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Brand: CHI
Plate Width:1 inch
Power: 35 watts
Weight: 2.00 lbs
Avg. Rating: 1301 reviews
Item No. A8526
Model No. GF1001
Price: $190.00 $85.00
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Average Rating:  (4.16 out of 5)

Total Reviews: 1301

733 (56%) reviewers rated this product "The Best" (5-star)
281 (21%) reviewers rated this product "Good" (4-star)
124 (9%) reviewers rated this product "Average" (3-star)
87 (6%) reviewers rated this product "Fair" (2-star)
76 (5%) reviewers rated this product "Poor" (1-star)

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Product Rating: 1 DO NOT BUY CHI!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous   Sun Dec 23 2007

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08124.html

Read this ^

CHI irons are being recalled due to fire hazards. Not only that, but they don't last long. My friend had to return hers in a month because it stopped working. Don't waste your money on a CHI. I recommend Sedu. Sedu lasts long and makes your hair silky and shiny.

Product Rating: 5 Before & after
Reviewer: Rhonda Francis from Louisiana  Fri Nov 23 2007

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The first picture is me with Nicholous Cage after we did a movie together, as you can see, I didn't have a Chi hair straightener then.This other picture is my husband and I and I have a Chi hair straightener.I am so impressed with my Chi. My hair is perfect and shiny,it may not be that way in the picture but it feels that way!

Product Rating: 4 Great Result.
Reviewer: Marloes from Netherlands  Wed Nov 21 2007

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The Chi Iron Regular is a great Iron.
But I think I choose for the iron turbo, I think the heat of the iron regular is too hot for my hair.

With a litle bit of silk therapy from biosilk, you have a great result!

Product Rating: 4 4 Years and counting...
Reviewer: Toni from Oahu, Hawaii  Thu Nov 15 2007

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The pictures are of me with spiral curls I made with the Chi.. and straight hair using the Chi. I've had my Chi flat iron for a little over 5 years and it worked perfectly up until about January of last year. That's when the light started flickering when I would move the cord. After about 4 months of this it finally stopped working. I know that's a common problem that people have experienced...BUT... it took 4 years for that to happen to my Chi. I found a website that repairs Chi flat irons. It's called Salonart.biz. If you are still under warranty they do warranty repairs for $10. (That's the shipping and handling cost) If it's not under warranty anymore then it's a flat rate of $30 for repairs plus shipping costs. I sent my Chi through the mail to them and it was returned to me within 5 days with a brand new cord. I think the shipping was about $15 if I remember correctly (I live in Hawaii..so shipping is a little more for me than if you live on the mainland). I believe anyone on the mainland U.S. is about $8 for shipping. So $38-$50 (maybe less for mainlanders) isn't a bad deal for the speedy service you get. Better than paying for a new flat iron.
I love my Chi! I should make a comission off of the number of Chi's I've gotten people to buy over the years. And I can't think of anyone who hasn't been happy with their purchase.

Product Rating: 5 LOVE IT
Reviewer: amanda   Thu Oct 25 2007

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I love this straightner! It works the best on my thick curly hair. It works fast and has the perfect heat setting, people have said they have problems. If mine were to break I would def have to buy another one. It makes my hair so flat, straight, and very smooth. I love to run my hands through it.
Look at these pictures. TOTAL difference!

Product Rating: 2 For the price, it should last!
Reviewer: A. Smith from N.H.  Sun Sep 30 2007

I bought the CHI straightner for my daughter for Christmas. It worked incredible, the only problem is that six months later, it kept shuting off. As I read the other reviews I see so, so, so many people with the same problem. The straightner shorts out. I wiggled the cord right where the base meets the iron, that's where the problem is. I bent it over and used duck tape to hold it so it won't move. I just feel for the money you spend and the fact that this seems to be a very common problem, they should be able to fix it. Not to easy to get in touch with the warranty Service eithter!!

Product Rating: 5 Works great for now.....
Reviewer: Kim from MO  Thu Sep 27 2007

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I researched several flat irons for a week before making a desicion on which to purchase. I wanted something that would get the job done and last. Though I read alot about these flat irons quiting after a year, I still found this one to be the best choice. I also tested my friends to make sure it would work on my hair. I have very long, naturally curly, frizzy hair. It works great. I have had it a month. Though it does get very hot and I can see where it would dry out and damage your hair. I do not use it everyday. I also use natural vitamin serums on my hair to help keep it from drying out. People comment on how I can one day have beautiful curls and the next have sleak smooth healthy looking hair. You just have to find the tricks for your hair. It took a while for me but I found them. I do rate this product high. I just hope I still can say that in a year. Thanks...

