Choosing the Best Curling Iron

In recent years, a curling iron has become one of those things that every girl must have. Unfortunately, the sudden popularity and the spike in demand also sparked the proliferation of many different types and brands of curling irons in the market.

Different Heating Elements and What They Mean for Your Hair

If you're planning to buy a curling iron, here are some of the options you will come across:

1. Generic ones - A lot of women, especially those who don't know a lot about irons yet and especially those who are on a budget, make the mistake of buying the first iron they see. Unfortunately, the most common type in the market are generic products that do not have protective coating. These irons may effectively curl your hair, but may leave it damaged especially with frequent use. Personally, this is the first type of iron I used, since I didn't know anything about curling irons the first time I bought one. It left my hair dry and frizzy, and I had to wait until I could cut the damaged portions off.

2. Ceramic-coated - This is the most misleading type of curling iron and is therefore the type you most have to beware of. Many manufacturers label their products as "ceramic" irons, but the truth is that they use non-ceramic barrels and simply put a single layer of ceramic on them.

3. Ceramic - Ceramic curling irons are the most ideal because these are safe to use due to the even heat distribution of the barrel. The ceramic barrel, which is composed of several layers of ceramic, helps prevent hot spots, which are very damaging to specific sections of the hair.

4. Tourmaline-ceramic - Tourmaline-ceramic curling irons are widely known as the best option; they do cost a bit more though, which is why many women still opt for plain ceramic ones. Tourmaline-ceramic irons not just help to protect hair from heat damage; they also help make the curls softer and silkier. After my tragic experience with a generic iron, I went and splurged on a tourmaline-ceramic iron. It did cost me a lot, but I still use it now, two years after I bought it, and it always gives me silky curls. The best part is it does not damage my hair at all. The extra cost was definitely worth it.

Conventional vs. Clipless Curling Irons: Which One Suits You Best?

Aside from the heating element itself, curling irons also differ in design.

1. Conventional design. The conventional curling iron design has 4 main features: a curling barrel, a clip, a safety stand, and a cool tip. Make sure the safety features such as the safety stand and the cool tip are present in the curling iron you buy as some generic products don't come with a safety stand or a cool tip.

2. Clipless curling iron. The clip, however, is optional, as there are some irons that do not have it. These clip less irons, also known as curling wands, feature just the heating barrel. Without the clip, you cannot pin the hair to the barrel as you curl it, which means you're going to have to twist the strand around the heated barrel. Some professional hairstylists prefer this design because of its versatility. For curling wands, try Babyliss' and Remington's offers.

Some Brands You Can Trust

And of course, aside from the type and design, you also have to consider the brand. There are several brands of curling irons available as most beauty brands have their contenders in the market.

International brand Revlon is known for their Perfect Heat series, which features tourmaline-ceramic irons that provide even heating to reduce frizz in your curled mane.

Famed hair styling brand Vidal Sassoon is also known for their iPink series and has conventional tourmaline-ceramic irons as well as small portable options.

And of course, there's Babyliss, a favourite among hair styling and curling fanatics and professional hair stylists alike.

Other brands that are very popular among reviewers and online buyers include Conair and Remington.

Final Considerations

There you go. Aside from your budget and availability concerns, the factors above are the main things you have to consider when choosing a curling iron. However, don't rely on budget alone; it is best to research a product before you buy since a lot of products, especially the cheaper ones, can cause damage to your hair. My personal recommendation would be to save up for a real investment, a trusty curling iron that will take care of your hair and will serve you a long time, instead of buying a cheap iron that you'll eventually need to replace. If you choose correctly, your iron is going to be your styling partner for a long time and will become an important part of your hair regimen.

Revlon Perfect Heat 13mm Curling Iron: A Product Review

It's the last day of the year 2014, but before the year ends, let me present a review on the 13mm 1/2' curling iron by Revlon.

I got this product as a gift this Christmas and decided to give it a try last night. In my experience curling my own hair, I've used three different kinds of irons, a generic unbranded non-ceramic one, a Vidal Sassoon 25mm tourmaline ceramic curling iron, and, just yesterday, the Revlon 13mm tourmaline ceramic curling iron.

