I know that I’ve been telling you guys about the hottest styling tools for our hair, but with all that heat our tresses definitely need protection. For the past couple of weeks I’ve been using TK. This moisturizer

What do you use to help protect your strands from heating tools?

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For all the BGs who wear their hair straight, I have found a product that you’ll surely love! This past weekend, I tried the R Sessions RootControl. This popular styling tool is part straightening comb and part 1/2 inch ceramic barrel iron. It gets (straightens) to the root of your hair allowing you to get close to the scalp without ever feeling the heat.

Plus, it has three heating levels that you can select depending on the coarseness of your tresses. At first, I wasn’t sure if it would do the job, but I was pleasantly pleased with the results considering I hadn’t had a relaxer in about 5 months. For women who desire straight styles or who just want to smooth out roots or edges, this tool is a must-have. It is the perfect complement to the trusty flat iron because it reaches areas that the ceramic plates can’t without burning your scalp. I think my hair styling arsenal is finally complete!

Available at www.rsessiontools.com for $179.99

Have you ever used the RootControl tool? If so, what are your thoughts? One lucky winner will win one (a $179.99 value). Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

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Just when I thought that I’d already found the perfect flat iron, I was introduced to the Sedu Revolutionary Professional Nano Tourmaline Ionic Styler! The difference between this one and my other favorite is the fact that the Sedu iron seems to provide less heat damage. I say this because I don’t get that dreaded burning smell when I’m doing my hair like I did with other one.

Plus, this flat iron has a sleek design and anti-slip edges that prevent hair from slipping, which eliminates snagging. I must admit, the best thing about it is that it comes with a heatproof iron pouch making it perfect for the girl on the go! As much as I despise doing my hair, this flat iron actually makes the task less arduous! I might even try doing something new with my do for the holidays!

Available at www.folica.com for $139.95

Have you ever tried this flat iron? Well one lucky winner will get the chance, right in time for the holidays! Just leave a comment today and the winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

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When it comes to styling our hair, the tools that we use are important. I prefer using wide-tooth combs and paddle brushes to smooth my relaxed strands, but there are myriad tools that suit all hair types. From boar-bristle brushes to plastic fine-toothed combs, there are styling tools that will keep our ‘dos in place at all times!

I recently came across a great brand of ceramic and tourmaline combs and brushes called Studio IM. One lucky reader will win the following combs and brushes valued at $49.50 from this line. Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly. The winner will be announced on Tuesday.

What kinds of combs/brushes do you prefer? Wide-tooth, plastic, etc?

Nylon Paddle Brush available at www.studioim.com for $22

3-in-1 Combo comb available at www.studioim.com for $6

25mm Thermal Round Brush available at www.studioim.com for $16.50

Teasing Comb available at www.studioim.com for $5.00

**I KNOW YOU WON’T FORGET, BUT PLEASE LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TOMORROW AT THE POLLS!!!!

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We all know that using heating tools to style our hair is never the best option, but what’s a girl to do? Even though applying extreme heat on our tresses over a long period of time can cause major damage to our dos, there are a few preventive measures we can take when it comes to drying our hair. Using a tourmaline-infused dryer can decrease the damage and breakage by drying the hair faster. Infrared heat penetrates hair to heat it gently from within. Infrared is a different type of heat that does not heat the air. Instead, more heat is delivered to the hair shaft, while less is delivered to the surface, so hair is not damaged. Plus, I’ve found that these dryers leave hair shiny and smooth!

Have you ever used a Tourmaline hair dryer? If so, what did you think?

T3 Tourmaline Pro Dryer available at www.sallybeauty.com for $119

T3 Bespoke Labs Revolution Dryer available at www.sephora.com for $300

Jilbere Tourmaline Anti-Static Iconic Dryer available at www.sallybeauty.com for $59.99

Ion Conditioning Iconic Ceramic Tourmaline Dryer available at www.sallybeauty.com for $69.99

Ion Iconic 2000 Tourmaline Hair Dryer available at www.sallybeauty.com for $46.99

T3 Glow Dryer available at www.sallybeauty.com for $79.99

**By the way, the winner of the Glowelle starter kit is: Mimieyes! Congratulations!!

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