Chi VS. Generic Chi
Reviewer:
Nikki
from Ohio Thu May 24 2007
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I have been in the beauty industry for over 8 years. I hope this helps someone!
After going through hundreds of dollars and 2 Farouk Chi irons, I had given up!
Let me start by telling you that Sally's owns the large group of beauty stores that sells the high end products that upscale salons purchase their retail from. This is a FACT!
Tired of putting out so much money for the CHI, I called Sally's and asked them for advice on something that is similar to the Chi, but not as expensive.
They reccommended the Generic Chi. I went in and purchase it, and they told me that I was not COMPLETELY satisfied I could return it for a FULL refund.
I took it home and couldn't believe how well it worked! It's just as good, if not better and it was HALF THE PRICE!
This is coming from a person who has owned 2 Chi's (both of which broke after the 1 year warranty) and whom also has extreamly curly hair (spirals)! I would definatly say that it was a GREAT purchase!
In Love With This Product!!
Reviewer:
Delana
from Dallas, GA Thu May 15 2008
I had my CHI flat iron for 3 years before my little sister stepped on it and broke it. The best straightener I have ever used. I would recommend it to anyone. I also have VERY curly hair so the fact that it gets that straight that fast is absolutely miraculous. The best!!
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Reviewer:
Rshunda
Tue May 13 2008
Great product
Wonderful
Reviewer:
neicey36n
from Houston, TX Fri Feb 22 2008
I bought the turbo about two years ago and it still works like new. I am Africian American and it works on my hair. The key to using this flat iron for Africian American women is the make sure that you hair is clean and put a little kemi oil in it before using the iron. I highly recommended CHI and it is worth the money.
good
Reviewer:
Iviely
from Bay area California Mon Feb 18 2008
easy and fast to get hot. I love it.
Disapointment!
Reviewer:
Calcbunny
from Georgia Mon Feb 04 2008
I purchased a CHI...it worked great the 2 times I got to use it. It would not turn on after that. I contacted Chi as I missed the 30 day return window. They said they do not honor the warranty for internet purchases.
Needless to say I am out over $100 bucks and very unhappy. NEVER AGAIN! Chi stinks, they don't stand by their junky products that probably cost them $1 to make.
Reliable when it works
Reviewer:
kate
from Atlanta Fri Nov 23 2007
I purchased the CHI turbo may be more than year and a half ago, and it did work fine. I’ve never had any temperature control issues. I noticed though that in a long run but when the flat iron after every time I washed my hair, it started looking a little bit not as healthy as it did in the beginning. Soon after that, just like mentioned in some of the reviews, I just plugged it in one day and it did not start. I think that for the money I paid, I deserve something more reliable!!! So ladies, be aware and prepared: one day, sooner or later when you are in a hurry and want to fix your hair, your magic CHI turbo will not start....
Get the original CHI, not the Turbo!
Reviewer:
Amyleea
from Arizona Fri Sep 21 2007
I must have done something wrong, or maybe it was the different temperatures this iron has to go through in order to heat up, but I had to do 3 passes for each hair strand. My hair is not even curly, it is however very frizzy,thick and can be unmanageable. I got this from my hair salon, and I must say, after paying such an amount of money, I was completeley disappointed. I exchanged it after 3 months at my hair salon, and the manager looked at me suspiciously, as if I was returning a defect product.
I wasn't! The Chi worked the same from day one. It was heavy on my small wrist,hard to use on bangs, and time consuming. It was never hot enough. i wanted to exchange it for a GHD, but the store would not give me cash back when I returned the CHI. Then an African American lady told me I shoul exchange the CHI turbo for the original. Which I did. What a difference! Though I still secretly long for GHD, my hair is silky straight and looks like it was done at a salon by a professional.
Get the original, instead of the clunky, heavy CHI Turbo.
The original has a preset temperature, and this is better than having a temp control, because the temp control does not work.
Maybe the preset temp is the reason why the Sedu, the original CHI and the GHD get fantastic reviews, while the T3 and the Turbo get less favourable reviews.