Here's what I think about this product:

Pros:
* It's very light, which means curling your hair is almost effortless. It is definitely lighter than my old iron.
* It has 40 different settings, and Revlon has recommendations as to what setting will work best for different hair types. Those with fine, thin hair can get away with heat levels 1-10, those with wavy to medium hair should heat it up a notch to 11-20. I think I have thick hair so I fall under the 21-30 levels (I personally used 25), while coarse, hard-to-style hair will require maximum heat levels of 31-40.
* It curls pretty fast. With my old Vidal Sassoon curling iron, I wait around 15-20 seconds before releasing. According to the manual, however, with the Revlon Perfect Heat curling iron, I only need to wait 5-8 seconds for normal hair or 10-15 seconds for thicker hair. Since it was my first time, I waited 10 seconds to be sure.
* It has a dual voltage system, which meant I didn't have to worry about voltage issues even though the product is a Revlon Canada release.
* It comes with a Heat Shield, which you place over the barrel for protection after use.
* The cool tip really stays cool throughout the entire curling process, making things a lot easier. With my Vidal Sassoon iron, the cool tip still gets hot after a while.
* This is a tourmaline ceramic curling iron, which means that it is safe for the hair, and that it leaves the curls shiny and conditioned. This helps reduce frizz both during the curl period and even after, which means it will not leave your hair damaged even with frequent use. (Still, it is recommended that you use a heat protection product before exposing your hair to heat.)

Cons:
* As this is a 13mm barrel, it creates smaller curls. If this is not your style, I suggest you try other products from Revlon's Perfect Heat line. The Perfect Heat line features irons of different barrel sizes so you can create the curls you want.
* Since this is a tourmaline-ceramic curling iron, it is more expensive than plain ceramic ones, ceramic-coated irons, and generic unbranded irons.
* I'm not sure whether it was only because I wasn't used to this iron yet that I didn't do the curls perfectly, but the curls did not hold for too long. I am comparing this to the length of time that my curls held when I use my Vidal Sassoon iron, which made my curls still look great even the next day.

Although, I should say it's a pretty versatile product, since the results still depend on how you use it. In my personal experience, the curls I got were pretty good, although since I was still getting used to the new product, I didn't make them as tight as I think this iron can manage. Since this is a 13mm barrel, this means it can create tighter ringlet curls. This wasn't really my intention when I used the product yesterday since I was going for loose curls; the Revlon Perfect Heat did a great job nonetheless.

All in all, the Revlon Perfect Heat is a wise buy for those looking for a safe, easy-to-use, lightweight curling iron that can create different types of curls, from tight ringlets to loose waves.

Diamond-Tipped Tungsten Carbide Razor Blade that Can Split Human Hair in Half to Kill Disposable Razors?

Back in 2010, a German outfit discovered the ultimate cutting tool: a diamond tipped carbide razor blade made of tungsten that is not just sharp but also precise enough to split a strand of hair in half. Although not yet available commercially, the new carbide blade is a positive sign of the further advancement of cutting technologies.

The innovative new razor blade is not just capable of cutting as precisely as needed, but is also capable of retaining its sharpness up to 1000 times longer than the conventional blade of today.

So what did it take to create? The blade is made of tungsten carbide material, which means it is not that expensive. But it has a nanocrystalline diamond coating that undergoes a special plasma sharpening technology that polishes the jeweled layers and makes them sharp and precise. This special plasma sharpening process is the key to the new technology and was what led the German researchers to develop the new blade. The process also marked another milestone as it became the first to combine the world’s hardest material with the sharpest cutting edge.

What is most interesting about this development is the fact that it still uses the same material as the cutting industry have always been using – diamond. Boasting of extreme hardness and longer life spans than blades made of steel, blades made of diamond have long been used as the ultimate cutting tools. And this new advancement is proof that diamonds are capable of so much more, if only humans are patient and determined enough to unearth its full potential.

But one of the reasons why humans are not able to maximize the use of diamonds is their rarity in the world. Due to this, using diamonds in manufacturing processes, even artificially produced ones, is coupled with high costs.

But this is where the diamond-tipped tungsten carbide razor blade once again differs from the conventional blade.

Thanks to the plasma sharpening technology, the blade is polished so that the cutting edge is just 50 nanometers thick, which means it consists of only a few atoms. Thus, each blade uses only a very thin layer of manufactured diamonds, which meant that manufacturing cost is relatively low despite the enhanced cutting capability of the new blade.

