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(4.37 out of 5)
Total Reviews: 313 Write a review about the CHI Ceramic Flat Iron 1" with Iron Pouch Value Pack | |
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Reviewer:
Lo
from Indian Orchard, MA Sun Apr 05 2009
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CHI flat irons are some of the best heat styling tools available. They have neutralizing ions, which help reduce frizz and protect against humidity. I don't know why people end up needing a new after 6 months but swear they are not doing anything wrong... They are NOT caring for it correctly if they need to replace it that often. I've had mine for almost 3 years now, and it works the same as it always has. If you wrap the cord around the flat iron when it's not in use, that causes shorts. You are NEVER supposed to do that. Not even loosely. Most people end up doing that at some point or another, and that's why they end up destroying their irons unintentionally and unknowingly.
I've added a couple pictures of some clients I've had for cuts, color, highlighting, lowlighting, etc... And flat ironing with a CHI iron. The style in the first picture was done with a CHI iron, not a curling iron. The second picture is just someone's hair completely straight, flat ironed with the CHI.
Good Iron buuut...
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Rebecca
from Arkansas Wed May 07 2008
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I have very very wavy/curly/frizzy Mexican Hair haha thats the best way to put it. This Iron didn't do very good when I had long hair I live in Arkansas (humidity capital of the world I swear) and so my hair would look AWESOME inside and the minute I stepped outside it would just turn into a big ball of frizz and no matter how much product I put in my hair it would still frizz out. When I got my hair cut off (from the middle of my back to a 1/2 inch below my chin or so) it worked wonders I think that was partially due to the hair cut etc. I don't have bad hair, my stylist always goes on and on about my beautiful, healthy, black hair but it didn't do much for frizz. Over thanksgiving I was cooking dinner and straightening my hair inbetween and I left it on for about 20-25 minutes and it MELTED. I don't know about you but I don't think that should have messed it up - it normally took my short hair 15 minutes to get all nice and straight. My brother tried to fix it but it was pretty much runied and I haven't bought another one since - when he opened it up he said it looked pretty cheap. Sorry for the goofy pictures but its all I could find, the first one is of my natural frizzy curly hair and the second one is straightened with the chi and if you look you can still see how poofy/frizzy my hair is at the bottom.
Chi Ceramic Flat Iron
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Nikki
from NJ Mon Jan 14 2008
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Chi is the BEST Flat Iron on the market. The others can't compare. Hair looks professionally done every time! Cost on your website beats the retail stores. Won't go back to the any other irons.
chi is the best!
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karla
from texas Tue Jan 08 2008
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I love my chi! it's the best straignter ever!
I'm mixed so my hair is very curly but with a chi my hair looks qreat :]
My chi so far has only lasted me about a year which is pretty good cus chis usually don't last that long.
Great
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Anonymous
from New Jersey Mon Jan 07 2008
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I ordered it in october and loved it. I am quite afraid of it breaking though, i've read some "this thing breaks reviews" and I rely on this thing!
It takes me about 25 minutes to straighten my insanely curly shoulder blade length hair. It does leave my hair a tad frizzy with some fly aways but that is easily fixed with the Chi Silk Infusion Serum and Sebastian Threads gel (amazing go get it!!!) The only thing though is sometimes it makes my bangs feel a little greasy but that might just be my imagination ;) Love the product and I love how lightweight and thin it is.
WOW!!!
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BamBam
from Maryland Tue Dec 11 2007
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I play drums in a local rock/metal band. My hair is very thick,and naturally wavy. I love my Chi. I wouldn't DARE to leave my house without it.
My Hair Dresser LOVES it!
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Crystal
from Salem, IL. Fri Sep 28 2007
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First of all, let me say that NO ONE should ever buy a cheap drug store flat iron. They'll destroy ANY kind of hair. People w/thin hair are NOT blessed. My sister has incredibly thin hair and so does my best friend. It may SEEM like it makes styling easier, but they have just as many problems as we do with our thick hair. That said, I LOVE Chi flat irons. Everyone should own one. My hair dresser has three of them and she's used all of them on my hair SEVERAL times. She could straighten it comepletely in about 10-15 minutes, and my hair was down to my rear end! I just recently got it all chopped off. The Chi makes it so easy to flip out my ends, straighten it comepletely flat, or even give my crown some height when I need it. I had an "upper scale" department store model that I paid almost $70 for that did "OK", but after years of wishing I had a Chi, I'm finally biting the bullet and buying one for myself. My old one cost me a lot of extra money getting my hair trimmed more often because of the damage, and that's WITH a thermal styling spray, which you should ALWAYS use. I wouldn't buy anything other than the Chi. I've used other stylists who've used other irons and I prefer the results I get when my stylist uses her Chi. Everything you buy has the potential to malfunction. I'm the queen of complaining. I've learned that calling or writing to the company can go a long way, or even just saving your receipt and speaking to the manager in the store where you buy things can help. It doesn't hurt to try. Also, I always check to see if things have a warranty. I called my stylist today. It costs the salons $120+ to order this model and have it shipped to them and they get a stylist's discount! It's worth it to buy one here, I think. I can't wait until mine arrives!!! The first pic was a couple years ago. That's my natural curl. The second pic was the day I had my hair cut and straightened with my stylist's Chi.
Failed to Impress....
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Anonymous
Tue Jul 17 2007
A few years ago, I would've been thrilled to have this straightener. However, my Chi failed to impress me.
I used to own a Sedu and I loved it. I used it everyday on my thick very curly hair and it never damaged and always stayed smooth and straight. After going through three Wal-Mart straighteners it was a miracle. Then when it broke after two years of use, my mother ordered me this Chi straightener.
