Flat Iron

Original post by junebride04

Jul 13, 2005 09:07 PM

can anyone recommend a really good one? i am willing to spend up to 100 bucks for one.

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:04 PM

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Posted by lilqtny

Product Features:

Ceramic Heat

Moist ceramic heat with ceramic plates and coils
Ceramic will maintain even temperature all the time
Ceramic will produce negative ions
Seals the cuticle
Repels humidity
Locks in hair color and retards fading
Ceramic heat will ensure the penetration of the silk molecules to the hair
Traditional copper coil can cause more damage and dry the hair
Ergonomically Designed

10 foot heavy duty electrical cord
360 degree swivel connection to prevent tangling
On-Off switch on the side for easy access
Adjustable temperature control
Light weighted
Fits in a standard curling iron station
Power

'Flash Heating' in only seconds
Saves energy - CHI only uses 20-25 watts of electricity
Versatile

For straight looks
Flips
Curls
Dreadlocks
Crimping
To prepare dry hair cuts
Safe

Circuit breaker for safety
Space age installation = heat is only produced to the ceramic plates
Exterior will be only warm, not hot
Warranty

One Year limited warranty handled directly by Folica, Inc

what chi model is this?

lilqtny Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:06 PM

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the Turbo

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:18 PM

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i have thick hair which size would u recommend? how many days do i have to return it?

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:34 PM

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Posted by junebride04

anyone know anything about the Sedu or Solano???

anyone out there use this one? the sedu got awesome reviews on folica.com

lilqtny Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:49 PM

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you have 60 days from Ulta a year from Chi and I'd suggest 2 inch for thick long hair

junebride04 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:52 PM

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I went to Harmon today and they had the Chi for $150 for the 2 inch. If you have a Bed Bath and Beyond coupon they take off 20%. They also had the Solano which I ended up buying because it had the ceramic plates with the comb. It was $79.99 and with the coupon it came out to $68 bucks and change. I'm going to try it tomorrow and let you know how it works.

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:56 PM

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Posted by junebride04

I went to Harmon today and they had the Chi for $150 for the 2 inch. If you have a Bed Bath and Beyond coupon they take off 20%. They also had the Solano which I ended up buying because it had the ceramic plates with the comb. It was $79.99 and with the coupon it came out to $68 bucks and change. I'm going to try it tomorrow and let you know how it works.

eta pics:

the first one is a pic of the chi and the second is the solano.

wow thanks for the review, yeah let me know how it goes i totally am interested in knowing.

ang&rog Posted: Jul 19, 2005 11:04 PM

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there is an info mercial, it's about a $100 but it has a steamer in it so you can do it when you hair is wet, if your interested i can find out from my friend.

BethGail Posted: Jul 20, 2005 08:36 PM

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i use a hot tools one, swear by it. i blow out my hair (literally just hold up the blow dryer and let my hair dry however and then flaten it out and straighten it with the flat iron) been doing it for YEARS

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 20, 2005 09:32 PM

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i decided to order the solia flat iron from folica.com as a birthday gift to myself, i will see how it works and let you all know (if you want)

Rina Posted: Jul 21, 2005 01:22 AM

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Posted by Happybride2005

i have the chi iron. its works great. it looks like u got your hiar professionally straightened

I agree CHI is the best. My hair is curly and nothhing would straighten it. It's a great product.

David'sbride Posted: Jul 21, 2005 07:42 AM

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Posted by SweetCin704

Stupid question, but is it fairly easy to do with the iron? Does it take a long time?

Yes, it depends upon your hair. My hair has a natural wave to it but it is so heavy it is usually just frizzy. I have thick hair and section it off. Depending upon the weather (humidity) and if I wash it immediately before straightening it takes longer... at least 20 minutes.

To save time in the morning (I have to leave for work by 6:15) I wash my hair the night before and let it air dry and then straighten it in the morning. I also color my hair (have to... 80% gray!) so if I blew it dry and then straightened it it would be a lot of damage on my hair.

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 22, 2005 05:09 PM

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i got my solia in the mail today it works great!! As soon as i got home from work I opened it and tried it out. It only took me 15 mins and i have thick hair but my hair is dry, i will give a review when it's wet. it was 88 bucks at folica.com with free shipping. I have never used a flat iron before so i don't know if that makes any difference.

SweetCin704 Posted: Jul 22, 2005 08:26 PM

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How many girls with very thin hair use the flat iron? Which brand would you recommend? Is the 2' really necessary?

beatle06 Posted: Jul 22, 2005 11:19 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

T3 Ceramic, I think it's called.

yes that's what its called-- i have this one-- its very good, my FMIL picked it up for me at one of her tradeshows.

beatle06 Posted: Jul 22, 2005 11:20 PM

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Posted by David'sbride

Posted by SweetCin704

Stupid question, but is it fairly easy to do with the iron? Does it take a long time?

Yes, it depends upon your hair. My hair has a natural wave to it but it is so heavy it is usually just frizzy. I have thick hair and section it off. Depending upon the weather (humidity) and if I wash it immediately before straightening it takes longer... at least 20 minutes.

To save time in the morning (I have to leave for work by 6:15) I wash my hair the night before and let it air dry and then straighten it in the morning. I also color my hair (have to... 80% gray!) so if I blew it dry and then straightened it it would be a lot of damage on my hair.

i agree working with air dried hair is much quicker and believe it or not you get better results, its straighter.. i wash and then straight every day right before work and i rush to get it done.. its much better how i do it on the weekend, air dry and then straighten.

Blu-ize Posted: Jul 23, 2005 11:42 AM

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I got the maxi-glide and wow does it work great! I have fine hair and not a lot of it, but it did a great job. My hair was also slightly damp and I came from the pool so it was dirty. Can't wait to try it after I wash my hair and put some product in it. It took about 10 minutes to do. What's cool also, is after I did it, I put it in a pony tail and it looked very sophisticated with a really sleek pony too.