Click Cash Commissions: Is It Making Outlandish Claims?

Click Cash Commissions is one of the most highly anticipated products of the year, and also one of the most controversial. The controversy is expected response to a product that claims to help a person make thousands of dollars in a few days. Unfortunately, the product does not have any actual and valid proof to back this claim up.

But before anything else, an introduction would be helpful.

What is Click Cash Commissions?

Click Cash Commissions is a product created by Jessica and Mike Auton. It is positioned as an Internet marketing system designed specifically to help both beginners and experienced online business owners improve their businesses. Even those who are only planning to begin their own online businesses will find the product’s tactics and tips helpful.

The program, which was only recently launched, includes online marketing marking lessons, a Business Booster Pro guide, general business lessons, a step-by-step video course on several related topics, plus copy-paste campaigns. The product also comes with membership plans that come in three types: basic, premium, and advance.

What’s In the Program?

Click Cash Commissions takes members through 9 different steps where the owners will explain everything they need to know about the program. These steps will already include the creation of a PayPal account as well as the integration of the account with your Click Cash membership. This is one of the best things about this program – you can get paid instantly. So while some are doubtful that it can make anyone earn thousands in just a couple of days, it is still reassuring to know that any earnings you make will be directed straight to your PayPal account. The $25 you will earn once you finish setting up your PayPal account is just a great bonus.

The other steps include:

·       Create and market a professional campaign and how to promote it online

·       Create your own affiliate reviews website with no programming and coding

·       Online marketing and promotional methods such as:

o   Viral marketing

o   PPC advertisement

o   Classified marketing

o   Blogging

o   Massive traffic generation techniques

·       Branding and setting organizational goals

The last section features Jessica’s most powerful Internet marketing methods, but this is only accessible by advance members.

Backstory: Jessica and Mike Auton

The people behind it are not new to the Clickbank industry. Mike, 35, is also the name behind several other successful Clickbank products such as CB Cash Code and Hard Cash Hijack. He is part of the top 10 affiliates thanks to his product Commission Domination. Jessica, on the other hand, is a well-known producer of excellent online marketing items, and many expect Click Cash Commissions to be yet another great offer from these two Internet marketing experts.

Is It Effective?

Not long after its recent launch, people started coming out to say that the product has started making an impact in their business.  The good thing about Click Cash Commissions is that it offers several tips and tactics to its readers; these are a collection of techniques that Jessica herself created as well as time-tested tactics that Jessica simply customized and tweaked. These tactics do make a lot of sense, and Jessica is able to explain them in a way that makes them easy for readers to apply.

Experts say the techniques on the product are mainly basic training, which is actually a good thing for the beginners that Jessica and Mike most want to help. Even the pros admit that all techniques presented in the program are solid and effective, and so far, people are starting to benefit from the product.

The only problem with it is how the creators of the program claimed it would make people earn thousands in a couple of days. Provided that everything goes perfectly well, it probably could, but since the market is very unpredictable, this kind of claim – and the expectations it creates – is something any product should refrain from making unless there are actual success stories to prove them.

A Guide to Taking Fish Oil Supplements

Omega three is a fatty acid also known as “essential fish oil” has proven its benefits through the course of time. Much research indicates and proves the health benefits of this essential oil, while some studies have also proven the light to adverse effect of omega 3s. Such findings resolve into conflicting facts about Omega three which demanded for further queries and investigation.

Overview

To know the right healthy dose of omega three, we will discuss the proven benefits and risks of this essential oil. This article will present the facts needed to know to produce an answer to that query.  Knowing the benefits and the risk of inducing omega three, the debate turns into knowing what the healthiest dose of Omega three fish oil is.

The Good Things about Omega Three

Omega three was clinically proven to be beneficial to individuals who are susceptive to cardiovascular ailments. It is also called “food for the brain” because of its ability to add vigor to basic brain functions. Omega three can also be taken orally as anti-inflammatory medications for rheumatoid arthritis because of its ability to clean the arteries and regulates blood flow. It also lowers the total cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. Lower cholesterol means less risk of hyper tension, while lower triglyceride means lowered risk of diabetes. High Triglycerides is one of the markers for diabetic patients. Some studies prove that omega three helps increase calcium in the body and a good additional medication to combat osteoporosis but, not all test of omega three for osteoporosis provided good results. In some cases omega three improved symptoms of chronic depression and was used as medication in addition with antidepressant prescription.

