5.13.2010

Review: Misikko Hana Flat Iron + Giveaway!

I recently received this Hana Professional 1" Flat Iron from Misikko.com. I usually try to flat iron my hair if I have time or want my hair to look presentable for some reason. If I'm off to class or grocery shopping, I would probably skip that step since my hair is fairly straight to begin with. I just like that extra smooth look. I had been in the market for a new flat iron so I was really excited to test this out. Their claim to fame is that they have the "Best Flat Iron" with their Hana 1". First off, props to Misikko for this adorable packaging- I am a big sucker for cute packaging and they definitely got to me with the bows and plastic roses. Their shipping was very speedy- received it in about a week. My package came with the following items: 1" Flat Iron, Heat Mat, Tin Case, Leather (ish) Storage case, Storage pouch, Shine Shield, and complimentary hand sanitizer and emery boards (standard when you order this flat iron). I got the pink iron which I really loved (yes, i'm kind of a girly girl). While my review may not have a whole lot of merit since I have generally straight Asian hair to begin with, I was pleasantly surprised with this iron. I had never really invested money in a good iron (never spent more than $40 on one), so I could really see the difference between a cheap one and a professional one. It didn't seem to "fry" my hair as much and gave my hair a smooth, shiny look afterwards. Here are some more descriptions from Misikko.com:
  • Advanced Tourmaline Ceramic Plates for Accelerated Ion Generation and Maximum Frizz-Free, Conditioning Shine
  • Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading
  • Floating 1” Plates Auto-Adjust To Glide Over Any Hair Texture
  • Curved Plate Edges For Versatile Styling - Curl, Flip or Straighten!
  • Adjustable Temperature Dial - 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types
  • Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss
  • Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
  • Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
  • Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop
  • Energy Efficient at 38 Watts
  • Independent On/Off Switch
  • Made in Korea
  • Two Year Warranty
As, you can see, the iron is made in Korean, home of all awesome flat irons, I hear? The flat iron is currently sold for $118 online with free shipping, and includes everything you see in the box above (including the shine shield, which I haven't tested yet but will in another post). Yes, this is a hefty sum. It is a professional flat iron so you get you the quality you pay for. If you're looking for a quality flat iron that you will put in good use and willing to invest in a nice one, this is a great option. If you're just looking for one to play around with from time to time, you can probably just purchase one at Target. If you're interested, Misikko also sells CHI Flat Irons, FHI Flat Irons, and Professional Hair Dryers (sorry, no reviews on those). Also, here are some before and after pics of my hair after using the flat iron if you're interested:

Now, on to the fun part, Misikko has graciously offered to give away the Hana 1" Flat Iron to one of my readers plus all the extra goodies I got as well (basically, everything pictured above minus me). Here's how to enter:
  1. Follow my blog (link located in the right sidebar)
  2. Leave a comment with your name and email address (please make sure you are logged in and use the same email as the one you used to follow this blog). And voila, you're entered!
  3. For an additional entry, you can do the following: (Please post your name and email in a separate comment)
  • Post this on your blog or twitter (Include link in comment)
  • Follow Misikko on Twitter (www.twitter.com/misikko)
  • Join Misikko Newsletter on their website (you will get 3 additional entries for this but you only need to post one additional comment)
Contest will end on May 31st at 12 AM/EST time. US and Canadian entries only please. One winner will be chosen randomly and notified through email. Prize will be shipped directly from Misikko. Please email me if you have any questions. Thanks and good luck everyone!

Note: The product mentioned above was given to me for review and the thoughts reflect my own personal opinions.

114 comments:

  1. Whooo, this seems really cool!

    Lisa G.
    dustorion@yahoo.com

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  2. Oh, and i just signed up for their newsletter. :D
    ps. if i haven't mentioned before, i love reading your blog~!

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  3. cool!~~

    Sui Ling Kwong
    suiling_kwong@yahoo.com

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  4. Ahh really fun! And I'm in need of a hair straightener!
    Victoria Hui.
    I think the e-mail that I'm using is either: omgstarrbux@gmail.com or victoria.hui5@gmail.com :)

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  5. Also, I posted the giveaway in my blog:
    http://vickiixtinhy.tumblr.com/private/597219138/tumblr_l2e8dfnoh71qzcsgs

    I followed them on twitter, and also signed up for their newsletter :) The email that I used to sign up for their newsletter is: omgstarrbux@gmail.com

    Thanks so much!

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  6. okie doke.. i just signed up for the newletter as well ^_^ .... <3 your blog!! ^_^

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  7. aznhanavira@gmail.com

    I really need a hair straightener~~~

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  8. i signed up for the newsletter too

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  9. Name: Judy
    E-mail: RAWRDiNOxD@yahoo.com

    :D nice giveaway!

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  10. cool stuff! The packaging is soooo pretty!


    Tiffany
    squishysushi@gmail.com

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  11. Awesome giveaway!