In order to prolong the life of your CHI never ever wrap the cord around the hair straightener, and don't forget about it, going around your bussiness, maybe reading or cleaning the house while it is plugged in and on.Never drop it and handle it with care, at least that's what the instructions say.
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Reviewer:
kim & melinda benitez [twiinzzz]
from hollywood hills, california Sun Jun 10 2007
poof + umanagable + frizz = ugly + chi = Oh Sooo Fabuloso!! Best Straightner Out Their NO LIE!! Love It.
Be careful...
Reviewer:
Cindy
from New york city Thu Mar 01 2007
I bought the straightner a year ago and the first few months it worked great. Over time it started not heating up all the way and didnt work well. A little over a year later it wont turn on at all!! Now im buying a sedu and I hope it works better.
BUY IT!
Reviewer:
katie
from floridaaaaa! Thu Feb 15 2007
i recently got this straightener & i just love it! ive gone through about three straighteners & this one is by far my favorite! it heats very quickly && straightens my hair in no time. even better.. it stays straight even on humid days! i love it && highly reccomend buying it!
CHI is rh best in the world !!!
Reviewer:
Jessica
from La Sun Dec 17 2006
the chi is the best b/c my old straightner took me 1 to 2 hours to straighten my hair the CHI takes me 20 min to do it heats up quick and it stays HOT so i just love it !!!
LOVE IT!
Reviewer:
Amandalyn
Sun Dec 10 2006
I've had this chi for over a year and a half and i don't know what i would do without it. It makes my hair so smooth after straightening it and i don't get split ends as quick as i used to with other cheap irons. The money is sooo worth it!
My Favorite Hair Purchase Ever
Reviewer:
Shelly Smede
from Idaho Sun Nov 19 2006
I can't believe what a difference it makes to have quality hair equipment like the flattening iron I just purchased. It is very kind to my hair and does an amazing job. I love my new straightener!
Best Flat Iron Ever!!
Reviewer:
Kathy
from Dallas, Texas Sat Nov 04 2006
I got this for christmas a year ago and it worked a lot better than my Hot Tools flat iron. All my friends want to use it when they are at my house and it takes me very little time to straighten my frizzy, thick hair. I recommend using a hair protecter spray on your hair before you use it because it damages your hair with the heat.
Worth the money
Reviewer:
Melissa
from Charlton, Ma Mon Oct 30 2006
I absolutly love my CHI flat iron. I have spent a good amount of money, trying to buy cheaper versions before purchasing my CHI. It was worth every penny spent. It works like no other straightening iron, i recommend it to all.
BLACK PEOPLE CAN USE THIS
Reviewer:
Lexus
from washington Tue Aug 29 2006
IM AM A BLACK WOMAN AND IT WORKED FINE!
MY HAIR NEVER LOOKED BETTER. 350 degrees is fine.
i mean you don't want to burn your hair.
this product worked great for me last night and i slept on it and it worked fine.
The Different Textures of Hair
Reviewer:
Cathy
from California Sat Jul 31 2006
I read a review, warning African American Women, not to use this product. A pretty broad statement, considering our diversity in hair care, today. The CHI Ceramic Flat Iron worked wonderfully on my hair type and I'm pleased with my purchase. More importantly, it allowed me to reduce my Salon visits down to once a month. Also, I found the CHI Ceramic Flat Iron to be extremely useful during those summertime emergencies (swimming, jogging, work outs). I recommend each hair type; try it for them self before not trying it at all. It puts the primitive curling iron to rest.
NOT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HAIR
Reviewer:
Emonne
from Flower Mound, TX Fri Jun 09 2006
I just purchased this flat iron and I want to warn all of my "sistas" NOT to buy this product. It only heats up to 350 degrees and it won't straighten your hair...even if you go over it a bunch of times! BLACK WOMEN, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
well worth it
Reviewer:
karen
Thu May 25 2006
i have owned several flat irons and this one is the best. it doesnt damage the hair at all and the controls are very easy to get to and adjust. great product!
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