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HSI Professional Ceramic Ionic Brush Hair Straightener Review

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HSI Professional Ceramic Ionic Brush Hair Straightener Review

A woman’s hair is her crown. For those who are struggling in styling their hair, this professional hair styling ceramic brush could be the answer to your problem. The HSI Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Glider Brush Hair Straightener is not only good for transforming frizzly dull hair into straight, sleek locks but also for giving best control for all hair types. In choosing such hair straightening products it is very important to be mindful for safety measures. Read more about this HSI Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Glider Brush Hair Straightener Review in order to find out more about this product.

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For many years, I have always used a ceramic hair iron. Not that it does not works anymore, it still perfectly does. The only thing that I am quite uneasy about it is that it takes too much time for to complete my hair routine.

What are the best features of this Brush Hair Straightener?

This hair brush has professional ceramic/tourmaline ion plates. The plates are responsible in making any hair type silkier and shinier is a lesser amount of time compared to a normal hair iron. The plates heat up in a minimum time of half a minute. And unlike normal hair irons, it only took 5-10 minutes for a medium hair length, in getting a desirable hair style.

The right temperature for every hair type can be easily adjusted with the HSI Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Glider Brush Hair Straightener. The brush is upgraded with high temperature capacity. Temperature adjustments ranges from 350-450 degrees in Fahrenheit. Damp ceramic heat with strong ceramic plates and coils maintains even temperature. Most of all it has a heating area that is wide enough to cover every hair length or hair type, but still not too wide to do the hair styling for the bangs.

This hair straightener is also equipped of an easy grip handle with an ergonomic design for a much easier hold. It has a swivel cord which makes it less messier and more convenient to do hairstyling no matter what the angle the brush is positioned into.

PROS

  • Suits all type of hair
  • Saves a lot of time in Hairstyling (compared to normal hair irons)
  • Versatile temperature adjustment
  • Safe and easy to use
  • Ceramic/tourmaline plates maintains an even heating temperature
  • Swivel cord allows versatility in angles

CONS

  • For someone who has a very frizzy and fine curly hair, the brush does not do the same result as that of a hair straightening iron.
  • Hair can get tangled into the brush (it would be best to comb the hair first before using it)

As mentioned in the cons of the product, for someone who has really tiny curls, the product will be able to straighten it up but not to the extent of the same result as to doing it with a normal hair iron. I guess I would say, that the HSI Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Glider Brush Hair Straightener will be best for daily use as it really dramatically cuts out the time in hairstyling when done on a daily basis.

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HSI PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC TOURMALINE IONIC FLAT IRON GLIDER BRUSH HAIR STRAIGHTENER with travel size Argan Oil Leave In Hair Treatment.

iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum Review

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iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum Review

It took quite a while to decide if I really wanna get a robot for vacuum cleaning. Somehow I have found pleasure in cleaning the house the old fashion way, but then again as the time went by, having the time to even do my chores diligently seemed to have become a challenge. In this iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum review, I will be telling my side of a story how I got convinced that having such help from robots in completing home chores isn’t a bad idea at all.

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It might sound weird to be making this review for an older version of iRobot when the newest version (iRobot Roomba i7+) just came out the market! Well, in all honesty, I’d say that the big reason for this is the difference in price. It’s pretty much practical for me to get an older version that fits all my needs with a reasonable price tag.

What are the best features of this Robot Vacuum cleaner?

The patented 3-Stage Cleaning system of this vacuum robot is without doubt, topping the reasons for having it. What it does is that it nicely loosens the dirt, lifts it, and finally suctions dirt, dust, or hair either from hard floors as well as carpets. The robot’s sensors detects and marks concentrated areas of dirt – probably areas where there is much more traffic – and cleans harder on these areas. It may have took awhile before the robot completely finished the task in the living room and kitchen but I should say the end result is satisfying. It gave a very pleasant feeling, walking barefoot throughout the floor.

Like most smart devices, it is always much convenient being able to connect the device or manage the cleaning schedule via our smartphones. Even if we are away from home, via WiFi connection, it is possible to clean & schedule it at anytime, regardless of user’s location, with the iRobot Home App. Or better yet, add voice control by combining it with an Alexa device – convenience at it best! In any case, the iRobot Roomba 675 runs for a good 60-90 minutes of vacuuming before it automatically goes back to its dock and recharge.

As with the noise, it not as quiet as the Roomba i7+, but in any event, much more quite than a regular vacuum cleaner. I would think of it as the noise of an industrial fan in medium speed.

