Straighteners?

[vballislove<3]

I have long, thick, curly hair (tight spiral curls) and I am looking to invest in a quality straightener. My Conair just doesnt cut it anymore. I've been looking into a few, and am thinking about CHI but it sounds like it dies after a year.

Any advice on what type of straightener to buy for my hair type?

Thanks in advance

 

[SexxyKitten]

Hi! Welcome to MuT (love your user name btw)

You can use the search feature to find some more info--I know there is a ton of hair appliance info on here...here are some threads to get you started:

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...aightners.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...ighteners.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...ons+r%2Fo.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...aightener.html

Hope this helps!

 

[ldivastar7]

I have had my Paul Mitchell Iron for 2 years and I am a stylist &amp; use it constantly.

(use it in place of even a regular iron) It is the hottest iron on the market so make sure you use a shine/heat product w/ it to avoid heat damage.

PM also has great straighting products designed for the irons so does CHI (Not my fav iron but its ok don't care for the products though), Aquage (great iron). Aquage product is the one I use the most w/ any iron.

Everyone I use the products on loves the shine and healthy look it gives. These irons are pure ceramic so it is better for your hair. Metal and irons that are just coated w/ ceramic burn the hair. Ceramic irons get the most heat and best straighting w/ out the damage. They are more expensive but a real ceramic irons are worth the cost.

(they last longer)

BTW Not promoting PM or Aquage just after years of doing hair thats what has worked best for me...&amp; I try EVERYTHING new.

I've said this on other post The Aquage Beyond shine is the miracle of shine products. It doesn't weigh on the hair and leaves it in better condition than when you started. &amp; since its aerosol it is easier to apply.

 

[Marisol]

Originally Posted by SexxyKitten Hi! Welcome to MuT (love your user name btw)

You can use the search feature to find some more info--I know there is a ton of hair appliance info on here...here are some threads to get you started:
https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...aightners.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...ighteners.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...ons+r%2Fo.html

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/sho...aightener.html

Hope this helps!

Thanks for posting these threads.

 

[SexxyKitten]

np marisol

 

[vballislove<3]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[SerenityEludes]

i have an ceramic flat iron (i got at walmart for 15 bucks) I cant picture life w/o it. My hair isnt spiraled but its really really really wavy and even when i used my conair one it didnt get rid of the wave. Now its gone. I was going to buy a chi but im so glad i didnt. This works wonders.

http://www.andis.com/USA/products.as...Curling%20Iron

its the one at the bottom the 1 inch ceramic clamp style.

 

[Clairey Fairy]

Originally Posted by SerenityEludes i have an ceramic flat iron (i got at walmart for 15 bucks) I cant picture life w/o it. My hair isnt spiraled but its really really really wavy and even when i used my conair one it didnt get rid of the wave. Now its gone. I was going to buy a chi but im so glad i didnt. This works wonders.
http://www.andis.com/USA/products.as...Curling%20Iron

its the one at the bottom the 1 inch ceramic clamp style.

I have a cheaper one like that as well, it doesnt always work for my hair though and leaves it kind of poufy and triangle shaped until I whack it down with a brush for an hour. Would it be my hair that's just being uncooperative or are the more expensive irons actually worth the extra money?

 

[SerenityEludes]

I havent bought a really expensive flat iron yet. I would guess that they're better but im sure you can always find one a little cheaper that will do the job just fine.

Some flat irons are so costly that they should actually do your hair themselves for the price. lol

well thats JMO.

 

[ldivastar7]

Originally Posted by Clairey Fairy I have a cheaper one like that as well, it doesnt always work for my hair though and leaves it kind of poufy and triangle shaped until I whack it down with a brush for an hour. Would it be my hair that's just being uncooperative or are the more expensive irons actually worth the extra money? They do work better. And the reason why is this.Cheep irons that say they are ceramic are usually not. Especially if it the one you buy has a gold plate this is a read flag. Cheep irons that are just ceramic plated still aren't giving the true results of ceramic. Your getting heat from the metal not the ceramic. Real ceramic irons are expensive. If they are professional irons like I posted before they are completely ceramic. Real ceramic irons can get up to 400 degrees regular irons get around 100. The metal plate on regular irons are what burn your hair. Ceramic doesn't do as much damage even with the extensive amount of heat. Think about this on a hot day of your touch something metal that has been in hate sun it will burn. if you touch a rock (mineral like ceramic) you don't get burned but its still hot. (learned this it a hair show) So the reason expensive irons work better is the ceramic gives you a hotter heat with out the damage.

Also they have a smoother surface and goes through your hair smoother so your not getting puckers and wrinkles in the hair.

As far as it looking poofy that is a pretty good indication the iron is causing damage and frying your hair.

Real ceramic irons actually give you a healthier look when your done.

Hope this isn't too BLAH BLAH BLAH. but I hope it helps.

 

[LVA]

Originally Posted by ldivastar7 They do work better. And the reason why is this.Cheep irons that say they are ceramic are usually not. Especially if it the one you buy has a gold plate this is a read flag. Cheep irons that are just ceramic plated still aren't giving the true results of ceramic. Your getting heat from the metal not the ceramic. Real ceramic irons are expensive. If they are professional irons like I posted before they are completely ceramic. Real ceramic irons can get up to 400 degrees regular irons get around 100. The metal plate on regular irons are what burn your hair. Ceramic doesn't do as much damage even with the extensive amount of heat. Think about this on a hot day of your touch something metal that has been in hate sun it will burn. if you touch a rock (mineral like ceramic) you don't get burned but its still hot. (learned this it a hair show) So the reason expensive irons work better is the ceramic gives you a hotter heat with out the damage.

Also they have a smoother surface and goes through your hair smoother so your not getting puckers and wrinkles in the hair.

As far as it looking poofy that is a pretty good indication the iron is causing damage and frying your hair.

Real ceramic irons actually give you a healthier look when your done.

Hope this isn't too BLAH BLAH BLAH. but I hope it helps.

ditto ... i'm realli glad i invested in a CHI. .. i love it to death .. can't imagine life w/o it . I was realli afraid it was going to die on me but i've had it for awhile ... and being the clumsy person that i am. I've dropped it a couple of times too .. .LoL ... it still works like magic

 

[kellianne76]

You can also go to www.folica.com and read reviews on flat irons. I hope this helps.

 

[alyssa20016]

i've heard from friends that the Sedu iron is great, i'm looking into getting it. On www.folica.com they have before &amp; after pictures and reviews which are very useful.

 

[Liz]

i love my sedu from folica.com

 

[marshall1704]

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ditto ... i'm realli glad i invested in a CHI. .. i love it to death .. can't imagine life w/o it . I was realli afraid it was going to die on me but i've had it for awhile ... and being the clumsy person that i am. I've dropped it a couple of times too .. .LoL ... it still works like magic I LOVE MY CHI AS WELL!! I think it is one of the best out there and have to agree with with you, I have dropped mine quite a few times. I couldn't live without it.