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Four things to do with your flat iron


Flat irons have been around since the early 1900s and were originally designed to straighten curly hair. Although today's models function in a similar manner, they are more effective and produce more consistent results. These sophisticated modern tools are now used by women with all hair types, including straight hair. The latest flat irons do much more than smooth and straighten hair. We did a little digging and uncovered some useful tutorials for every function of this everyday styling tool.

Get your fresh-from-the-salon look at home


I love the fresh boost of confidence that comes with a new haircut. It makes me feel almost like I'm starting over and anything is possible. But, quite often that fresh-out-of-the-salon look doesn't carry over into the next day when I have to fix my hair all by myself. And unless you have mad hairstyling skills, I'm betting that you've experienced the same thing. So, why is it that your hair doesn't look the same as it did in the salon... even when you try your hardest to recreate the style?

Fine or formaldehyde? Brazilian Blowout gets FDA warning


Luckily, not all of this fall's hair trends need sleek straight hair since the popular and pricey salon treatment for turning frizzy hair lustrous, Brazilian Blowout, recently got slapped with its first official warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency claims the Brazilian Blowout "contains a deleterious substance that may render it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed" and is "mislabeled" because it claims to be formaldehyde-free when FDA tests show that's not the case.

How to fight the frizz and find the perfect hair dryer


We've all struggled to recreate the "salon look," but it seems like you can never quite get your hair to look as nice as it does when someone else styles it. Part of the problem may be your hair dryer. For many, it may seem like a no-brainer purchase, but there are a few features to pay attention to when shopping for a new blow dryer. You've probably seen the words ionic, ceramic and tourmaline on the packaging of hair dryers, but there's little science to back up manufacturer's claims. And there are other important features you should consider when shopping for a new hair dryer. Let's explore.

Target's Black Friday price on CHI flat iron not so hot


The CHI 1-inch Flat Iron Straightener ($90 on sale) caught our eye in the Target Black Friday circular, because it's one of the Best Reviewed products named in the ConsumerSearch report on flat irons. It's a favorite of professional reviewers, earning kudos from ConsumerReports.org, Cosmo Girl magazine and Pursebuzz.com.

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