reviews.
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nikki
from jacksonville, fl. Fri Aug 17 2007
i bought a chi last year right before school started i loved it. however 3months after i had it it started messing up you could hear it on the inside (mechanical) there was something wrong and then it stopped working. I figured out you have to mess with the cord some to get it to turn back on. but after that its not as hot. here a year later im gonna give it a second chance and buy a new one. hopefully this one will not mess up. i know quite a few people who have it and they absolutly love it. and theres still hasnt messed up. so im gonna try it one more time!
good flat iron, but not worth the price
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Isabel
from Silver Spring, MD Thu Aug 16 2007
I purchased the CHI flat iron in late 2003. To this day, I have had 2 major problems with the iron not functioning. About 2 years ago, the rotating cord split causing the iron to stop working so I got it fixed. About 2 weeks ago, when I went to use the iron, it would turn off when I shifted the iron to move with my hair causing the heat to decrease. Although, this iron did get very hot and did straighten my semi wavy hair, I wish it lasted longer for the $260 I paid for it. Now, I’m considering buying Solia since there is an extensive amount of excellent reviews posted. I appreciate all those who took the time to post their comments; it has helped to narrow my search.
Hmm....
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Your Mom
from Leopoldsville Mon Aug 13 2007
Well from what i`ve heard and read this particular straightener does GREAT on curly wavy or REALLY frizzy hair...Obviously if it does so good on that type of hair its not going to be any help to somebody with thin hair.
You people with thin hair got it good...You can get a cheap straightener from wal-mart. Us with THICK CURLY hair have to buy a $150 dollar one off the internet. BE GLAD!!
Amazing!
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Mary
from San Diego, CA Mon Jul 30 2007
The CHI Original flatiron is amazing! I have curly, curly hair and the only way I could get it straight was to go to the salon and spend $50-60 to have it professionally straightened. Traditional irons didn't work and I'd tried many of them. I gave up on having silky straight hair everyday because I couldn't afford it. Then my friend got a CHI and she told me all about it. She loved hers so much she made me try it out so I could see for myself. And I loved it! I ordered mine the very next day! Thank you for finally making a product that gives me salon quality results every time I use it.
Great while it lasts
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Jackie
from PA Sat Jul 28 2007
My sister and I both received CHI straighteners as Christmas presents. Within 6 months, both products had mechanical issues and failed to work. My sister's straightener fell apart into two pieces and the cord on my straightener pulls out of the back of the product. Both products no longer work after 6 months of normal use. When working, the straightener did an excellent job. However this product was not worth the money for 6 months use.
Chi Baby
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J
from CA Thu Jul 26 2007
I have 2 Chi's for each of my girls. It's true about what your hair type is. If you have thin hair, watch out. If you have wavy, it's good. If you have tight curly Q's well you do have to work at it. Other than that, it works great.
average
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Christina
from Fountain Valley, CA Wed Jul 18 2007
I researched flat irons a lot and asked my friends about the different brands out there before I bought one myself. I spent $130 on mine and 3 months later the iron started to act up and eventually stopped turning on. I wasn't totally surprised though because I had read earlier reviews about how this problem is a reoccurring with the Chi. Fortunately, my iron was still under warranty and all I had to do was send it in along with the original proof of purchase and 2 1/2 later Farouk Systems sent me a new one! Despite the electrical problem they Chi works great in whatever style I want to do my hair. I have naturally wavy hair and I've straightened and curled my hair with the Chi! I have medium length hair and it takes me only 10 mins with the Chi to do my hair compared to cheaper brands.
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Hannah
from DFW Tue Jul 17 2007
i had a chi and in the beggining it worked well and i loved it since i have naturally curley hair and it madeit straight as a pin but it stopped working less and less til i had to purchase a new one. i one only buy one if you are willing to replace it every year and a half or so but in the end it is totally worth it ♥
Great Buy
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Ashley
Mon Jul 16 2007
I love the CHI Cermaic Flat Iron, I had one that lasted for about three years, and this one has been nothing but great! I would recommend this straightner to anyone with curly, frizzy hair, it's great!
Great straightener, for about several months
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Brenda
from San Antonio, Texas Tue Jul 10 2007
I bought my CHI in August of 2006 and I just started having problems with it. When I plug it in, the red light does not come on and I have to mess with the cord in order for it to work. This is a great product (in the beginning), my hair is naturally curly and it takes me about 15 minutes to straighten it with my CHI. Unfortunately, I have to purchase a new one every year. It doesn't last very long.
