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Luxury Hair Tools: The Mountaineer Comb by Tan Mujiang

November 6, 2019 · 12 Comments

Taking care of your hair shouldn’t be a task. It should be a luxurious ritual. Part of that ritual is having beautiful haircare tools, like this gorgeous The Mountaineer Comb by Tan Mujiang.

The Mountaineer Comb by Tan Mujiang

The Mountaineer Comb is both beautiful and beneficial for your hair health.

AREN’T ALL COMBS THE SAME?

No! Plastic combs are used by most people for a reason: they are cheap and easy to buy! The majority of combs you see are made of plastic. But that does not make them better. In fact, plastic combs can damage your hair. Hair breakage is common with plastic combs, and they also cause static electricity. Why would you want to use a comb that caused your hair to get frizzy due to static electricity? Additionally, plastic combs wear out far quicker than wooden combs, so you have buy them more frequently. Bad for your wallet, and bad for the environment.

SO WHY ARE WOOD COMBS A BETTER OPTION?

Several reasons:

1) Wood combs are high-quality. A good wooden comb such as The Mountaineer will last years and will just get better over time. While the price may be a little higher than you would pay for a plastic comb, the price per use is so much lower over the years, which makes it an environmentally sustainable item!

2) Tames Flyaway Hair

So here is a little beauty meets science lesson: human hair has a moderate positive electron charge. Basically, “flyaway hair” is static electricity at work on your hair. The motion of combing hair encourages more static electricity and more flyaway hair. Plastic and Rubber combs, due to their electron makeup, lead to even more static electricity! But wood is almost electron-neutral, so if you are combing your hair, using a wooden comb leads to the least static electricity and the least flyaway hair. A wide-tooth comb like The Mountaineer leads to even fewer flyaways!

3) Wood Hair Combs Lead to Better Distribution of Natural Hair Oils

The oil that your scalp produces isn’t a bad thing. It is your body’s own conditioner! Yes, you need to wash your hair to get out old oil and the dirt that accumulates, but the notion that you need to get rid of every bit of oil will only lead to dry hair! Use a wooden comb such as The Mountaineer to distribute your natural hair oil from root to tip for better hair health. Because wood combs distribute oil evenly, using one will lead to better hair health, and you can look forward to smooth, shiny, bouncy, and soft hair!

The same principle applies if you are doing a hair oil treatment. The oil will spread evenly with a wooden comb.

If you have long or thick hair, comb your hair in sections to distribute oil properly. I flip my head over and brush from root to tip to get the back sections of my hair – plus it feels really good! The size of The Mountaineer Comb is perfect for combing in sections: it is large enough to cover large sections quickly but easy enough to handle that fine hair can be gently combed.

And don’t worry about the oil ruining your comb – it conditions the wood as well so it will last longer!

4) Wood Combs Improve Circulation and Blood Flow to Follicles

Plastic and Rubber Combs scrape and damage your scalp. But the gentle pressure of a wood comb like The Mountaineer is like a mini-scalp massage, so it brings blood flow to your scalp. This brings nutrients and oxygen to your follicles, so your hair will grow in thicker and healthier!

5) Wood Combs are Gentle on Tangles!

Wood Combs gently ease out tangles as opposed to pulling on them. A wide-toothed comb like The Mountaineer is especially gentle on tangles and knots, so you will have less breakage!

Well spaced teeth suitable for all hair types, even curly or thick hair

The wood teeth are well spaced and do not snag the hair like man made materials such as plastic and acrylic.

WHAT MAKES THE MOUNTAINEER COMB UNIQUE?

The Mountaineer Comb is hand-painted, so each comb is unique. The comb itself is gorgeous and I love displaying it on my vanity table.

The Mountaineer is crafted from multiple kinds of wood to create its beauty and impressive results. They represent mountains, rivers, and water.

Lovely wood grain detailing

Black Ebony Wood: this type of wood is especially smooth and prevents any friction against hair.

Boxwood: Boxwood has a natural oil that makes it nourishing to hair. It won’t make your hair oily, but it won’t make your hair oily. Just smooth and shiny!

Bubinga Wood: Bubinga is especially good at preventing static and flyaway hair.

Pau Rosa Wood: Pau Rosa Wood is a dense and durable wood that is especially gentle on the scalp, making it great for sensitive scalps.

Beautiful curved design is ergonomic and showcases the wood inlay

The wood has a luxe, natural luster

HOW I USE MY THE MOUNTAINEER COMB

I like to use the comb on clean hair at night after I have washed out any residue from styling products. The sensation of the wooden teeth against my scalp is soothing and relaxing before I go to bed, and makes me calmer and ready for a great night’s sleep! It is so soothing! Gentle scalp stimulation leads to the release of endorphins, so it is an amazing part of any relaxation routine before bed!

