Affordable hair straightener in the market

Did you wake up one morning with a bad hair day (literally!). I remember seeing myself in the mirror one morning with my hair as messy as the lion's hair. Everything was all over the place, making my head looks so big. This has been somehow a struggle for me having that natural wavy and dry hair. 

It has been years since I stopped going to the salon to have my chemically treated for a hair rebond to straighten my wavy hair since I noticed the thinning of the hair growth especially in the top part of my head, leaving it looking bald with hair sparse. 

I sometimes iron my hair just to lessen the frizzy look and sometimes styling it with curls and waves using the hair iron, just to look presentable and neat at work. I have this 8-year-old hair straighter which gave up life last week. The plastic handle got brittle and eventually damaging the wiring inside. I thought of not buying a new one and see if I can handle my everyday hair look with unruly waves and curls, but I gave in. I finally decided to get a new one, thanks to my daughter who convinced and gave me the money to buy! :)

I followed the budget I had last week and went to Watson's to purchase their brand hair straightener for Php1,199 ($23). 

Watsons Hair Straightener

Model No.: HC-60A

Color: Black

Dual voltage

Maximum temperature of 200C

Parts: Heated plates on both sides (Ceramic coated plates)

Handles

Power ON/OFF switch

Power indicator

Lightweight compared to the one I previously owned.

The cord at the end rotates thus avoiding the rest of the cord be twisted while using it. Although the temperature cannot be adjusted using on and off button can do the trick.

I used the hair iron twice already and the initial use impressed me! It minimizes the frizzy and natural waves of my hair in just minutes, doing the sectioning of hair can provide you an easy and good result, always start at the back going to the front part of your hair. 

There were other brands of hair tools for straightening use but I relied on the price specifically and really go with the budget I have. 

I will be updating this blog post in the coming days to update the efficiency and how the tool will work in the next use. 

For now, I am quite happy and satisfied with it. 

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When Should You Upgrade Your Television?

In general when upgrading any household appliances depends on the unit if it still working or in good condition, also the best rule would be if your budget permits you to buy a new one. 

Nowadays, to watch a tv program can be as easy with just a few clicks on your smartphones, tablets, or even on laptop and computers, you just need to hook up your device on Wi-fi connection and you can stream a certain movie or television program for free or even subscribe online. I personally consider this as one of the best technology inventions! Although, shopping for tv is quite stressful when you talk about deals to get. 

Now when we talk about when should you upgrade your television, there are things you need to consider when taking that step. Here are some things I have learned about the technology of television at the present time. 

Some say that a typical lifespan of LED tv is 8-9 years or 80,000 hours or more and as long as there are no technical issues that can cause trouble. If you have a decent television and for the sole purpose is to watch the regular channels whether you are connected to an antenna or a digital box I believe it is still good. 
Now, resolution wise such as 1080p & 4K, HD and UHD (ultra high-definition) features, what I have learned about it is that 4K or UHD is four times the resolution of a 1080p (HD) TV. A display of 8 million pixels for a 4K television giving you a good and quality display looking at it as virtually close to the scene when seated close to the television. 
Some of the points I considered over the last weekend when we purchase our new Smart TV, which was on sale! 

It has been 6 years since we purchased our LG 32" 3D LED Tv and we decided to replace and upgrade it to a new TCL 55" Smart 4K TV! 

Original price of this unit was Php35,600 ($678) less Php12,605 ($240) price was down to Php22,995 ($438), we think this is the best price we can get for a Smart Tv.  Aside from the price point that made us decide to get a new one, here are some of the specs of the Tv. 

HDR PRO

HDR pro produces dazzling detail images with accurate reproduction

of light and dark shades. And allow you to experience HDR content via all sources.

MEMC

MEMC makes pictures smoother with both TV signal and multimedia signal. Enhanced with TCL’s proprietary software algorithm, you can experience every detail when viewing fast-moving, action-packed content (example: Sports).

