Review (4/5): Perception is everything
This straightening comb is absolutely beautiful to look at. It has a sleek, modern design and an easy to read display. The controls are perfectly placed buttons, making them easily accessible. At first I was concerned about accidental presses, but due to the lower hight of the buttons, I did not run into this issue once.
The instructions clearly state to have clean, dry hair that is free of any mouse or other hair product. I have thin hair, so I chose the recommended setting. I ended up raising the temperature setting, because it was taking so long to straighten. I am not a novice when it comes to hair straightening tools and methods, so I was confident when raising the temperature. This is a personal choice specifically for my own preference, And I do not recommend it for others. There are guidelines for the temperatures for a reason.
Anyway, I did find that it did take a little longer to straighten my hair then it would with my regular flat iron. This is to be expected. A couple benefits I did get with this comb that I do not get with my flat iron are: I noticed it took longer for my hair to frizz and it did not act like it was full of static electricity when straightening. I also found it was easier to get those little fly away hairs that my flat iron tends to miss due to fear of burning myself.
The back of the comb does get hot, It's not terribly bad, but it is hot. There is also a warning label on the back of the comb to make you aware of this.
The reason I gave four stars was due to actually the packaging. It came in a white box like everyone else is showing on their photo, And the straightening comb did not come in any type of plastic. The box itself was not sealed, And there was no type of covering over the straightener. It didn't feel like it was a new item, although it did look new. I'm not saying I received a pre-owned item because I do not feel I did, but perspective makes a difference. When I receive a new item I want to feel like it's new, meaning it should come in packaging that clearly screams it is new. Even if it's a simple sticker on the box that "seals" the opening. I feel that would have given me a little bit more of a sense of trust and to be confident that the item was new. I just want to be clear that the Comb looked absolutely brand new No scratches or anything, It's just the perception that I had an issue with.
All in all I would absolutely recommend the product. It does take a little bit more time but it is well worth it. I will confirm it does exactly what it says and I do enjoy having less frizz and longer time without frizz. I feel that if you have a thinner hair like I do, You're going to work a little harder with this comb to get that same straightness you would get with a flat iron.