Hair straighteners

[Mrs M]

Last time I recommended a small electrical device, it was a Window Karcher.
This time, it's an electric brush which makes everyday hair straightening less harsh on the hair than 'irons'.

Dafni Go
I always take my beloved GHDs with me on holiday for evening use as my hair has a life of its own in humidity and I don't always want to look as if I've been plugged into an electrical socket if I've been outside but don't want to wash my hair in order to look half way presentable, or have to bung it up to hide the 'ping' effect.

However much protector one uses, the fact is, heated irons are not terribly good for hair as an everyday product and so when my hairdresser showed me a new product they were trialling, I jumped at the chance to try it BEFORE my appointment.

I have below shoulder length hair. bleached/coloured to within an inch of its life but in superb condition [even if I do say so myself] as I really look after it. It's fine but reasonably thick and tends to be a bit wavy.

This new [new to meat any rate] product is an electrical ceramic straightening brush. It doesn't 'clamp' the hair so isn't as fierce.

Spray thermal protector on very dry hair; five seconds [just five sweeps of the brush] of brushing through and my hair is sleek and reasonably straight. Not poker straight as the GHDs achieve but definitely non wavy and unlike the GHD effect, looks incredibly natural.
I bought the travel version online [from John Lewis so I know it's pukka] as it's more packable than the regular Dafni brush. It has a smaller head so it takes a few seconds longer to use. As my hair isn't curly,it needs less brushing than the Youtube demos which show really curly hair before, during and after.

Expensive but it definitely does what the blurb says.

It won't take away my 'special' evening use of GHDs when I want poker straight hair but for everyday use, it's kinder to my hair and perfect for getting rid of my kinks. Well, my hair kinks at any rate!!!

Dafni Go
An electrical ceramic brush, another great travel product I won't be without...that's if your cruise line allows it on board. Luckily, Cunard do.

[Sparkle, UK]

Thanks Mrs M, I haven't heard of this product but will have a look now. I use straighteners occasionally.

[carol, welwyn garden city]

I had seen various links for brushes that straighten your hair, and wondered how well they worked. I shall keep a look out for a Dafni Go, it's good to get a recommendation, thank you Mrs M .................................................. ............Carol

[cymrucruiser]

I've got my G.H.D's but thanks for the karcher info since you posted that I've bought three! One for me, one for my mother in law and one for my daughter.

[Eileen Dallas, Torrevieja. Spain]

I already have one of these brushes.
I bought it because I had my hair cut into a shoulder length Bob.
It works really well, and is much gentler on the hair than the heated irons, and it is very easy to use.

[1fifthavenue, birmingham]

Hmmm I wonder whether they would get through the baggage scanning process? MSC will remove straightners, irons etc, and i think several other lines follow the same rules.

Hope they bring out a male version though (just need a smaller brush!)

[carol, welwyn garden city]

Hmmm I wonder whether they would get through the baggage scanning process? MSC will remove straightners, irons etc, and i think several other lines follow the same rules.

Hope they bring out a male version though (just need a smaller brush!)

OMG Seriously, MSC take your hair straighteners? I would cry .................................................. ...........Carol

[Mrs M]

OMG Seriously, MSC take your hair straighteners? I would cry .................................................. ...........Carol

I'm with you Carol.
No GHDs allowed would definitely be a deal breaker for me

[Mrs M]

Hmmm I wonder whether they would get through the baggage scanning process? MSC will remove straightners, irons etc, and i think several other lines follow the same rules.

Hope they bring out a male version though (just need a smaller brush!)

The Dafni Go is a smaller brush than the original Dafni, featured in You Tube videos. I look upon it as a travel version. Might suit.

[Val, Wolverhampton]

OMG Seriously, MSC take your hair straighteners? I would cry .................................................. ...........Carol

That's why I crossed them off my list;I was inspired to try them withthe blogs on here, but need my straighteners.

[Topdeck, London]

Worth a bit of research as there is plenty of choice and features at various price points for this type of product.

[Mrs M]

Worth a bit of research as there is plenty of choice and features at various price points for this type of product.

Topdeck,I didn't realise you were a hair specialist too.

At this price, do you really think I haven't thought about this myself? Give me some credit please.

I quite realise you are in the 'find the cheapest' band of cruising and that's fine, but this is one of those product where personal recommendation truly counts.

If you're in this type of market, and maybe you too have long unmanageable hair which needs attention so hence your thoughts, [I shouldn't have posted this where I did in hindsight] you are a concerned consumer and will want the best as you will know hair is very precious and can easily be damaged. Those who have met me, will know I am a reasonably knowledgeable person ab0ut hair and products and would not have bought this without professional advice.

[jan lowden, sunderland (2)]

I have seen something like this product and thought... WHY!!!! I got all my lovely long thick,(bit kinky) hair cut short about this time last year, Broke my heart even though everyone says I suit it so much,And,yes I like it, But..I used to have to spend over 1 hour getting my hair presentable each day and thought, lifes too short for this, Hence the chop. Had this piece of gear been around then I would have been in 7th heaven! I may be tempted to let the barnet grow a bit now. Jan.

[Wansbrough, North Somerset]

Thanks for the recommendation Mrs M, I have shown this to Mrs W who consequently did a search on You Tube, the result of which is I think we might be investing in one very soon for our up and coming expedition down under.

[Val, Wolverhampton]

I have just had a look at them and they look excellent and I think worth the investment, thank you Mrs M.