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Something I’ve noticed: Often hotels with the fanciest of features skimp when it comes to hair dryers. My theory? These are items that are stocked by people, most likely men, who do not realize the huge importance of erring toward quality!

USAToday.com actually had an awesome article on this very topic yesterday, and I wanted to share an excerpt from it.

“Hair dryers are a cheap upgrade to a room and well worth the cost if a hotel’s demographic skews toward women with money to spend,” Valyn Perini, executive director of OpenTravel Alliance.

In several interviews with female road warriors yesterday, women told me again and again that they want to find a clean and powerful hair dryer in their room’s bathroom.

Chicke Fitzgerald, a social networking guru who last year founded Executive Girlfriend’s Group, a professional women’s networking group, told me that hair dryers are a make-or-break amenity for her when it’s humid outside.

The quality of hair dryers in the three- and four-star hotels is usually fine, she says. But she’s discovered a surprisingly unique problem in minimalist-style boutique hotels: She can’t find the hair dryer!

Seriously. I can vouch for this all being true – often you’ll find the cheap drugstore variety hair dryers that you KNOW will leave your hair frizzy – or none at all. When you are at a hotel that may be using $500 sheets, it seems lame they won’t invest in a $100 or even $200 hair dryer that will keep their female guests happier – especially since those dryers tend to last, not need to be replaced, and save money in the long run!

I often elect to bring my own hair products and tools when I travel. It adds bulk to an already heavy bag but it avoids problems like readying for an important dinner – and realizing I will have to go frizzy – or jumping in the shower, and finding out there’s two shampoos and no conditioner. (Yes, that actually happened once – in a 4-star hotel!)

Obviously, it’s on my mind – especially as I travel across various countries with unique voltage, wattage, and yes, ingredient issues. So, I wonder, how do all of you handle factors like this when on your own travel adventures?

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Hair vs. Hotel Hair Dryers

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I stand by the belief that while you can find great deals on drugstore products in cosmetics and style products, for actual heat tools, it’s worthwhile to make the investment.

As the seasons change, you may be ready to up your hair routine–especially since a lot of our hair reacts very differently to the fall than it does to the summer. Through September 25, you can use code SEPTEMBER to take 15% off orders over $100 at Folica.

I’ve had good experiences with the HAI Stik Ceramic Flat Iron. It’s super slim – great for those tight spots – and has something called Infra Red Heat technology that helps seal in hair’s moisture – especially necessary for heat/chemical damaged hair.

But whatever your flavor–and all of us have our favorite brands for our own reasons–it’s likely there, so use this as  great time to get a fab deal! (And fabulous hair.)

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Folica.com Sale Alert

There are five different sets that will be available starting today!

Versati Red Hot Straightening Set

MSRP: $192.93

SALE PRICE: $39.99

Sedu Pink Revolution Sleek and Straight Set

MSRP: $294.98

SALE PRICE: $99.99

CHI Beach Blue Straightening Set

MSRP: $248.95

SALE PRICE: $99.99

Sedu Summer Styling Set

MSRP: $312.98

SALE PRICE: $99.99

BaByliss Summer Vacation Styling Set

MSRP: $246.89

SALE PRICE: $99.99

Image: Folica.com

And even cooler than that, I’m going to be giving one of these awesome sets away!!!

Check out the Sedu Summer Styling Set. It includes

·Sedu Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic TGR 4000i Hair Dryer ($270.00 value) – I LOVE this hair dryer. It has a super compact size (makes it easier to travel with) and light weight design, but most importantly, it dries fast, and well, and keeps your hair shiny and smooth – what else could I ask for???

· Sedu Revolution Pro Ionic Finger Diffuser ($24.95 value)

· Sedu Beach Beauty Sea Salt Spray ($15.99 value)

· Folica Pop-Up Brush and Travel Bag ($9.99 value)

· FREE 2 year extended warranty ($14.95 value)

To have your chance to win, please tell me about the most fabulous hair day you ever had, and how much luck you had recreating it! Deadline to enter is July 1. Increase your chances to win by retweeting this contest on Twitter! (My user name is @alywalansky)

Good luck!!!

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Super Hair Tools Sale (and a Giveaway!)

Enzo Milano Conico 18/9mm Curling Iron

Features Include :

* Heats up to 160oC / 320oF
* Ceramic Heating
* Ergonomic Design
* Coated Aluminum Teflon Barrel
* Heat-Resistant Glove
* Limited Lifetime Warranty

So if you want a full curly look one day, then switch it up with tight curls the next day, or just loose waves, I think Enzo Milano Conico 18/9mm Curling Iron sounds really good.

I feel like checking it out myself. $140 at Folica.

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Enzo Milano Conico 18/9mm Curling Iron

Infinity By Conair Retractable Hair Brush

The bristles retract to avoid hair tangling which is also a good thing come cleaning time. It has tourmaline ceramic to provide shine in he hair. It uses Ion technology to reduce static and frizz.

According to Amazon.com :

# Can be used for wet or dry styling
# For hair of all textures
# Smoothes coarse curly or wavy hair
# Creates soft curls and adds shape and volume

This is really something I would like to try. Has anyone tried it yet? Any helpful reviews for me and the readers would be very appreciated.

Buy it for $10 at Amazon and I’m sure any etail store near you.

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Infiniti by Conair Retractable Brush

Bumpits

BumpIts made me think of a good hair accessory that’s hidden to create a simple hair-do. It basically volumizes your hair which then makes it possible for easy yet stylish hair styles.

Bumpits

Just like the illustration shows, part the hair in the crown then tease. Place the Bumpits behind the parted line apply hair spray and you’re done. Instant hair volume to solve the flat hair problems.

Why spend too much money going to a hair salon for a simple hair do if you can do it at home with BumpIts? Having said that, I have no guarantee that it works. You can read the testimonials from the store itself. Hey, it’s an option, right?

(Images : BumpIts)

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BumpIts For A Simple and Easy Hair-Do

Travel Hot Iron Cover

This travel hot iron cover measures to 13 1/2″ H x 5″ W closed and 20 1/2″ H x 5″ W opened. It fits most curling and flat irons. The best part? It stores the iron even when it’s still hot. It certainly saves us time as well make organizing hair gadgets such a breeze. $12.99 from Bed Bad and Beyond. That’s not bad at all.

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Travel Hot Iron Cover

A compact with a mirror and  pop-up brush. Perfect for traveling, work place, or when you’re out on a date with someone or your friends. The size fits any night time clutch. So if you feel like giving your hair a small touch up brush, you could very well do so. That’s for the hair. The mirror is for checking your face or the newly brushed hair too.

It comes in either fuchsia or tangerine colors. $8 at Sephora.

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Sephora Moroccan Sunrise Pop-Up Travel Brushes

You can avoid static by spraying or swiping your hair with DStat before putting the hat on. It helps clam the flyaways which is a direct result of the fabric getting in contact with the hair.

DStat comes in towelettes and spritz. Each costs $15.

(Images : DStat)

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DStat Static Relief For Your Static Hair

A medium-size curling iron like this gives your hair the soft waves you want when trying to create the old-Hollywood glam look for an event like weddings or if you want to give your hair an oomph factor on a casual day.

A shoulder length hair would be perfect for this curling iron. I can almost envision the soft curls that are also giving the hair that much needed volume. The right amount of curls and volume to give you confidence to walk out of your house feeling beautiful .

It’s $89 from Ulta.

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Ulta’s T3 Pro EverTwirl Curling Iron