Guest Post By Sreeparna
Perfect straight hair never goes out of fashion. Plus, straight hair looks good with all kinds of outfits. So, fashionistas say when nothing works for your hair straightening it can solve a lot of problems. I am not a pro at all when it comes to heat styling. But, I have very un-manageable hair because my has a mixture of waves and curls which causes a lot of frizzyness most of the time. Anyways, today I am going to share my experience on Philips HP8302/46 Hair Straightener which is also called HP8302 Essential Selfie Straightener. This straightening iron targets people like me who are just getting their hands into hair styling. Here we go with the review.
About Philips HP8302/46 Hair Straightener
Straighten and style your hair with this easy to use straightener. This product makes styling at home quick and convenient. Look your best for all those important selfie moments.
- Ceramic Plates for Smooth Gliding and Straight Hair
- Infused ceramic plates for ultrasmooth gliding and straight hair.
- 210°C Professional Temperature for Perfect Salon Results
- This styling temperature enables you change the shape of your hair, and gives you that perfect look like you’ve just come from the salon.
Easy Tutorial and Guide App with Virtual Hairstyle Makeovers
Easy tutorial videos and step-by-step guides using Philips hair stylers. Learn tips & tricks to create trendy hairstyles in real life and see how the style looks on you by trying it out virtually. Save it to your profile and/or share with friends!
- Fast Heat Up Time, Ready to Use in 60 Seconds
- The straightener has a fast heat-up time, being ready to use in 60 seconds.
- A Useful Swivel Cord Rotates and Prevents Tangled Wires
- The swivel cord technology conveniently rotates the cord and prevents unnecessary tangles.
- This straightener is ready to use anywhere in the world and is compatible with 110-240 voltage.
How To Use
Straighten your hair
- Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
- Slide the on/off switch (G) to switch on the appliance.
- The power-on indicator (H) lights up.
- After 60 seconds, the appliance heats up.
- Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for straightening.
- Place the selected hair strand between the straightening plates (F) and press the handles firmly together.
- Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to prevent overheating.
- To create flicks, slowly turn the straightener half-circle inwards (or outwards) when it reaches the hair ends.
- To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 3 to 5.
After Use:
- Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
- Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
- Clean the appliance by damp cloth.
- Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with the hanging loop.
Price
Rs.1295 for Individual Pack (Model- HP8302 Essential Selfie Straightener) . Buy Here.
Rs.2070 for Dryer + Straightener Combo (Miss Fresher’s Styling Kit)
Packaging
The hair straightener comes housed in a cardboard box. As I got the straightener + dryer combo pack, both the products were packed in the same box but in individual packs the straightener comes alone with user guide. The user guide is very easy to cope with and contains thorough information about the product. The packaging felt quite sturdy and damage-proof; perfect fit with the price I have paid.
Appearance/Outlook
Philips HP8302/46 Hair Straightener has a very colourful outlook; the body of the straightener is black while the heating plates are fuchsia. Attractive label graphics and designs in pink take the attractiveness to the next level. The straightening iron has only one standard heat setting at 210°C that needs to be activated through a switch given in the straightener. The pink stains in heating plates are actually some protective materials ensuring less damage to the hair. The company promises that, with repeated use of the straightener this coating will go away eventually but the results with the tool will be the same.
My Experience
This hair straightener is a variant of Philips’ new Selfie Straightener range. This range offers an array of affordable and compact hair straighteners for personal use. I am a bit sceptical when it comes to straightening irons because they come in direct contact with the hair so, they hold the maximum power to damage hair strands. I straighten my hair very occasionally and that too with precautions. I straighten my hair part by part taking small divisions so that I do not have to keep the iron in one place for more than 3 seconds. For the dry ends of the hair I reduce this time to maximum 2 seconds. After each pass I never skip combing as it helps to straighten hair faster and distributes the heat. I never try to curl my hair with straightener because that involves excess contact between heated tongs with the hair.
I have curly-wavy hair texture. Making my hair perfectly straight is not an easy task at all. I think if any hair straightening tool works for me, it will work for everybody. Like my hair drying routine, my hair straightening also involves going down to up with the hair; starting from nape of the neck to the front part and lastly the bangs. This straightener curls my hair to perfectly straightened strands within 2-3 passes. The strands which have tighter curls of course take 3 passes but the rest is done in two passes. It does not take off the volume from the hair completely which is really nice because I have fine hair. To tell you the truth, it does damage the hair to some extent which needs 3-4 deep conditioning treatment to revert back. As I do not emphasize on the ends of my hair that much, I do not experience any extra hair fall due to breakage than normal.
Likes
- Gives perfect straight hair in 2-3 passes
- Easy-to-use and easy-to-carry product
- Comes with protective coating in the heating plates
- Takes less heating time
- Value for money product
Dislikes
- None
Summary- 5/5
If you are looking for an affordable and compact hair straightener with chic looks and good quality then this HP8302/46 Hair Straightener Philips is a sure thing to consider.
Editor’s Note
It is very important to use a heat protectant whenever you are use any heat styling tool on your hair, even if the brand says the tool does not hurt your hair. It’s impossible to protect your hair from heating effect of the tool if you skip using a heat protectant beforehand.
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