Just so you know, I’ll be wearing my hair like this more than a few times a week.
But before I jump into the review — I wanted to let my beauty readers know that the Sephora VIB 20% sale will be starting today and running for a few days. Is anyone picking up goodies for a discount? I have a few things I want to pick up and will be heading out around lunch time to take advantage of the sale on the products I have either wanted to try, or I know are staples in my beauty cabinet.
In reality, I’m probably going to only buy the philosophy hope in a jar moisturizer, Bobbi Brown shimmer brick and the Too Faced bronzer I’ve been dying to try. There’s plenty more on my wishlist but being on a strict budget helps me not splurge like mad when a sale comes around. But I have no moisturizer, I’m running low on my Jouer bronzer, and I want a little shimmer-shimmer on my cheeks because I love a good lookin’ glow to the cheekbones.
Onto hair!
Luscious long thick locks is something I’ll never achieve without the help of hair extensions. Prenatal vitamins with folic acid can only do so much for one’s hair and nail growth. It is what it is, and my hair will always be fine and limp.
The titanium curler heats up to the temperature you select in a matter of seconds, and you can achieve anything from a relaxed wave, to a tight curl using the Cortex 4 N One. It’s surprisingly quick to transform your entire look with a hot piece of burning metal to curl your hair. I love how bouncy, soft and fluffy my hair looks after curling it. Since I’ve had the curling wand since early September, I’ve been curling my hair multiple times per week using the 2″ and 1½” barrels for big bouncy curls though, I haven’t used the tapered [½ — 1″] nor the 1″ barrels yet). I’m instantly transformed into having mesmerizing full set of locks. My only suggestion for people who have no idea what they’re doing with their hair, like myself — is to section it off, and curl your hair the exact same way on your head. Wear the glove if you have to — thankfully only burned my fingers twice since using it. To prepare my hair, I use my tangle teezer hair brush (amazing by the way), section it into four using my too expensive yet so cute yellow Dry Bar hair clips and a heat protectant if you do so desire to keep your hair in pristine shape.
The only complaint I have with the curling iron is that it doesn’t have a mini kick stand for itself. I’d rather not put the hot iron directly on my counter, but there’s no other choice. It slides all around and I keep it in place holding the cord against my leg and the sink so it doesn’t fall off while I section my hair.
Disclaimer: Flat Iron Experts sent me the Cortex 4 N One for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
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The Cortex curlers are great! That is a must buy for my teen who wants a curling iron this holiday! Thank you for sharing :)
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So pretty! Love that there’s interchangeable barrels!
That thing looks awesome! I literally have four different curling irons that I use right now. This would be so much more convenient!
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Love the different sizes of barrels. I have never used a curler like this. I might need to try it out.
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@Ashley Taylor: I love that it also comes in a zippered pouch so you don’t lose them all!
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I love how your curls came out! Hope in a jar & the Bobbi Brown shimmer brick are two of my FAVORITE products <3
@Angelic Sinova: So I chickened out on the shimmer brick because there were THREE to choose from. I couldn’t decide. Sephora was packed and even the MUA’s were banging into my purse saying “Um. Your purse keeps banging into me.” Stressful! Lol. So I did end up picking another Hope In A Jar + other goodies :)
Ahh I remember the days of using a curling iron, I love the idea of the glove, wow I would have saved myself a lot of burns!
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The curls look great! I use the Cortex as well, and love it!
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Super cute! But I don’t think any hair style would look bad on you! I haven’t seen Cortex before but I like!
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Your hair has that rumpled, sexy, out-of-bed look that I love!
@Pauline C.: Haha perfect way to describe it, love it!
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That looks like a great curling iron.
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ii have the hardest time with the clipless curlers! i have one and cannot use it for the life of me. also i guess i’m a creature of habit, so i always buy the dior mascara and lipglow.. i rarely buy other makeup.. but i love those two! :)
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Your curls look good. I’ve never used a clipless curling iron, I need to try one.
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Hair looks beautiful and the cortex looks fabulous
Rosie
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Love how it comes with so many different barrels and a pocket for each one as well as one of those heat resistant gloves. I’ve curled peoples hair with one of these curlers that didn’t come with a glove and my hand was so burned afterwards!
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I love that it has so many different options. And your hair looks great that way by the way.
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@erica: Thank you :)
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Holy that looks like intense equipment. Glad it works though!
THe Cortex curler looks awesome! I love a new hair style!!!
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I spent way too much money at Sephora this weekend!
I’ve always been afraid to use the wand curling iron. scared i’m gonna burn myself lol.
miriam recently posted..OOTD: Fall Florals
I have a wand hair curler and I love it, however it only has 1 wand size so I def have to check the Cortex out!
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I will never go back to a regular curling iron. The wand can curl my entire head in under 10 minutes!
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I’ve never heard of this styler before, sounds great!
You look so cute. I was so scared to use it because I though I would burn myself. Thanks for the tip.
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