June: John Frieda Styling Tools

June Beauty Pick: John Frieda Styling Tools

The Scoop: This month the H-E-B Beauty Panel took the John Frieda line of hair brushes for a spin. The sleek finish and full volume brushes are designed to tame your tresses into your desired style. With the additional help of the John Frieda Full Volume Hair Dryer, the Panel was ready to transform their look.

• Sleek Finish Paddle Brush - smoothes, shines and reduces frizz. Square-shaped, tourmaline-ionic infused with deep shine silicon.
• Sleek Finish Cushion Brush - smoothes, shines and reduces frizz. Rounded, tourmaline-ionic infused brush for high shine.
• Volume Curls Brush - small porcupine round brush adds definition and curl. Combination bristles for added shine.
• Full Volume Round Brush - creates soft waves with volume and shine. Reduces frizz and flyaways.

Reviews from the H-E-B Beauty Panel
"I love the sleek finish paddle brush! I used it with the John Frieda Full Volume Dryer and it made my hair so soft and frizz-free. I caught myself running my hands over my hair a couple of times during the day. It felt like I had just left the salon! I have very fine, straight hair. The full volume large thermal round brush is great for creating major volume. I used this when I dried my hair to create soft, bouncy curls for date night with my husband. Most round brushes get stuck in my hair when I'm drying and styling—this brush did not! I also like the fact that the metal part of the brush didn't get too hot; I've burned myself using other round brushes in the past."
-Missy, H-E-B Online User Experience Designer

"I liked the John Frieda Sleek Finish Hair Brush, because when used with the John Frieda Hair Dryer, it seemed to dry my hair faster and straighten it better. The brush did not tangle or pull my hair while straightening my hair. The John Frieda Full Volume Hair Dryer had more power than my current 1875 watt hair dryer. As a result, it dried my hair faster and more thoroughly. I liked the concentrator attachments because they helped dry my hair better at the roots. I also noticed that the dryer did not get too hot and burn my scalp, even on the high heat setting."
-Amber, H-E-B Associate Beauty Buyer

"Wow! This hair dryer has power. It meets all my needs. To get my hair dry quickly, I use the high and hot settings, along with my John Frieda Flat Brush and I'm done in minutes. Style? I use my John Frieda Round Brush with the medium settings and my hair is done, styled and all in less than 15 minutes. The best thing about the combination of using the John Frieda dryer with the John Frieda brushes is I see a noticeable difference in my flyaways. Those 50% more ions make a difference. Just a note ??? the dryer is heavier than some; took me off guard the first day; after that, it's not even noticeable."
-Kimberly, H-E-B Beauty Advisor

"I'm impressed with the hair dryer and small porcupine round brush. My hair has less frizz than usual and is really smooth! I almost don't need to run my straightener over the ends. I like the combination of both nylon and boar bristles in the brush; they provide enough pull to straighten and add volume to my hair without getting tangled."
-Nicole, heb.com Content Administrator

"I like the silver design of both the dryer and brushes. My hair is super straight and I've never owned a big, square paddle brush, but I am pleasantly pleased with this one. The hollow handles on the brushes make them lightweight and easy to use. I was impressed with the force of the hair dryer. The hair dryer came with several different diffuser attachments! Overall, I was pleased with these products."
-Tracy, H-E-B Beauty Buyer

"Ever since I had my hair styled with a paddle brush at the salon, a paddle brush has been on my wish list. I was eager to try the John Frieda brush so I could mimic the sleek blow out I received at the salon. The John Frieda Paddle Brush worked wonderfully with my hair and I was even able to give my style a little bit of bounce by using the smaller round brush on my layers. The larger round brush was a little slippery and didn't grip my hair as well as the other brushes. Overall, I really liked how my hair felt soft and less frizzy."
-Jenina, heb.com Associate Online Editor

