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Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:53 pm  |
Hi,
I have curly, course, thick hair and i have been using the ceramic flat iron for few yr. I live in usa and want to know what are the best flat irons you guys found in USA. Also, is 1'' better or 2"1/4 for below shoulder hair length.
The lady in Ulta (store) told me to buy the CHI 1'' instead of the 2''1/4 one which i thought would be better and less time consuming for longer hair.
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Caspers Mum
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Mon Oct 25, 2004 3:17 pm |
| My friend just bought one of these from E-Bay, and said it was amazing. Her hair is very curly, and she even used this iron on sweaty, grungy, post-workout hair. Apparently, it made her hair smooth & shiny! Not sure which size she bought though. |
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Mabsy
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Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:14 pm |
I keep hearing people wanting to buy (or rather "invest in" at their price) GHD ceramic irons. I think they have a reputation for being really good but they come with a price tag to match!  |
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Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:41 pm |
I had the same question as you. I started out to buy a Chi, because I heard they were the 'best of the best'. Then I started hearing more and more of a brand called HAI that is supposedly better for those with colored hair. I got the 1" because I use it for smoothing, curling and flipping my hair. I love it. I also have a chi 1" curling iron, which is wonderful, as well. And if you are looking for the absolute best blowdryer, check out the bio ionic line...I really have to get a grip on this need I have for professional quality tools! 
I have bought these items at two different places that have great prices and service. One is on ebay...
http://stores.ebay.com/E-Salon-Online-Beauty-Supplies_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm
The other iswww.folica.com
The ebay store has a great comparison of flat irons...which type is best for different types of hair and price ranges.
http://stores.ebay.com/E-Salon-Online-Beauty-Supplies/Free-Hair-Care-Education.html
CB |
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Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:43 pm |
I have the CHI and it works really well for me. I have also used my roommate's HAI and it works great also.
I have extremely fine, color-treated hair and it takes no time to use the CHI and my hair feels in good condition.
Good luck! |
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 10:53 pm |
At a recent tradeshow, I bought the h2pro ceramoic ion styling iron from a BeautyMaxUsa rep and I love it! I've had several different flat irons and this is by far the best!
My others were much wider, this is 1" and is so easy to use and takes up much less space in my suitcase for traveling.
And, it definitely does give the hair smoothness and shine. The rep said it was because it heats to 450 degrees, but somehow it never damages the hair.
The cost was $80 at the show for the 1". You can check their website atwww.beautymaxusa.com
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Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:04 pm |
My friend just bought a Chi flat-iron, and I showed her the orginal question from our Forum. Here is her response:
As for the CHI 1'....much better than the bigger one. I have tried
both...believe it or not the smaller one is better, gets closer to your
scalp. It's so freakin' hot! You can tell the lady that my hair is crazy
curly too and also very long (mid-back now) and it works great. People
don't even know who I am when my hair is straight. As for buying one tell
he to go on Ebay and check out "esalons" cheap and great service. $135.00
cdn shipped to my house by UPS, instead of $245.00 cdn here.
Luv 
CAMAE |
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Wed Oct 27, 2004 4:32 pm |
I got my dryer from esalons on ebay and I just ordered a curling iron from them, as well. They are great. I got my flat iron from folica.com. I put the links in my post above.
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Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:23 pm |
I can verify that the smaller iron does work better and is easier to handle. I had one that was about 3 or 4 inches wide before and this one is 2". Agree that it works best because you can get so much closer to the scalp.
You would think that the extreme heat (450 degrees) would harm the hair, but it really doesn't seem to. It makes the hair really shiny and smooth.
The h2pro is a little less expensive than the other mentioned at $80 and I would most definitely recommend it.
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Mon Nov 01, 2004 7:27 am |
I don't have a dog in this fight, so have no opinion to offer. I wear my wavy hair Halle Berry short (or "butch" short, as my older brother likes to tease me), and I have to admit that all of the hair straighteners leave me feeling a bit bemused...the last time I was at my salon to get my hair-color done, I watched a girl in the next chair getting her hair straightened with one of those Chee (sp?) ceramic irons, and I remember thinking, "Damn, that's a lot of work!!" I also thought it made her hair look "crispy," but I reckon the stylist smoothed on some kind of glossing cream to give her hair some shine once he was done ironing it....