THE MOUNTAINEER COMB IS A GREAT GIFT!

Looking for a luxurious gift for someone whose hair routine is a ritual? The Mountaineer Comb is a great gift! It comes in a gorgeous, luxe box that is eminently suitable for gifting. As mentioned above, each comb is hand-painted, so each piece is unique.

Box and comb

The comb comes in a lovely presentation box suitable for gift giving

The gift box comes with a sleeve box cover with logo

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the truly gorgeous The Mountaineer Comb at https://www.ctansusa.com/products/mountain-river-water-comb. And for our readers, get 15% off with code StyleChicks15.

The Mountaineer Comb Lovely foil and logo pattern presentation gift box

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With The Mountaineer Comb by Tan Mujiang, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Skincare Tools: Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

November 3, 2019 · 11 Comments

Gemstone Rollers offer a massaging, relaxing experience while improving skin. Rose Quartz rollers feel and work amazingly with your favorite facial oil. The roller smoothes oils, creams and serums on easily and aid absorption. The gentle rolling encourages lymph drainage. We found an excellent set: the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

ABOUT This Beauty & Wishes SET

This skincare tool set comes in Rose Quartz or Jade. This gift-boxed set includes:

Gemstone ROLLER and Gua Sha STAND

We love that this comes with a stand. This keeps the delicate gemstone surfaces safe. The stand also keeps the roller and Gua Sha free of surface bacteria on counters, makeup bags or vanities. And it is pretty on my vanity table.

Stand for the gemstone roller keeps it safe

Perfect on a vanity table

GUA SHA SCRAPING MASSAGE TOOL

This set contains a gua sha scraping massage facial tool. Gua Sha is an ancient alternative remedy practice. Gua Sha stimulates skin renewal with lymphatic drainage and increased blood flow. Improved blood flow assists in collagen production. Gua Sha facial tools are designed to improve circulation by gently scraping the skin. This non-invasive treatment can reduce puffiness and inflammation.

Smooth and thick Gua Sha Tools in Rose Quartz and Jade

Also:

Attractive drawer-style box with satin interior
Instruction guidebook with skincare preservation tips
A lifetime warranty and authenticity certificate for the stone and the product.

Gift box

ABOUT Jade and Rose Quartz Gemstones

This set uses quality Brazilian Stones. This set is available in Rose Quartz or Jade. Each stone has different properties and advantages within skincare.

Both Jade and Rose Quartz are non-porous. They do not absorb skincare products during treatment. Both clean easily. Both are more hygienic than using fingers for skin product application. Both Jade and Rose Quartz flush toxins via lymphatic drainage.

Both Rose Quartz and Jade gemstones enable product absorption and skin enhancement

ROSE QUARTZ ROLLERS

Carved rose quartz is exceptionally smooth. Rose quartz stays cool when rolling on the skin. Rose Quartz has been used for centuries for its skin-nourishing properties. Rose quartz treatments drain fluid and promote natural detoxification. It boosts circulation, improves elasticity and promotes cell turnover. This results in brighter, healthier skin that glows.

Rose Quartz Gemstone set

JADE ROLLERS

Jade is pure and durable. Jade is ideal for products benefiting from warming to enhance absorption. An example might be facial oils and thicker night creams like Creme de la Mer. It is particularly helpful at reducing redness, dark circles, and puffiness.

Jade has lovely natural color variations

CONSTRUCTION

The roller uses thick brackets. This is important because skinny brackets can break easily. Both rose quartz and jade, once carved, are durable and can last a long time.

Thick and durable brackets

Use

After cleansing and toning, smooth a few drops of facial oil or luxe cream into the skin. Glide the roller gently outwards on the face and down the throat. Don’t press vigorously, a gentle smooth motion works best.

Lovely rose quartz color variants are seen in the crystal

MY EXPERIENCE

The roller is non-squeaky and moves smoothly.

Morning

I pop my roller in the refrigerator at night to use it chilled in the morning. Using it in the morning depuffs my skin. It eases pillow wrinkles on my face and reduces eye puffiness. I feel and look more awake. It also helps with clogged sinuses.

Evening

Facial rolling is relaxing and de-stressing!

It makes putting on my night time creams and serums feel like a spa-like ritual. It also helps me distribute the creams easily. Since the roller doesn’t absorb any product, none of my precious cream or serum goes to waste. It also helps my product absorb into the skin. I LOVE using the roller with squalene and oils, as well as hyaluronic acid paired products.

