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for Philips HP 4696 Salon Geometricks 8 IN 1, HP 4696 Geometricks 8 IN 1, HP 4696 00, HP 4696 Geometricks 8-IN-1 /Tresemm, HP4696, HP4696 Geometr, HP4696/17, HP 4696/07

Rating Summary based on 11 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
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  • 2 Stars
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Detailed rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Straightening
  • Value for Money
  		• 3.5
  		• 3.6
  		• 4.6
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  • 47 of 47 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Queenofsheba

    4 Stars Zig and Zag Stylee 16/10/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages create a lot of different looks

    Disadvantages Disadvantages takes a bit of getting used to

    This appliance basically enables you to create many different styles in the comfort of your own home using just one base unit with four interchangeable attachments. So, I’ll just run through the various attachments and their uses, I’ll try not to be too boring about it. The Spiral Tongs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These create a corkscrew effect curl, it has a spiral along the barrel of the tongs to guide you, although if you have longer hair, you will end up with straight roots as there just isn't enough room to wrap all your hair around it. It does look really nice when done, but you may be surprised ... more
  • 30 of 30 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    purebitch

    4 Stars Lots of variety for anyones hair 30/01/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It is very easy to use and change the attatchments

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The locking mechanism doesn't always work

    I don't like my hair, i never have. I have straight, shoulder lenght, mousey brown hair. It is completely lifeless, apart from a couple of silly little kinks in it. Over the years, i have tried lots of things, to try and liven it up a bit, but to no avail. Perms drop out after a couple of weeks, proving to be a waste of money. I needed, a quick fix solution. Instead of buying a crimper and curling tongs, seperate, i looked for an appliance that could do both, or more. The Phillips Geometricks, is a six in one styling kit. I was drawn to this particular one, because it offers a lot, which i ... more
  • 39 of 39 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    nictastic

    4 Stars multifabulous 04/02/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages many different styles to be achieved

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The tongs can become loose from the element!

    Being one of those girls who never seems satisfied with their hair, a few years ago i decided that i'd like to add some versatility to my hair, after taking a look around the accessory market i stumbled upon a Philips geometrics hp 4496/FL 6in 1 hair accessorisor! Knowing that Philips were a well renowned brand i decided to buy this product to help add that all important oomph to my hair! I was mainly attracted to this product because of the many different styles that you could achieve! Inside the box are 6 different appliances that will slot into the main heating element which is plugged into ... more
  • 12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    kwildchild

    4 Stars Total shaping and styling in one box 11/12/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Get six products for the price of one

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Takes a while to heat and get used to

    There's nothing worse than going out with your hair looking like you've been dragged through a hedge backwards. But with the Philips Geometricks you get a 6 in 1 system, so it's possible to geive yourself any style you want, or is it? The Geometricks comes in quite a large box, with a picture on the front of all the parts you get and two woman with styles produced with it. On the back you get six pictures showing you the different styles that you can produce with the six attachments. So what do you get in the box? ----------------------------- For starters you get the main unit, with which you ... more
  • 36 of 36 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    tyger

    4 Stars Getting Tricky With It 11/06/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lots of Syling Options

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Storage Creativity Needed

    A couple of days ago I was very, very bored with my hair. It was due for a cut but I really wasn't in the mood to make an appointment at my favourite local hairdresser. I can usually go for quite a while (months!) between cuts as my hair is quite wavy and hides the flaws of poor maintenance easily. But on this occasion a vague sense of unease was increased by the need for my hair to look presentable at the weekend. What to do? Buy a curling iron! A strange concept for a person with wavy hair but the more I thought of it the more I was convinced that this was the answer. Time to spend some ... more
  • 32 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Multtinems

    4 Stars Philips Geometricks - A Different Style Everyday Review with images 10/09/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lots of Different styles from One Tool

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    My hair is straight and boring. I tried perms, potions and lotions with disasterous results. I had a set of curling tongs which in the 80's were great..... Remember those Farrah Fawcett flicks girls? I needed a product that was more up to date, more versatile. I half heartedly looked out whenever I was in any electrical department to see if I could find such a thing. It took a long time. Some 4 years ago now I found such a product. It was the Philips Geometricks 6 in 1 Styler. It was advertised in Argos for £24.99. When I saw the category for it on Ciao I was suprised. But a quick check in the ... more
  • 26 of 26 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    AimeeLouise18

    5 Stars No more bad hair days 21/11/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A lot of different hair styles to try

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You need to spend a lot of time getting used to it

    I cannot count the number of bad hair days I have had and I know that every girl alive suffers from them.However when i bought this handy hair styling kit I couldn't believe how drastic the changes in my hair could be! *So What exactly is this hair styling kit?* Well it is an amazing 6 in 1 styler.You can do the following: Straighten hair Have large rounded curls Have soft curls and waves Have ringlets and corkscrew effect hair Have tight rounded curls Have crimped hair Now I don't know about anyone else but I think that is a good deal for only £29.99.Just think how much it would cost at the ... more
  • 10 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    4 Stars Quick review of Philips HP 4696/07 by AmMeLiA 20/02/2008
    i don't particularly like these straightners, i much prefer my other ones because the straighteners do not heat up very quickly and they do not get to a high temperature, however, the crimpers and curlers are excellent.
  • 1 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    philippa.martin

    5 Stars Style in one box 07/01/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages As many options as a girl could ask for

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None!!

    I've had the Geometricks kit since one of my friends showed up to a party with gorgeous curly hair. I girl i might add who has the starightest hair ive ever seen. She recommended it and i am now totally addicted. While it takes a bit of time (about 15-20 minutes) to fully heat up, it is well worth the wait, Since you can have several types of curls, straighten your hair and lots more! I have naturally wavy hair, the type thats not straight and not curly, so this kit works wonders at turning my non-curls into gorgeous ringlets, or my frizzy ends into straight shiny hair. Its definately suitable ... more
  • 0 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 blue_berry

    Member since 20/01/2010

    Reviews written: 7

    4 Stars HP 4696 a complex tool which makes me scratch my head 19/07/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages complex accessories, achieve great hair styles (I guess)

    Disadvantages Disadvantages lack of detailed intructions about how to achieve desired results

    I got this hairstyler as a Christmas present from my friends. I was impressed by the number of accessories it has, it looks like a tool for professionals. What I don't like about this product is the lack of detailed instructions and advice about how to use it for various hair styles. The kit has some instructions printed on a piece of paper A5 size telling me to press the lever 20, hold the cool tip 15 etc. I would have liked some pictures to explain me the steps I need to take. The box has some useful pictures with various tools and the result for each accessory but I would have liked that in ... more
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