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Anyone have a Babyliss Big Hair?

127 replies

Wotkinz · 01/03/2015 19:44

Are these a gimmick or should I get one?
I have shoulder length hair if that makes a difference.

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ashoesandbagsbird · 01/03/2015 20:10

Love mine too. Just bought my third in about 4 years. But I do give it some welly and use it everyday.

My tip is to do your hair a section at a time to max the volume.

SirChenjin · 01/03/2015 20:11

Yes, it straightens hair, gives it bounce and smooths it. You've got to blast it with the hairdryer first and only ever use it on hair that's almost dry. Stick some heat spray and mousse (a MN tip) on, dry it with the hairdryer and use the BBH on sections.

Skivvywoman · 01/03/2015 20:14

I think I'm going to order one for myself Smile

TheFairyCaravan · 01/03/2015 20:15

I think they are shit, personally.

I've had long hair, mid length, short and it did nothing. I will have a couple more goes this week to see if I can be converted if not it's going on Ebay!

Skivvywoman · 01/03/2015 20:16

What size would I get? My hair past my shoulders blades fine but loads of it and curly but straightened every day!

glenthebattleostrich · 01/03/2015 20:18

ThrFairy, if you do decide you want rid PM me, I've been thinking about getting one

GinnelsandWhippets · 01/03/2015 20:20

Hmm I hated mine and just gave it to charity. I have very straight, fine but plentiful hair which tangles very easily. I found that it either tangled my hair and pulled it out Shock or my hair sort of slid over the top of it and it had no effect. Would nor recommend if you have hair like mine.

Mrsstevejones · 01/03/2015 20:20

Mine died (hot air only came out of the tip) and i didnt have the receipt, i rang conair and to send it back and i had a new one within 3 days - very impressed. They could tell it was in warranty by the serial number on the handle. Mine lasted less than a year with sporadic use,bit shit really.

Now i have shorter hair its amazing. I had bought the smaller one as i had med length hair at the time. So easy to use and gives me a polished look.

Still not a patch on my red revlon hair thing i bought 16 yrs ago and finally gave up the ghost last year!

ImABigOleBadLass · 01/03/2015 20:33

I have one, but prefer my Babyliss Perfect Curl as it is 100% impervious to fuckups. Even an orang-utang could use it to make themselves look good. Not cheap, though - but cheaper than getting boo dries as often as I'd otherwise need to.

ImABigOleBadLass · 01/03/2015 20:33

Boo? Blow!

TheFairyCaravan · 01/03/2015 20:35

Ok glen Smile

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omletta · 01/03/2015 20:44

I have two - one at work and one at home. Love it!

ajandjjmum · 01/03/2015 20:44

It's being collected on Tuesday so will hopefully be with you by the end of the week SirChenjin!

SirChenjin · 01/03/2015 21:00

aj - thank you thank you thank you!!! Please let me know how much I owe you Smile

nooyearnooname · 01/03/2015 21:07

I bought one yesterday! I have fine flat hair and whilst I couldn't get it to go 'big' with my first attempt (more product needed I think) it did make it really nice and soft and shiny... I'm pleased with it!

Shop · 01/03/2015 21:19

mrssteve was the revlon thing red and black and like the bbh but didn't rotate?

squiz81 · 01/03/2015 21:19

Love mine too, so much easier than hair dryer and brush.

hillyhilly · 01/03/2015 21:24

I wouldn't have longer hair if I didn't have my bbh, simple as that I couldn't do without it

cashewnutty · 01/03/2015 21:27

I love mine. I have a short bob and it looks salon styled every day.

Mrsstevejones · 01/03/2015 22:11

SHOP - thats the one and i loved it. So sad it died

Shop · 01/03/2015 22:21

I have one gathering dust in a bag under my bed if you'd like it?

Mrsstevejones · 01/03/2015 22:35

SHOP - yes please. New to MN not sure pm works but would love it.

Datahub · 01/03/2015 22:42

oh yes DO send it back
they are very good

Datahub · 01/03/2015 22:42

i hated mine. then decided straightened hair was SO horrendous

i now love it. Smooths and gives volume