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BBH equivalent for USA

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RoyCroppersCricketBat · 27/07/2015 10:09

Does anyone know of something very similar to a BBH (needs to have a spinning brush) that can be used in the USA? Going in a few weeks and I really can't style my hair properly without one :(

Went to Canada a couple of years ago and I can honestly say that my constant battle with trying to do my hair without a BBH spoilt (a bit :) ) my holiday there!

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MyPelvicFloorTrainsItself · 27/07/2015 10:10

Can't you just get an adaptor plug?

Petal02 · 27/07/2015 12:25

The UK BBH won't work in America, even with an adaptor plug (something to do with voltage).

But if you buy a Connair spinning brush (Connair is the USA branch of Babyliss) you should be OK. You can buy this product on ebay, or from Walmart when you get to America.

infiniti.conair.com/catalog.php?pcID=58&products_id=209

Lion12 · 27/07/2015 14:58

I'm in exactly the same position. I've looked at other stylers that can be used worldwide but I worry they won't be as good. I think I'll be buying the conair one.

ggirl · 27/07/2015 15:03

same problem here, i visit Canada regularly to see family. I'm going to invest in the connair one.

holdyourown · 27/07/2015 17:19

I've used my BBH in US with an adaptor - bit less powerful but still worked

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RoyCroppersCricketBat · 27/07/2015 18:05

Thanks for the replies :) suppose I could buy the connair one, but just hoping there was something in the UK I could buy and take with me just to make sure :)

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RoyCroppersCricketBat · 27/07/2015 18:11

Just found the Connair one on UK Amazon for £115 !!!! looks like it's going to be another bad hair holiday :(

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LikeABadSethRogenMovie · 27/07/2015 18:14

I bought the Connair one in Target for $70 or something.

TheFlis12345 · 27/07/2015 18:18

I've used my BBH in the US loads of times!

Lion12 · 27/07/2015 19:53

I did consider getting a Remington styler that was suitable to use worldwide but I just don't think it'll compare. Saying that it can't be worse than trying to use my BBH in America. It was about as much use as a chocolate tea pot!

Petal02 · 27/07/2015 19:57

I've got a Remington hot air styler - it comes apart, making it a bit easier for packing/travel, and it actually does a pretty good job of my layers. Although it's not quite as good as BBH.

I don't enjoy being BBH-dependent; if it were a smaller, travel-friendly appliance I might feel differently!

ggirl · 28/07/2015 19:33

BBH on canadian walmart site was only $45cdn but out of stock and only available online ,or I'd snap one up when Im over there

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RoyCroppersCricketBat · 28/07/2015 23:04

Lion can you link to the remington stlyer that is suitable for worldwide use, please? thanks :)

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Lion12 · 29/07/2015 18:34

here

I don't know how good it is tho, it only caught my eye coz it could've used in America

Lion12 · 29/07/2015 18:35

That post makes no sense! That's what I get for typing with a child climbing on me.

Petal02 · 29/07/2015 18:44

Lion does the Remington you've linked definitely work in America?

Just wondering because the Remington is use for travel doesn't appear to be USA-friendly (although it's a slightly different model):

www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-AS7051-Volume-Curl-Styler/dp/B00B7FY8EQ/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

Lion12 · 29/07/2015 20:53

I'm going off the discription on the website
"Stay cool tip for safer use
Curl release button to prevent tangling
Worldwide voltage - ideal for travelling
2.5m swivel cord
Suitable for all types of hair"

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