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so i BOUGHT a Babyliss BIG SODDING HAIR

373 replies

FluffyMummy123 · 11/02/2011 20:19

and i fecking LOVE IT

its amayzing!
although woulnt bother with anyless than shoulder lenght hair

its SO SO SO EASY

adn GET THIS - i even did the back of my head

#worldfirst

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heksie · 15/02/2011 19:09

And does anyone know where you can get it cheaper than £42 quid? I have just been searching online all afternoon...

bounty007 · 15/02/2011 19:54

just bought one yesterday and think it paid for itself on its first outing...THANK YOU S&B Ladies...I heart my BIG Hair
What should I be buying shares in next??

Dropdeadfred · 15/02/2011 20:04

I am sulking...but my hair has been restored due to careful blow drying and ghds...
ironically my hair is very similar in style to the girl on front of the box only about 3 inches longer
so why does it make my hair look shit??? Angry Sad Envy

RamblingRosa · 15/02/2011 20:40

Have you got super long hair DDF?

Stuffedcat · 15/02/2011 20:40

RR - about the same as a hairdryer I'd say.

Dropdeadfred · 15/02/2011 20:47

Ramblingrosa it is quite long...thick fringe and then sides are straight down to just under norks...

UrsulaBuffay · 15/02/2011 21:11

I must've done it wrong today, my hair looked shit. I can't get the angles right doing the back & it ends up blowing my hair back over itself instead of sucking it around the brush.

Dropdeadfred · 15/02/2011 21:20

Mine looks like I've been dragged through a hedge..it ends up flatter than ever, looking frazzled and kinked...Confused

cyb · 15/02/2011 21:22

DDf how are you doing it?

Describe technique

Dropdeadfred · 15/02/2011 21:28

well...

  1. dry hair til damp with hair dryer
  2. part hair into top and bottom sections..

starting midway up hair put roller under hair and then whilst it's rotating outwards let it wrap hair around barrel and hold for a while at roots then unroll
it often looks like my hair is too thick as it wraps around the barrel quite unevenly

cyb · 15/02/2011 21:30

Perhaps your sections too big? I sort of hold mine in place on barrel while its rotating

Dropdeadfred · 15/02/2011 21:37

cyb thanks..i try to, but to be honest I'm not sure if the thickness and the length combined is the problem
my hairdresser says i have he thickest hair she has ever dealt with, but the actual hair is fine there's just alot of it...but with ghd i can make it look poker straight ...
i'm not sure whether i should get smaller sections but to be honest it would literally take me an hour to style at this rate

rusmum · 17/02/2011 13:29

used mine for the first time. not sure if i am amazed!

RamblingRosa · 17/02/2011 15:04

I went to get one at lunchtime but they didn't have any in Boots. Will try different Boots later.

rusmum · 17/02/2011 20:09

Am quite disappointed. am i doing it wrong?

Dropdeadfred · 17/02/2011 22:10

Rusmum - what is your hair like???? Sorry you are disappointed too

rusmum · 18/02/2011 08:08

aybe I am not doing it properly??? Collar length all 1 length. average thickness. Quite wavy natural but I straighten it, Tries again this morning and then straighteren the top bits to calm the frizz.

rusmum · 18/02/2011 08:09

and do you find it VERY hot?

Undertone · 18/02/2011 10:49

I'm amazed at all these people who are disappointed! Maybe, if you are used to straightening your hair, then the swishy, slightly curled effect it gives isn't what you like in your hair? I would say that the picture on the box is misleading. All it does is blow dry your hair with a consistent texture, make your hair shiny and foof it up a bit.

For people who finds it goes flat, I spray this Charles Worthington blow dry styler spray thingy in my hair before I rough-dry it brior to BBHing. It's a heat protection thing as well - and I notice that the volume stays longer using it. Shiny, too.

My hair is very fine, stright on top but corkscrew curls at the end, fairly thick-looking, but I don't think there is actually that much of it - i.e. when I tie it in a ponytail the thickness within the hair band is not as thick as a whiteboard pen, for example. It's very layered and the longest layers reach to between my shoulder blades.

I find the BBH is BRILLIANT for my top layers - defines the layers, adds volume at root, creates a nice even curve throughout the whole shaft. For my curlier and longer under-layers it does not eradicate the natural curl, but definitely helps to 'tame' it and make it look styled rather than frizzy and chaotic. After using the BBH it still looks like my hair, but a groomed version of it.

For a scruff like me, it has been life-changing and I have had a big confidence boost.

Like I said - that Charles Worthington product is worth a whirl.

Sorry - that's a huge post!

Undertone · 18/02/2011 10:50

rusmum - yes v hot - but i don't tend to hold it against my scalp for very long, and I try to avoid my ears. Only use hot setting for drying damp hair, then switch to middle setting.

rusmum · 18/02/2011 12:48

mine only spins on hot setting- is that normal? I think i may just have to get the knack! lol

cyb · 18/02/2011 13:07

yes it will only spin on the 2 hot settings

READ the instructions, people

rusmum · 18/02/2011 16:55

I did read them !!!! (no need to be shirty!) it only spins on HOT not the less hot, hot iyswim?

MaterMetella · 18/02/2011 17:01

Received mine and it is absolutely, totally fabulous. Thank you! Feel salon - swishy on first attempt. Better than ghds even...

CaveMum · 18/02/2011 17:12

You can pick them on EBay for £34, if you don't mind a "factory restored" model.

Definition:
"The item will be in its original packaging unless stated (box slightly damaged and may show signs of handling) - comes with all appliances and instructions. The condition of the item itself will be in as new condition with the possibility of the odd slight cosmetic mark. By this we mean a little scratch or small blemishes/marks consistent with minor handling.These units have been returned to Manufacturers, usually under a money back guarantee, failed delivery or because an item such as a connection lead was originally missing. The items condition is inspected to ensure its exellent condition and such items provide superb value for money. The refurbished product (factory second) has been through a complete factory testing, refurbishing and hygienic process. Although minor cosmetic marks may exist from handling and checking. It comes complete with all relevant parts."