Product Rating: 4 AWSOME.
Reviewer: Mai from Nevada  Mon Sep 24 2007

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So I've been borrowing my friend's chi to straighten my hair, and it's amazing. It makes my hair pin straight, soft, silky, shiny, and flexible! As if I had naturally straight healthy hair. The only thing is that once I go outside and hit humidity, my hair stays straight, but not pin straight and it looses it's flexibility. I'm still considering purchasing one, not exactly full of cash right now. But I will continue to use my friends. :]

Product Rating: 5 The best flat iron
Reviewer: Sasha Sloan from Honolulu  Mon Sep 24 2007

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I have owned my Chi for almost 4 years now, and I bought it because my stylist uses it, and said it was the best. Mine finally started to break down, the light would flicker and the cord had to be a certain way for it to stay heated, but after 4 years of constant use- it was worth every penny to have my naturally curly hair smooth, straight, and really shiny- nothing compares to a Chi.

Product Rating: 2 i've been through 5
Reviewer: Claudia from NY, NY  Fri Sep 07 2007

Great iron, but doesn't last!!! I love how this iron makes my hair super straight, but the damn thing wont last for more than 6 months.

Product Rating: 2 Doesn't last long
Reviewer: Elizabeth from Chicago  Wed Aug 29 2007

Do not buy, this product only works for a couple months and then it doesn't turn on at all. For the price of this product, it should last for years. I'm dissatisfied with this product.

Product Rating: 5 Love my chi
Reviewer: happy with chi   Tue Aug 14 2007

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I bought this flat iron for the first time four years ago. It's traveled from D.C. to Korea to Italy and back to Korea with me. I've dropped it, packed it, twisted the cords, and have had it plugged into more adapters and converters than I can even count. I never had a problem with it, not to mention I've had four years of the BEST hairstyles ever. It even allowed me to get some of those cute short hair cuts that are considered no-no's for us thick, curly, frizzy haired girls. Recently I dropped it and one of the plates popped out(mind you after four years), so I picked up the conair infiniti. It did a good job at straightening and I began to wonder if some the cheaper models had improved. That was until I stepped out into the humidity and found the frizz I had lost four years ago. Needless to say I immediately got online and ordered a new Chi. I absolutely recommend this flat iron. You will be more than satisfied.

Product Rating: 2 Chi straightener (original model)
Reviewer: Elizabeth   Mon Aug 13 2007

The straightener does an outstanding job but they don't last long.
I've sent 3 back within the past few months -- won't heat up or won't stay hot (light goes off and on).

Product Rating: 5 Best thing ever
Reviewer: Donna   Sun Aug 05 2007

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I have had my chi for two years and I love it so much. I have tried all my freinds other brand ones and mine is far superior. I will only use chi and chi products!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have SUPER curly hair and it is amazing!

Product Rating: 4 CHI Flat Iron for my naturally wavy hair
Reviewer: Michelle from Baltimore, Maryland  Thu Aug 02 2007

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I read some negative feedback prior to purchasing my CHI. My roommate also has the same CHI as I do, she purchased hers first. We both love it. I have not had any problems with it thus far. And I see it this way, if it lasts a year before it breaks (as stated in some of the reviews), I paid a little over 8 dollars a month to have my hair straight and silky. Worth ever penny to me!

Product Rating: 4 Awesome if you've got difficult hair!
Reviewer: Emily Lannan from Atlanta, GA  Tue Jul 17 2007

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This is one of two straightners that I've used in my life and the other one was European and more expensive. They do the exact same thing! It is so quick to heat up and straighten my coarse, thick hair. Just do not take it to New Zealand, like I did, unless you have an adapter AND a converter. ;) I've attached a picture with friends (I'm the redhead on the far left) and one with my brother. Enjoy tame, straighter hair!

Product Rating: 5 love it!
Reviewer: audrey from grand prairie texas  Thu Jul 12 2007

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fast shipping and great condition! i love it. a must buy!

Product Rating: 3 ok straightener
Reviewer: sarah   Fri Jun 29 2007

Well i have had two of these chi's and they were very good but after about a year there would be a short and it just would not heat up. so i would not recommend this unless you just plan on keeping it for a short time

Product Rating: 5 chi saved my life!
Reviewer: Brittany Haney from Beaumont, TX  Fri Jun 08 2007

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My dads girlfriend bought me a chi iron for my birthday & i loved it! my hair is very thick and course, so i needed something to tame it. the chi iron worked a miracle on my hair! after i hd it for about two years, one of my plates broke off. i just bought my second one last night & my hair is gorgeous!

Product Rating: 4 Great but will Break!
Reviewer: Tx_gurl from Texas  Fri Apr 27 2007

I received the Chi as a gift a couple years ago from my fiance. I had never used a flat iron before and was amazed by how great it made my hair look. I never used to spend time styling my very thick, wavy/curly hair but once i got the Chi i was always fixing my hair. Anyway long story short, it worked for me for about 2 years and then as mentioned in other reviews it started shorting out. It was a real pain in the you know what, it took 3 times as long b/c i would have to get the cord at the exact place for it to stay on and then if i barely moved it, it would turn off again. The short in it got so bad that it actually started smoking! (havent tried using it since then). I dont know if this is common, but i know when i would straighten my hair i would wrap the cord around my hand b/c it would get in the way and im thinking that is why it started to short out at the base of the iron where the cord meets it. Overall it is great but as they say all great things must come to an end, and with the Chi it wont take very long. I will be buying another one ;)

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