Clairol Lighted Makeup Mirrors
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Although no longer manufactured, the vintage Clairol lighted makeup mirror is still sought after. From cosmetic application to tweezing stray eyebrow hairs and more, a lighted makeup mirror is one of a woman's most essential beauty tools, and the vintage style and functional appeal of the Clairol makeup mirror is appealing to many.
About Clairol
Clairol is a long-trusted in name in beauty care. Now a division of the successful Procter and Gamble Company, Clairol was founded by a husband and wife team in the 1930's, Joan Clair and Laurence Gelb. The couple's success began with their discovery of a European hair-coloring method that was more beneficial and provided beautiful results for the hair.
Subsequently, Clairol is probably best known for their range of hair coloring products, which include:
- Herbal Essences Hair Coloring
- Hydrience
- Nice'N'Easy and Nice'N Easy Grey Solutions
- Textures and Tones
- Balsam Color
- Natural Instincts and Natural Instincts for Men
- Loving Care
- Color Flirt
Blonding, highlighting, and color and shine boosting products are also available.
Clairol Lighted Makeup Mirrors
Lasting Quality
Although no longer manufactured, Clairol lighted makeup mirrors were considered by many to be among the best mirrors ever made. After using the mirror thirty years or more, many Clairol mirror owners wonder if they will find a makeup mirrors with the quality of their Clairol today.
While fortunately today's lighted makeup mirrors have a tremendous selection in terms of magnification, lighting choices and more, those still searching for the Clairol makeup mirror may be able to find their coveted treasure on eBay or a similar auction site.
Clairol True to Light Mirror
The Clairol lighted makeup mirrors were designed in the "True to Light" series that boasted excellent lighting capabilities. These side-lighted mirrors were improved with subsequent models, resulting in the Clairol LM 8, which features:
- Two side mirrors that have the capacity to fold in or fold out
- Middle swivel mirror with reverse magnification
- Four light settings (day, office, evening, and home)
- Electrical outlet for beauty appliances such as curling iron, straightening iron, or blow dryer
Clairol Anti-Fog Lighted Makeup Mirror
Clairol's Anti-fog Lighted Makeup Mirror is another popular Clairol mirror. It includes a standard mirror with magnification on the reverse and all-purpose lighting for great vision during cosmetic application. This lighted mirror includes a great anti-fog feature that allows you to use it even in steamy bathrooms. It is free-standing, but is also mountable to wall or vanity.
Clairol Shining Star Mirror
The Clairol Shining Star Lighted Makeup Mirror offers two evenly balanced light settings, tilting and angle adjustment, and a trim, lightweight design for everyday use. This oval mirror can be mounted or propped against a wall or vanity to use, and includes an extra long cord for easy access to electrical outlets.
Repairs and Replacements
If you are truly in love with your Clairol Lighted Makeup Mirror and it is need of repair, you may be able to contact a small-appliances service repair person to access the problem. Due to the accessibility and number of cosmetic mirrors today, however, it may be less costly to just purchase a new one.
Parts and replacement bulbs may also be difficult to find. Interlight advertises a miniature fluorescent replacement bulb that may fit some models of the Clairol True to Light mirrors.
Comments
Hi Kc8adu,
Thanks so much for posting here! I hope it helps some of our visitors who are looking for just that mirror. Thanks again!
-- Contributed by: Jacqueline Dautaji have a real replacement for the f6t5/ttl used in these mirrors. they are vitalite full spectrum 5000k 96 cri and have the same color rendering of the original. $5 ea i got these from a place that went under who repaired photo light tables. hope this helps someone who wants to fix their unit rather than replace it.
kc8adu@gmail.com -- Contributed by: kc8aduHi Lois,
That's a toughie. Your best bet is to search on amazon.com or Ebay. At least the good news is that you'll probably find a great price at both of these online stores. Thanks for your question and good luck!
-- Contributed by: Jacqueline DautajThis page has been accessed 2,173 times. This page was last modified 00:44, 14 April 2008.
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