Are you addicted to taking “selfies”? Most people probably won’t admit that they are, but I think we all know someone who can’t go a day without snapping a picture of themselves on their phone.
I am not much of selfie person. I don’t like getting my picture taken to begin with let alone a close up picture of my face.
My teenage daughter takes A LOT of selfies. I wouldn’t say she’s “addicted” to it, but she does take a lot. I think that is normal for teenage girls these days.
When you are taking a selfie, especially one you want to share with family and friends, you want to make sure that you look your best.
I have seen my daughter use her phone’s camera to check out she looks. I told her she should just carry a small pocket mirror with her but she would never think to do that.
What if your phone could be a portable mirror?
Reality star Jonathan Cheban (one of Kim Kardashian’s “besties”) came up with the perfect solution that can help you to look your best. This fashion forward accessory was made for your phone.
It’s called the Glam Screen. The Glam Screen is a screen protector that sticks to your phone to not only protect your screen but to also serve as a mirror.
When your phone is on and in use the Glam Screen is like a normal screen protector. When your phone is not in use the Glam Screen automatically turns into a mirror.
When I heard about this I knew this was something my daughter would go crazy for. Not only for selfies but also to check on her hair and make up.
I was sent to review the Glam Screen. They were kind enough to send one for me and one for my daughter. I have an iPhone 4S and my daughter has an iPhone 5C.
Installation was very simple – clean off your screen, apply the Glam Screen, use a cloth to rub out the air bubbles.
It literally took me two minutes to apply it.
It really does look like a mirror when the phone is not being used (when the screen goes “black”). It’s a little darker then a real mirror (unless you are outside in daylight), but it’s still easy to see yourself. My husband was impressed and he has no interest in something like this. It’s a “girl thing” to quote him.
You don’t have to enjoy taking selfies to use the Glam Screen. Anyone who ever has a need for a mirror and has an iPhone or Galaxy can benefit from the Glam Screen. Not only that it protects your cellphone’s screen. That alone makes it worth while. The mirror is an added bonus.
I tried to take a photo but it was hard to tell that it was a mirror on my phone and not a regular phone screen.
Another product that Jonathan Cheban sells is called the Glam Screen Selfie Ring. The Selfie Ring is compatible with all phones. It’s actually a set of two rings that your slide your fingers into so that you have a better grip on your phone so that you don’t accidentally drop it when you are snapping a selfie. Think of it as a safety product more so then a selfie accessory.
The Selfie Ring can also double as a stand for your phone.
I can’t use this ring on my phone because I just have the one phone case and it would cover up the design on my case. Mine looks similar to this one (except mine is black and gray and the image is yellow.
The black circle in the (almost in the middle) is where the slider case attaches to each other, so I can’t put the Selfie Ring there. The only other option would be to cover up part of the Zombie Outbreak Response Team graphic.
My daughter changes her cellphone case like she changes socks, so it’s pointless to give it to her. Therefore I am going to hold on to it for me for when I get a new case. My case is cracked and the pieces don’t stay together anymore. I’m in the market for a new case. One I have one I’ll add the Selfie Ring.
From what I can tell the ring is well made. I can see how it can be helpful when snapping pictures. It gives you an extra sense of security and a better grip on your phone. Knowing how expensive it is to repair cracked screens (our daughter’s cracked screen recently cost us almost $200 to get fixed) any added protection is better than nothing.
If you would like information about either of these products, or to make a purchase, visit www.GlamScreen.com. You can also find the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
What do you think about these products? Do you think they are accessories you’d love to have for your cellphone?
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Mary Happymommy says
I don’t take any selfies but these look like practical inventions for the selfie trend.