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I live in South Alabama. In our horrible wonderful heat and humidity, my natural curly hair quickly turns to naturally frizzy hair! When Lisa at It’s A Glam Thing PR sent me a press release about Hana Elite, I was intrigued.

1. Is it better than my expensive flat iron?

2. Will it make my naturally curly, frizzy hair smooth and STAY smooth in South Alabama’s humidity?

3. Is it going to fry my hair?

So, she sent me one to answer those questions myself. Here is a before picture where I dried my hair with a brush to pull as much curl out as possible as I always do when straightening. Otherwise, I have a big curly mess that I can’t get a brush through.

Then, here is a picture of my hair after using the Hana Mini and Hana Shine Shield. I rolled the Mini at the ends to tuck the ends under:

Hana Mini Flat Iron features:

• Compact, travel friendly 5″ flat iron expands to standard size (8″) for ease of use
• 5/8″ plates are perfect for touch-ups, details, bangs or short hair
• Tourmaline ceramic plates produce maximum negative ions and far infrared heat – sealing in your hair’s natural moisture while repelling humidity to stop frizz before it starts
• Tourmaline ceramic plates are superior at creating a salon-smooth, shiny finish
• Heat is fixed at 410 degrees, suitable for styling most hair types and touch-up work on all hair types
• Comes with chic silver carry case with heart shaped zipper – case features built-in heat mat to protect counter tops and other surfaces
• Also includes stylish tin case for storage or travel
• 6′ salon swivel cord
• 2 Year warranty
• Made in Korea

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, highlights 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

So, what do you think? Do you want one? I thought about making you work for it by sending me a picture of your natural hair then me voting on the person that needs it the most. But, I am afraid I won’t get much interested that way. LOL! So, I will stick with my standard giveaway entries.

#1. REQUIRED – leave a comment telling why you want to win the Hana Mini

#2. Put an article on your blog telling your readers to come check out my review and contest. Be sure to link to this post as well as to The Hana Salon website: http://www.hanasalon.com

#3. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, twitter, or putting the link in a meme.

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#6. Follow me on Twitter

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#8. Put my button on your blog.

*Open to US & Canada

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Winners will be chosen using Random.org from all qualifying comments. Winners will be announced on Friday, July 03, 2009.

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This is such a neat concept! It is like a headband, but the bottom part is almost built like a hairnet. So, it keeps your hair out of your face and keeps it corralled so it doesn’t fall over your shoulder when you bend.

Founder Shawna Ellsworth created the Tassi based on a hair wrap her Aunt Dot used to make for her three teenage daughters. Shawna began using Aunt Dot’s hair wrap, too, when she washed her face each night. Over the years while raising five children, Shawna refined and developed Aunt Dot’s original concept. Eventually, she obtained a patent and began selling Tassies from her home in Arizona by word of mouth. Women loved them and became raving fans! Now, Shawna is ready to share the Tassi with women everywhere.

I LOVE IT!! I don’t use it as intended everyday, but I do use for those times when I have fixed my hair before fixing my face. I have not yet had to re-fix my hair! It doesn’t leave dents that ponytail holders and headbands leave!

I also stick it on my head after getting out of the pool. The soft terry-cloth material soaks up the moisture so it doesn’t drip everywhere!

Christmas is getting closer and closer. As a busy mom, I spend all year looking for neat gifts for people that aren’t super expensive. I am buying several of these for my older nieces and our exchange students… at $14.95, it is a great deal. Plus, buy 2 or more and get free shipping. Also, through June 21st use internet coupon code WOW to Buy Two, get One free! That is like getting them for less than 10 dollars each! Don’t forget stocking stuffers!

Guess what else… Lisa at It’s a Glam Thing PR not only hooked me up with one to review, but she has 2 for my readers to win!

#1. REQUIRED – leave a comment telling me which color is your favorite from their line.

#2. Put an article on your blog telling your readers to come check out my review and contest. Be sure to link to this post as well as to Tassi’s website: http://tassicompany.com/

#3. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, twitter, or putting the link in a meme. One comment per thing done

#4. Follow my blog.

#5. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#6. Follow me on Twitter

#7. Fave me on technorati

#8. Put my button on your blog.

*Be sure to leave a comment noting each thing you do)

OPEN TO US & CANADA ONLY

Two Winners will be chosen using Random.org from all qualifying comments. Two Winners will be announced on Friday, June 26, 2009.