Micro Dimming

Micro Dimming analyses the TV content in hundreds of separate zones to adjust the brightness and darkness. The picture quality is simply improved and pampers your eyes. You will enjoy a fantastic viewing experience with great contrast, especially in dark.

4K UHD

TCL 4K UHD televisions reproduce in stunning details all shades of light, 

natural colors for a truly immersive viewing experience via 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (4 x the number of pixels on Full HD TVs).

4K UHD Upscaling

TCL natural UHD TV applies a proprietary 2K-4K upscaling technology so that an FHD source

can be enhanced to stunning 4K level - delivering image fidelity higher than 90% - thereby delivering superb high-definition images.

Wide Viewing Angle

Wide Viewing Angle Making everyone fit in the living room is difficult. 

With the innovative technique by TCL, the viewing angle of TCL TV will be extended and the brightness 

of TV will be enhanced, which means that you can also get the perfect detail even when you are sitting in the corner of the living room

Brightness Enhancement

With brightness enhancing technology, TCL TV can enhance the brightness

so as to provide a more natural picture and make sure that you can see clear images in the sunlight

Sport Mode

The optimization of images and sound allows audiences to enjoy the immersive feeling of live-action sports events.

Dolby Audio

Delivers immersive 5.1 surround sound with Dolby decoder which optimizes the TV’s sound quality.

T-cast

T-cast is the integrated feature exclusive for TCL. It allows you to operate TV by using smartphone; Be able to

screenshot great moment of TV program and share on social media; Cast the latest movies and dramas to a bigger screen,

and also capable to cast video and audio to mobile device, you can enjoy the non-stopped entertainment in every corner of your home.

Smart Volume

TCL TV’s Smart Volume feature automatically adjusts programming volume thus eliminating sudden sound fluctuations typically experienced when switching channels or when television commercials air.

Watch Netflix in 4K HDR

Watch any movies in 4K HDR today, with a premium Netflix subscription. Members will be able to enjoy more HDR content in the coming months.

TCL TV +APP Store

TCL TV+ APP Store Latest version App Store provides you a comprehensive range of applications, over 300+ applications

ranging from video-on-demand, social, gaming, music, and photo sharing that enables interaction between TV and mobile sets.

Netflix

As one of the world’s leading internet television with a huge range of popular content, Netflix has something for everyone.

You can watch TV shows recommended just for you, including award-winning Netflix original series, movies, and documentaries.

WIFI 2.4G

TCL’s built-in Bluetooth technology allows you to enjoy favorite music on your compatible Bluetooth device.

USB 2.0(3.0)

USB has maximized the transmission speed and increased bandwidth 

which could be used in two unidirectional data paths: one is to receive data and the other is to transmit data.

Youtube

With YouTube, you can see what the world is watching in 4K quality– from the hottest music videos

to what’s trending in gaming, entertainment, news and more. Subscribe to channels you love, share with friends, and view on any device.

Bluetooth

Enjoy your favorite on-demand content at a great lick through your existing network with built-in Wi-Fi.

HDMI2.0

HDMI2.0 supports 4K resolution image with high transmission speed, up to 4 audio streams could even provide a higher standard for better sound quality.

Last night we watched an episode of MMA match for three hours on Youtube and we enjoyed a continuous stream, our Wifi connection was on point, haha! We will be installing the Tv on the wall this coming weekend using the wall bracket that was included in the package, also we need to purchase an added cord for the digital box for the wall installation. From a 32" to 55" Tv we were amazed by the difference between the two. 

Overall, when purchasing or upgrading for a new Tv, look for the specification of the unit you and your family be needing and the most important thing is to consider your budget. 

Tip: I always find it a must to hook up any appliances in the house to an automatic voltage regulator, this will help any appliance in the house when electricity will fluctuate and will prevent electrical damage to the appliance unit. 

I look forward for years of fun and techy viewing from our new TCL Smart Tv