Anyway, as I said, I don't have a dog in this fight. But I did see an interesting tidbit in the November issue of Allure mag which I thought I'd pass along to you ladies searching for super-straight tresses, for whatever its worth....
"When flatironing hair, the goal is a glassy finish -- and now Conair may have a better means to that end. Its new Glass Plate Strengthener iron replaces the usual metal or ceramic surface with glass, which the company claims is easier on hair. 'A glass plate creates a lot less friction than metal, which means less breakage,' explains cosmetic chemist James Hammer. 'Most ceramic irons have a glazed surface. But the smoother the surface, the smoother the hair -- and glass is about as smooth as you can get.' Bottom line: the new iron glided through our hair and left it shinier than our usual straightener."
I checked MUA to see if anyone had posted any reviews yet, but couldn't find anything...but I thought I'd pass this info along anyway...read it, heed it, or line the cat box with it!!
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Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:41 pm |
Oh Gee, Thanks Carrie!
Now, that the one I just bought is no longer the "latest and greatest", you've tempted me to look at something else. 
For now, guess I'd better stick with the chi ion one and using some type of shine gel. I'm pretty happy with how it makes my hair look... the best I've found so far.
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Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:19 am |
| JudyMarshall wrote: |
At a recent tradeshow, I bought the h2pro ceramoic ion styling iron from a BeautyMaxUsa rep and I love it! I've had several different flat irons and this is by far the best!
My others were much wider, this is 1" and is so easy to use and takes up much less space in my suitcase for traveling.
And, it definitely does give the hair smoothness and shine. The rep said it was because it heats to 450 degrees, but somehow it never damages the hair.
The cost was $80 at the show for the 1". You can check their website atwww.beautymaxusa.com
JUDY |
Hello Judy,
The h2pro; are the plates of the iron ceramic coated or are the plates made of ceramic?
I couldn't get that from the site you recommended  Merci,
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Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:28 pm |
Medusa posted:
The h2pro; are the plates of the iron ceramic coated or are the plates made of ceramic?
I couldn't get that from the site you recommended Merci,
I really counldn't find that in the brochure either, but here's an excerpt from their brochure:
The H2pro h as built it's legendary reputation with their Professional Series irons. These irons are used by thousands of top hair stylists in the industry.
If you ask anyone who is knowledgeable in the ceramic iron industry, they will tell you the secret is in the HEATER. All H2pro irons use the most technologically advanced PTFC ceramic heaters. H2pro has been able to deliver the industry's top PTFC heaters by partnering with the world's largest and most advanced heater manufacturer. These heaters are often imitated, but never duplicated.
H2pro is also the pioneer in ceramic ion (not iron) technology. The new ceramic ion iron excels when used on dry, course, and damaged hair. The negative ions help neutralize the positive ions found on damaged hair, allowing the hair to lay flatter and smoother.
That was thier quote. My comment is that I assume that when they refer to "ceramic heaters", they are talking about the actual ceramic plates.
They also use the ionic concept which all ceramic flat irons don't.
I love the way it makes my hair look. It makes it shine more, is very smooth and soft feeling. My hair is color treated and very thick and course in texture. One thing I like about this flatiron is that I don't have to use as small sections to get the smooth look as I have with other irons.
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Thu Nov 04, 2004 1:53 am |
*sigh* Ok, so I just bought an ionic hair iron with all-ceramic plates Before I read this whole thread I didn't think I needed one 
It hasn't arrived yet but I already have a question (one that I perhaps should have asked BEFORE I bought the thing!). Can I use this on wet hair? I now see that there are specific Wet2Dry models and have read in one or two places that using a normal ceramic iron on wet hair is very bad for the hair. Can anyone confirm/deny this? |
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Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:26 am |
Hi just thought I'd put my two pence in! I have really thick stubborn curly/frizzy mid back length hair. I just LOVE my GHD irons. I use the extra wide ones. I think they they are 2" thick. I find them better than the thiner verisons for long tough hair. And quicker too! They cost about £100. Expensive but worth it. Mabsy is right it is an investment!!
