Harrods' $500 Diamond and Meteorite Dust Blowout

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When it comes to my hair, I spare no expense to have my kinky, curly strands styled in intricate 'dos. I don't even mind forking over a few extra tens to splurge on a deep conditioner that will rid me (even if it's temporarily) of lackluster locks. But would I pay $500 for a salon service? No. That hasn't stopped Harrods, however, from introducing "the world's most expensive blow-dry" at its Urban Retreat spa in London.

The U.K. department store's extravagant treatment includes a diamond and meteorite dust-infused shampoo and condition with Truffle by Fuente haircare products (including full size bottles to take home) followed by the blowout that the salon boasts on its website will "leave your hair looking silken, shining with health and feeling light as air -- just like our favorite red carpet starlets."

Really? Because if transforming my highly-textured hair into Beyoncé's glamorous curls, Halle Berry's pin-straight pixie or Zoe Saldana's glossy mane was this simple, I'd consider digging deep into my wallet.

Is a diamond dust blowout an investment you're willing to make?

Tell us your thoughts in the comment section and see how this Bangkok beautician claims she can slap your way to a bigger cup size.

And do you already have straight hair? Then check out these three simple DIY styles.

 
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09:07 PM on 10/12/2011
I'd rather spend $500 on my children
08:54 PM on 10/12/2011
I would absolutely try this. Wouldn't hesitate.
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Vicky Lupo McDonald
03:48 PM on 10/12/2011
I would love it.. as long as someone else was paying for me to have it done! I am sure there are plenty of women who can afford to have this done and who will do it! I think it is just a fad in the world of hair... but I could be wrong!!!
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brokenleoheart
02:27 PM on 10/12/2011
if i smell like truffle, i'd eat myself.
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gx5000
Life's too short, be happy..
01:35 PM on 10/12/2011
Wow, just, mind numbing wow...
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Marisa Stein
~I solemly swear that I am up to no good~
01:12 PM on 10/12/2011
Sweetie let me be the first to tell you this:

Beyonce buys her hair from the store, Hallie had a weave for a couple of years and Zoe..well I think her's is real but with all the weaves walking around in LA..who knows?
12:55 PM on 10/12/2011
My most expensive blow out involved about 3/4 roll of toilet paper, about 10 mins worth of water for the shower and 30 cents worth of moisturizure to cool the burn. Morally it cost much more!

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