NuMe Styling Irons & Products

I found out about NuMe from the MyGlam beauty subscription service.  They gave us a "$100 gift certificate" to use on styling irons or extensions in the NuMe online store.  I did a little research and while the $100 gift card was a nice thought, there were better discounts out there to be found.  I got a really nice set of stuff from them for somewhere around $100 total.  The set included a Vintage Flat Iron (one of their most popular models), a Reverse 13-25 Curling Wand, a comb, a heat pouch, thermal protectant spray, and shine spray.  If I had used the coupon from MyGlam, I only would have been able to get a flat iron or curling wand for somewhere in the ballpark of $50.  I've never owned any of my own hair tools before, so I figured it made more sense to pony up the extra bucks and get the better value (even though it cost me more) and finally get myself stocked up on the necessities most of us ladies need to make our hair look nice. 

Let me say, at first, I was skeptical because I went through one of those "coupon" sites that offer special deals.  It had to be redeemed a certain way and the website had an error preventing me from ordering.  I was finally able to order over the phone and I got my package within days because they are located in Southern California.  Their customer service was extremely helpful and pleasant, which impresses me being from the service industry.

Let me also say that I have tried everything to curl my naturally long, dull, flat hair.  I've tried other curling irons, heat rollers, braids, rags, foam rollers, you name it.  I'd get nice curls and 10 minutes later, they would be falling flat and looking ugly.  I also had to use obscene amounts of product like hairspray and mousse to even get my curls to remotely stick.  I read great reviews about NuMe's irons being the "only thing that works to curl my hair" so I was optimistic. 

You'll have to forgive my photographs.  I'm no pro. 

What was in the box - NuMe Vintage Straightener in purple, 25-13 mm Reverse Curling Wand, 2 sprays (thermal & shine), NuMe Straightening Comb, and Black Thermal Pouch

These irons WORK.  It used to take me over an hour and a half to curl my hair.  My hair is LONG.  It sometimes reaches past my waist when I've neglected to get a haircut.  My NuMe Reverse curls my hair in 15-20 minutes, depending on how tight I want the curls.  That is a huge difference.  I'm a girl of convenience.  Most of the time, I just leave the house with no makeup or special hairstyles.  But now, thanks to my NuMes, I can look good all the time!

NuMe 25-13 mm Reverse Curling Wand

The Curling Wand is easy, once you get the hang of it.  Wear the glove when you first use it though, because it does get hot.  I've gotten better with using it without the glove, so that's just my preference (I have burned myself a few times!).  Wrap the hair around the barrel of the iron, hold for 5-10 seconds, let go and allow the curl to unravel naturally.  Repeat until your head is done.  The nice thing about the Reverse is you can vary your curls with it because of the barrel shape.

NuMe Vintage Straightener in Purple (YES IT COMES IN PURPLE!!! :D)

The straightener works just as efficiently and gets hotter, so be careful if you purchase one.  There is a temperature dial on it, so you can adjust the heat settings depending on the thickness and condition of your hair.  This tool straightens my hair quite nicely and I've also taken to attempting curls with it.  There are lots of YouTube vids about how to curl with a straightener, I suggest you check out this black magic!

NuMe Miracle Shine & NuMe Thermal Protectant

The shine spray and heat protectant are just so-so.  They feel greasy and smell oddly to me, so I haven't been using them.  I much prefer using Argan Oil as a thermal protectant because it smells amazing and leaves my hair soft and shiny. NuMe has an Argan Oil I really want to try.  Maybe next time!

The heat pouch has saved my dated, plasticky, bathroom counter.  I set both of my tools on them when in use.

NuMe Straightening Comb

Frickin' adorable box!

The comb is alright, but I haven't really used it much.  It's a straightening comb meant to be used with the straightener.  It came in an absolutely adorable box that I can't bear to throw away!

Since using these irons, I have not needed any more than a VERY light spritz of hairspray to hold my style.  Previously, I had to spray a strand, roll it up on the iron and let it sizzle.  I can't even imagine the amount of damage I've done to my hair doing that, but I had no choice!  This usually left me with drab, crunchy, gross feeling curls that even still, fell out after a few minutes.  NuMe's irons make my hair shiny, leave it soft-feeling and the curls hold for days.  I'm a SERIOUSLY satisfied customer with these products and I highly suggest you buy from NuMe the next time you're in the market for heat styling tools.

Just make sure you use GOOGLE to find special deals before purchasing an iron directly from the site because the deals are truly the best value.