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Simply Straight brush?

Aliza Mae — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 15:00:20 GMT

Was curious to see if anyone here has tried this straightening brush on their hair, and if so, does it work better than a flat iron?

TIA

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Trix — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:05:12 GMT

Simply Straight is just the latest infomercial heated styling brush to come along. I've seen more expensive versions of the heated styling brush presented on both HSN and QVC. If you check out Amazon you may be able to see some reviews for Simply Straight and some of the other models. Personally I haven't tried the heated brush yet. My brush is one of those heated air dryer/styling brush. Same concept only you can use it on wet hair. Based on my positive experience using the dryer/brush tool I will probably buy a heated brush to use on days when I just need the hot styling and no drying. My hair is tight kinky curly and no flat iron has touched for more than two years. I don't even get flat ironed at the salon anymore. With the new tools available to professionals and for at home use I see flat ironing as an unnecessary extra damaging step for hair styling.

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Witchy Woman — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:17:18 GMT

Saw this the other day on TV and wondered the same thing.

I've been using a Spin Brush for years and it works great. I'm not sure I'd get anything more from this newest addition.

I like the spin brush because I can hold it in place and get decent lift as the brush head is about 2" and round. Kinda like using big hot curlers.

Decided I'd just stick with what worked. I have an expensive flat iron, but never use it because it is so hot and just leave me with straight, lifeless hair.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:25:06 GMT

@Trix wrote:
Simply Straight is just the latest infomercial heated styling brush to come along. I've seen more expensive versions of the heated styling brush presented on both HSN and QVC. If you check out Amazon you may be able to see some reviews for Simply Straight and some of the other models. Personally I haven't tried the heated brush yet. My brush is one of those heated air dryer/styling brush. Same concept only you can use it on wet hair. Based on my positive experience using the dryer/brush tool I will probably buy a heated brush to use on days when I just need the hot styling and no drying. My hair is tight kinky curly and no flat iron has touched for more than two years. I don't even get flat ironed at the salon anymore. With the new tools available to professionals and for at home use I see flat ironing as an unnecessary extra damaging step for hair styling.

@Trix

May I ask which one you use? TIA!

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:29:42 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
Saw this the other day on TV and wondered the same thing.

I've been using a Spin Brush for years and it works great. I'm not sure I'd get anything more from this newest addition.

I like the spin brush because I can hold it in place and get decent lift as the brush head is about 2" and round. Kinda like using big hot curlers.

Decided I'd just stick with what worked. I have an expensive flat iron, but never use it because it is so hot and just leave me with straight, lifeless hair.

@Witchy Woman

Thanks for your review of this one too, I could use it in between washings!

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Trix — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 20:05:23 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@Trix wrote:
Simply Straight is just the latest infomercial heated styling brush to come along. I've seen more expensive versions of the heated styling brush presented on both HSN and QVC. If you check out Amazon you may be able to see some reviews for Simply Straight and some of the other models. Personally I haven't tried the heated brush yet. My brush is one of those heated air dryer/styling brush. Same concept only you can use it on wet hair. Based on my positive experience using the dryer/brush tool I will probably buy a heated brush to use on days when I just need the hot styling and no drying. My hair is tight kinky curly and no flat iron has touched for more than two years. I don't even get flat ironed at the salon anymore. With the new tools available to professionals and for at home use I see flat ironing as an unnecessary extra damaging step for hair styling.
@Trix

May I ask which one you use? TIA!

I use a very inexpensive Conair 3-in1 Ceramic Hot Air Brush at home which you can find at Sally, Amazon, Target and many other retailers that sell Conair hair tools. At the salon my hairdresser gets my hair phenomenally straight with a round brush and blow dryer. If it's a day wher emy hair requires additional smoothing she'll give my style some extra curl/smoothing using a curling iron.

