Ceramic Flat Irons

[jaimelynn83]

Originally Posted by bebexkhmergrl wow an iron that will save time?

All this talk about Chi. I want it badly now. *adds to checklist*

I've bought 3 or 4 irons from drugstores and regular stores...And just kept getting disppointed because the irons made my hair more dry than straight. So they only sell the Chi iron online?

I usually don't buy anything online, but maybe it's worth it.

So which Chi iron is the best?

I know I can get the Chi at my local beauty supply store.. but only licensed cosmetologists can go in there. Um if it's really a lot online I could pick one up from there and ship it to you at cost. I think the place I go to had it for 150.

 

[NYAngel98]

Yeah - the original CHI's seem to work and last better than the turbo

 

[bebexkhmergrl]

Originally Posted by jaimelynn83 I know I can get the Chi at my local beauty supply store.. but only licensed cosmetologists can go in there. Um if it's really a lot online I could pick one up from there and ship it to you at cost. I think the place I go to had it for 150. I wish I had the money to get it now.

K, I'll look into that original 1-inch Chi iron and start saving though.

My hair is thin and actually wavy, so I don't think I have anything to lose. I don't think I have a problem straightening it, so it must be those cheapers irons I use to have.

this right? http://www.folica.com/CHI_Ceramic_Fla_d1.html

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by bebexkhmergrl I wish I had the money to get it now.

K, I'll look into that original 1-inch Chi iron and start saving though.

My hair is thin and actually wavy, so I don't think I have anything to lose. I don't think I have a problem straightening it, so it must be those cheapers irons I use to have.

this right? http://www.folica.com/CHI_Ceramic_Fla_d1.html

Yup! That's it...

They are really expensive for a flat iron... but everyone I know swears by it - so I guess it's worth the investment. Just don't forget a protectant!!!!

 

[juliet1985]

Originally Posted by Lealabell I have GHD ceramic straightners and I couldn't get my hair straight by myslef without them. They weren't cheap, but they were voted UK Instyle Magazine's best straightening irons in their 150 top beauty buys. i have GHD too but they really damaged the ends of my hair cause my hair is so fine and no matter how many heat protection products i used my ends ended up looking bristle and dry and split. my cousins swear by it though. i prefer using my ceramic straightening brush and ceramic and ionic hair dryer!

 

[dixiewolf]

I was looking at that website, has anyone tried the makeup or some of the other items for sale, some look nice. I have never heard of the website, but I will be checking into the ceremic iron.

 

[sassy mamma]

I love the Sedu. It makes my hair so straight even after I wash and blowdry it.

 

[cosmo2127]

ceramic works really good.

 

[moviedom78]

after buying flat iron at my local drugstore and damaging my hair more than anything, I decided to put money where I know I would get something good so I bought the CHI and I love my CHI!!!!!!!!!

 

[beautynista]

oooooooooh..I need help in this area. I recently bought the T3 tourmaline from Sephora which worked great but its not dual voltage and it popped when i used it with a voltage converter in London

for those of you who have the CHI and GHD irons...are they dual voltage? or do they have dual voltage versions? cuz i travel a lot!

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by beautynista oooooooooh..I need help in this area. I recently bought the T3 tourmaline from Sephora which worked great but its not dual voltage and it popped when i used it with a voltage converter in London

for those of you who have the CHI and GHD irons...are they dual voltage? or do they have dual voltage versions? cuz i travel a lot! hmmm... I'm not sure on this one... anyone else have any ideas?

 

[greeneyedangel]

I love my CHI. I straighten and curl with my flat iron. Worth every penny. God Bless the creator of this invention.

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by Charmaine I heard that you can only use Chi in the US and Canada...that's all I know but I hope it's not true cause I'm going out of the country next year and I cannot live without it! I hope you're using protection Missy! (Wow, I sound like a parent there! Lmao!!)

 

[MACGoddess]

I use a ceramic iron by Jilbere, I got it from Sally Beauty Supply for like $40 and it is fantastic... I have had it for like 4 years with no problems, it has 30 heat settings, ad doesn't fry my hair!

This thing is my HG... Now that I know I don't have to buy a $200 iron to do a great job, I am sticking with my Jilbere...

And Liz I am two left feet when it comes to blowouts too... I completely suck! I can usually mimic other people and get the job done with stuff, but blowdrying straight either takes like 2 full hours or it just turns into a ball of frizz on my head! So you are definitely not alone!!

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by MACGoddess I use a ceramic iron by Jilbere, I got it from Sally Beauty Supply for like $40 and it is fantastic... I have had it for like 4 years with no problems, it has 30 heat settings, ad doesn't fry my hair!
This thing is my HG... Now that I know I don't have to buy a $200 iron to do a great job, I am sticking with my Jilbere...

And Liz I am two left feet when it comes to blowouts too... I completely suck! I can usually mimic other people and get the job done with stuff, but blowdrying straight either takes like 2 full hours or it just turns into a ball of frizz on my head! So you are definitely not alone!!

Awww! Hopefully I'll get some tut's up for blowdrying... maybe it can help

 

[babykisses]

To get an amazing Ceramic Flat Iron get ready to pay $300-$400. My hairdresser sells them, and they make your hair super straight and your hair doesn't even frizz in the the humidity! It's a special ionic one and doesn't damage the hair!!

 

[babykisses]

I used to use my real iron for straightening and belive it or not it works for me!!!

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by babykisses I used to use my real iron for straightening and belive it or not it works for me!!! I think my mom used to do this too! lol It's actually pretty much the same concept. Unless you have a ceramic iron - you're pretty much doing the same thing as you do to your pants

What is the iron your hairdresser sells?

 

[greeneyedangel]

Ouch, I use to use a real iron too. I hope your at least putting a thin towel in between your hair and the iron....

 

[kalistacey]

Originally Posted by Mambz098 I have a chi i have had it for over 2 years and it hasn't broken on me and it really is amazing it used to take me forever to straighten my hair now i can do it in 15 minutes.. I love it... WHERE DID U BUY UR CHI FROM?