Great straightener but does not last long..
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Kim
from New Jersey Fri Jul 06 2007
I bought my Chi a little over a year ago and when i first bought it, it was amazing. My hair would straighten within 20 minutes, normally taking 45 minutes w/ other straighteners. However, it's now started to break down more and more .. the blinking light doesn't stay on long enough and it's not hot enough anymore. I would recommend this straightener only if you plan to replace it with a new one every year, otherwise it's not worth it.
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Michelle
Thu Jun 21 2007
I have had my CHI for 3 years now(the same one) and it is starting to turn off as I am using it. It worked very good in the beginning but now it is like crap. If i were you I would buy it but only if you are planning on buying another one two years after. You will see the difference in your CHI hair straightner after 1 year.Good Luck!!
Newbie
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Lost without my CHI!
from Shreveport ,LA! Fri Jun 15 2007
OKAy I literally just got my red, hearted Chi 5 minutes ago.. and that thing rocks...I used my youth pasor's wife's on a mission trip...and i completly straightenet my frizzy, wavy mess...so impressed!!!I have had a Wal mart straightner..all it did was de frizzify my hair..then i got a 80$ one and it straightens..but my hair curls up in 30 minutes after...my CHI was 110$..but totally worth it!!
I LOVE MY CHI!!!!!!!!
Very unreliable.
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Debra
from NJ Thu Jun 14 2007
I exchanged my Chi Turbo for this one, after the Turbo stopped working only 3 months after I purchased it. Well, this one lasted another 3 mos. I took very good care of it, never dropped it, etc. I later learned that Chi's are very unreliable this way. This is unacceptable for such an expensive appliance. Luckily, I purchased this from a reputable retailer who gladly exchanged this for a Baybliss, which she said was more reliable. My advise is: If you feel compelled to buy the Chi, save the receipt, and find out the store's return policy BEFORE handing over your money. This way you will have recourse if and when it dies on you.
Wonderful!
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Jammie
from Augusta, Georgia Thu Jun 14 2007
This flatiron, was exactly what had been looking for. It leaves your hair silky soft. Better than any flat iron out there. I use it on a regular basis and I use it on all of my daughters hair. It heats up very fast. I love it!
Pfft...works 4 me
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Ambie
from San Diego, CA Mon May 28 2007
well i bought mine and IM IN LOVE!!! i knew it was good because i went to my friends house and used hers and it was like magic on my head. so i went on a MASSIVE search for one, it took forever to find one at a reasonable price... i paid $129.00 for it, but i also got the silk infusion and 44 iron gaurd free with it. and i absolutly adore the silk infusion its like a miracle in a tiny little bottle. But anyways i'm half white half black and my hair is crazy frizzy and extremely damaged because I bleached it white blonde. but the chi actually straightens my damaged parts with no problems, and i also have no troubles with hard to reach places on my head....I love this thing, best investment EVER!!
I LOVE IT!!
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Crystal
from Dallas,TX Thu May 24 2007
I got my first CHI about 6 years ago... It held up for five years even after getting dropped and stepped on by my three daughters... My oldest daughter is 17 and has VERY Thick coarse hair ,but using the CHI it only takes her about 15 min to straighten it... she also does curls... We bought a new red one when ours went out we still love it, but I must admit the original style is better.. It just feels better quality....
Working after many years
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Nayda Ramos
from Killeen, Tx Tue May 22 2007
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I bought this flat iron in 2001, and I stil have it and use it. It is easy to clean and heats up great. I have never had a problem with it and have taken care of it. It was worth the 100 dollars I spent.
It worked amazing until it broke.....
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Crystal Vinson
from Greenville, SC Fri May 18 2007
I've had my CHI for about a year and a half and it has done amazing work. Everyone has complimented my hair and flat iron, and want to use it at every chance they get. But about a month ago the on/off switch broke off. Well, my flat iron plays a crucial part in my getting ready in the morning so he sort of had to rig the button to stay in the on position 24/7 and then had to put super glue in it to make it stay. After a month or so of this, it gave out, and stopped working all together.
4 irons in 3 years!
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Lisa
from Cincinnati Wed May 16 2007
I've had 4 break in 3 years! Way too expensive for that to be happening...I won't buy another one.
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