Flat Iron Recommendation

I use the Chi and love it. They are expensive but my hair is in much better shape now that I don't use my less expensive flat iron.

If you are going to buy one of the more expensive ones, wait until Ulta has a coupon. I bought a Sedu from there using a 20% off coupon, and spent under 90.00. Also, you can enroll in the Ulta membership and get lots of points from such a large purchase that can be redeemed for free items in the store later.

Mine is a Solia, got it at Folica.com, works great and I payed about $60 for it.

H.

I have a chi and it works great, love it, but one day I went to the salon and asked the girl what kind of flat iron was she using and she said it was the Babyliss, in her opinion of course she said that her as a stylist had received some information that the chi burns the hair to much so she uses the babyliss , both are the same price and has the same results the only difference she says it is, Is the babyliss plates protects the hair better then the chi. I wished i knew that info before I purchased my chi which I am still happy with but next time I purchase one it will be the babyliss..

I've had a Chi for 2 years. No problems at all and I have a two yr old that shoves it off the counter sometimes. I love mine.

I use the corioliss. It's the one in the kiosk at the mall. I have been pleased with it. It does cost, but still came out less expensive than a chi.

Hi Elaine, I'm currently using a Misikko 1" Superstar Supernova and it's the best one I've ever used. Warning -- it is NOT cheap but works very well on my hair including long bangs. I got it through my hairdresser but you can likely find it online.

I love the Chi....it is amazing!!!

Whatever you do, make sure that you protect your hair with a product like Smooth and Shine by TIGI/toni and guy. We see people everyday who have cooked their hair. If you can't find it, write me back-we carry it. Hope this helps.
B.
P. S. you put this on your hair after you blow dry, but before you flatiron.

I have used the chi brand for years. I have had really long and really short hair (and everything in between) and loved it on all styles. My first one lasted a couple years and used it daily. The second has been with me longer but I don't use it full time any more.
Please use the proper products or you will really damage your hair. My sister never uses the right products and I hate to look at her damaged hair. It makes me sad!

One thing I'm known for by my friends is that I research everything before I make a decision. Choosing a flat iron was no different. I had always heard good things about a chi until I really started researching and more than half of the responses said theirs messed up or broke in some way or another not too long after getting it (and to top it off a return was never accepted). I saw this over and over again and began seeing Sedu around a lot and being compared to a chi with almost 100% positive feedback. I got that one about 4 years ago and love it. I have since tried to use a chi when I forgot mine, and the chi did nothing for my hair. It was too small and didn't get hot enough for my thick, coarse hair. I absolutely LOVE the Sedu, and the price is about the same as a chi. My chi-loving friends have almost all changed to Sedu after trying mine.

When I research I also bargain hunt, and Folica is the cheapest place I've found it http://www.folica.com/Sedu_Ionic_Cera_d1560.html Good luck!

I made the mistake of buying cheaper flattening irons that never worked...then I bought my Chi. It is SO worth every penny. I have had it for over a year and have had no problems...Ive dropped it on the floor, its been in my suitcase for trips, still works great. Watch your fingers it gets HOT!
PS I love flattening iron spray from Toni and Guy.
T.

I use a Chi which costs around $110 - definately do not buy the cheap flat irons out there b/c they aren't the best quality and you'll most likely end up buying an expensive one in the end. Believe me, it's definately worth the investment.

If you can't afford a Chi, try a Cricket.

I bought mine from Folica.com and have been very pleased. It was Solera or something like that (brand) and Folica gave a one year warranty on top of the manufactures one year...so I went with that and have been pleased.