I'm back!

Yes, back from holiday in deepest Donegal. And back here - kept getting directed to some other account. So, to celebrate, here's the latest from the blog that keeps you posted on important developments in the world of hair straightening . .

The ingenious PR firm for the makers of that fabulous invention, Gripeze, have a new release -

Get a grip on your fleeing offspring as the new college term starts

(yes, combining hair straighteners with college results - inspirational!)

It's that time of year when thousands of students across the country are preparing for their entry into university life, so why not give a tactful reminder to your excited offspring to think about their own safety.

A recent survey* revealed 85 per cent of women burn their carpets by hot hair tools and 43 per cent admitted they had forgotten to turn off their hair straighteners, leading to burn damage.

So why not give your son or daughter a hot new gift so there is no need for you to worry anymore.

("I just can't bear the thought of my son/daughter going to university! What if they leave the hair straightener on the carpet of their student flat??")

Gripeze is an innovative new product that every student should have. A heat resistant, non-slip silicone glitter mat designed for all hot hair tools. Gripeze helps protect surfaces from heat damage up to 250?C - perfect for a student's hectic lifestyle.

And much more besides. Just to jog your memory, here it is in pink -