I have always envied women with straight, thick beautiful hair. I almost had that when I was younger but it wasn’t the right texture to really be considered straight. Now that I am older and have had the twins…my hair has discovered a world of it’s own and quite frankly…I am not too impressed!

My hair is slightly course, very thick and has a bit of wave that does nothing to help. Plus I have a wonderful widow’s peak. Boy! I sound like a mess don’t I?

Guess that is why I fell in love with my Pink Misikko 1″ Flat iron. Ok, it’ really belongs to the twins and I but I use it alot more then they do. I need more help then they do.  With an adjustable heat dial, on-off switch, swivel cord and iron mat…makes it a perfect choice for a busy women.

Fixing your hair and making it look just so…is all about presentation. Misikko understand presentation…the way down to how they deliver your flat iron. I have never been so impressed on how an item was packed as I have been with Misikko. They pack each flat iron with flair and style. I received a carrying pouch, iron mat, sweet roses, hand sanitizer, nail file (in a satin pouch) and a bottle of Hana shine shield.

Whether you are looking for hair straighteners, Chi Flat Irons, FHI Flat Iron or just the “Best Flat Iron“…you do not have to look further then Misikko. Excellent products, competitive prices, great customer service…everything in one place….created to make you look beautiful!

Located outside of Philadelphia, a city known for its creative – but practical! – approach to high style, Misikko emerged from a desire we share with many of you: to easily shop and compare the best professional styling tools & beauty products on the market. As beauty aficionados and savvy consumers, our goal is to help you learn about the tools of the trade so you can find the right salon tools & products at the right prices – whenever & wherever the mood strikes.

For five years, we’ve been committed to seeking out the newest innovations in the hair & beauty industry. And we’re picky, like our customers; we look for high quality products that deliver on their promises, and we’d love to hear from you about our collection! If you find a great product that you think we should know about, or just have a question or comment, please feel free to let us know. Thank you for shopping at Misikko - we look forward to serving you.

**WIN IT**

(1) Lucky Twin Kitchen friend will WIN a Hana Flat Iron from Misikko

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*Information obtained from Press Release and/or website

I have wanted to try these for a very long time. I am the hair clip queen when I am home. My hair is either in some type of unfashionable hair clip or pony tail twisty. So stylish, don’t you think?

Every time I have seen this infomercial I have been tempted to get the phone and dial away so I was really excited to give the EZ Combs a try.

We received the pretty Silver and Caramel Bronze set to review. The twins instantly wanted to put them on. They looked so cute and were easy to use. My girls have much thinner hair then I do so they did not stay as well as I would have liked especially once they started to play and run around.

They are very easy to use and the instruction guide was helpful in figuring out a few tricks with the EZ Combs. The EZ Combs worked much better with my thick hair and stayed in place fairly well.

They looked very pretty against my dark hair and the twins light brown hair. They were complimentary to our pony tail and bun styles.

The EZ Combs were definitely EZ and fashionable.

EZ Combs™ work with any length, thickness or style of hair and, when you use the easy-to-follow beauty guide, you’re sure to get the sophisticated, sexy or professional look that every woman desires.

• $10.00 plus $6.99 Shipping/Handling
• Pack comes with a Carmel bronze and Silver
  

One Lucky IE Mommy Friends will *WIN* an EZ Combs!

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1. Follow IE Mommy on Twitter and tweet RT – Enter to win the EZ Combs Giveaway @iemommy http://www.theiemommy.com/2010/01/16/combs
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*Information obtained from EZ Combs’ Press Release and/or website

Growing up my mother would say that a woman’s hair was her glory. It was the beautiful picture frame that complimented the beautiful face.

It is something that has stuck with me my entire life. I am sure that is why “bad hair” days make me feel so terrible.

The idea that there is a product that can help my hair become beautiful, shiny and bouncy is a very exciting endeavor for me.  I was given the opportunity to create a review for a dynamic product, Wen by Chaz Dean.

Now Chaz Dean is a Los Angeles Celebrity Stylist who has a clientele that includes Melissa Gilbert, Jennie Garth and Finola Hughes. Have you seen there hair? Especially Finola’s…gorgeous!