    Name: Dharalyn
    email: dharalyn@hotmail.com

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  12. Name: Diana
    Email: dc.chaos@gmail.com

    I really love your blog! I've been following you since your Jewels of Denial giveaway. :)

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  13. Oh and I'm following them on twitter and I signed up for their newsletter! ^^

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  14. ive been hearing great things about this flat iron! awesome giveaway! =D

    Isadore
    ooloveholicoo@hotmail.com

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  15. tracey li
    itrixi@gmail.com

    the packaging is really cute and girly. never heard of this brand but im interested.

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  16. ooh that's such a cute flat iron & packaging. and the contest is ending on my b-day *cross fingers* ! :]

    Ashly
    moonless9t@yahoo.com

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  17. and i signed up for their newsletter too. :D

    Ashly
    moonless9t@yahoo.com

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  19. Helen
    helenyang31 at gmail.com
    I'm following you on twitter @hyeminnie
    Joined their newsletter as well. :)

    I could really use a great flat iron like this.

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  20. Pauline
    miszpaulinex3@hotmail.com

    *in need of a new hair straightener. I've been using remington for 3 years now and did not realize how much damage it has done to my hair >_>

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  21. just joined their mailing list ^^

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  22. I'm already a follower ! :D I love this blog .

    Ayumi - dancerfrmda31o@hotmail.com

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  23. Ayumi - dancerfrmda31o@hotmail.com

    http://thatonegirlayumi.tumblr.com/post/598998694/little-miss-savvys-giveaway

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  24. Ayumi - dancerfrmda31o@hotmail.com

    Joined their mailing list !

    I raelly hope I win this :D

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  25. I love that pink color ^_^ so cute

    Virginia
    chauvirginia@yahoo.com

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  26. The packaging is really adorable. ;)

    Cindy
    xmistercindy@gmail.com

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  27. Oh my gosh. IT will be GREAT if i won this giveaway ><.. My frizzy hair is in terrible need of this >_>
    Thank you for providing us the giveaway!

    Name: Felicia
    Email: feliciakang11@yahoo.com

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  28. Signed up for the newsletter (:

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  29. thanhvan
    ohsofragile@gmail.com

    thank you for the opportunity to win the straightener ;)

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  30. Hey, cool blog. =)

    Charlene
    super_buttfly@yahoo.com

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  31. I really wanna try this straightener! Love this blog!

    Cindy - cindy.lu006@gmail.com

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  32. Signed up for their newsletter, also!

    Cindy - cindy.lu006@gmail.com

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  33. Wow! The packaging is very impressive. (: & I like the pink color!

    Name - Riz
    Email - riz.magalong@gmail.com

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  34. i think its time for me to switch to a serious hair straightener, my $15 one is killing my hair... thanks so much for this opportunity :)

    Julia - juju.loves.jaejoong@gmail.com

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  35. signed up for the newsletter :)

    Julia - juju.loves.jaejoong@gmail.com

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  36. Chuan
    lsmarshmallowx@gmail.com

    Thank you so much! :)

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  37. Chuan
    lsmarshmallowx@gmail.com

    I also signed up for the newsletter

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  38. Jenny C
    Ah_sheh@yahoo.com

    Thank you!

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  39. Tram T.
    chocolatxichigo@yahoo.com

    Thanks :)!

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  40. Dianna Y.
    diannayan@gmail.com

    Thanks :D

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  41. Lisa N.
    lisaknguyen16@yahoo.com

    thank you!! :]

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  42. looks cute =)

    Jasmine L
    jasmineelai@gmail.com or
    poochi39@hotmail.com
    thanks :)

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  43. Awesome, I love hair straighteners :)

    Margaret F.
    anothertragedy@gmail.com

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  44. Ah, the packaging is really cute. x]

    Diana L.
    ichi.cookie@gmail.com

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  45. whoas. a professional iron? :O

    Helen W.
    xbbyduckie@yahoo.com

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  46. I reposted on my twitter. & i followed you before with my twitter.

    http://twitter.com/xbbyduckie

    Helen W.
    xbbyduckie@yahoo.com

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  47. i followed misikko on twitter. i'm getting excited about this flat iron giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/xbbyduckie

    Helen W.
    xbbyduckie@yahoo.com

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  48. i signed up for the newsletter! they got lots of stuff on their site. i havent heard about this store before :o i think i might order for my sister.

    Helen W.
    xbbyduckie@yahoo.com

    & i want to thank soompi for this giveaway. wouldn't have known about this without it.

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  49. I follow blog via GFc
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  50. I so want a pink one!
    reneetaylor
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  51. tweeted on twitter as nicjosemm
    http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/14072057722
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  52. I follow misikko on twitter as nicjosemm
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  53. +3
    JOined misikko newsletter
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  54. signed up for newsletter too :)

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  55. Fiona Wong
    fifi0na@yahoo.com

    =)

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  56. Fiona Wong
    fifi0na@yahoo.como

    Posted on blog:
    http://feeohnuh.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-flat-iron-giveaway-from-little.html

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  57. Fiona Wong
    fifi0na@yahoo.com

    Signed up for their newsletter =)

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  58. I had the wrong email address last time..

