I wanted a CHI but..

[candibaby]

I was going to get a CHI Turbo flat iron, but after reading the reviews on the folica.com website I'm starting to think other wise. I know they work really good because my stylist used one on my hair before, but on that website a lot of people said it worked great for a certain amount of time, then it just stopped working or broke. So it looks like I wont be getting one.. $120+ is too much to spend on something that wont be around that long..

 

[buffalosoldier]

Im getting the solia 1 3/4 plates.

I like the sedu but i want the bigger plates plus it gets hotter.

have you considered either of them? they both have good reviews

 

[buffalosoldier]

I meant to add i think it depends on how much you use them too..dont forget that a lot of causcasian women flat iron every day.

 

[atlantatiffany]

u know i work at ulta and we sell chi's and i here all types of things concerning flat irons being returned. personally i think everyone is different and if u travel with your flat iron, share it, use it daily, wrap the cord up, leave it plugged in all day, and etc then your flat iron will die. i think it all depends on how u take care of it. they also have a 2 year warranty. so be sure to send the paperwork off.

 

[KAddy]

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I was going to get a CHI Turbo flat iron, but after reading the reviews on the folica.com website I'm starting to think other wise. I know they work really good because my stylist used one on my hair before, but on that website a lot of people said it worked great for a certain amount of time, then it just stopped working or broke. So it looks like I wont be getting one.. $120+ is too much to spend on something that wont be around that long..

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I changed my mind too after reading the feedback from the folica website too. I just went out and purchased a Revlon one for about 25 dollars. I don't use heat that often, so I went with this one. It worked great for me. I just used it on my roots. And then if it breaks I would be as mad as if I had paid 120+ for it.

 

[jellynote]

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Im getting the solia 1 3/4 plates.

I like the sedu but i want the bigger plates plus it gets hotter.

have you considered either of them? they both have good reviews

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I've got the Solia, but I haven't used it yet because I'm in braids. I changed my mind also after reading the reviews on folica. I wanted a CHI also,but I think this one will do just as good and for less $

 

[Browndilocks]

Am I the only person on this whole board who uses thermal flat irons? Of course, you really have to know what you're doing and you can't make a regular practice of it. I've tried flat irons of all kind and IMO, nothing gets you smoother and straighter than thermal.

My favotire tools are by Kentucky Maid. I have all sizes.

 

[candibaby]

I'm still thinking on the CHI..

Buffalo, I looked at the Solia (http://www.folica.com/Solia_Professio_d1558.html).. I'll probably get that if I dont get the CHI

 

[RushGirl]

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Am I the only person on this whole board who uses thermal flat irons? Of course, you really have to know what you're doing and you can't make a regular practice of it. I've tried flat irons of all kind and IMO, nothing gets you smoother and straighter than thermal.

My favotire tools are by Kentucky Maid. I have all sizes.

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Where do they sell thermal ones and what are thermal one anyway? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

Thermal irons are the ones you put on the stove or in that ceramic oven you see at some salons. You can find them at Sally's and many BS stores.

 

[Browndilocks]

Thermal irons are used by all my stylists. You really have to be careful when using them yourself because you can burn easily. Thermal tools also come as pressing combs, crimpers and curling irons. I have my own set at home that I use if I haven't gone to the salon in a while. Altogether, I never use thermal heat (or heat of any kind) more than once or twice a month on my hair. This is what they look like:

http://www.kentuckymaid.com/cirons.htm

 

[buffalosoldier]

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I'm still thinking on the CHI..

Buffalo, I looked at the Solia (http://www.folica.com/Solia_Professio_d1558.html).. I'll probably get that if I dont get the CHI

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I received it yesterday and I really like it -- it gets very HOT. Being tourameline plus ceramic the plates are actually a little smoother than just cermaic ones.
Im very happy with it..now I just need to practice my flat ironing skills ha ha ha

www.soliabeauty.com

 

[candibaby]

thanks, i think i'll get the solia.. especially since its $88 compared to $120!

 

[RushGirl]

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Thermal irons are used by all my stylists. You really have to be careful when using them yourself because you can burn easily. Thermal tools also come as pressing combs, crimpers and curling irons. I have my own set at home that I use if I haven't gone to the salon in a while. Altogether, I never use thermal heat (or heat of any kind) more than once or twice a month on my hair. This is what they look like:

http://www.kentuckymaid.com/cirons.htm

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Oh that one...some girl at an Egyptian salon used that on my hair a couple of weeks ago and it straightened part of my hair.. hopefully the curls come back but so far they haven't /images/graemlins/wallbash.gif

 

[dreamgurl]

I have the Sedu and I love it...I allowed my beautician who was using the HAI to use my Sedu and she fell in love with it as well...now she wants to order her one. The Solia seems comparable in components with the Sedu having the ceramic/tourmaline combination...I bet you won't think about a CHI after using this particular iron...it leaves your hair absolutely shiny without having to put any additional products on before or after using it. It is a keeper for me. /images/graemlins/clap.gif

 

[lovechic]

I'M GONNA INVEST IN THE SEDU AFTER ALL THE RAVE REVIEWS I HEARD ABOUT IT!