The entire concept behind Wen is simple. Shampoo is bad for your hair! You know I can not tell you the countless number of hairstylist that have told me that ordinary shampoo is bad for my  hair. Of course, every time they have told me that…it is because they have wanted to sell me a special shampoo just for my hair type and “Surprise” sold only at their salons.  Not once did they mention not using shampoo at all.

The WEN® Cleansing Conditioner is special because it cleanses hair thoroughly but without lathering and all the harsh ingredients that may be found in ordinary shampoos — it is designed so it won’t strip your hair and scalp of their natural oils. Your hair is left with sheen, moisture, manageability and better color retention.*

In addition to the great conditioner you will received four other products that will knock your socks off. The Wen Styling Creme, Wen Re-Moist Intensive Hair Repair Mask, Wen Texture Balm and the Wen Wide Tooth Shower Comb.

I have very course, thick hair that has enough curl or wave to be annoying not pretty. The Wen Styling Creme and the Wen Wide Tooth Shower Comb became my best friends during this review. The shower comb is indispensable…works great on little girl tangles too!

I know you want to look your best…especially right now with the Christmas season fully underway. With the great price of only $29.95 and a 60-day Money Back Guarantee...how can you not be tempted to look your ultra best?

Wen…is something “New”!

Celebrity stylist Chaz Dean presents WEN®, an industry-changing product line that excludes ordinary shampoo. What sets WEN® apart is its cleansing conditioner, a single-step process that cleanses and conditions the hair simultaneously. The cleansers include natural ingredients and contain no sodium laurel sulfate or other damaging detergents found in shampoos.

So dedicated is Dean to the belief that ordinary shampoo can be harmful to hair that he has not used ordinary shampoo on himself or his clients in 14 years.  Though it’s a tough sell the first time he tells a client he will clean his or her hair with conditioner, Dean says they quickly understand. “Everyone thought I was having an early midlife crisis when I stopped using regular shampoo,” he says with a laugh. “But it’s funny, the most reluctant clients become the most loyal and dedicated.” And how did the name “WEN” come about? “In addition to it sounding like ‘Zen,’ the system is a completely reverse way of looking at cleansing the hair,” Chaz says. Thus, “WEN” is “NEW” spelled backwards.

Includes:
1 – 20 oz Wen Cleansing Conditioner

1 – 20 oz. Wen Styling Creme

1 – 20 oz Wen Re Moist Intensive Hair Repair Mask

Free Bonuses:
1 – 10g Wen Texture Balm
1 – Wen Wide Tooth Shower Comb

The concept of not using regular shampoo is something Dean began to implement in 1993, he explains. “I have been a hairstylist/colorist since 1985 and began to develop products for other hair companies in 1986. Seeing the results of clients using shampoo, I knew something had to change.”

The WEN® system officially launched in November 2001 after five years of work and testing. “First I tested it on myself, then on the stylists, then on clients,” he says. “I wanted to perfect it.”

Review Opportunity Provided by Wen by Chaz Dean & Guthy Renker
Opinions are strictly those of the Blog Owner.

*Information obtained from Wen’s Press Release and/or website

What Does The IE Mommy Think?:

I absolutely, completely and totally adore my Hana Flat Iron….not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for it. Especially on those days when I wake up with the scariest case of bedhead…and frankly, for me that is often.  The Hana Flat Iron can not help with the wrinkles on my face but it does wonders on my hair.  Take a moment and read read  my original review of the Hana Flat Iron right. Once  you do you’ll understand why I am excited about the Hana Styling Iron Cleaner.

I grew up in the day when Aqua Net was queen. The 80’s are synonymous with “BIG” hair. Whether you were a rocker, new wave or preppy…you had hair and a lot of it. I can remember the gunk that would pile up on the curling irons. Gross! Trying to scrub it off was impossible.

Fast forward to the “now” and while I don’t use Aqua Net any longer and my hair is not close to being as “big” as it was 20 odd years ago…my precious flat iron still gathers the gunk from the shampoos, conditioners,  heat shield and smoothing gels that I use on my hair. Like I tell the IE Twins…when you love something you take care of it.