PROS

  • Advanced dirt detecting system
  • Edge-Sweeping Brush (sweeps away the dust and dirt from edges)
  • Patented 3-Stage cleaning
  • Dual Multi-Surface Brushes 
  • Auto-adjust cleaning head
  • Automatically docks to its charger
  • WiFi capable
  • Compatible with an Alexa device for voice commands
  • Works great on both carpets and hard floors
  • Only needs 3 hours maximum to a full battery

CONS

  • Works best for cleaning dry surfaces ONLY, not advisable to clean your pet’s “legacy”
  • Not advisable for leaving the robot to clean without minimal supervision, as the cleaning brushes may get caught up or tangled up with a cord or wire
  • Does not guarantee cleaning the edges of the house
  • Sometimes does not get to clean under the furnitures

For such a lower price range, I do not expect the iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum to be perfect. But surprisingly, it exceeded my expectations on how clean my floors are, regardless of how mixed the floors we have in our house. And I am talking about a mix of hard wood, tiles, vinyl and different types and thickness of carpet. It is impressive and quite practical when it comes to its price range.

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iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging

HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer Review

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HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer ReviewThe HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer is one of the smallest portable printer that on the pocket-portable zero ink printers in the market. Armed with it’s compact size and high portability this printing device makes it very convenient to instantly print images from your phone via bluetooth connectivity. Personlized photos and unforgetable moments will easily be printed out in 2×3 inch sized Zink embedded papers wherever and whenever. Find out more about this device through this HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer Review and see if the costs of buying it justifies the features it brings on the table.

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As mentioned earlier, this portable photo printer does not require ink in printing. The Sprocket uses a technology called Zink technology which is actually originally develped by Polaroid.

What are the best features of this portable printer?

Those who take lots of photos from their smartphones will be most useful for this photo printer. The photos are printed out in less than a minute – approximately 50 seconds. Zink technology mentioned earlier is a printing system that uses a paper that is layered with multiple transparent dyes. These dyes are activated with heat impulses of varrying leng and intensity coming from a thermal print head.

The HP Sprocket is bluetooth enabled. It easily connects with your mobile device using the free HP Sprocket app to print the images. A great feature of this app is that it can be easily linked to social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram or Flickr. From then on, it will be easy to access more photos and instantly print them. The app also features editing tools that allows the users to use stickers, captions, borders or filters before printing.

It takes about 90 minutes to get a full charge on the printer and a single charge is able to print up to 30 2×3 prints. The printer can only hold 10 papers sheets inside. Although the portability and size is a big advantage of this device, the print quality is not much impressive as it is reliant on the photo’s subject. On a closer range it can show images vividly and detailed but on a farther range, the colors seems to blend too much and some colors are lost. Color resolution is 313 x 400 dpi.

PROS

  • Instant photo printing from smartphones/mobile devices (approx. 50 seconds)
  • Print size of  2 x 3-inch (5 x 7.6 cm) snapshots or stickers
  • Easy to use and very portable (pocket size)
  • Prints through HP Sprocket app via Bluetooth
  • Customize photos before printing through the app
  • Seamless bluetooth connectivity
  • Uses no-ink Zink Technology in printing
  • Rechargeable through a micro USB cable
  • Can be linked or connected to social media accounts through the app

CONS

  • Photo quality is not at best
  • Requires Android: 4.4 above / iOS: 8.0 above for the app to work at best
  • Printing is limited only to one size which is 2×3 inches

The print paper can be expensive as it is small and the print quality is not at optimal quality. This printer’s portability is probably the best feature of this device where the user can have fun in the instant print out of photos from smartphones.

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HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, Print Social Media Photos on 2×3″ Sticky-Backed Paper – Blue (Z9L26A)

Beurer 4 in 1 WL90 Wake-up Light Alarm Review

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Beurer 4 in 1 WL90 Wake-up Light Alarm ReviewThe way we start our morning is actually a major influence for the rest of the day. A good read to know more about this is through Wake up Productive – a book that tells more about how to start a good morning and how it affects productivity. And as we speak of a good way to wake up, a good tool for this is the Beurer 4 in 1 WL90 Wake-up Light Alarm. This device serves 4 purposes. With that reason alone, it is already quite a big help on the budget. With the help of this Beurer 4 in 1 WL90 Wake-up Light Alarm Review, find out more about the pros and cons of buying this device and how it can help it making that deady morning routine a little more easier.

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The Beurer WL 90 is the excellent must have for those who find it a big challenge to wake up  in the morning. It features a sunrise stimulating LED light. What does this feature actually do? Read more.

What are the best features of he Beurer Wake Up Light Alarm (Beurer WL90)?