 Safety Concerns about Omega Three

Some of the risk of Omega three overdose leads to bleeding and hemorrhage. It also reduces the ability of the immune system to fight infections.  Fish oil can manifest obnoxious side-effect which includes uncontrolled belching, breath stench, nausea, loose bowel, nose bleeding, rashes and heartburn. An issue about heavy metal contamination is also one of the risks of consuming omega three as food supplement. Omega three is commonly derived from fish. Heavy metal contaminants are deposited in fish flesh. Pharmaceutically filtered and processed omega three capsule should be preferred to reduce the risk of contamination. 

Benefits versus Risk

Omega three benefits outweigh the risk of adding omega three fish oil as food supplements for one healthy individual. However, proper caution should be taken before considering this supplement in your daily dose and prescriptions. When taking some medications it is always best to consult your physician before doing so.

The Healthy Dose

So, what is the healthiest dose of omega three fish oil? The recommended healthy dose of omega three is three grams a day, or two serving of fish a day. But you can opt out into 800mg to 1,000mg a day if taken as supplement. However, if taken to lessen triglycerides for diabetic patient, a higher dose can be administered upon your doctor’s discretion. No established dosage or amount is recommended for children. Always consult your doctors to know the best dosage for your safety. Every human body has individual tolerance level in terms of medications.

References:

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/993.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/311900-proper-daily-dose-of-omega-3-fish-oil/

http://www.energyfirst.com/site/files/essential-fats/Fish-Oil-Side-Effects.htm

Three Benefits of A Heated Mattress Pad

 A cost-effective alternative to expensive heating systems

Heating systems are getting more and more expensive nowadays, making it difficult for some households to invest in a good system that can get them through the cold seasons. As if that’s not enough to break the bank, consumers also have to pay high utility costs when they activate their heating systems for extended periods during the winter. Thankfully, with heated bedding solutions, consumers can enjoy a warm, comfortable sleep at night at a lower cost.

A more convenient way of heating beddings

Investing in heated mattress systems is not the only way of heating your bedding to make your sleep environment more comfortable. Some people opt for electric blankets. While these may be effective, they are usually not enough to keep you completely warm, especially since they are removable and can provide uneven heating.

A heated mattress pad, on the other hand, is underneath the sleeper, so any movement on the bed will not affect its ability to create warmth. Also, heated mattress pads are more able to provide even heating, making sure there are no cold spots when you sleep.

A healthy solution for those who suffer in the cold season

Perhaps the biggest advantage of a heated mattress pad is how it can benefit the health. The use of heated pads can have a therapeutic effect, and this can ease tired and sore muscles. This is why some people use these products even when it’s not winter.

Those who suffer from muscle problems, however, are the ones who benefit the most. Among these are arthritis and fibromyalgia sufferers.

Arthritis is not caused by the cold, but it tends to get worse when exposed to it. Medical professionals recommend heat as the most effective solution in order to relieve pain caused by the condition. Using a heated mattress cover can ensure proper blood flow to the muscles in the affected areas. This provides the muscles with the nutrition they need and therefore relaxes them.

While relief provided by warm baths can only last for a short while, a mattress pad designed to provide heating can keep you healthy and comfortable all night long.

The Best Scarves from the Best Brands

Designer scarves are those that are manufactured by the top designer labels in the industry. Since there are plenty of them, you should just focus on those that produce the best scarves, such as:

·       Burberry. A Burberry scarf is considered as one of the most coveted and the finest quality scarves around. Majority of them are made of fine cashmere or wool, and are either Italian or English made. Burberry sells scarves ranging from $170 and $300, and are available in various patterns and colors.

·       Coach. Coach scarves are more fashionable, more versatile ones, as the popular designer brand carries neck scarves, ponytail scarves, and unique oblong scarves.

·       Hermes. Hermes produces a lot of scarves, but the brand is best known for their silk twill scarves.

Some other designer brands also manufacture scarves that have become popular among many women. These brands, however, have a more formal, regal, and classic styles, which certainly reflect on their scarves:

·       Chanel

·       Gucci

·       Fendi

·       Pucci