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Post by maryland on Jul 24, 2015 12:42:15 GMT
I saw that a lot of peas love the Babyliss Rotating Brush, and after reading a lot of wonderful reviews, I ordered one from Amazon. I didn't want to pay the high price, but I love what my hairdresser does when using a round brush and dryer, and I can't do it the same at home. So I ordered it and tried it for the first time this morning.
It is not what I thought! I got my hair all tangled up, so I must be doing something wrong. I am scared to try it again! Did anyone else have trouble getting the hang of it? Are you not supposed to use the rotating device? I saw a couple peas mention finding youtube videos, but I can't find one for the babyliss.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 24, 2015 12:44:58 GMT
Well, I ordered it too and had the same experience. I used it once and haven't tried it again. I'm wondering if it's one of those products where the concept is good, but it just doesn't work as well as initially planned.
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Post by maryland on Jul 24, 2015 12:57:10 GMT
When my hairdresser does my hair, it looks so healthy. The next day, I do it myself with hairdryer and round brush and it looks fried. So I read wonderful things about babyliss and thought I could get a healthy look (others said that in online reviews). Well, my hair looks fried, tangled, a mess. I have the curl secret and do great with that.
Glad I am not the only one! But I do hope to learn to make it work like it should. If it was inexpensive, not a big deal. But I paid a lot for this. Maybe my hairdresser can teach me how to use it!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 24, 2015 13:02:11 GMT
I just can't quite get the hang of a round brush/hairdryer combo. Usually I blow dry with a regular hair dryer and then use a big barreled curling iron to make the ends of my hair all go the same direction. I was hoping to eliminate the curling iron step and just be able to blow dry it with the brush. I will have to play with it a little longer and see what I can do with it. Maybe use it without the actually making it rotate?
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Post by delila on Jul 24, 2015 13:09:10 GMT
I'm such a dork that I had used it for a few weeks before I even noticed that there were 2 buttons on the side that made the brush rotate! I obviously don't need or use the rotating part, I just keep moving the brush myself, like my hairdresser does, does that make sense? The more you move the brush the smoother the hair, at least in my experience it has been. I have long, thick hair. I also put a tiny tiny dab of oil in my hair to help smooth it down a bit & help with fly always.
Hope this helps someone. I love my hot brush, way more than the curling iron.
delila
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Post by maryland on Jul 24, 2015 13:42:39 GMT
delila, that does help! I tried to use it without the rotating part, and it didn't tangle my hair. Still not like the hairdresser, but eaiser that using a brush and dryer. I am not that coordinated!
What is the point of the rotating buttons? It seems like you can't use it the way the hairdresser blow dries hair, but maybe I am not doing it right. I would love to see a video on how to use the babyliss, but I don't think there are any for this specific brush.
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Post by delila on Jul 24, 2015 14:03:21 GMT
Maryland, keep brushing & pulling the brush like the hairdresser does. I sometimes use both hands to put the hair back into the brush if a bit comes out or I just need both hands for better coordination. I think if you use the brush like the hairdresser uses the barrel brush you will get the same results eventually. I also think it takes a bit of practice, think of how many times your hairdresser has used the round brush!
Keep practicing, it gets easier!
delila
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Post by conchita on Jul 24, 2015 14:28:41 GMT
I've got a long bob so this curler works perfectly with my hair length. It's shiny, supervolumized and only takes a short time to do.
For those who like the hot air brush but hate the rotation try the John Frieda version. It's less expensive, no rotation and works just as well for longer lengths.
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Post by not2peased on Jul 24, 2015 14:36:53 GMT
I jumped on the babybliss bus as well and wasn't a huge fan at first-and have a couple observations:
it appears to be designed for folks with thinner hair-those of us with thick hair probably have a bit of a harder time as the bristles seem a bit "weak", and it's kind of hard to get your hair around it, IMO
that said, the more I use it, the better I am getting at it-I hold the button down when using it so it rotates and use my other hand to sort of guide/cradle my hair around the brush part-that helps it not tangle and allows me more control to sort of slide it down the length of my hair.
maybe you won't ever like it, but I suggest you keep trying-I really like it now and was strictly lukewarm the first few times I used it.