"The hair dryer worked really well and had a powerful motor, which made it very fast to dry and straighten my hair. However, the hair dryer is louder than my last dryer, which is an inconvenience as I typically dry my hair when I put my baby down to sleep. Also, I wish the dryer had a retractable cord since the dryer's cord is long and I don't care to wrap it around the dryer each time I put it away. I love the John Frieda hair brushes! I used the large thermal round brush instead of my typical paddle brush to straighten my hair and it really created nice volume and bounce. The paddle brush is also great and really made my hair super straight. The small porcupine round brush was perfect on my bangs."
-Felisha, H-E-B Advertising Account Manager

"After the first time I used the John Frieda Hair Dryer, I kicked my old dryer to the curb! I have mid-length hair and time it to about four minutes total dry time. Not only does it dry my hair at jet engine speed, it also smoothes it so well that I haven't had to straighten the top of my hair. This dryer is however a little heavier than my last, but worth it for all the aspects I've gained."
-Ashley, H-E-B Beauty Advisor

"Love the hair dryer! The diffuser does wonders for my curly hair. My son has the same curly hair as I do, and the flat oval brush is perfect for his hair! The other brushes are not great for my type of hair, so I'll pass them along to someone who can use them."
-Luisa, H-E-B Advertising Director

"I really like the John Frieda Hair Dryer because it was a nice, small size, but still very powerful. I was able to cut blow drying time in half and still have curls that were sleek and not frizzy. I also like the helpful tips in the instruction manual. The flat brushes and round brushes by John Frieda were also very good quality. My curly hair smoothed into untangled waves with no frizz, but I still maintained a sleek volume."
-Emma, Teen Beauty Panelist

"I used the John Frieda Full Volume Thermal Round Styling Brush. I was a little skeptical about whether only changing my styling brush would give me any results. It did! My hair dried faster, which was awesome. I'm a busy working-mom and I need to shave as many minutes off my daily morning routine as possible. The brush produced a time-saving result, plus my hair was smoother and shinier. I live in San Antonio, and I color my hair often, so frizz is typically a problem for me. I love the result of the brush and I can't wait to add the John Frieda Full Volume Hair Dryer to my routine."
-Judi, H-E-B Beauty Buyer

Curious what our Beauty Bloggers had to say this month?

"The rectangle brush is great for brushing wet hair or tangled hair. I use this one the most. The large round brush is great for using to blow out your hair when it's damp."
-Heather, Frugal Reality
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"With the help of John Freida's new styling brushes and the Full Volume hair dryer, I have been able to step out into the world in style and put my bad hair days behind me!"
-Kristi, Moms Confession
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"I was suprised at how quick the frizz came out....My daughter has been using the larger brushes on her hair and her daughter's and she has noticed a decrease in frizziness in their hair, too! She said it gives her hair a much more polished look than before she began using them!"
-Dian, Grocery Shop for Free
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"During the hot, humid months here in Texas, I appreciate anything that might tame the frizzies and this styling brush from John Frieda definitely made a difference. My hair seemed more shiny and sleek, yet pumped with volume."
-Melissa, Mommy Living the Life with Riley
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"My oldest has half curly/half straight hair! Her hair looks adorable straight...but is a TON of work. I have found that using the John Frieda Full Volume (Item #85405) large thermal round brush is great for her hair! It really does make a difference! The Blow Dryer is awesome...it's a Full Volume (Model JF1) that is light weight and has advanced ionic technology!"
-Courtney, My Crazy Savings
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"I will start with the blow dryer because I was in great need of one and I simply adored the way it dried my hair and even loved learning how to use a diffuser since I had never used one before. And I am in love with the Sleek Finish brush."
-Sharon, My Life with Sharon
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"My favorites for my hair are the Full Volume - 85405 large thermal round brush and the Sleek Finish - 85400 paddle brush. Now you would think since I have short hair that I would not use the large round brush, but I do and I love it! It makes drying my thick hair a breeze, especially when used with the John Frieda Full Volume - Model JF1 Blow Dryer."
-Brandy, Not So Average Mama
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"My favorite by far is the Sleek Finish paddle brush! My hair has a natural tendency to have flyaways and this brush helps. The handles are easy to hold and the bristles are gentle on the scalp."
-Crystal, Simply Being Mommy
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