NWR: Flat irons

aleighk1 · November 2010

I want a new flat iron for Christmas. Anyone have any recommendations?

Stackeye210 · November 2010

I have a Chi. Its lasted 3 years so far and worth every penny to me. If it ever breaks I'll buy another one in a heartbeat.

L-Bride · November 2010

I agree that buying a CHI is your best bet.

Beachy730 · November 2010

Mine is a brand called Hot Tools Professional. I got it at a supply store that you need a license for (gotta love my 2 aunts who have them and get me great deals), but I'm pretty sure they sell them at Sally's too. I love mine and have had it for over a year. I think it makes a difference what kind you get too. My first one was from the same company but was the thicker one with a lot more plastic. This one is really small, I think its a half inch size, and its really thin and it works great.

I will say though that I don't have a ton that I need my flat iron to do, so I can't really speak for someone who goes from really curly or wavy hair to straight. Mine is naturally straight, but the underneath layers have become wavy as I've gotten older, so I need it for that. Also I'm lazy and don't use a brush as I blow dry, so I use it to smooth the whole look and curl the ends under.

Birdie1483 · November 2010

I've been thinking about getting an InStyler, but I'm not sure about it. Has anyone ever used one or know someone who has? It's the rotating barrel iron.

shoegal715 · November 2010

I bought 2 CHIs (a black one, and then a red one when that one died). They were good, but not great.

I recently bought a baybliss (sp?) and LOVE it. I have crazy frizzy hair and it works like a dream.

MissOwl · November 2010

LOVE MY CHI!

squirrly · November 2010

CHI. I've had a bunch of different ones, and that one is by far the best, and worth every penny.

aleighk1 · November 2010

Well, sounds like I'll be going with a chi.

FebDallasBride · November 2010

I have a CHI, and a Remington that I got at Walmart that said "compare to the CHI" (which clearly I decided to do.) I think the Remington actually gets hotter and does more.

My hairdresser told me to get rid of my CHI and look for one that gets up to 450+ degrees, so I too am on the hunt for a new one. I think the one I found on Amazon is called a "croc" and has great reviews.

Steph0871 · November 2010

I'll go a different route. I have a cheap one from Target, which was like $20 two years ago. I have extremely thick hair and it's very curly/frizzy, so I like flat irons that get warm quickly and stay warm. I also tend to not like the really thin ones.

My mom's friend has been my hair stylist since I was little. Last time she came to visit my mom, I asked her to help me straighten the back of my hair and she was really impressed with the flat iron, even compared to her professional ones.

This is the one I use: http://tinyurl.com/28s6e36.

brilibby4 · November 2010

I totally recommend getting a CHI. Before buying mine I went through a few different flat irons and none of them worked half as well as my CHI. I have had it for years and it works just as well as the day I bought it.

martafitz1 · November 2010

i love, love, love my chi!!!!! i have naturally curly hair and it straightens it so easily. it is by far the best flat iron i have ever had and it has lasted longer than any i've ever had too. i think it is totally worth it. everyone i know who has one swears by them too.

sep72fendr · November 2010

I use a Solia (black with Blue Tourmaline). I have used this iron for the past 2 years and it's still kickin' effing amazing. I have also used a Sedu which is great too, but more expensive than a Solia.

Shop around at www.folica.com and see what you can find. I think that they have a compare feature where you can look at different irons and compare their stats and things like that. I do all my shopping for styling tools there just because they are pretty awesome in price and offer free shipping frequently.

golden1215 · November 2010

I love my Chi but I have pretty straight hair naturally, just use the chi to smooth everything over

vixey · November 2010

I have a Solia and I LOVE it! I was set on buying a CHI, since that's what everybody else has, but the reviews on www.folica.com were way better for the Solia than for any of the CHIs.

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Y I Oughta · November 2010

From a stylist's standpoint, get a good one, but keep it clean and don't let it chip. You can spend $100 but you have to keep it clean. The best one I ever used in the salon was a Hott Tools, which is mid-point for pro tools.

andamu · November 2010

I use a CHI. My old stylist used to use a GHD, which is also amazing but considerably more expensive.

Speaking of price, PSA: my FI got my CHI at Costco for considerably cheaper ($70) than anywhere else I've seen. YMMV, because Costco doesn't always carry them.

tldh · November 2010

I love the CHI flat rion when I want straight hair. Just as important though is to make sure you have the right product to keep your hair from getting damaged. I use Aveda's brilliant cream mixed with Smooth Infusion.

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