Thursday, March 11, 2010

Review & Giveaway: Hana Professional Flat Iron

The one item I can't live without in my everyday beauty regimen is my flat iron. I have hair with a slight natural wave in it, and it can be difficult to deal with. I've been flat ironing my hair for years, and with my shorter hair cut, I've discovered how important a good flat iron can be. That's why I was excited when Misikko offered to send me a new flat iron to review. They sent me the Hana Professional 1" Flat Iron in Pink (it made me happy that it was pink!) to try out.


The iron came in a pink pouch tucked into a tin case. It also came with a silicone mat and a travel pouch. This comes in handy because the iron can get very hot and it's nice to have something to put it down on. The travel pouch is a necessity for me because I like to toss my flat iron into my bag (after the gym or on a trip) without having to worry about it cooling down.

Now, onto the iron. The iron heated up to the highest setting in under a minute, but it has 5 different temperature settings so you can adjust it to what you need. I am a nut and I like to straighten my hair at the hottest setting possible. The iron was easy to run through my hair, and straightened it easily, I only had to run it through just once. The edges are curved so you can curl your hair with it and do flips with it (I am not that talented just yet). The 1" size was perfect for my short hair, and I think that it really smoothed out my hair! I used this hair iron before taking my photos in my OOTD today and I really liked the way it turned out. (Oh and I also trimmed my own bangs, not really sure how I feel about them currently.)  Overall, I was very impressed with this iron and its results. I'm sitting here typing this towards the end of the day and my hair is still straight and has kept its style.

Now, the giveaway info! Misikko is generous enough to give one of my lucky readers her very own Pink Hana Professional Flat Iron!

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow my blog.
2. Leave a comment on this post. (Make sure your profile is linked to a blog where I can contact you or leave your email address.)

Extra entries:
-Follow Misikko on Twitter (twitter.com/misikko)
-Blog about the giveaway on your blog and link back to this post.
-Join the Misikko newsletter (for 3 extra entries).
-Leave a comment letting me know if you did any of the above (just one comment will do, I will make a spreadsheet to keep track)

You have until next Wednesday, 3/17 (St. Patty's Day!) at 11:59pm to enter, and I will choose a winner at random (via random.org). Good luck!

Also at Misikko.com you can find CHI hair straighteners, FHI flat ironsprofessional hair dryers (I'm dying to try the T3 Tourmaline Evolution Hair Dryer), and a great selection of hair care products.

73 comments:

  1. I would love this and my favorite color too! Thanks for letting me enter!

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  2. Great giveaway Rosa!! That's so awesome that Missiko contacted you!
    I have always wanted a pink flat iron, so I'd love to win this, plus I'd take it on my upcoming California Trip!
    Kim
    anthroholic.blogspot.com
    berlyb33(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. I would love a new flat iron- I only have an old cheap-o one that has produced less than stellar results! (And I follow your blog!)

    Emily

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  4. Great giveaway! Thanks Rosa for a fabulous blog :)

    Mandy

    apricot_sunrise@yahoo.com

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  5. I would love a new flat iron, too! And it's pink!! :)

    (juicy.couturegirl (at) yahoo dot com)

    Thanks Rosa!

    Caroline

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  6. I've been enviously eyeing the pink flat irons and curling irons in stores lately. My hair is fairly straight on its own, but I find a flat iron is the only way to really get it to shine. ;)
    I follow your blog via Google Reader RSS.
    Z
    zy roos (at) gmail (dot) com

    [PS: The brand is spelled "Misikko" (one S, two Ks), so the twitter and last site links need to be fixed.]

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  7. Oh wow...it's pink...i love it :)

    mtedford at alum dot rpi dot edu

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  8. I would love a new flat iron. Mine is on the outs.

    hunguren at hotmail dot com

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  9. I'm now an official follower of your blog. I've been following it for a while with google reader.

    Yay! Great giveaway!

    email:
    christinewhetstine@gmail.com

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  10. I would live to try the hair iron! I have hair that is just slightly wavy so I always have to tame it with a heating iron or hair dryer.
    Amymtwei@gmail.com

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  11. i also straighten my hair daily! this would be awesome!
    i am a follower and i signed up for missiko newsletters.

    thanks!
    annagr8@aol.com

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  12. So cute! I would love to win :)
    I am a follower, am now following Missiko & signed up for their newsletter. Thanks!
    musingsonmtn(at)gmail.com

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  13. Wonderful giveaway! I'm a long-time follower and would love hair as shiny and smooth as yours!
    respecttheshoes(at)live.com

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  14. I'd love to enter! I follow your blog.

    lazymountain@gmail.com

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  17. Love the pink! I'm a follower too!

    Youmeandanthropologie.blogspot.com

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  18. Hi! Thanks for the giveaway. I follow your blog and i subscribed to the newsletter:)
    theduckfliesatnoon@hotmail.com

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  19. This seems like a great tool to have!!

    Jo

    joannaminn@gmail.com

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  20. hi rosa! thanks for holding this giveaway! i am following you on google reader. i have also been LOVING all your recent outfits. not good for my shopping addiction!