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Lila Belle — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 03:55:12 GMT

I'm a big fan of the new L'Oreal products. try their straight products. I've been able to stop using a flat iron and get great results that last a few days just using a paddle brush.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 05:27:04 GMT

@Trix wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@Trix wrote:
Simply Straight is just the latest infomercial heated styling brush to come along. I've seen more expensive versions of the heated styling brush presented on both HSN and QVC. If you check out Amazon you may be able to see some reviews for Simply Straight and some of the other models. Personally I haven't tried the heated brush yet. My brush is one of those heated air dryer/styling brush. Same concept only you can use it on wet hair. Based on my positive experience using the dryer/brush tool I will probably buy a heated brush to use on days when I just need the hot styling and no drying. My hair is tight kinky curly and no flat iron has touched for more than two years. I don't even get flat ironed at the salon anymore. With the new tools available to professionals and for at home use I see flat ironing as an unnecessary extra damaging step for hair styling.
@Trix

May I ask which one you use? TIA!

I use a very inexpensive Conair 3-in1 Ceramic Hot Air Brush at home which you can find at Sally, Amazon, Target and many other retailers that sell Conair hair tools. At the salon my hairdresser gets my hair phenomenally straight with a round brush and blow dryer. If it's a day wher emy hair requires additional smoothing she'll give my style some extra curl/smoothing using a curling iron.

I have the same one I believe. It is Conair and I bought it at Ulta. It is great and I believe I got it for close to $20 or so with an Ulta coupon. I see no need to spend a lot when this product works just as well as the more expensive versions.

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ambersmom — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 14:18:10 GMT

I purchased the straight brush on HSN. Used it exactly one time and it went back. I have shoulder length hair that is fine. The brush first of all is VERY heavy. Plus it is straight so trying to maneuver it near the natural curve of the head/scalp is impossible vs a round type of product. It was a total waste of money for me. OH....and despite what they said, I continually burned my fingers tring to get the hair to engage with the brush.

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Tigriss — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:48:19 GMT

Go to Amazon and search for straightening brush. Many will pop up in the $30 range. Read the reviews and buy one of those for the same appliance with a much cheaper price!

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Aliza Mae — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:36:48 GMT

Thanks everyone. I decided against it based on what you've all said, and really looking at it, I don't think it would work well for me. 😊

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kcladyz — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:37:02 GMT

I have it and it works. It seems more gentle than a flat iron. after the second use one of the rubber tops on the ceramic thingys came off but other that that it does streighten your hair but I wish I waited and got one of the more expensive ones that resemble a real brush more

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Andreatoo — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:30:30 GMT

as a consumer with very curly hair this gadget would seem to be aimed at me and the rest of the curly heads yet a BRUSH is the worst thing for curly hair?!

Wouldn't a straightening comb make much more sense?

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:01:38 GMT

@Aliza Mae I just sent back the straightening brush HSN had as a TS a couple of weeks ago. It was heavy, the temp control and on and off switch were in a bad place on handle causing me to hit them unintentionally. The back of the brush got too hot! And burned me.....the brush head was very hard, and actually hurt my scalp when I brushed through my hair unless I was very careful.

I would give give this a thumbs down.

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Andreatoo — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:02:47 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Aliza Mae I just sent back the straightening brush HSN had as a TS a couple of weeks ago. It was heavy, the temp control and on and off switch were in a bad place on handle causing me to hit them unintentionally. The back of the brush got too hot! And burned me.....the brush head was very hard, and actually hurt my scalp when I brushed through my hair unless I was very careful.

I would give give this a thumbs down.

@SeaMaiden

And wasn't yours supposed to be the new and improved one?!

Your complaints are exactly what was wrong with the previous model!

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tippygirl — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 04:05:48 GMT

I bought this brush at a local retailer that had it 30.00 bucks, I took it back after about two days it burned me so bad on the face ,hands , the paddle part of the brush got so hot it was dangerous, if a child touched it ,plus it was heavy , so not worth the money

i feel that if it were accidentally left on it would probably cause a fire

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kcladyz — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:08:32 GMT

I liked mine but I would rather have waited and gotten a professional model like the FHI for $99 it is light weight and looks and acts like a normal brush