Review: Tough Mama 2 in 1 Hair Curler

Having a bad hair day? The right flat iron might just be the solution to your problems :)

Specs:

• 100% Aluminum Sheet
• Nano ceramic coating
• 26 mm Diameter
• Temperature control 120-200C
• AC 220-240 V 50/60HZ 45W
• For all hair types
• PTC heater with fast heat up
• Super straight styles, never sticks to the hair
• Color: pink/white
• Price: P 775 (Handyman)

I just bought this not so popular iron/curler from handyman and thought that it was a steal since it’s relatively cheap and it seems like a good brand. However, after doing some research, it made me think if I made the right decision to purchase this product instead of the pure ceramic one. I guess I got attracted to the nano-ceramic word, but after some reading I found out that that word is just a big word for a so-so flat iron.

Anyway, let’s give this product the benefit of the doubt and let’s look at it closely

Packaging 7/10

Decent package, nothing special about the box but it doesn’t spell cheap and from the packaging it actually looks reliable. (if you’ve seen flat irons being sold in cheap looking plastic you’d know what I mean)

The box contains the 2 in 1 curler and a simple manual with the do’s and don’ts as well as instructions on how to use the product.

Design 7/10

Pros:

• 2 in 1 curler/iron
• Light weight
• Adjustable temperature
• Conversion buttons
• Built in stand

What’s good about this product is that at a cheap price you get an iron with a curler. No need to bring two separate bulky hair tools during days when you need to travel and need to look good.

It also has a temperature display as well as temperature adjustment buttons which would allow you to set the temperature that would work for specific hair types. (My previous flat iron didn’t have temperature display)

It has conversion buttons on the sides, you press the button to switch from curler to flat iron or vice versa.

What I also noticed is that it has a tiny built in stand so it doesn't roll off when you put it down and even though the handle is plastic, it doesn't heat up.

Cons:

It looks like a typical iron/curler and not travel size. There’s nothing really special about the shape or color of this iron/curler and when you hold it in your hands the plastic handle doesn't seem very durable.

Material 7/10

Not the best material out in the market and let’s face it, this flat iron/curler could only last maybe up to a few years before it would start to damage my hair. Well that’s what you get for P 775.

The thing about 100% aluminum sheet covered with nano ceramic is that the ceramic coating would eventually flake off. I just hope this iron/curler would prove me wrong and would work perfectly for at least 3 years. (Or maybe that’s just too much to ask)

Performance: 9/10

It heats up fast, no need to really wait for it to warm up. This is a plus point especially for the ladies who are always on the go. I also noticed that once you turn on this iron/curler it automatically goes to 200C so you have to adjust to the desired temp after turning it on.

It does it’s job well in straightening my hair as well as curling, however,some of my strands gets caught in the iron which could damage my hair. (maybe I'm just not yet used to this product)

Overall: 8/10Well i think it's pretty much too early to judge this product but as of the moment I'm happy with my 2 in 1 iron/curler :) I still think that it's a steal :)

Behind the scene: Hair color: Hortaleza Light Havana/ Lip Color: Avon: Simply pretty Cinnamon Red