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Now that I finally got my PWC - I need a flat iron! I've never owned one (until yesterday) and am looking for recommendations. The cheapie that I bought is a Remington from Target - I can already tell that it's not for me. The minimum temp is 310F which I fear is a bit too hot for my very fine hair. Plus it seems to take several passes just to touch up my salon-straightened hair when I got ready this morning. I fear it won't be able to handle true bedhead!
I think I have narrowed it down to a CHI - and I would really like to get it before the weekend, so if they are available from Amazon (and not fakes) or in-store, that is a bonus.
I will still consider other brands, but have mostly eliminated the other well-knowns for various reasons. BaBybliss being one of them as it sounds like the outside of the plates becomes very hot - that is something I would like to avoid.
So -here's what I'm looking for - 1inch cermaic or tourmaline, temperature control, also curls well, and is good for fine hair.
What kind do you have, and if it's a CHI - what kind, there are so many! And I'm trying to figure out the difference between CHI, CHI Air (which are available at several local stores).
Oh, and I would really like to stay under $100.
Thanks so much! I feel like such a newb - many of you ladies have been straightening for years!
I wanted a Chi for sure, so I kept track of the sales at Ulta and finally purchased it when it was about $70. I just have a regular hot pink Chi with no temperature settings, just on and off. I've had it for over a year and used it nearly everyday with no problems. I highly recommend it!
ETA: Looks like Overstock has some good prices! http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=chi+flat+iron&taxonomy=sub12312&cid=128610&kid=45465964&kenshoo_id_=_kenshoo_clickid_&TRACK=PSGGL&fp=f&mkwid=s8ySNDEfH&pcrid=9493329444&mtrckid=17394at10470
My Chi is amazing! I just have the regular one, and seriously, I've had it for five years and it still works. And you can definitely get it for under $100.
Another CHI recommendation.... definitelybworth the extra money. It is worth it for sure!!!
Just saw you wanted specifics on CHI let me go look...OK, just basic On/of. I don't use it often but works well when I do.
I use the Go Green iron by Rusk, and I love it! It's low energy, gets good and hot, and it even straightens damp hair! I have really thick curly hair that takes forever to dry, so the last part is my favorite. You can get them on Amazon for well under $100.
CHI! I loved my 2" one but it was heavy. I now have a 1" one, but think it's too narrow. Think about cost per use (I paid way over $100 for the first one, but I dropped it too many times and had to replace it--still worked even though the handle had come off).
thanks Ladies - where did you get your CHI's? and is the regular CHI very different from the CHI air? It looks like the original CHI might be too hot for hair - especially if there's no temp control.
Around here it looks like I could get the CHI air at Best Buy, Kohl's, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond - but if it's not nearly as good, I'll suck it it hope and order it.....and have to wait a few days :P We just have about 6 holiday events in the next week, and I was hoping to be able to control my hair by then!
I love my Chi! I've had it six years now and it still works great (knock on wood!). I have fairly course, slightly curly hair, and it straightens even the worst air-dried bed head! Now, one of my friends has gone though severl Chis in the last few years, but all I know is mine is still great! I'm not too familiar with the different types of them, mine is just the plain Jane basic one inch one. You're lucky that the prices have dropped, I paid almost $150 for mine!
My new one is a CHI air from overstock. I do like that it has its own pouch. Do make sure you get one with a temperature control.
I have a GHD New Wave - and it's amazing. It's a little bit more expensive, but will turn your hair into silk. It adjusts its temperature 15 times a second to make sure it's at the right temperature for your hair - no guess work. Automatic shut off so you don't burn the house down. A heat guard so you won't burn your bag when you pack it. And it doesn't snag. I'm obsessed, clearly.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P260921&categoryId=B70
I got mine about 2 years ago at Beaugy Brands. Since I have thick wavy/curly hair temp is not usually an issue for me.
I got my CHI from Target-- the packaging was torn up so it was on sale! I still use it sometimes, but after a few years I can definitely tell the difference between mine and a brand new one.
I have a coriolis that I bought from a mall kisok about 6 years ago for $125. Best purchase ever! It still works as well as the day I bought it, and I have fine hair as well.
@iswimibikeirun: thanks - so you think the CHI air works well then? You like the 1" less - do you have really thick or long hair? Mine is fairly short right now, but it's very, very fine, so that's why I'm leaning toward the smaller size. And definitely yes on temp control! It sounds like ones that don't, are usually set at about 370F - for my hair type it says to work your way up from 180F, so I'm pretty sure that'd fry my hair fast!