It seems to do a fairly good job at first, but it takes all of the volume out of my hair. Even worse, it takes me ten minutes longer than my Sedu did, my hair ALWAYS begins to curl just fifteen minutes after I straighten it even with a generous amount of product (touch-ups are little help), and my hair tends to feel slightly damaged after each use.
I gave Chi a chance but I think I'm ready to go back to my Sedu. It's an okay straightener, but it's no miracle.
MY CHI IS ON THE SEA
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Jennifer
from Odessa, TX Tue Feb 27 2007
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I recently went on a cruise and left my chi iron. I was so upset when I realized what I had done. I have never felt so much withdrawal from the loss of a hair styler. :) I have naturally curly hair and this iron is the only one that can straighten my hair to my liking. I am purchasing the original chi value pack from the website right after this review. I promise you won't be disappointed and you will be a "CHI ADDICT" for life if you purchase one!
It's great.
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Zahra
from Canada, Alberta Fri Sep 08 2006
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I love this product, but mine doesn't have a reset button it just comes as a switch, I am afraid if it stops working then I won't even be able to restart.
I use the Chi straigtner with the biosilk serum it works great and I love the way my hair smells. You should only buy this product if you have thick/coarse/curly hair because it heats up very well.
If you have thin hair any more wal-mart brand would do. Buying the Chi will only make your hair thinner and burnt.
WOW
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A Customer
from tejas Thu Aug 03 2006
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OMG.ok so texas as you should all know if very hott and humid since the gulf brings up into texas a lot of humid air from the seas.ive used this chi for a year and half and the outcomes...i just cant describe. i don t feel embarassed anymore about my untameable and frizzy hair.
im now in the process of buying the chi turbo.
i hope it works just as great as this one has.i highly reccomend this straightner.
the only thing is...if you have thick hair i suggest a larger plate/
SO Disappointed! Broke after 2 months!
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MELISSA
from KENNER, LA Tue Oct 27 2009
I was extremely happy when I got this flat iron in the mail. It was the first one I really invested in that was higher in price than other cheaper ones I own. It worked great for about a month and then the red light which indicates it is on stopped lighting up. (so it stopped heating up) So I pulled out the original box it came in to send it back and get it replacement (even though at this point I really would rather a different product) and I have to pay to ship it back to CHI AND pay $15 for processing and for them to ship a replacement. SO frustrated.
NORMAL???
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e_moua05@yahoo.com
Fri Oct 09 2009
HI ALL...I'M HOPING THAT I WILL GET SOME RESPONSES FROM YOU ALL AS I'M REALLY TYRING TO SEEK OUT HELP AS TO WHETHER THE PERSON I PURCHASED THE CHI HAIR STRAIGHTNER IS LYING AND RIPPING ME OFF....SO IS IT NORMAL FOR THE LIGHT TO FLASH THE WHOLE TIME YOU'RE USING THE STRAIGHENER, SOMETIMES THE LIGHT EVEN DIES WHEN I'M USING IT, I JUST BOUGHT IT AND HAVE USED IT TWICE?? I MEAN IS THAT NORMAL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW, SINCE ALL OF YOU SEEM TO LOVE THE PRODUCT, I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW YOURS WORKS TOO SO I CAN COMPARE!
oh i have the red/pink hair straightner if that makes any difference?
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L. Carte
from Detroit, Michigan Wed Sep 30 2009
I have thick African American hair, this flat iron straightens and curls my hair, however they fry and dry out my hair. Such a waste of may hard earned money.
happy mom, it is worth the money!
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iris
Sat Sep 26 2009
I purchased a Chi for my daughter who has enough curly, thick, kinki hair for three heads and she loves, I agree with her it makes her hair soft and more important manageble for her. she has had it for three years and counting.
ABSOULTLY LOVE IT!!!
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vikki
Sat Sep 12 2009
i ordered this flat iron a few months ago, and after using other kinds of flat irons i was thinking it was my hair that was just frizzy and would always be that way... until i tried this iron.. then i fell in love with it.. i can flat iron my hair in minutes, and each section only has to pass through the iron ONCE!! and is perfectly pin straight and silky smooth.. NO MORE FRIZZIES!!!!! this iron is a god send!
great straightener, broke after one year.
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rebecca
from league city, tx united states Mon Aug 31 2009
so i got my chi, which i LOVED. it straightened well, and, living near galveston island, humidity is a BIG problem. my hair is naturally thick and wavy/curly, and it still kept my hair looking nice for the most part, but after 12.5 months, it broke! and it was a couple weeks after the warranty was up, so i couldnt get another one! i was upset, considering i paid $150 on it.
i <3 my chi!
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elizabeth waller
from wytheville,va Thu Aug 20 2009
so were do i start...i have long naturally curly hair,and that is very thick! my mom bought me this straightener 3 years ago and it is still working, ive just ussed it so much i have a short in the cord so im getting a new one from the best place to buy folica!!!! my friends have the babyliss iron and sedu and i used both....by far the chi is the best! 3 yearsand still running great!!!! i love them!!!
Dont Last
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summer
from london ONtario Tue Aug 18 2009
I had my Chi for not even 6 months before it stopped turning on. The same has happened to my friend's chi. its not worth it. spend the few extra bucks on a better one.
Its great!
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Tyra
from Florida Sun Aug 16 2009
I have had the CHI iron for about two months now,and I absoluteley love it. Its great for striaghtening,and you can also curl with it too. I ve read alot of bad reviews,but therye complaining about it breaking within a few months. The reason why therye irons are breaking is because they are wrapping the cord around it to keep it neater. Wrapping the cord around your iron damages the electrical current,causing the CHI to stop working. Make sure you use heat protection products so you can get smooth shiny hair. I reccomend the CHI.
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