The first time that I heard about the GMJ 3D Vibrating Flat Iron, all that I could think to my self was: “Say what?! Why does a flat iron need to vibrate?”
Of course my curiosity caused me to research and eventually purchase the product to see if it lived up to the rave reviews that it received on YouTube and other blogs. (It also didn’t hurt that I actually needed a new flat iron after breaking my go-to straightener into two pieces.)
Before I start gushing over this product, let’s answer my question of why a flat iron even needs to vibrate. According to the folks over at GMJ the vibrating plate technology “helps realign damaged hair and closes raised cuticles for a shiny, smooth appearance in half the time.”
Of course skepticism kicked in and I thought to myself: “Yeah right! How can vibrations make the process better-but-quicker?” (Side Note: When I first got this flat iron I didn’t know how to turn on the vibration technology… you have to hit the power button twice and I was only hitting it once. It wasn’t until I mistakenly double tapped the power button that it began to vibrate.)
I definitely got better results when I turned on the vibrations than I did with it turned off. One of my go-to signs about the quality of an iron is if I have to keep straightening the same section over and over for results. With this one, I didn’t have to make multiple passes through my hair; one was enough. (Note: The vibrations aren’t bad. It sounds similar to the buzz of clippers and the pulsating is pretty lights. I didn’t feel uncomfortable using the flat iron when it was turned on.)
In the above photos I had just washed. I turned the flat iron to 380 degrees and spritzed my hair with Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Straightening Mist to protect it from the heat. (Yes, heat protection is still important when you’re wearing extensions!)
My hair was big and wavy, but it was easy to get straight using the GMJ 3D Vibrating Flat Iron, and I can honestly say that I was very pleased with the bone straight results that I got. My hair felt soft and it didn’t frizz up throughout the day despite humidity and rain. ( I’m totally over these April showers!)
Now that you know how great my results were using the actual product let me give you the scoop on what you get when you order it! The first thing that really stood out to me about this product was the packaging and the features. I loved the face that it came with two detachable curling devices that help create curls (I haven’t mastered how to use these; it’s still a work in progress. It’s easier for me to curl my hair using the plain flat iron.) and a nice traveling case that I LOVE.
It also has cute red, ceramic tourmaline plates and a digital display with adjustable temperatures that range from 166-450 degrees F. (It heats up very fast!) Another feature is that it automatically shuts off after 90 minutes. (My mom would be proud because, even though I have my own apartment, she’s always asking me if I turned off the stove and unplugged my flat iron.)
Want to add this fab beauty find to your hot tools collection? You can find it for about $53 at Overstock.com.
Have you tried the GMJ 3D Vibrating Flat Iron? Are you a fan of this kind of new technology?
Ciao Bellas,
My first thought was whaaa? How hard are the vibrations? This doesn’t sound safe! And then I thought about it, my tooth brush vibrates, my Clarisonic vibrates, why don’t your hair straightener?
Mmmhmmm beauty logic at its best! lol
Wow! Now my interest is peeked. I may need to look into this.
#BLMGirl
I highly recommend it. Thanks for stopping by and showing some #BLM love.
I would be just as surprised as you about a vibrating flat iron, lol. I would love to try it too. Sometimes a beauty staple needs a shakeup.
This is absolutely a shakeup, but in a good way! lol Thanks for stopping, Monae.
Wow! that post is really informative. i didn’t think vibrations could help a lot. but thanks for your post, i’ll buy that iron. Learn more