Babyliss 2775U Big Hair Styler
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I was keen to try out the BaByliss Big Hair Spinning brush after seeing the TV advert. Having been “blessed” with
quite fine, naturally wavy hair I have spent the last couple of decades (!)
trying to “deal” with my hair.
I am sucked in by each advert
or article in a magazine that promises me effortless ways to tame my hair into
something that less resembles Monica from Friends in THAT episode in the
Caribbean (If you haven’t seen it, Google it and you will see what I mean…) and
to be honest not many gadgets, gizmos, lotions or potions have achieved the
hair utopia I have been striving for over the years and most are now collecting
dust whilst I continue to battle with my hairdryer and my GHD’s.
So when I was offered the
chance to road test the BaByliss Big Hair Spinning Brush, I jumped at the
chance (albeit with a touch of cynicism
that has developed from years of disappointment when the latest “hair must
have” has left me with nothing but frizz, burns and probably a few tears)
What does the Babyliss Big
Hair promise?
The BaByliss website
promises “hair that’s shiny, sexy and totally fabulous.” Hmmmm so this styling brush had a lot to
live up to…
Unboxing the BaByliss Big
Hair Spinning Brush
My first impressions are
good; the product looks well made, is relatively light despite being quite
large and slightly cumbersome looking and is well packaged.
Once I had worked out how to
remove the guard that protects the bristles – after a few moments of struggling
and finally deciding that it might be an idea to read the instructions first i was ready to start styling.
What are the features of the
BaByliss Big Hair?
- It can be used on damp or
nearly dry hair - It has a 700 watt motor
- It consists of a large 50mm
rotating ceramic barrel with soft bristles - It uses Ionic technology for
a frizz free finish - There are 2 heat settings
and 1 cool setting - There are 2 large buttons on
the handle that you press and hold to make the brush rotate either clockwise or
anti-clockwise - On the highest heat setting
the brush also spins at it’s fastest - It spins at a medium speed
on the lower heat setting - The brush does not spin on
the cool setting
My first attempt at using the
BaByliss Big Hair styler
Although you probably can
use the BaByliss Big Hair styler to dry your hair from scratch I decided to blast my
hair with a hairdryer first for a couple of minutes to take out some of the
moisture and when my hair was about 70% dry I started to use the BaByliss
Big Hair.
My very first attempt was a
bit of a disaster… I would like to blame the brush but I think it may be more
linked to my lack of coordination if I am honest! I kept getting confused which button to press
to rotate the brush the way I wanted.
When I did rotate it the
right way I kept forgetting to release the button when I wanted to stop winding
so I ended up with the brush wound tightly against my head, pulling my hair and
scalding my scalp and my fingers slightly at the same time!
Feeling slightly
disappointed I re-read the instructions and honed in on the section that says
it might take a bit of practice…
Second attempt at using
BaByliss Big Hair styler
So take 2….
Again I partially blasted my
hair dry with a hair dryer and then clipped most of it up on top of my head and
started using the Big Hair styler on small sections, one at a time. Finally my hands seemed to be in synch with
my brain – I could successfully(ish) start drying and styling my hair in one
go!
How to use the BaByliss Big Hair styler
Starting at the bottom of a
small section of hair, I used the rotation buttons to wind my hair around and
under the brush, taking my finger off the rotation button just before it
reached my scalp, holding for a few seconds and then switching to the cool
setting for a final blast of cool air before gently pulling the brush
down to free my hair. I started to
switch to using the higher heat setting (and faster spin) as I became more
confident.
How did my hair look after
drying/styling with the BaByliss Big Hair styler?
I won’t pretend that I
achieved the perfect result after just 2 attempts at using it, but after a
couple more tries I really started to get the hang of it and was really
pleased with the results. You can use
the BaByliss Big hair to create a bit of volume at the root of your hair, smooth
and shape your hair and create flicks, or curled ends to your hair.
At last I can relatively easily create a
sleek effect with more movement and body that I can create using a hair dryer,
a brush and finishing off with straighteners.
Pros
- It’s not too heavy and doesn’t gives you arm ache
- It makes it a lot easier to create movement, body and flicks in your hair
- It gives a relatively frizz free, smooth finish
- It removed the need to use straighteners after drying
Cons
- It takes some practice to get the required result
- For thicker hair, you would need to partially dry your hair with a hair dryer firs
- The barrel is quite large at 50mm so may not be suitable for short hair
- It’s easy to switch off instead of to the cool setting as it’s all one switch
Verdict
The BaByliss Big Hair rotating styler has enabled me to get closer than I have ever got to recreating the effect of a professional blow dry and now I have discovered the BaByliss Big Hair I am starting to wonder how I ever survived without it…
I would definitely recommend this product; it has shortened the time it takes me to dry and style my hair and I love the body and shape it gives my hair.
The time it takes to get used to using the BaByliss Big Hair styler is the only thing which stops this from being a 5 star product in my eyes. However my advice would be to persevere if at first it seems tricky, it really does get easier after 2 or 3 attempts and it is definitely worth investing the time to practice with it.
To get the best out of using it to create root lift and volume, it’s probably worth using a volumising mousse or product first too before you start to dry your hair.
My only real gripe is that I would love a future version with several different sized barrels included for different effects and for shorter hair or fringes.