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Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:48 am |
Thank you Judy 
Oh dear, aren't I confused or what ??
I used to think GHD ceramic hair straightners were number 1 but now here comes the h2pro and the Chi *cry* and something with glass *cry*
 I have some hair on my head It's little bit wavey. When my hair is wet I do get some curls in it but of course at the wrong spots I was searching for a straighner which curls, flip but No 1 straightens the hair, poker straight
Help please! |
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Mabsy
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Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:34 am |
Mine came in the mail today. I just used it and my hair is nice and smooth (and straight!). And it only took about 2 minutes!  Love it! |
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Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:41 am |
Hey girls,
My CHI finally died and I have been looking to replace it. I hated to buy another one (even though I loved it) because of the price. Even on Ebay they're expensive! So I asked my hair stylist if there was a cheaper flat iron that was as good, or close to good as the CHI. She said that Sally's sells a ceramic flat iron by Jilbere that is just as good as CHI and it sells for around $40. Well, I went right away and bought one, and I love it! I can't notice any difference between the 2. But my hair isn't curly. It's just wavy. So maybe if I had stubborn curly hair it might not work as well, I don't know. But I love it and can now use the difference to buy makeup or something!
Here's the link if anyone wants to check it out.
http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/product.asp?pf%5Fid=345822&dept%5Fid=1650
Cheers!
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:29 am |
| Curly hair is back in style. So put away those flat irons and go au natural. Your hair will thank you for it. Long live the curls!! |
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:12 pm |
i have the ghd ones and i absolutely love them. my hair is veryyyyyyy thsick and wavy. and it is as straight as a line afetr i use the ghd... and no u cant use ti on wet hair. the last i tried... i heard a horrible sizzling noise.  somthign was obviously not right. |
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:45 pm |
Hi ,
I have super thick curly hair and use the Isinis extraslim flat iron. It has a narrow plate and rounded edges which is great for flipping the hair out or under. Ceramic didn't work for me so my hairdresser suggested this one.
To minimize the damage to my hair I use Joico's Silk Result protection and smoothing spray. I have tried a lot of flat irons and smoothing sprays but these are by far the best two . The Joico does what it promises and as soon as you run the iron through after spraying your hair will feel like silk.
Hope this helps.
Sherri |
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:04 pm |
| Mabsy wrote: |
*sigh* Ok, so I just bought an ionic hair iron with all-ceramic plates Before I read this whole thread I didn't think I needed one
It hasn't arrived yet but I already have a question (one that I perhaps should have asked BEFORE I bought the thing!). Can I use this on wet hair? I now see that there are specific Wet2Dry models and have read in one or two places that using a normal ceramic iron on wet hair is very bad for the hair. Can anyone confirm/deny this? |
The people at the Trade Show told me that it could be used on damp hair. Although, I've tried it once and it didn't work very well for me.
I have also heard that when using the very hot irons, that you need to use some kind of serum or something to help protect the hair.
What I do like is that it works so quickly! Like you Mabsy, in about two minutes, I'm through!
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Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:42 pm |
| I have a chi, and have never been able to iron my frizz with success. Sigh. And now they say straight hair is out, and in with the curls. |
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Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:07 am |
| JudyMarshall wrote: |
I have also heard that when using the very hot irons, that you need to use some kind of serum or something to help protect the hair. |
That was my next question. I took this baby with me to China (ironic since this is where it came from just a few days prior ) and love how quick it is but I'm starting to think that it's actually damaging my hair. So, what oil or serum would be a good one to go for? Sorry, if this has been asked before |
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Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:38 pm |
No one has suggested a particular serum, I was just told that "something" should be used. I am using one that I had that is for anti-frizz and shine, right or wrong.
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