I was delighted to receive and review the Hana Styling Iron Cleaner. Easy to use, no funky smell and it will leave your flat iron looking as good as new.  I don’t really need a long list of directions to clean my flat iron and with the HS iron cleaner…I can be done cleaning my iron in 1, 2, 3 and have plenty of time to play with my favorite beauty weapon…my Hana Flat Iron.

The IE Mommy is always looking for products, companies and sites to review. If you have or know of a company, product or site that could use an IE Mommy review. Email me at theiemommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

**Information obtained from the Hana Styling Press Kit and/or Website.

*This is NOT an IE Mommy Sponsored Giveaway.

I have had the most amazing time reviewing incredible products for A Mom in Red High Heels. If you love makeup, skin care and all the fun that comes along with being a woman…check out my reviews below.

If you represent a makeup or skin care line that you’d like The IE Mommy to review…drop me a line at theiemommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Makeup & Skincare REVIEWS:

• L’Oreal HiP Kohl Eyeliner in Navy
• L’Oreal HiP Color Presso Lipgloss
• EOS Shaving Cream
• Estee Lauder High Gloss Lip Gloss
• Kiss My Face Cleanser
• The Body Shop Summer Makeup Palette
• Kiss My Face Botanical Acne Gel
• SoftLips Lip Balm – NEW
• Crabtree & Evelyn Distillations Aromatheraphy Cleansing Body Polish
• Infrenel S.A. Acne Treatment
• Dr. Goldfaden’s Daily Scrub
• MLab Anti-aging Treatment Cream
• Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Foundation
• The Moroccan Rose Collection – Roseflower Lips
• RAW Minerals Active Mineral Foundation
• L’Oreal Paris HiP Jelly Balm
• Juara Rice Facial Scrub
• PCA Skin pHaze 9 Purifying Mask
• Gillette Venus Embrace Razor
• PCA Skin Brightening Theraphy Tru-tone

The IE Mommy Gets a Makeover:

• Before the Makeover
• After the Makeover
  

WHAT DOES THE IE MOMMY THINK?:

My “cool” factor has gone up tremendously just by knowing of this site! I can not wait till you visit. This is a fun, interactive, educational site for parents yet completely “cool” for the tweens in your life.

Now, I know about children and I know about adults but tweens and texting well that is a world that I have not yet entered.

Totally Texty is a company that creates hair care products for the tweens in you family. They create a wonderful shampoo and conditioner for girls called DDG (drop dead gorgeous) and a YTMN (you’re the man now) shampoo for boys.

I loved this site because it was very evident that it created by a parent of a tween. While it had fun retro games it also had information on texting language that I believe all parents need to know.

The products are amazing, smell wonderful and work great! Now, I know they were created for tweens but we cheated a little and the IE Twins and myself tried it as well as my Tween niece.

I was surprised at how smooth and fresh smelling it left my hair.  With all the “yuck and weirdness” going on with a Tween’s body it’s is refreshing to know that a product like DDG or YTMN is available.

I know that everyone wants to feel special and important…especially at that age. Totally Texty hit it right on. What a great way to give your Tween…independence, control and confidence and to think…it all comes in a bottle! Right on Totally Texty or iow tgtby w2g.

A LITTLE ABOUT TOTALLY TEXTY:

Your tween/teen needs a shampoo specially made just for them.  Totally Texty™ is the only shampoo that addresses not only your t&t’s hair, but also where the real problem lies, their scalp.

The challenge of t&t’s skin and scalp is very different from babies and adults.  Parents have addressed the needs of their t&t’s complexion, but have ignored the condition of their t&t’s scalp.

Totally Texty™ is uniquely formulated with a newly developed deodorizer that helps neutralize t&t’s scalp odor while leaving their hair smelling fresh longer.

Has your t&t gone “green”?  That’s great!

• Totally Texty™ is Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) free. The Journal of the American College of Toxicology reports that SLS is easily absorbed into your skin and builds up in your heart, liver, lungs and brain, even if you wash it off after using.

