CHI Turbo has temperature control whereas the original does not. I personally like original better I think it works better.

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anything that applies heat to your hair does damage your hair. i love my CHI i have colored fine hair as well and it keeps the rizz away all day long!

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Always straighten your hair when it is fully dry.

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NO NO NO! Do NOT attempt to straighten your hair wet with the chi, not only will it steam like mad, possibly burning you, it will cause horrible damgage to your hair.

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If you are using an adapter, it won't work. If you are using a converter you have to make sure that you get one that is especially made for devices that heat up. Regular converters won't give you enough power to heat an iron.

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be careful using it overseas... i used mine in australia with a converter/adapter for "heat-producing devices" and it blew the first time i used it!!

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I tried using a heating appliance converter and adapter system for my CHI in Russia, and it got fried and died. I even checked the wattage range of the converter, but no luck. I recommend getting one of those palm-sized revlon models that has dual voltage 110/240 volts for overseas travel. They are not as good as the CHI, but will save you the expense of buying a new CHI, which is what I am doing right now.

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i would not advise you to use it overseas with an adaptor. mine, as well as my friends burnt out when we did that!!

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I heard from my stylist that CHi original is the better one and turbo has more complaints on it

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CHI appliance can NOT work with converter

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do not use the normal cleaning stuff on the plates, you can use the cleanser designed for flat irons (i think folica.com offers it too)

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The reason your chi iron creates a build up is because you are putting products in your hair. When you put a product in your hair after you use it, and then lets say the next day you re-flat iron it, it starts to build a film. This is what becomes the build-up. Suggestion: If possible, use just a light leave in conditioner in your hair before you blow dry, then after your hair is dry, flat iron. Then go with a simple light spray or hairspray or a light shining mist. But, if you plan to re-flat iron your hair, just let it cool after you are done and give it a quick wipe down. And then once every two weeks (if you use it every day) give it a more thorout cleaning. If you use it less than that, once a month should suffice.

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the residue you see on your flat iron are the styling products you're using. But you can easily clean this off by simply using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol. with the flat iron cool and switched OFF (that is, disconnected from the electric socket-so that you don't get electricuted!!) you can gently wipe off the sticky residue. The alcohol won't damage the plates. this is how i always clean my chi flat iron and it's still like when i first got it.

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Call the manufacturer @ 1-800-543-3387. They told me with a dry clothe. If too stubborn, then a little alchol.

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All CHI irons purchased from Folica.com come with FREE, one year warranty handled directly by Folica, Inc. Neither Folica.com nor Farouk will honor warranty for Chi irons purchased from eBay or other online sources. Within the warranty period, Folica's Service Center will repair your Chi iron, free of charge. CHI flat irons are made of ceramic and therefore are definitely more beneficial for your hair in comparison to normal flat irons

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Folica's warehouse is in NJ, the transit time to NY is less than 2 business days. We ship all orders placed before 4:00 pm EST at the same day. If you order on 6/20/05, you will get it before 6/23/05.

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