The natural response of the body is to wake up well when there is light outside.  But then, this does not happen all the time, especially when it is winter time or even in cloudy or darks months. As mentioned earlier, this device features a LED light that stimulates or immitates sunrise as well as sunset. As the light gradually brightens, it then naturally allows the body to gradually wake up. On another part, during the sunset mode, the gradual dimming of the light also stimulates a relaxing mode to naturally tell the body to  chill out and get ready for bed time.

Now let’s talk about Beurer WL90‘s other features which makes it an all around morning routine device. First off, is its alarm function. After the simulated sunrise, the user can set an alarm tone with ten wake up melodies to choose from or a favorite radio station. It can save up to 3 alarms. Of course as with other alarm clocks it has a snooze function. An activated snooze function enables the alarm to sound again based on the user-set snooze duration.

The best feature from this device though is its bluetooth capability. This features allows the device to also be a music station for a great playback of the user’s music of choice. In addition to that, the Beurer WL90 is easily managed using its app.  Mood light adjustments and choosing colors (over  colors to choose from) makes this device a fun little play toy not just for adults but also for youngsters.

PROS

  • Versatile, has 4 functions in 1 device
  • Phone App connects seamlessly and trouble free
  • Simulated sunrise with adjustable light intensity
  • Sunset function – Light dims gradually to simulate sunset
  • Wake up with radio, alarm tone or a choice of 10 wake up melodies
  • Optional mood light with 10 possible color settings
  • Stream music from your device to the built in speakers via Bluetooth
  • Time and date shown on display
  • Bluetooth compatible loudspeaker
  • Activation of sunset function
  • Choice of 10 preset mood light settings
  • Direct choice of mood light color
  • Alarm can be switched on/off for each day
  • Adjustment of alarm settings

CONS

  • This device needs the app (user must have a smartphone) inorder to maximize its features
  • The material is plastic but I guess this is also for the purpose of creating somewhat a  scattered or translucent effect on the LED light and does not make the light too sharp and too much on the eyes when waking up

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Beurer IPL 7500 Hair Removal Satin Skin Pro Review

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Beurer IPL 7500 Hair Removal Satin Skin Pro ReviewNot just women but also men have problems with unwanted hair in the body. Sometimes it even becomes frustrating to maintain it by shaving regularly.  The Beurer IPL 7500 Hair Removal Satin Skin Pro makes all these frustration a thing of the past. With this device, the process of permanently removing unwanted hair in a in the comfort of home can be done simply, quickly, and safely. Read further on this Beurer IPL 7500 Hair Removal Satin Skin Pro Review and find out if purchasing this device is worth the money to spend.

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The use of Intense Pulsed Light or IPL has been a common method used by medical practitioners to remove unwanted hair. Beurer IPL 7500 is a device that is clinically tested for maximum safety at home. It works by deactivating the hair roots deep underneath the skin. This process will then reduce the chance of the hair to grow back.

What are the best features of Beurer IPL 7500 Hair Removal Satin Skin Pro?

The compact design of Beurer IPL 7500 makes it ideal for treating areas with small body sufaces. To be exact it has 3.1 square centimeters (0.47 square inches) light surface to  send light impulses into the hair. The estimated time frame for a full body treatment is up to 20 minutes. The treatment process would need up to 4 sessions to be able to see results of clear hair removal.

As mentioned earlier, this device uses the IPL technology in permanent hair removal. Our body has melanin pigments in the base part of the hair that absorbs the light emitted from the device. This creates heat and then impairs the hair follicles to prevent any further growth of the hair.

Certain skin types and/or hair types may not be suitable in using this device. It will not be effective on very light or grey hair  as well as those with very dark skin tones. For this purpose, it is integrated with a 2-in-1 skin sensor. This serves the purpose of sensing skin contact and skin type so that no light pulses will be discharged unless there is a suitable skin pigmentation. The device also features a built UV protection to protect the skin from harmful rays.

PROS

  • Compact design
  • IPL (intense pulsed light) technology responsible for long lasting hair removal
  • 150,000 light pulses and 3 energy levels
  • The devices includes one cartridge with 100,000 pulses
  • Clinically tested – confirmed in a study by Institute proDERM
  • Safe application with skin color and skin contact sensor
  • Built in UV protection
  • 0.47 sq inch treatment area
  • Full body treatment in as low as 20 minutes
  • Results can be seen in 4 treatments (hair reduction of up to 50%)
  • Suitable for legs, armpits, bikini line, chest, stomach and face
  • Suitable for both men and women

CONS

  • Cannot be used on dark skin
  • It is not effective for those having white or light colored hair
  •  Individuals who has conditions like light sensitivity or other skin conditions such as psoriasis are advised NOT to use the device or at least contact your doctor for further advice

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