A perfect set of tools to use with some of my favorite skincare creams and serums

On the vanity table

Rollers don’t absorb skincare products, so they don’t waste a single drop of precious serums!

TIPS FOR ROLLER USE

Glide gently on the skin in an outward direction for lymphatic drainage.
Place the roller in the refrigerator to enhance the cooling sensation. Great for reducing swelling and inflammation.
Place it in a cup of warm water to help serums and oils best penetrate.
Roll in gentle upward strokes on your neck and face.
We love to use it with DPL red light to promote drainage and help product absorption
Soak in warm water before using over masks or serums to help penetration of products.
Use right before bed to relax.

The roller helps serums and creams absorb

Use the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz roller with your favorite serums and facial masks

GUA SHA TOOL

The Gua Sha tool is gently used over the top of moisturizing topicals. This increases product benefit and absorption. We especially like the angles of the Gua Sha tool for treating facial curves such as jawline and cheekbones.

Lightly glide the Gua Sha tool along the contours of the face for optimal results.

Unique shape aids precise facial contour treatment

About the Brand

Beauty & Wishes has a passion for wellbeing and a fascination with ancient, holistic beauty practices. They are committed to giving back. For every purchase, Beauty & Wishes donates $1 to help improve the lives of women, children, and communities around the world.

Conclusion

Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set is a well-made, durable and useful skincare set that enhances product absorption and promotes reduced inflammation. The stand keeps both skincare tools safe and free of counter surface bacteria. It comes in a presentation box suitable for gift giving and the set has a lifetime warranty.

Where to find it

Find the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set at Amazon

The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Sets

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about the The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the blanket. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Hot Tools for Healthy Hair & Scalp: Amaxy Limited Edition Featherweight Infrared Light Professional Hair Dryer

September 25, 2019 · 18 Comments

Hot tools can make hair look AMAZING. Hot tools can also damage hair. Don’t forsake your smooth blowout just yet. Use tools that treat hair right. The Amaxy Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer combines infrared heat with ceramic honeycomb technology. This produces a heat that’s gentler for hair. It also reduces frizz and delivers shinier, smoother hair with loads of volume.

Amaxy Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer has a pretty white and rose gold design

WHY PROPER HAIRDRYER SELECTION MATTERS

Many of us invest time and money into our hair. We color, cut, highlight, and use styling products, shampoos and conditioning masques. We pamper our hair to protect it and we put effort into keeping our hair in optimal condition. And our hairdryer is no place to skimp.

Hairdryers can take a toll on our tresses, especially if we style against our natural hair texture. How can we reduce the damage without forsaking silky blowouts?

ABOUT AMAXY LIMITED EDITION FEATHERWEIGHT PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER

The Amaxy Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer combines two gentle yet effective heat technologies.

WHAT MAKES AMAXY SPECIAL

Straight away you will notice this dryer is super pretty with its’ white gold detailing. And it’s exceptionally lightweight. But the real appeal of the Amaxy is the dual heat mechanisms that dry hair super fast with virtually no damage. Like, wind tunnel fast. And the result is smooth and soft and frizz-free.

Pretty and functional Honeycomb design ionic nozzle

Rose gold feature details, cold shot button, and settings on a lightweight handle

HOW IT WORKS

Infrared heat and Ionic technology are an excellent pairing. Each dries hair differently. Ionic technology is more common in hairdryers. When these technologies are combined, hair feels evenly dry and there’s less chance of damage from over styling.

Infrared Light Heat

Infrared heat is practically non-damaging heat. It dries hair from the inside out. This is less damaging to the fragile hair cuticle. If the cuticle stays healthy, the hair is protected. This means fewer split ends and hair breakage over time. Infrared is a gentle heat. Hair can withstand higher temperatures from infrared dryers. When you turn on the dryer, the infrared red light can be seen.

Turn the dryer on and see the red light. It is the Infrared Light Heat plus honeycomb ionic technology which dries hair quickly without damage

The red light is the infrared light heat in action. It is positioned behind the honeycomb ionic design to work together to dry hair safely and quickly.

Ceramic Honeycomb Ionic Technology

Over-drying hair that’s already dry is when hair dryer hair damage primarily occurs. It robs the hair of precious moisture. The ceramic honeycomb is an ultra-ionic design. It provides a consistent airflow pattern. This distributes heat evenly so there are no “hot spots” while drying. Another advantage is that ionic technology breaks down the water molecule. This works faster than the typical hot air approach. It also enhances the hair condition and appearance. How so?

