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Girl power meets curl power in the ultimate set for curling tresses. This trio of tools delivers every curl imaginable with the flick of a wrist. With three interchangeable clip barrels, the Twirl Trio opens up a myriad of styling possibilities.
Winner of the 2019 Allure Best of Beauty Award
Includes a 1" clip barrel, a 1.25" clip barrel, and a 1.5" clip barrel
Custom blend ceramic surface glides smoothly to create a frizz-free shiny finish that lasts
Digital T3 SinglePass® technology measures and adjusts temperature for consistent, healthy results and one-pass styling
Five adjustable heat settings (260°F – 410°F) provide optimum heat level for any hair type
Interchangeable design allows you to build your Convertible Collection with other T3 barrels, sold separately
Auto world voltage for worldwide usage *
One hour auto off
Cool tip & stand enables easy, secure styling
9ft., 360° Swivel Cord prevents cord from getting tangled or twisted
Includes storage tote
*This appliance contains a special electronic circuit that automatically converts it for worldwide usage – from 100 to 240 volts AC 50/60 Hz. Just plug into a local outlet and use it as normal; the tool will automatically adjust to the local current. You may need a plug adapter to accommodate the electrical outlet of the country you are visiting.
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TWIRL TRIO

so next I'm going to take a curling iron and the one I have is this one right here this is the one from T3 that world tree out and it's a three and a quarter size and was going to take very big sections and I don't need it for it to be like a super duper perfect, I just want to put a little bit of a band and they has that when we do the bun that has like a nice shape and volume the letter m going around and see it's not a perfect Rose Kris that nice little Bend another big section went to take right hereand then I'm going to take it inside of the barrel twist it around easy peasy and then just let it go and since this baby is going to fall out very nicely and I'm going to do the same on the other side here and I'm crawling away from my face so this one

Olaplex

Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, 1 fl. Oz.

so the next item out of the system that I studied in first for these was the bombing oil what's great about this it does the same thing as the other product that helps to build the bond in the moisture repair your hair strands awful to this provide also as a heat protectant up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit so if you are working with his Styles blow dryer to buy that you can also use this love this is why when I take my twist out I put in my hair I literally took a dab of it how it look super duperlet me ask Winston in my hair and Lily felt the difference instantly I love the soil and it's like it's very it's sort of sick but it doesn't leave my hair greasy which is great and I can't wait to use the whole system see how it works but these two together so good. I really love it

Karl T. Payton

Bond Smoother. Unit count: 3.3. Hair type: Normal. Number of items: 1.

Olaplex No 6 Bond Smoother, 3.3 Fl Oz

so I want to talk about something new I've been using in my hair which I haven't actually loving a lot it's the old Flex I started using these two items for I don't want to talk about the bond smoother it's the number 5 here so I can get it focused so basically it is a like a leave-in conditioner smoother and it helps build a bond broken bones in your hair back together so it reduces frizz and shine and conditions their hair and their repairs the hair strands themselves I actually use this to do my twist out twist out is a week old and as you can see like I still have my curls are there and shiny it's super soft and it's literally like helping to build the broken bond in my hairwhen I use his one item with him and restart someone use all but love this sex if you have natural or processed hair

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Creates smooth, shiny hair... fast.
This award-winning, iconic 1-inch flat iron allows you to style flips, add body or shape waves and curls in one snag-free glide. Engineered with T3 SinglePass® Technology, the SinglePass iron imparts ionic infrared heat, promoting exceptional hair health by sealing in moisture and eliminating frizz in one easy pass.
Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology
Smart Microchip: A smart microchip continually monitors and adjusts power to minimize heat fluctuations and maintain consistent temperature.
Ceramic Heater Technology: High-performance ceramic heaters ensure even heat, free of hot spots, for one-pass styling.
Tourmaline + Ceramic Plates: Plates enhanced with a tourmaline + ceramic surface glide smoothly to create a frizz-free, shiny finish that lasts.
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1" Plates: Allow you to straighten, wave or curl in less time
T3 Tourmaline® + Ceramic: Seals the cuticle to fight frizz and enhance shine
T3 SinglePass® Technology: Ensures even, consistent heat and fast, one-pass styling
Adjustable Heat Settings: Provide the optimum heat level for any hair type
9 ft, 360° Swivel Cord: Prevents cord from getting tangled or twisted
Auto World Voltage (100-240V): For use around the world (plug adapter needed)
2-Year Warranty: Comprehensive coverage and support options
Side Wave Pop Tutorial
Step 1: Straighten
Flat iron 1″ sections of hair from root to tip using the SinglePass straightening and styling iron
Step 2: Wave
Section off the 3″ section of hair that makes up the thicker side of your part. Starting at the top of the 3″ strand, clamp the SinglePass over the hair. Then, twist the iron away from the face and slowly glide it downwards.
Final Look
Finish by gently running a brush or your fingers through the wave to smooth it out. And there you have it: a ravishing style perfect for all hair lengths that’s as easy as one, two, three.

SinglePass 1" Straightening & Styling Iron

so while ago identify I did a review on this flat iron from Chi but then since then for Christmas I got a T3 single-pass flat iron I got this from Costco and I got it for around $50 for the sale that they had you can also get on their website or on the Costco website and you plug in and you turned it on with this button right here that you can put on levels 1 through 4 for being the highest and then I'm just going to do it on a couple strands of my natural hairso it was stranded with one stroke which I really like about it cuz with other fire and you would have to go in with like a bunch of different types of strokes but I like this and I would definitely recommend this for if you have

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This lightweight, tinted powder sets your makeup and helps blur the face for a smooth, shine-free complexion. Can be used alone, or applied throughout the day for a quick touch-up.
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Prime & Stay Finishing Powder

this powder from Elf is literally the best powder that I've ever used they are such an amazing price they're only $2 each and you can get them from Walmart or Target or from their website so I have two shades of this this is in the shade sheer and this is in the shade of light to medium and I have two shades because sometimes it like my skin looks a little bit darker and I want I use the lightest one that I have and sometimes I just want to go with my regular skin color so I these prices are amazing and I feel like from other places he would get it for a much more expensive but so for this I just use my elf brush put some on and once one a stroke on it can really cover your entire face I'm actually wearing this right now and it has full coverage and I absolutely love this

Freeman

This unique polishing mask and scrub works double time to detox pores and exfoliate for smooth skin. Activated Charcoal helps absorb oil and impurities without over-drying. Black Sugar helps exfoliate away dulling skin cells for softness and clarity. Dual-Action Mask. Use twice a week or as often as needed; avoid contact with eyes. For all skin types; Includes two 6 fl. oz. tubes.

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Freeman Feeling Beautiful Charcoal & Black Sugar Gel Mask and Scrub

so I just came back from a trip and I was really excited to find this in the mail this is the free men at charcoal and black sugar face mask so I'm really excited to try this out as a first impression so I just put some on the palm of my hands and it looks really glittery so that's really pretty and it sort of feels like salt yeah it feels like a salt scrub and it goes on your skin pretty clear that has some black spots but once I blend it in I'm just going to leave it on for 10 minutes so this is what it looks like on it's a little bit patchy but that's fine and it says to keep it on for five to seven minutes so after using this face mask my skin feel so explain it from the salt and so Freeman you definitely succeeded on this

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