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 24, 2015 14:42:38 GMT
I haven't ordered it yet. Still deciding. But this was a video I found a few weeks back when it was discussed here on the board. Seems to be a good demo on how to use it. youtu.be/VHgrN_ltEBo |
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 24, 2015 14:51:22 GMT
I have a non-rotating one (different brand). I think my hair would end up a tangled mess with a rotating one too.
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Post by maryland on Jul 24, 2015 15:16:36 GMT
I've got a long bob so this curler works perfectly with my hair length. It's shiny, supervolumized and only takes a short time to do. For those who like the hot air brush but hate the rotation try the John Frieda version. It's less expensive, no rotation and works just as well for longer lengths. How do you use the rotation without your hair getting tangled? My hair is a few inches below my shoulder, maybe too long for the rotator?
I hope I can get some volume with this, even if I can't use the rotator. I would love that! And I noticed my hair was very staticy after using it. Maybe I didn't brush through it long enough. Oh well, I guess it will take a lot of practice!
Thanks for the info on the other version. Maybe I should get that instead! I don't think I can return the babyliss since I have already used it.
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Post by maryland on Jul 24, 2015 15:17:53 GMT
Thanks for the tips everyone! I guess I will have to keep trying and I will try the video linked above.
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Post by likescarrots on Jul 24, 2015 15:35:22 GMT
I think you have to keep moving the brush down your hair as it rotates. I don't have one of these, but i blow out my hair every morning with a big barrel brush the way the hair dresser would do it, and it's the same concept. It you twirl the brush without moving it down at the same time, it will all get tangled up.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jul 24, 2015 15:43:01 GMT
I've got the cheapo/Conair version of this...you need to use smaller sections of hair and use your other hand to keep the hair in place on the brush - if it starts to slip off either end, yeah, it'll tangle up a bit. I love mine though...used to have the amazing Revo Styler. They quit making those and mine died a few years ago. The one I have now doesn't hold a candle to my old Revo, but it does a credible job.  |
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Post by dualmaestra on Jul 24, 2015 16:11:18 GMT
I've got the cheapo/Conair version of this...you need to use smaller sections of hair and use your other hand to keep the hair in place on the brush - if it starts to slip off either end, yeah, it'll tangle up a bit. I love mine though...used to have the amazing Revo Styler. They quit making those and mine died a few years ago. The one I have now doesn't hold a candle to my old Revo, but it does a credible job.  You need to get sections of hair, if it picks up the other hair, it gets tangled. I got the Babyliss when it was mentioned here a couple of weeks ago. I've only used it twice, since I don't have anywhere to go most days I just let me hair air dry. But the second time I used it, I did better than the first. It takes a little while to get used to it. I still hit the wrong button sometimes and it rotates opposite of the way I wanted it to go. I did watch some videos on YouTube on how to use it. They all section their hair in 3. The bottom section is the easiest to do because there is no other hair down. The second and third layers were a little harder because sometimes the hair I was not working with would start winding with the brush. Keep practicing. Good luck. |
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 24, 2015 16:16:57 GMT
I just watched the video. If you feel that the brush is too soft or big, check out other manufactures. I have one from Revlon that came with two different sized brushes that are much stiffer. My stylist uses one too, it's a professional brand (name escapes me) the brush on hers is more like those smaller silver round brushes with the black bristles.
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Post by bostonmama on Jul 24, 2015 17:18:59 GMT
I love mine! I have to say, though, that it takes a little effort to keep the brush spinning without ending up tangled. I keep mine rotating the entire time and just use a little muscle to counteract the force of the spin. Works perfectly!
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Post by Jockscrap on Aug 10, 2015 14:13:44 GMT
I saw this video and thought of the Refupeas. This girl has amazing hair and the difference after styling is fabulous. As I already have a hot air styler I think I'm going to treat myself to the Remington keratin hot brush styler which isn't an air styler to give me options for when my dry hair needs a boost.
From frizz to fab
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Post by elaine on Aug 10, 2015 15:06:37 GMT
I saw this video and thought of the Refupeas. This girl has amazing hair and the difference after styling is fabulous. As I already have a hot air styler I think I'm going to treat myself to the Remington keratin hot brush styler which isn't an air styler to give me options for when my dry hair needs a boost.
From frizz to fab GREAT video -TFS! |
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