The ceramic honeycomb design uses ionic technology that maintains moisture and cut frizz by sealing the hair’s cuticle. This seal creates a flat cuticle surface which reflects light to appear shiny. Ionic technology also provides consistent airflow for even drying with no hot spots. It dries hair quickly without causing damage to hair or scalp.

Honeycomb ionic technology design paired with pretty shiny rose gold detailing!

Honeycomb design ionic technology gently dries hair and imparts shine.

Honeycomb design close up

Some of the benefits of this infrared heat, ceramic and ionic technology are explained on the packaging. These include healing the scalp, preventing hair damage and enhancing shine.

COMPLIMENTARY MINI FLAT IRON FOR TOUCHUPS

Once you get a great blowout, who doesn’t want to extend the style with a bit of dry shampoo and touch up with a flat iron?

This dryer comes with a complimentary mini flat iron that heats up to 450 degrees. I find it perfect for the minor touchups needed to extend a good blowout. Its’ titanium plates quickly smooth even the coarsest hair.

Mini iron

The mini size makes it ideal for travel, carrying in your bag for use after the gym or unexpected hair disasters like getting caught in the rain or wind. It fits in my bag along with my lipstick and brow pencil for quick mid-day hair fixes.

For quick touchups on the go, with my lipstick and brow pencil

My EXPERIENCE

My hair dries uber fast and feels so smooth with much less frizz. Its’ featherweight design also is lightweight which makes hair drying and styling easier. Unlike other hairdryers, my arms don’t get tired from extendedly holding the Amaxy dryer and a brush overhead.

The Amaxy boxed set

Something I especially like about the infrared heat is since hair dries from the inside out, you can feel when the hair is already dry. This reduces over-drying or under drying. I find when my hair is overdried, damage occurs. But when my hair is under dried, the style doesn’t hold and my hair gets frizzy. Infrared heat avoids both of these problems.

I like the convenient swivel base and ten-foot cord.

White and Rose Gold design with swivel base

Swivel cord base

Helpful ten-foot cord on a swivel base

The durable professional concentrator attachments make DIY blowouts easy.

Professional concentrator nozzles for precision airflow while styling

CONCLUSION

A great hairdryer is a hair health investment, and ideally, saves time drying hair. The Amaxy Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer works fast and leaves my hair smooth. I love that it dries without hair cuticle damage. It retains moisture even in my coarse hair.

The Amaxy set comes in a sturdy box suitable for storage and gifting

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Amaxy Limited Edition Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer (with bonus hair straightener) at Amazon

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Got comments or questions about the Amaxy Limited Edition Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer? The Style Chicks are here to answer them!

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. With the Amaxy Limited Edition Featherweight Professional Hair Dryer, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Curling Very Long Hair: NuMe Classic Curling Wand

August 30, 2019 · 6 Comments

Do your curls fall out too quickly? Want more curl than large hot rollers give? Something between Veronica Lake structured and bed head beachy waves? This seems simple but isn’t always easy to achieve. And it is even more complicated if the hair is long and won’t fit on a typical roller or wand.

Hot rollers give more volume than structured curls or waves. Steam curlers give lots of tight curls but cause dents or frizz. And many hot rollers and curling wands can’t accommodate longer hair. Meet the NuMe Classic Curling Wand. It’s a versatile hair styling tool that quickly delivers glossy curls that can last for days, even on long hair.

NuMe Classic Curling Wand

OVERVIEW

The NuMe Classic Curling Wand comes in three sizes, 19mm, 25mm, and 32mm. The 32mm is best for beachy waves. I got the 25mm (one inch) for classic waves or curls. It can do most styles for me. It has an easy on-off switch and heats up (FAST!) to the perfect temperature. It has a ceramic barrel and infrared heat combo that is suitable for most hair types. It comes in three colors: black, pink and turquoise.

The 25mm barrel size is highly versatile

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

From unboxing to applying hairspray to my finished bra-strap length hair, it took 16 minutes. I got natural-looking curls that stayed bouncy all day and until I wash them out. Since then, I’ve gotten it down to under 11 minutes.

The wand heats up before I even have my hair brushed and sectioned off. Each curl only takes 3-5 seconds to hold in place and then set.

Hot rollers can’t do the full length of my hair. The NuMe has a long enough barrel to accommodate even very long hair. The curls are soft and natural-looking.

These curls and waves are natural-looking, with no dents, ridges or bumps like I tend to get with rollers.

ABOUT BARREL MATERIAL & INFRARED HEAT OPTIONS

I obsessed over barrel material options best suited for my hair. Barrels come in Ceramic, Metal, Chrome, Tourmaline, Titanium, 24k Gold or Teflon. NuMe has all these options.

