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100% ceramic plates?
It doesn't say if the Chi Turbo is 100% ceramic plates or just ceramic coated. Can you tell me which it is? Also, does it guard against humidity and keep your hair frizz free?Thanks!
Question posted by Cece Sat Jun 23 2007

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Reply by Monika
5 of 10 people found this answer helpful

I know that it is only ceramic coated. the FHI Runway is all-ceramic plates though.

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How to fix it
I don't ever blow dry my hair before I straighten it & my hair is always frizzy & dry after. Help?
Question posted by Laurel Sun Dec 17 2006

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Reply by Patricia Sloan
3 of 3 people found this answer helpful

Hi i've used the Farouk CHI for about two years now and i have the perfect solution!!! I know from your question that it sounds like you do not like to blow dry your hair, but that is very helpful. If you do not use moisturizers and serums for your hair already, i definitely reccomend it. If you put moisturizers in your hair before you blow dry it, then it is nice and soft once you finish your "flat ironing." Good Luck!

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Reply by k
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I have very frizzy hair, also. There are a few things that you can do. The very best thing to do is go out and buy a round brush. One that is for frizzy hair. It usually has part plastic brushes and part (I don't really know what it is made out of, I think maybe plastic, also but it is a bunch of small brushes all put together). The one I use is sold at CVS and it is Nexus brand. I think it runs for about $16 which is a bit much for a brush, but I swear - it is a life saver. Anyways - take sections of your hair and dry them with a round brush. When your hair is dry, straighten your hair with the flat iron. This should work. The other way is by using product that would best suit your hair type, but I never use product and I don't know much about it. You might want to ask your hair dresser about that. Try the brush first, that should really work.

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what's the difference with Turbo?
Just wondering what the difference is between the original and the turbo? Is it hotter? Does anyone know? What's the deal?
Question posted by Erin Mon Nov 13 2006

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CHI turbo
Is the turbo better than the original
Question posted by swimfreefast Wed Sep 27 2006

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Reply by alyssa
5 of 5 people found this answer helpful

kinda. on the turbo it has a variable temperature change so you can change the temperature on it. on the original it just goes to one temperature. but they both straighten your hair about the same

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Can this work a man?
Well I'm a male college student and I've decided to grow my hair out...currently it is only a little bit over 2 inches after I cut extremely short because of the hot TX weather...however, I was wondering, how long does my hair have to be to use a hair straightener, and is this 1 inch plate from chi the best one available? I have thick/wavy hair mainly in the back. The fronts and sides are not as thick or wavy...I can manage to control them pretty easy actually, however, I want my hair to be straight and smooth as it grows out. Ladies I need your help, and I truly appreciate it.
Question posted by college dude Mon Sep 25 2006

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Reply by Ricki
2 of 6 people found this answer helpful

I would suggest using the 7/10 turbo ... my brother uses it and it works amazing.

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Reply by Lori
0 of 0 people found this answer helpful

Chi makes a smaller flat iron for men or women with short hair. I think it is 1/2" or something like that.

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chi overseas
Hi i am studying abroad for a year to Italy and taking my chi but dont know if i need a converter or a transformer and what kind. please gimme advice..thanks
Question posted by jackie Tue Aug 15 2006

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Reply by lsakdf
0 of 1 people found this answer helpful

it says converters can't be used... i dont think it will work but that is just my opinion

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Reply by Amy
0 of 0 people found this answer helpful

Do not try to use your chi overseas!! I had a friend who studied abroad in Italy about a year ago, and she ruined hers by trying to use a converter. Not only did it not work, it almost caught on fire.

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Reply by Jules
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not sure if you're in Italy yet or not, but I just returned from an extended stay in China and I took my Chi turbo along for the ride. All was well for the first couple of weeks, but voltage converter I used shorted out and my iron wasn't receiving enough power. I learned this by testing both the converter and the iron on a voltage meter. Unfortunately after this, my iron wouldn't turn on again (even after buying a new converter or once I returned to the states) so just be sure that you have a good converter to take! I bought another iron (not Chi) in China & actually like it more than the Chi (which I've used for approx. 4 years now) so I guess it was a good thing it broke, aside from being out $145. The iron id fuctionable in just about any country BUT Canada whether you have a converter or not.

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Reply by Jess
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I tried my Chi in Italy and it did not work. Converters don't work on it. But trying them did not damage my Chi.

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Overseas Transformers
I keep reading that the CHI won't work with a converter, but what about a transformer? I'm overseas and use transformers for just about everything, just wondering if anyone has any experience with this.
Question posted by Cheryl Tue Jun 20 2006

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Reply by jackie
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did u find out if its a converter or transformer that u need with the chi, let me know!

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Reply by VIVA
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I currently live in Korea, have a voltage transformer, 240 to 110 (2000 watts), it works OK with my CHI. Good luck.

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What can u do to get the CHI to work overseas (Middleeast)
I just bought my CHI a few days ago, and its AMAZING! i'm leaving for the Middleeast in about a week and i really want to use the CHI down there...I read some commments that it might burn out if u use the wrong converter....what can i use to make it work without damaging it?? can i buy it here or down there?Thanks
Question posted by Lina Sat May 20 2006

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Reply by jackie
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hi did u find out if u needed a converter or transformer for the chi. I have a chi 2inch and dont know if i need converter or transformer and i leave in a week to Italy for a year..please help thanks.

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power light flickering?
why does sometimes the red light on handle that shows the power is on flicker? i tried the test and reset option to see if that would fix it and it didnt. It still works but im wondering if the flickering light means something is wrong?
Question posted by Amber Fri May 19 2006

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Reply by Lydia
5 of 5 people found this answer helpful

The reason why this light flickers is because it is showing that the iron is hot.

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Reply by CHI gurl
1 of 1 people found this answer helpful

it means that the iron is hott and ready to use

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Reply by me
0 of 0 people found this answer helpful

It flickers while its heating up. Once it is fully heated, it'll stop.

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Reply by Cole
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Mine flickers ALL the time...I'll wait for a while to see if it will stop when it is at its hottest, and it doesn't. I know you wrote this question a while ago but I was wondering if your CHI still works? I just got one as a gift and mine flickers all the time. Do you think I should return it? I hope it lasts because I know how expensive these straighteners are. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks =)

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Does Chi Turbo work with Converter?
I'm planing to bring Chi Turbo to europe. will it work with the converter? Thanks much.
Question posted by Minh Wed May 10 2006

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