

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lsfish said...

I would like the Kamisori Rosa Shears because I trim my own bangs

makeetis said...

I like the Farouk CHI Pro Hair Dryer
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Unknown said...

Love the CHI Wet to Dry Hair Straightener

Unknown said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/kristinialeanna/status/6815422362

DG said...

Forfex Babyliss Pro FX44 Palm Pro Trimmer

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DG said...

I follow as DG

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DG said...

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I follow on twitter @deegee13

DG said...

subscriber via myaol reader

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DG said...

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tweeted

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DG said...

shared on facebook as Dee Gee

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mlswin@triad.rr.com said...

T3 Evolution dryer

Tamara B. said...

I really like their FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000 Blow Dryer - White because it looks light weight and love the design.
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Tamara B. said...

I am a fan on Facebook.
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Tamara B. said...

I am a subscriber by RSS .
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Anonymous said...

http://www.myhairstylingtools.com/tools-hts1402-nano-ceramic-core-hairsetter-p-626.html Ironically, hot rollers!!
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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Unknown said...

daily tweet on 12/19. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/6827271400

Jennifer said...

I also like the Farouk CHI Turbo Hair Dryer 1300-watt Ionic because it looks like an awesome hair dryer and I've never owned a really good one!

clc408 said...

I would love the T3 Travel Dryer - Ionic Ceramic with Tourmaline because it's easy to pack and take along on vacation.

DG said...

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/6839335579

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Amber said...

I also love the FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000 Blow Dryer - Pink.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow your blog!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Kiara said...

I would like to try the Tigi S Factor Smoothing Lusterizer, Defrizzer & Tamer to help smooth out my hair.
austma7@aol.com

Sue E said...

I would like to try the Farouk CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer Low EMF. My dryer is not very effective and I would like to try a nicer one. Thanks!

sueellison@hcecwildblue.com

Sue E said...

I follow you on Twitter as suebaby05.

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Sue E said...

Tweet
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Christian Kay said...

Love the Farouk CHI pro hair dryer!! Nice giveaway.

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Unknown said...

tweet. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/6853977325

smilekisses said...

I like the 3/4 in. Turbo Digital Ceramic curling iron.
dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

calvad said...

I would love to have the T3 Tourmaline Evolution SE Hair Dryer (2000 Watts) because my old good hair dryer died and I need a new one.

Brooke said...

I would love to try the FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000 Blow Dryer in Pink. I'm sick and tired of buying a new dryer every year.

Brooke said...

I signed up for the hair tips newsletter

sphinx63 said...

I would love the Bespoke Labs T3 Tourmaline Featherweight, because it is lightweight!

sphinxcw at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

Ooh I would love to win this. I love the pics you posted, you're a beauty. I also like the CHI flat iron. My hair is a frizzball, so I'd love to try this! Thanks girl!

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter (lipstickncandy)

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Anonymous said...

I tweeted the giveaway:
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe to your RSS via Yahoo reader.

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Anonymous said...

I follow your blog.

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Kim said...

I like the Farouk CHI Silver Nano 1" Flat Iron Hair Straightener. avonbaby87@gmail.com

DG said...

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/6868614454

tweeted

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Dianna_Ball said...

ooh - I have to admit, I never straighten my hair. Way too lazy. But, my sister does on a regular basis and I'd love to win this to give to her. For me, I'd really like the energy efficientFarouk CHI Pro hairdryer. I hate going out with wet hair but do it all the time (see above re: laziness!). :)

great giveaway, thanks!

dianna_ball@hotmail.com

Kristen said...

I would love to have the Farouk CHI ceramic waver. I just like wavy hair!

kstabler11@gmail.com

Kristen said...

I have your button.

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bison61 said...

I'd love the Hot Tools HTS1402 Nano Ceramic Wax Core Hairsetter-it would be fun to have some curls when I go out

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

jennielee226 said...

I would love the T3 Travel Dryer - Ionic Ceramic with Tourmaline because it folds up and in my tiny appartment I need to save as much space as possible.

jennielee226 said...

I am a fan of My Hair Styling Tools on Facebook
jennifer lachman
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jennielee226 said...

I follow you on twitter as jennielee685
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Anonymous said...

i'd also love to try a professional quality hair dryer, something like the
FHI Silver Hair Dryer - Nano Weight Pro 1800

jennielee226 said...

I tweeted this giveaway
Win a Karmin G3 Salon Pro professional hair straightener/flat iron from myhairstylingtools.com & @kindred_spirit http://bit.ly/6s85nK

jennielee226(at)gmail(Dot)com

Cat@3KidsandUs said...

I would love to try the Farouk CHI Auto Digital Ceramic Hair Waver because straight hair is nice, but waves are always fun to switch it up.
3kidsnus@gmail.com

Cat@3KidsandUs said...

I'm a facebook fan. Catherine S Davis
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Cat@3KidsandUs said...

I'm a friend connect follower.
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Cat@3KidsandUs said...

feed subscriber in google reader
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Colette S said...

I'd love to have the Andis Pro Improved Fade Master Hair Clippers Chrome

Melissa said...

I would love to have the Farouk CHI Pro Hair Dryer.

xmeliss182x (at) yahoo (dot) com

mogrill said...

I like the T3 Tourmaline. Thanks so much for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Unknown said...

tweet on 12/21. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/6893302535

Barbarawr said...

The Farouk CHI Pro Hair Dryer looks great. My daughter is still using the one I used in high school!

Barbarawr said...

I signed up for their newsletter - barbara529 at juno dot com

Barbarawr said...

I follow MyHairStylingTools on Facebook - barbarawr

Barbarawr said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/6902744534

Barbarawr said...

I posted this giveaway on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#/barbarawr?v=feed&story_fbid=216311581401&ref=nf

Unknown said...

I would LOVE to have the Oster 76 clippers. I clip my boys hair and my cheap clippers keeps PULLING their hair!!! Takes forever to cut hair!!!

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I became a My Hairstyling Tools Facebook fan and left a comment that you were featuring their iron. thanks.
eileen richter

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Unknown said...

I subscribe by email. thank you!

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Unknown said...

Am a Facebook FAn. eileen richter

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Unknown said...

I follow your blog publicly...google.

thank you so much!

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sweetsue said...

I would love to try the Hot Tools HTS1402 Nano Ceramic Wax Core Hairsetter.
smchester at gmail dot com

sweetsue said...

I follow you on twitte as ptowngirl.
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ohstac said...

I would like to try the Farouk CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer Low EMF because I've heard the professional hair dryers dry your hair in half the time and don't damage it.

ohstac said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/6915753499

chelsey said...

the big sexy blow it up foam is something I'd like to try.

email is looking4agoodcar51(at)yahoo.com

DG said...

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/6918919439

daily tweet

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Kristy Thiel said...

I also love the CHI hair waver - that looks cool!

What a great contest - thanks for posting!

Unknown said...

tweet on 12/22. amypugmire@live.com

http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/6929877139

Heather S said...

FHI Ceramic Curling Iron 3/4" because I need a new curling iron and my 1" is jut too big!

hmahan_0529 @yahoo dot com

TX_Jen34 said...

T3 Tourmaline Evolution SE Hair Dryer (2000 Watts)

DG said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/6954446715

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

Anonymous said...

I like the T3 Tourmaline Evolution SE Hair Dryer (2000 Watts) because it would dry my hair fast.

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter @DreeG
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