Short Hair Chic with the Karmin Pro G3 Flat Iron

By Kenda - May, 12th 2014

My hair isn’t straight. My hair isn’t curly. I have…well I don’t know what you’d call it. It’s a wavy, half curly, randomly straight mess. People claim to love it. I like it for about one hour after it dries. Then it just goes limp. But not everywhere. Oh no. Only random sections start to hang so I look like I just stuck my head out of a sunroof.

I remember when I bought my first flat iron. It was an amazing day. My hair was long then, but I continued to use a flat iron even after I went back to a short style. I now own three different irons. One for travel, one that is wet/dry and the one I started with. When Karmin contacted me and asked if I’d like to try their newest model, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro, I almost said no. I have a small collection already. But, after reading about their success with other hair tools I decided to give it a go.

 

In a nutshell I’d say this is a very nice flat iron that comes with some great features.

What I love:

• The Case – This is the first flat iron I’ve owned that came with its own carrying case. But it’s not just a case. It also rolls out with a heat mat so that you can set your iron on it while you’re working with your hair, or let it cool off before packing it.
• The Controls – Unlike my other flat irons, the Karmin control dial is on the inside panel of the iron. This keeps me from accidentally hitting a button while I’m straightening my hair.
• The Max Temp – One of my irons goes to 410°. I thought that was great because my waves demand a high temperature. The Karmin G3 goes up to a steamy 460°F.
• The Weight – The Karmin G3 is really lightweight compared to my other heavy usage iron. Easier on your wrist and better when you have to work over your head.

What I’d Love To See Improved:

• The plate size – I like to work quick. The smaller the plate, the longer it takes me because I have to break my hair up into more sections.
• Heat Up Time – Of all my irons, this one takes the longest to heat up. It’s not so long that you’ll get bored waiting, but I’m spoiled by the speed of other models.

If you have extremely long or very thick hair, you may need to take a bit more time with the Karmin due to the plate size – but, it does give you a straight, smooth finish after the first stroke; no going back over the same hair more than once. I think this will be a great as my new travel iron or for quick touch ups before going out.

Product Features:

Advanced 100% Pure Tourmaline Ceramic plates. Professional grade heating element for flash quick heating. Negative ions and infrared heat (removes static) for silky shiny hair. Ion field technology (seals in natural oils). Variable temperature settings for all hair types. From 120°C (250°F) to 240°C (460°F). Tangle-free 3 meter, 360° swivel cord. Drop Safe Technology. Worldwide Voltage 100-240V – Use your styler in any country. Anti-Slip edges. Slim Handle Design. Automatic sleep mode – Auto shut off after 1 hour. Floating plates. Won’t damage hair like other straighteners. Straighten, curl, flip and style your hair. 3 Year Warranty.

 

Your New Karmin Salon Pro Includes:

Karmin G3 Salon Pro Styling Iron with 1″ Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates Carry Case/Heat Mat 3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Instruction Manual Product Registration Holgram Security Seal

The Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Iron comes in 3 colors (black, white and pink) and retails for around $150. You can check out more info at the Karmin website and also order on Amazon.