• Totally Texty™ is paraben free. This controversial chemical preservative is an endocrine disrupter that mimics the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancer according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Totally Texty™ is DEA/TEA free. The Cancer Prevention Coalition states that while DEA, a lather producing agent, by itself is not harmful, it can react with the other ingredients in the formulation to form an extremely potent carcinogen called nitrodiethanolamine (NDEA) as it sits on store shelves or the shelves of our homes.

Who knew that shampoo could be so dangerous!  Parents have enough to worry about.  Totally Texty™ is committed to t&t’s health and hair care needs.  We are striving to give them a quality, fun, and safe product.

GIVEAWAY:

One (1) Lucky IE Mommy reader will win their choice of a girls’  DDG set of Conditioner/Shampoo or a boys’ YTMN Shampoo

MANDATORY ENTRY:

• Follow Totally Texty on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway. Follow “HERE” = ONE ENTRY
  

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

• Join the IE Mommy on Twitter “and” Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure you include @iemommy in your tweet = ONE ENTRY
• Join The IE Mommy mailing list = ONE ENTRY

**WINNER WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED ON September 1st.

***Please leave ONE comment per entry

The IE Mommy is always looking for products, companies and sites to review. If you have or know of a company, product or site that could use an IE Mommy review. Email me at theiemommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

**Information obtained from the Totally Texty Press Kit and/or Website.

CONTEST CLOSED

A LITTLE ABOUT HANA:

HANA PROFESSIONAL FLAT IRON

The HANA Professional Flat Iron features Advanced Fusion Molding to maximize tourmaline and ceramic content for silky smooth plates that pack a punch. Accelerated Negative Ions repair hair follicles, sealing in natural oils for a conditioned. sleek, salon shine that lasts all day.

HANA PROFESSIONAL Features:

• Advanced Tourmaline Ceramic Plates for Accelerated Ion Generation and Maximum Frizz-Free, Conditioning Shine
• Floating Plates Auto-Adjust To Glide Over Any Hair Texture
• Curved Plate Edges For Versatile Styling – Curl, Flip or Straighten!
• Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° for All Hair Types
• Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation
• Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
• Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
• Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop
• Energy Efficient at 38 Watts; Independent On/Off Switch
• Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case
• Two Year Warranty**

HANA SHINESHIELD

HANA ShineShield Advanced Heat Styling Therapy is formulated with jojoba oil, a sublime natural moisturizer that absorbs quickly and thoroughly to your scalp and hair shaft for unmatched deep conditioning and stress repair. This lightweight leave-in treatment strengthens and protects hair from thermal styling, leaving hair rich, clean and luxuriously soft.**

HANA SHINESHIELD Features:

• Lightweight leave-in conditioning therapy
• ShineShield is designed to protect and restore both hair and scalp from environmental and styling stress
• Jojoba absorbs quickly without a greasy feel for thorough deep conditioning
• Jojoba naturally dissolves soil, removing build-up from other styling products to leave hair clean & supple
• Jojoba naturally excels at thickening keratin layers, bringing out your hair’s natural color overtones, hightlights and brilliance for unparalleled shimmer
• Periodic use over time is proven to advance the quality of your hair & the health of your scalp
• Available in 2 oz & 6 oz sizes

WHAT DOES THE IE MOMMY THINK?:

One day not too long ago I was minding my own business just doing the “Wife” thing. You know what I am talking about? I was cleaning the house, folding laundry and wondering”What on earth am I going to make for dinner?” all while keeping an eye on the twins. Meanwhile the twins were busy rushing around, screaming and fighting over who’s turn it was to be the “dog”. All in all just being kids. It was a grand day (read with sarcasm, lol).

I was dressed in my usual mom uniform of sweats and a t-shirt. Hair in a ponytail, no shoes, no makeup! After all, I wasn’t expecting company. The IE Daddy was at work. No worries! Right?

When all of a sudden the doorbell rang and I froze (an instant prayer was sent up… “Please Lord, please let it be the mailman”). It wasn’t! It was the UPS man! Hallelujah! No one ever, ever needs to see me like I described. No one! Ever!