    Dianna Y.
    asliceofdi@gmail.com

    once again, thank you!

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  59. Linda L.
    lindall90@hotmail.com

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  60. Awesome!

    Miriya M.
    jadebunny9@yahoo.com

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  61. Signed up for the Misikko newsletter as well. =)

    Miriya M.
    jadebunny9@yahoo.com

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  62. So cute! I've been looking for a flat iron for awhile now ^_^

    Anna
    random-stuff@hotmail.com

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  63. Eunice C.
    haejidaeji@gmail.com

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  64. I follow misikko as HaejiDaeji and have signed up for their newsletter with the same email address.

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  67. Signed up for their newsletter & followed them on twitter!

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  68. Cecilia Kim
    mxx_ahrk@hotmail.com

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  69. Penny Phoon
    signed up for the newsletter and followed them on twitter@ wuncentxD

    pphoon@gmail.com

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  70. Linda Lee
    lindall90@hotmail.com

    I signed up for newsletter and posted on my blog. :)

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  71. I've heard good things about this straightener and been wanting to try it out. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!! ^^

    Mandy Z
    mandyzhou@live.ca

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  72. Mandy Z
    mandyzhou@live.ca

    I've joined Misikko newsletter on their website =)

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  73. OOHHH! I am in dire need of a new hair straightener.
    Awesome giveaway!

    Penny
    pengelon@gmail.com

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  74. :D Awesome !
    T_T need a new hair straightener, current one is making my hair look dry


    Cristina
    kuecristina@yahoo.com

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  75. Mallory L
    mallowwww@gmail.com

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  76. Not sure if I was supposed to make separate comments but I followed via Twitter under (rolsbak) and subscribed to their alerts.

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  77. Min

    fengc817@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  78. This looks great!

    smartshopaholic at gmail dot com

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  79. Aw, i could really use this =D

    Linda

    LindaAnnO@hotmail.com

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  80. Signed up for the newsletter as well.


    LindaAnnO@hotmail.com

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  81. This seems great!

    tinamooreee@hotmail.com

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  82. tinamooreee@hotmail.com

    Followed Misikko on twitter (:

    http://twitter.com/65431

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  83. aand I signed up for their newsletter! Thanks again for this awesome giveaway. Could really use this. (:

    tinamooreee@hotmail.com

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  84. T.C
    xhahax3@yahoo.com

    Thankyouuu[:

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  85. name: Jessica
    email: flower_loverz@yahoo.com

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  86. cool giveaway
    yunjaeluv@gmail.com

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  87. :) Youre so generous <3!

    Name: Karman
    Email: karman-x@hotmail.com

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  88. I signed up for Misikko's newsletter as well :) I pressed the button twice, not sure if it entered me once or twice >.<"

    I used ...

    EMail: karman-x@hotmail.com
    First name: Karman
    Last name: Wong

    :) Thanks.

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  89. Yay this seems really cool!

    I followed your blog!
    Name: Tiffany
    email: tiffany.yr.lin@gmail.com

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  90. I also followed Misikko's Newsletter on their website! :)

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  91. It's super pretty. ;~;

    Ashley
    jjangxd@gmail.com

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  92. Name: Vivienne <3
    Email: vivithao@gmail.com

    Thanks

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  93. signed up for their newsletter :)

    Tiffany
    squishysushi@gmail.com

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  94. Posted to my blog, too.

    Tiffany
    squishysushi@gmail.com
    http://maybeeemaybenot.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-miss-savvy-misikko-hana-flat.html

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  95. Followed your blog, thanks! :D

    Elen W
    prttygraphic@gmail.com

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  96. And I just signed up for the newsletter too..

    Elen W
    prttygraphic@gmail.com

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  97. i was already a follower :)

    Jaclyn W
    jaclynnwu@yahoo.com

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  98. i also subscribed to the Misikko newsletter!
    thanks

    Jaclyn W
    jaclynnwu@yahoo.com

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  99. followed your blog :)

    leslie chang
    lilismiles@gmail.com

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  100. on the newsletter too!

    leslie chang
    lilismiles@gmail.com

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  101. Fieon Y.

    euphoriax415@yahoo.com

    :D Awesome

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  102. Fieon

    Posted on my blog: http://euphorias2.blogspot.com/2010/05/misikko-hana-flat-iron-giveaway.html

    Followed them on twitter; euphorias2

    & Joined their newsletter

    Euphoriax415@yahoo.com

    :)

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  103. felice yip
    makubex_d12@hotmail.com

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  105. Hello! Thanks for having this giveaway. My name is Jenny and email: bunniemomiji@gmail.com

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  106. Following you on twitter :)
    Jenny
    bunniemomiji@gmail.com

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  107. Cool!

    Lisa (Rainie)
    Email: stargirl3@gmail.com

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