@Blue Eyes: yikes! yeah I don't want to pay that much! If I get enough recommendations, I'm going to pray that the local Kohl's has it in stock and I can go get it tonight. I have a 30% off good on everything right now, and online it shows the CHI air on sale for $100.....so $70 would be great!
On the Chi front, I got my SO's daughter one from Marshalls - $79 (normally $150) and it came with a super cute clutch purse.
Ive been using ION for years. I'm on my 2nd that Ive had for almost 3 years now and the one before I had for probably around 8 (and still works fine!). I get them at Sally's.
ETA: They're usually in the $30-$70 range too
Whichever you get, make sure to use a product to protect your hair from the heat. They also help hold your style.
I actually called the salon last night and GHD is what they use. Sadly, it's just out of my price range. If it does turn out that I'm going to use this all the time, and really think I want a higher quality flat iron, they will be what I get. Because my hair did turn out pretty nice after she got done with it! I could definitely tell the difference when I used my cheapie one last night to try it out!
I have the regular 1" CHI with an on/off switch only (but it's purple!) and it has lasted 3-4 years so far, still going strong! Bought it at Ulta. My hair is thin and fine but naturally curly; I love this iron because it straightens really quickly with minimal frizz. It works really well for spiral curls, too. I vote go for it!
Everyone I know or ive worked with in the shop used Paul Mitchell flat irons. Including myself. They are amazing!
I've been using GHD for ages and love it! Super fast flat ironing and always perfect.
You can also get Chi's from JcPennys.. often they have coupons in the sunday papers for 15 dollars off them! I love my Chi, I can't wait to get another one.. its the only one that doesnt seem to damage my hair as badly.
My vote is also for GHD. My natural hair is super curly, but still pretty fine overall and my GHD works wonders on it! I'm able to get my hair super straight very quickly, and without frying it. I was initially shocked by the cost as well, but now I wouldn't use anything else. When my last GHD iron died, I tried replacing it with a CHI but it wasn't the same and I ended up returning it and getting another GHD.
I'd suggest an InfraShine. It's a little more expensive but well worth the money! It's the only flat iron several of the stylists I know will use. Unless you can find it online you'll most likely have to get it from a professional stylist.
I have a Solano that I love love love, and it's ~95 on Amazon right now. It's ceramic and tourmaline with temp control. It's great.
@hisgoosiegirl: CHI all the way! If you buy it in Harmon (If they have them by you) you can use the 20% off coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond.. Or you can buy it in BBB and use the coupon there! DO IT!! You won't be disappointed!!
I've never seriously damaged by hair with my Chi (sans temp controls), but I do have thicker hair than can withstand the heat.
@heyitskate: dang it, I've been throwing away all the BBB coupons! I bet I can find one online to print though. I think I'll call Kohl's and BBB today and see if they have them in store and what colors. Cause 30% off at Kohls or 20% off at BBB is a good deal!
Maybe someday in the future, if I become a regular staightener, I'll get a GHD. I really liked the one my stylist used, but I can't justify the cost right now.
I use a Sedu. I prefer something with temperature settings because I don't want to suffer from heat damage (I have curly/coily/kinky hair and flat ironing too high can make it permanently straight and it won't curl back up) or burn my hair.
It was expensive but it was worth it for me. But honestly, I've probably used it 3 times since I bought it over 2 years ago. I just don't straighten my hair very often at all. I prefer big hair (read: an afro).
Folica.com sells a lot of flat irons and they are often on sale. They also have lots of coupons and will throw in some extras.
I have fairly thick, coarse-ish shoulder length hair. Definitely not fine. I just found it took too long with the 1" (since I was used to the 2"). The good thing about the 1" is that you can get it closer to your scalp. Still, the 1" one works great. I just have to be more patient and do smaller sections.
I am another person voting for the Chi. I just have the very basic Chi, and it works great, and has lasted for years. Granted the upfront cost is so expensive, but it has lasted for at least 5 years, so I am pretty sure I saved money in the long run.
I definitely recommend getting a Chi flat iron. I've had other cheaper models including the Ion but nothing worked as well as the Chi.
I have a regular Chi and I love it. I've had it for about 5 years. I don't use it as much anymore because I'm trying to embrace my curls but it's definitely still working as well as it did when I first got it.
I have the regular CHI and it is aa-mazing! I actually just saw them at T.J. Maxx for $70
I have had my CHI for 8 years and it still works like the day I bought it!! Love it!
I LOVE my CHI. I'm not sure what I would do without it! I also had the bigger one for awhile but I thought it was really heavy and harder to manuever. I love the regular one. I think I got mine on ebay.
I used to own a chi and it worked great at the beginning then not so much after a few years. I now owned KQC which is really great! I can't live without my flat iron. :)
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