Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Celebrating Moms #5: Flat Iron Experts KQC Professional Mini X-Heat Ceramic Styling Flat Iron Review and Giveaway




As a busy mom of 2 young children, I am always on the go. That's why I am always open to finding ways to make getting ready in the morning a little bit easier. Even when we're home most of the day, I still like to get fixed up some. Doing my hair is often the biggest challenge, especially when it's too short to put up. Thankfully, I was recently introduced to the Flat Iron Experts and their wonderful selection of hair care products.
Flat Iron Experts is a Vancouver BC based online beauty shop with thousands of hair care products including Flat Irons, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons and more! Unlike some of the other online beauty sites I've come across, this one not only sells a large selection of hair care tools...but they want to make the buying/searching process as easy as possible through reviews, recommendations and education on all of the most popular brands available today.

If you're like me, it's often overwhelming trying decide which flat iron to get and what will be best for my hair. Flat Iron Experts helps with the decision by offering a buying guide on their home page...explaining flat iron basics so you're sure to get the very best for your hair and styling needs.

Flat Iron Experts was kind enough to send me their KQC Professional Mini X-Heat Ceramic Styling Flat Iron to review.



Features Include:
  • 1/2" Ceramic Tourmaline plates
  • 5-1/2" long compact design
  • One heat setting - Heats to 410 F
  • Fits in purse, convenient for touch-ups
  • Perfect for short hair
  • Ergonomically designed for ease of use
  • Dual voltages to use around the world
  • X-Heat Technology for Maximum Ion and infrared
  • Ultra Fast Styling
  • One year warranty
I was impressed with how quickly I received the flat iron and couldn't wait to try it out, as it was something completely new to me. I've used larger flat irons in the past, but was curious to see how this 5 1/2" long one compared and worked. As I took it out of the box, I couldn't believe how tiny it was. It was even smaller than I had pictured it to be. I was thinking, "Could this thing really straighten my naturally wavy hair?"

To my surprise it actually can....and very well I might add! Having used it, I can tell you that it heats up very quickly, much like any other flat iron I've used before. I tried using it to straighten all of my hair, and although it worked ok, it did take quite a bit longer than a larger flat iron does. I do love the results I get with it though, and think it would be wonderful for travel or quick touch ups! It leaves my hair so shiny, smooth and healthy looking. I have often found myself wishing I could quick touch up my frizzy hair, and now I can. It's just so simple to use, and the fact that it's purse size is great! I think it's perfect for people with shorter hair especially.

Not only can it be used for straightening, but works great for flipping and curling as well. Now that I have it, I can't believe I went without something like this for so long. It's so convenient and definitely a must among hair styling tools in my opinion. I would highly recommend Flat Iron Experts and their great selection of hair care products!

Buy It: You can purchase the KQC Professional Mini X-Heat Ceramic Styling Flat Iron on the Flat Iron Experts website.

Coupon Code: Use coupon code, JENNA5 to get 5% Off your order at FlatIronExperts.com.

Win It: Flat Iron Experts is giving one lucky reader their very own KQC Professional Mini X-Heat Ceramic Styling Flat Iron. To enter, visit Flat Iron Experts and tell me another product they carry that you'd love to have.

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Flat Iron Experts) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For THREE extra entries, Grab my 'Celebrating Moms' event button and leave a comment with the URL where it can be found.

5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Celebrating Moms #5: Win a KQC Professional Mini X-Heat Ceramic Styling Iron @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/yjkvol3 Ends 4/22 RT PLS!

6. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

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10. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end April 22nd and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by Flat Iron Experts . This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given. **

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