Primark Straightener & Curler in 1?! Review & Photos

Primark 2 in 1 Straightener & Curler

No this is not a drill, Primark really are selling straightening irons now! But stop, these are not just any kind of straighteners, they actually double up as a curler too, so naturally I had to put them to the test for you guys and here's my thoughts...

Price 
The 2 in 1 Straighten and Curl Wand retails for a ridiculously affordable £10. There is also a mini straightener and seperate curling wand available too.

Packaging
Packaging wise this comes in a rather appealing black and copper box, complete with instruction manual. The actual iron is pretty well made and again is coated in black and gold/copper accents.

On the box it states that the iron has ceramic coated plates, an on/off switch, a lockable handle and a swivel cord. It also heats up to 180ºC.

Application
To use the straighteners all you do is plug them in, turn the switch on, wait a few minutes for them to heat up and then curl or straighten as desired. A red light will also indicate when they are on, but do be careful where you lay them as they do heat up pretty quickly.

I actually tested these out on one side of my head and on the other I used my trusty GHD's and Yogi Curling Wand. I had just washed my hair and roughly blow dried it, so you could see how my hair looked naturally, however I do recommend you watch my demo in the video linked above as you can see how they work better live.

Firstly I went in with the straighteners and the results were pretty impressive! I honestly couldn't tell the difference as they smoothed out my hair quickly and efficiently.

The only thing I would say is, because the plates go all the way round the wand, I would just be extra careful when using the iron towards the front of your face. Therefore I recommend just straightening upwards and out so your not going down near your face (you'll see what I mean in the demo). Also be sure to rest these on a towel or heat mat if you have one.

Next I went in with my favourite curlers on the side I used my GHD's with and then on the other I used the Primer version. To curl, all you do is lock the iron so that it forms the round barrel. 

I divided my hair up and picked up small sections of hair to curl, but do whatever you're used to doing when curling your own hair.

Again, I couldn't believe how nice the curls came out, the barrel gives you the most beautiful big, beachy waves.

Longevity

Because of my squeaky clean hair the curls didn't last all day and so I did re-do them towards the end of the day, only this time I sealed them in with some hairspray too and this seemed to do the trick. As we all know curls do work better with slightly dirtier hair, but if you do have clean hair, then hairspray always helps to lock in the curls and I'm now on Day 3 of softer waves.

Overall Thoughts

Yes Primark you did it again! Gosh where do I start... Firstly this is such a great price point and the fact that you get a straightener and curler in one is amazing value for money. It's also accessible to anyone and everyone which makes it that little bit more appealing, as who doesn't love to pick up an instant steal! 

Performance wise I have to say I was impressed when comparing it to my regular hair tools as it actually did a pretty great job at both straightening and curling my hair, just make sure when straightening that you pull the tool away from your face. 

Overall I adore my GHD's and these are certainly not a replacement for them, however for the price, the Primark version are worth picking up if not just for a back up or to have as a handy travel pair.

I award the Primark 2 in 1 Straighten and Curl Iron a 4.5 out of 5

GHD Atlantic Jade Styler Review and Photos

GHD Atlantic Jade Straighteners

Nowadays I couldn't imagine a world with out hair tools, especially straighteners. Gone are the days of frizzy hair disasters, as now we can rejoice in sleek, smooth and frizz free hair! I've been a GHD fan ever since I can remember and although these are always an investment for me, they always do the job every time. Unfortunately my older GHD's finally decided they weren't going to cooperate anymore and so I begrudgingly had to invest in a new pair. But like I said these are a fail safe holy grail hair tool I just cannot live without, so the deed had to be done! GHD recently bought a new collection of limited edition hair styler's named the GHD Azores, consisting of three shades of mermaid hues, that would look good on any girl's dressing table! So of course I had to snap up one of these limited edition beauties and here's my thoughts.

Price
As I mentioned above the collection consists of three different coloured styler's including,
- GHD Platinum Serene Pearl Styler, which is the most expensive at £165.
- GHD V Atlantic Jade Styler, which is the one I picked up, which retails for £130.
- GHD V Marine Allure Styler, which also retails for £130.

 

Packaging

The packaging on these is STUNNING!! Everything about them is gorgeous from the box to the heat matt, to the straighteners themselves, which makes it all worth while for the money you pay for them.

The box is beautifully decorated in your chosen straightener colour and describes exactly what you are getting in the box clearly.

The heat matt is a gorgeous light teal shade, that also double's up as a carry case for your straighteners, which always comes in handy when travelling.

The straighteners themselves are reminiscent of all of the GHD's V styler's, which are what I had before, but this time, they've added a convenient cap to put on the top of the straighteners to protect them.

Efficiency & Performance

These work so well at straightening your hair safely, smoothly and quickly. They also can be used for curling and creating endless styles, which is something I'm yet to master with straighteners! They also have a beeper on switch, which sounds when the straighteners are hot enough, as well as a feature that turns your tool of after 30 mins, if you forget too.

Overall Thoughts
Overall I think the limited edition GHD Azores range is stunning if your in need of a new pair like me or your an avid GHD collector. Yes these are expensive for a pair of straighteners, but I always see these as an investment as they always last for a good 10 years and personally I would rather pay out for a pair I know perform the best and that also look after my hair at the same time, compared to purchasing a cheaper pair that may not last as long or do the job as well. 

I award the GHD Atlantic Styler 4.8 out of 5