The infrared head combined with the ceramic barrel curls my hair with the least damage. My hair has a hard time holding a curl. My hair is coarse, so normally a titanium barrel would be the suggested choice. But my colored hair is dry and damaged. Titanium feels like overkill. I’m very pleased this infrared tourmaline ceramic barrel can achieve curls that stay all day even on my hard to curl hair.

The 360-degree swivel cord makes it easy to curl hair with your non-dominant hand

HOW I USE THE NUME, STEP BY STEP

After sectioning off my hair, I start the curl at shoulder-length for the bottom layer. I curl starting from around my ears for the middle layer. I do curls a bit higher on the top layer. This keeps the visual length of the hair.

This is what I did, step by step:

Section off the hair. Take a piece not too wide to start.
Wear the glove so you can touch and smooth your hair on the wand.
Hold wand with the tip facing down. Curl away from the face. I took smaller sections than I do with T3 curlers. Wrap hair flat like a ribbon for barreled curls. Wrap tight like a rope for springy, defined curls or to achieve brushed out waves.
Hold for 3-5 seconds. Less time for beachy waves, longer for tighter curls.
I hold the curl in my hand a few seconds to keep the form, then let it drop or clip it to cool.
I went back in on sections and pieces I missed, or if I took too big a section.
STYLING THE CURLS:
For more structured curls, hold them individually in a clip until they cool.
Instead of brushing or combing the curls out, I gave my hair a VERY light spray of hair spray. Then with my diffuser hair dryer set on cool, I flipped my head upside down, cool the curl for a few minutes. Then I shake them out while still on cool. Arrange with a comb or my fingers where needed, another light hairspray on the front areas.

The results? The curls held from 6AM to 6PM with absolutely no drooping, even on a windy rainy day. The curls didn’t frizz or droop until I washed them out. It went surprisingly fast to do all my hair, and I didn’t have to do my whole head to get a curly look.

The curl is very natural-looking, soft, full, lush, curls with movement. Hair feels very bouncy.

WHAT I LOVE

Heats fast, curls hair fast. The barrel is long enough to accommodate even Courtney’s very long hair. If hot rollers can’t do your full length, the NuMe Classic Curling Wand is a great option.

SUGGESTED TIPS

It comes with a glove to wear on the hand that is not gripping the wand handle. Use it. It helps hold the new curl in your hand for a few seconds once you release and drop the curl, and it is easy to accidentally burn oneself with a wand that has no clip.
The wand lays flat with no “resting spot”, so it slides around on an even surface. Have a wand matt or silicone pad to protect countertops and keep the wand from sliding while heating or when sectioning hair.

VERDICT

The NuMe Classic Curling Wand is a solid, easy-to-use hair tool that creates long-lasting curls in minutes. Excellent price point. Comes with glove and clips. The ceramic barrel with infrared heat works well on my damaged, naturally coarse hair. The curl or soft wave stay all day. I love that curls set in seconds. The NuMe Classic Curling Wand barrel is the best I’ve seen to date for accommodating very long hair with a full curl.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find the NuMe Classic Curling Wand in the 19mm, 25mm or 32mm size at https://numeusa.com/classic-curling-wand

Simple one-touch button and fast heat up to the perfect temperature

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any questions about the NuMe Classic Curling Wand? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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ABOUT THIS POST

NuMe Classic Curling Wand was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Get a Great Deal on HairMax Devices during Hair Loss Awareness Month!

August 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment

As long time Style Chicks readers are aware, we love HairMax devices. We have been reviewing them since 2011! HairMax has recently expanded their product lineup and has some amazing deals this August for National Hair Loss Awareness Month.

All deals run through August 24th, and you can find them on https://hairmax.com/hairaware:

SAVINGS: $100 Savings on the Ultima 9 Classic LaserComb – use code: LCREGROW9
FREE 3pc Density Starter Kit, which includes: STIMUL8™ Shampoo, EXHILAR8™ Conditioner, ACCELER8™ Hair Booster + Nutrients and our NEW Quick Dry Towel ($44 value) with EVERY laser device purchase on https://hairmax.com/hairaware Use code: HAIRAWARE at check out.

They also have a fantastic giveaway this week on Instagram:

Free Starter Kit + RSN8 Pro Scalp Treatment + Healthy Hair Supplements + Quick Dry Towel + HairMax Hair Fibers ($132 value)

We will be reviewing some of their new products soon but these are really fantastic deals, so take advantage of them now!