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    Flat Irons Join the Club

    Hit the bathroom of any NYC night club or lounge and chances are, you'll see loads of primping products: gum, fragrance, lotion, hair spray...it's all there to ensure you look amazing, whether you're just out with the girls or trying to get the attention of the guy busting a groove on the opposite banquette.

    But this new discovery is simply genius...especially for girls who regularly dance their way to frizz-dom: a pay-per-use flat iron. About six months ago, these things started popping up in London and other urban European playgrounds. Now they're officially in the U.S., according to my friend (thanks, Kim!), who snapped these pics with her cell phone last night, when she was at M2 Ultralounge (the location of many big-name affairs, like last year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after-party).

    How's it work? You simply insert $2 to get two minutes of use (it costs a dollar for each additional minute.) Not only will a quick straighting session save your hair, it's also easy on the wallet. And the high temp of the iron ensures you don't get cooties.

    So tell me: Have you seen anything like this before...and would you try it?

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    Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.

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    8 comments

    • JohannaL  •  1 year 11 months ago
      um what about the handle, i think there is cooties there
    • *GoldenGirl*™  •  1 year 11 months ago
      The high temp will cut the cooties? Really?, but will it cut the nasty product they have on their hair when it leaves residue all over it. I wouldnt share one, icky!
    • KierraJ  •  1 year 11 months ago
      uh....yuck. Just think... Would you buy a used flat iron.. i think not!!! so why use one in desparation! Bring Your Own! I can see it now. all women club go-ers getting reccommended vaccines required by the new Center for Scalp Disease Control!!!!!
    • Jamie  •  1 year 11 months ago
      That's not true, lice can be transferred via flat irons, regardless of the temperature of the heated part. They can still hang out around the unheated parts of the flat iron. I knew some girls in middle school that shared a curling iron and lice got passed around that way. Good thing I always listened to my mama- if it touches someone else's head, it won't go near mine!
    • Ashley  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I think it's a great idea, or carry one of the mini flat irons in your purse, I do at all times!
    • Habanero♥™  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Really?
    • Joy in Seattle  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Wow. Women really do the dumbest stuff to attempt to look better.
    • Erica Marie Cecelia  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I'll carry a mini one... using public utilities/facilities is gross.