It works well, but way too hot.
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Brittany
from Atlanta, Georgia Sun Apr 20 2008
I really like the silky glide of this flat iron and it straightens in one stroke, the only problem I have is that it has no temperature setting. It goes up to 410 degrees which can only be used on thick hair and since my hair is thin that isn't a good idea. I would buy another FHI, but it would have to be temperature adjustable.
Works ok but...
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Christina Thorsted
Sun Apr 20 2008
Actually I made an error when purchasing. I had borrowed a similar FHI from my sister. I thought this model had a thermostat I could control. It does not and for my thicker, courser hair and just does not seem to get hot enough to get it pin straight. Works great on my daughter's hair which is slightly wavy my finer than mine.
African American with an FHI!!!!!!
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Kim Brown
from Lexington, NC Thu Feb 21 2008
I am an African American female who have used numerous department store flat irons. My friend suggested the FHI because she went 4 months without a relaxer and it looked as if she had a relaxer. My 5 year old has very thick coarse hair and the FHI straightens it better and quicker than a pressing comb.My caucasian and hispanic co workers want to borrow it all the time. Another good quality is it's quick and I only go through my hair once.Definitely worth the money!!
Working out well
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Kimmy
from Georgia
For all of you ladies who are natural(meaning no perms, texturizers or kiddie perms) this is the flat iron for you. I have been natural for 7 years now and I have used many ceramic irons. This one gets my hair as close the way it looks when I leave the hair salon. The price was not bad either!
Great, but doesn't curl like a 1".
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AJC
Thu Feb 07 2008
The 1 inch version curls as well as straightens, so I have one of each. Be careful not to drop to a tile floor, the hinge will shatter!
Fabulous
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heather
from Boston, Massachusetts Fri Feb 01 2008
I am so happy with this purchase. It works well and is fast! The hair doesn't seem to stick or catch at all..just glides. I notice much less breakage than with the Chi or others that I have used. The size is easy to handle and it isn't as heavy feeling as some. I'd buy it again.
No longer a flat iron virgin!
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shena allen
from Mt. Vernon, NY Fri Jan 25 2008
I used a flat iron for the first time ever - I'm so glad I chose this one!! It works fast, heats up very nicely and is very comfortable to use. I have long, wavy hair and it took me about 15 minutes to do my entire head! I can't wait to try other styles with it and use it on my daughter!
all in all, its pretty good.
Reviewer:
ada
Fri Jan 25 2008
All in all its a good hair straightener. It did not come with the temperature dial as shown, and the on off button melted while it was inside the "safe" pouch that is supposed to keep it from burning things, but itself? come on guys. like you didnt think that one through. It does, however, prevent me from using too high of temperatures that could hurt and damage my hair. One perk among the ugly.
Great Transaction!
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Anne Marie
Mon Dec 10 2007
Great price, quick delivery. Would order from you guys again. Thanks!
FHI flat iron
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Cynthia James
from Pasadena, CA Mon Aug 27 2007
This item does not have a ajustable temperture button, it doesn't get my hair as straight as other products have.
FHI Rocks!!!
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Pretty Hair Girl
from Atlanta, GA Wed Jul 25 2007
I am in love with my flat iron. It leaves my hair shiny and soft, nothing like my previous iron that was allegedly ceramic also. My stylist has been using these irons for a long time, so I broke down and invested in one so that I can touch up in between visits. I am a African American female with very thick hair, and I am currently growing my relaxer out all because of the results that I have seen over the last few months of using this iron! My next purchase will be a hair dryer!!!
works but falls apart
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Lisa K.
from CT Thu Sep 07 2006
I bought this iron to replace my CHI iron which I blew on a bad converter in Europe. This iron gets really hot and works well, but after a few months the plastic screw covers fell off, and now 6 months later, the plates are starting to fall out only when using it. Very dangerous!!!
it was okay.
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kelly
from NJ Wed Aug 16 2006
i just recently exchanged my 1 1/4" fixed heat FHI flat iron for the 1" FHI with a variable heat setting because my sister has it and it's much better 1. because there is no grip on the 1" iron that is somewhat painful and 2. the 1" makes your hair much smoother and glides through hair easier. not to mention the variable heat setting on the 1".
great iron!
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Melissa
from Madison Wi Fri Jun 23 2006
love love love this flat iron!! heats instantly, works wonders on curly hair! great for short hair too..to make those little flips:)
Wonderful!!!
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LAH14
from GA Wed Jun 14 2006
I bought the FHI because my salon uses it. My other flat iron never completely straightened my naturally curly hair. The FHI not only straightened my hair but kept it straight all day, and I live in GA where there is so much humidity.
Best straightener ever
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Lindsey
from California Thu Jun 08 2006
The iron has 12, count them TWELVE settings. So, to the reviewer who said she burnt her hair, she must have had it on too high. Personally I put mine a little above the middle, because I have damaged hair. It does the job in one swipe. Also, a note everyone you are burning your hair every time you iron it anyway.
FHI 1 1/4''
Reviewer:
whitney
Tue Apr 25 2006
works great, gets super hot, GREAT price if you compare to other sites!!! my sister bought it after she saw mine & tried it out.
Amazing!
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lydia
from San Diego Thu Mar 09 2006
I love my FHI flat iron...i truly suggest it to all.
its so much better than CHI. CHI is supposed to be amazing, but my hair is fine and it pulled and broke my hair. The FHI flat iron is great on my hair and leaves it so perfectly straight and silky...
this straightener doesnt work
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A Customer
Thu Mar 02 2006
Do not buy this! It work okay, and in the begginning i thought it was great, and then i found this other one that was only $50 and it works even better!
I Love my FHI
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Jessica
from Chicago, IL Sat Feb 11 2006
I really love my FHI flat iron! It works great.I can get to my roots and get my hair straight as I want. I recommend this product to anyone. I have thick course African American hair and it works very well on my hair.
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