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  21. i also joined missiko's newsletter! email address: potbelliedpiggie@gmail.com

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  22. Thanks for the giveaway!

    eternalxmist @ yahoo.com

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  23. soo cute!

    grimes.casey(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. OMG. A PINK flatiron? I need this. I follow and I signed up for the newsletter, too.

    :D

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  25. the pink flatiron is so cute!

    hannahbananaxp(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. Awesome giveaway!

    shoegal28 at gmail.com

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  27. I'm a follower! I really need a new flat iron!!

    ChasingDavies@gmail.com

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  28. I'm a blog follower and would love to get that cute pink flat iron!
    mkt386 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  29. I'm a blog follower,
    kimng718@gmail.com

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  30. Um, me me me me me!!! I have been forgoing getting any sort of hair styling tools for myself in order to buy more purses. How silly am I?

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  31. My poor flat iron just died and I'm in desperate need of a new one! taraandthecity@hotmail.com
    blog follower! :)

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  32. yay pink flatiron!

    scosus at gmail dot com

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  33. Love the pink!

    I am a follower and I signed up for the Misikko newletter.

    jinii.boren@gmail.com

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  34. Great giveaway! Hannahthegreat(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  35. Great give away Rosa! That pink color is adorable.

    aartic at gmail dot com

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  36. Thanks for this giveaway!

    jcrewphd at gmail dot com

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  37. eek! patchwork150@yahoo.com

    I am a follower, thanks for the chance!

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  39. The pink is TO DIE FOR! Thanks for doing the giveaway, Rosa!

    leigh(dot)milender(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. Awesome giveaway Rosa! I love how I can just tuck into a weekend bag, gym bag, take it everywhere! I love following your blog :)

    I also joined the newsletter.

    pinitaherrera@gmail.com

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  42. Cute! My current flat iron is such a piece of junk.

    (I followed your blog and followed Misikko on Twitter!)

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  43. Great giveaway, I love the pink too!

    :)

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  44. Such a cool giveaway. A pink flat iron...swoon!

    I follow your blog
    I signed up to follow misikko on Twitter
    I signed up for the misikko newsletter

    passion4fashion@gmail.com

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  45. this is awesome!! thanks so much and happy birthday!!

    jenniferwfung@gmail.com

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  46. yay, i need a new hair straightener as mine just broke!
    cunzoozoos@juno.com
    Jessica

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  47. Awesome giveaway! I run my straightener to the ground, I use it so much, haha!

    amy.kelinda AT gmail DOT com

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  48. I absolutely love your blog and this hair straightener! You give me so much fashion inspiration, I follow your blog daily! thanks for the chance to win this amazing hair straightener!

    Catherine

    cath_1992@hotmail.com

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  49. Love your blog, Rosa! Already follow your blog, just became a follower of Misikko on Twitter, and joined the newsletter. I hope I win!

    chloewang25@gmail.com

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  50. I would LOVE a new straightener - and pink! Thanks for the chance to win. *good luck to me*

    Sara
    cwolf715@aol.com

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  51. i can always use another flat iron

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  52. What a cute flat iron! I subscribed to the Misikko newsletter so fingers crossed.

    I loveeee your blog it's one I check everyday!


    - Marissa ( ohcherryblossomtree @ yahoo.com )

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  53. I would definitely want a hair straightener just because it was pink!

    I'm a follower and I'm also following Misikko on twitter!

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  54. I have been reading your blog for a while but just became a follower. Happy belated birthday, and yay for pink flat irons!

    http://wherethelightsarebright.blogspot.com/

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  55. count me in! :)

    Jennie
    alfie5884@hotmail.com

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  56. hi rosa - please count me in! i've been an avid reader and follower of your blog for a few months now. :) thanks!

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  57. I love this and I'm a follower!!
    This flat iron is too cute!!

    beachfloatabroad.blogspot.com
    papitad@gmail.com

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  58. ooh, so cute! I'm a follower of your blog, and I followed misikko on twitter too!

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  59. Love the pink!
    p.s: I'm been a follower of your blog for a while now, but i follow it anonymously.

    pwang2001 at gmail

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  60. I'm a follower in google reader! a flatiron! and in PINK! :)

    nelsonrose1 at gmail

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  61. I'd love a new flatiron too. =) Yay for pink!

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  62. awesome giveaway!! thanks so much and i looove your blog!

    jenniferwfung@gmail.com

    jennifer

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  63. thanks Rosa!! you are soooo sweet...L♥VE your blog so much! thanks for the daily inspiration! have a great day :0) THANKS!!

    oldchevysneverdie [at] charter [dot] net

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  64. pink iron so much better than boring black!

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  65. I just came across your blog and I love it! great style! and I hope you pick me, I use a $20 flat iron and it's totally ruined my hair. :(

    -I am a follower of your blog
    -Follower on Twitter
    -Signed up for Misikko Newsletter

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  66. HIHI!! I am a follower of your blog :)

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  68. ohhh I love it! I am a follower as well as a subscriber!

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  69. I would love to win!
    Lisette

    ltorres107@yahoo.com

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