So I thank the UPS man and take the package from him. I feel so bad that I “scared” him with the way I looked. I quickly get over because it appears that I have a present in my hands. I was yet to discover that it was a “Magic Wand” of sorts. I hadn’t been expecting anything but it seems that my on-line “Fairy Godmother” (Lisa from It’s a Glam Thing) had made one of my dreams come true. She sent me the most sensational, fantastic, awesome Hana Flat Iron!

I screamed, I shouted, I cried…I left the stupid vacuum in the middle of the living room and rushed upstairs to open my brand new beautiful flat iron. Plus, I found a bottle of the stupendous Hana Shine Shield. I do believe there was a tear in my eye. I can only imagine that my “Fairy Godmother” Lisa must have looked through her magic mirror and seen how horrible I looked that day. I am sure she felt pity on me.

When I opened the box….WOW!

In an instant I forgot the laundry, the cooking and even the kids. I was in awe!

There before me in a beautiful special edition tin was the Hana Professional Flat Iron. I plugged it in and waited impatiently for it to warm up. Not that it took long to warm, It did so extremely quick, I am just very impatient! I was ready to go! Like a madman I began working on my hair! A clip here, a clip there. Straighten, flip, curl, add Shine Shield and Presto! I was no longer Cinderella in the ashes but Cinderella at the ball. It was so easy to use, so simple to manage and it worked wonders. Oh! How it worked wonders!

Before using the Hana Professional Flat I never realized what a difference there was in flat irons. I figured a flat iron was a flat iron and that was that. Plain and simple. I am never, ever able to get the results that a stylist does. I had long ago decided that I was lame and my hair was terrible. That I needed the “magic” of a hairstylist to make it look sleek and straight!

I was wrong…so, so very wrong!

With the sleek, dynamic handles and Tourmaline Ceramic plates I have been able to recreate the “magic” of perfectly straight hair. Because the plates are curved I can also create styles that have a little bit of a flip at the end. I can straighten my entire head of hair in 10-15 minutes!!! I about died!

The Shine Shield is an amazing added touch that helps to keep the shine in your hair and also aides in receiving a straighter look. Complete with Jojoba Oils and Keratin thickening essentials it helped my hair to shine.

Because the Hana Professional Flat Iron contains the tourmaline ceramic plates you do not have to worry about “burning” your hair or smelling that awful stink when your flat iron gets too hot! The Hana Professional Flat iron has a temperature control dial that gives you the option (according to the texture of your hair) how hot your flat iron needs to be. This is a wonderful feature for me. I have very thick, coarse hair so I use the highest “magic” setting. The twins have much thinner and finer hair so I use the lightest “magic” setting on them when I want to give them cute little waves or curls.

Each Hana Flat Iron (Elite or Professional) comes with a heat proof storage pouch and a heat proof silicone mat. I love this! If you have kids…you know you don’t want a “HOT” flat iron within reach. The storage pouch allows me the liberty to put it away right after use without a worry.

Now you can rush out to Target or Wal-Mart and pick up any old flat iron. But you will NOT get the same look or results. It just won’t happen. If you want the same results that you get from the salon then swing on by Hana. You will not regret the decision to purchase a Hana Elite, Professional or Mini flat iron.

You may not have an on-line “Fairy Godmother” like I do but you’ll still find the magic in Hana.

GIVEAWAY:

1 Lucky Winners will WIN a Hana Professional Flat Iron

• Ends July 31st.
  
• Contest sponsored by It’s A Glam Thing.
• Winners will be chosen and announced on It’s A Glam Thing website not The IE Mommy.
  
• Entrants are not limited to The IE Mommy readers.
• Contest is open to numerous sites, participants and blogs.
  
• This is not an exclusive IE Mommy giveaway
  

HOW TO ENTER:

CONTEST CLOSED

• TO ENTER :
  • Visit It’s A Glam Thing and enter to win your Tassi! Enter “HERE”
    

The IE Mommy is always looking for products, companies and sites to review. If you have or know of a company, product or site that could use an IE Mommy review. Email me at theiemommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

**Information obtained from the Hana Press Kit and/or Website.