Average Rating:
(4.34 out of 5)
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Hai 2 is amazing
Reviewer:
Pooja
from Florida Sat Oct 08 2005
I've had the same Hai 2 straightener for 4 years...I LOVE IT...it never breaks down, it heats up in an instant, and makes my hair so straight and silky. Also, I've been straightening my hair everyday for 4 years and it keeps it soooo silky and my hair isnt dried out at all, and i live in florida where its humid!...it truly is amazing.
It's pretty good for AA hair, nothing spectacular.
Reviewer:
It's okay, not the greatest...
Thu Oct 06 2005
This was my first time purchasing a professional ceramic flat iron so I was excited to use it since I discovered my "Hot Tools" iron from Sally's was not a professional iron. Although it did work better than the Sally's iron, I didn't get the straight results that I was hoping for. I have very very curly African-American textured hair in which I have gotten my hair as straight as a caucasian person (but only done at a salon by a pro, lol) so I know from first hand experience that my hair can get pretty straight if the right products are used. But unfortunately, not this product, at least not by itself. It's a good iron, don't get me wrong, but if you are AA and hoping to replicate that same straight hair results from the beauty salon, I suggest you use the ceramic iron and blow-dryer or hooded dryer. You have to double, triple up the straightening process to get the salon results that you desire.
1. Shampoo/Condition
2. Wrap hair/sit under hooded dryer until hair is dry(they sell them here too).
3. Use blow dryer to get any missed parts still wet
4. Hai flat iron
the best!!!!
Reviewer:
Mindy
from FT. Laud - FL Tue Oct 04 2005
Want the salon look daily? this is it! I live in hot, humid Florida. I used this once without any product in my hair. It lasted all week!!!! I had 5 min of touch up daily (during hurricane season!)to get my hair soft and sleek. My natural hair is curly and frizzzy esp. at this time of year. What a fantastic time saver and beautifier! I am so pleased!
I've got ETHNIC HAIR (black & filipino, very thick, coarse, and curly)
Reviewer:
Esperanza
from Foggy Daly City, in the SF Bay Area Tue Sep 27 2005
So far I have only used this flatiron once. I was a bit unsure if I made the right choice, considering there is the Sedu and Solia and the Bion, but I remembered what my cousin told me with similar hair, about her cheap ceramic iron, that despite it being cheap it still works, and that it all depends on how much I want to spend. Also, I found more reviews written by women with ethnic hair for the HAI2, which makes/made a significance difference in choosing HAI2 over the other, "more popular" brands.
That said, I don't have the kind of hair that you could use this one once it's been air dryed. I still need to brush dry with a blowdryer (although I no longer do roung-brush drying, I started using a paddle brush after watching my stylist do my hair. (As far as products are concerned, I like to deep-condition before I do any serious heat styling, use Lanza Urban Elements Leave-in, and then BioSilk's Silk Strate.) And then the fun begins. . .
Bceause of some of the reviews about the heat burning/singeing their hair, I decided to start safe -- since my hair is very thick and coarse, 340 degress was what I started out with. I like to see a little steam, and I didn't notice any burning. I went as high as 370, and I don't think 400 will be necessary. (But once I get the hang of it and want to become more efficient, who knows?)
I parted my hair into quads, and in each quad straightened out bits no wider than two inches and no thicker than a half-inch. By the way, if you take a look at a rule two inches is not that big, but the plates on the HAI 2 are BIG! And I like it that way. Yes, you will need some dexterity if you cannot handle big plates. But I also have hair that goes well beyond my shoulders, to the middle of my back, and 1 or 1 1/2 inches is not going to do anything for me.
Although I've read some girls can straighten their hair "in one pass," I find that I need a couple times to run it through -- maybe it's because I didn't make it hot enough, or maybe it's because I'm a bit obsessive about straightening it out. I may have to revisit this portion of my review at a later date.
My hair did not end up flat-looking as it did when my hairdresser flat-ironed hair, but I remember another reviewer who stated her hair improved the next day -- and mine did too, strangely enough. As a matter of fact, it's day 5, I even took a spinning class last night (all I had to do was blowdry w/a comb attachment at my roots), and my hair is still straight, smooth and not gummed up with products (which I think helps: use a great product in the beginning, but no need to keep piling it on during the week!) It's soft, swingy and I love it.
Previously I was using a BabyBliss Pro, with the metal plates, until my hairdresser told me the steel would wreck my ends. . . but we'll see. I have to admit the steel plates made my ends look super frizzed out and I could never get them smooth. . . unlike my ceramic iron!!!
Oh and one more thing: I was planning on buying a UNIL flatiron (which is what my hairdresser used) but after reading what a hard time people were having contacting the manager, I decided against it. That fact, the $105 price tag, and the 2" plates easily swayed me in favor of the HAI.
Okay
Reviewer:
Christina Fernandez
from Daly City, CA Tue Sep 20 2005
I purchased this flat iron with high expectations. I have really thick curly, course hair. Overall, HAI 2 is a good purchase, but I had to go over my hair several times in order for it to take to my hair. Next time I'm going to do more prepping--more time blow drying beforehand.
hai 2 ceramic flat iron
Reviewer:
arleen
from miami, florida Tue Aug 02 2005
i absolutely LOVE this product. i have coarse thick rebellious asian hair & this hai does the trick. i also have an abundance of it, so i really like the wider 2" plates vs. the thinner one-inchers. being able to select the temp i need is also a plus.
HAI 2 Great for Mid to Long Hair
Reviewer:
Kathy
from South Florida - Humid Central Tue Aug 02 2005
I love my HAI 2. I used it on my mid to short length hair and on my daughter's very curly super long hair (like Nicole Kidman's used to be). It worked great on my hair, but I should have purchased the regular HAI for my hair length (3-6") as the 2-1/4" plate is very, very wide. I tried it on my daugher's nearly waist length hair. It took me quite a while to flatten her thick curly hair, but then I found out she had used CURLY mousse and then a fixative hairspray, which is why it took so long. But even with that working against us it flattened very nicely. The second time we did it with product made for straight hair and NO hairspray. Done right it came out silky smooth in no time at all. I recommend clamping the plate over the hair and sliding the iron down the hair to the ends several times instead of going slowly to flatten the hair. This is what my hair dresser does and while you have to pass over the hair more often, it actually works faster and doesn't fry your hair. Also, use a comb to lead the iron and you'll flatten those super curls super straight. For those with long hair this one is great, for hair shorter than 6" go with the regular HAI. You can get closer to the roots with the regular HAI. The HAI 2 is heavy so if you are older or have weak arms, go with the regular HAI. That one will also do long hair. And while some reviewers comment on the cord tangling. I didn't find that to be a problem. I loved the extra long length and professional grade. Finally, this iron puts out a lot of heat, so watch your ears!
Outstanding Product
Reviewer:
Julie Walker
from Wisconsin Fri Jul 29 2005
I have had my HAI2 for almost 3/4 years...and it works great. My hair is long, thick and really curly. Once you straighten it, it will remain straight until you wash it (or it gets wet). If you have not ever straightened your hair before, you will be amazed at the difference it makes. I have used it on my family members and friends and they have also been impressed. One more thing...I have been looking for another one and Folica has the cheapest prices.
~~amazzziiiinngg!!~~
Reviewer:
AlLiShA
Sat Jul 16 2005
i bought so many hair straightners so that i could straighten my hair pin straight and for it to be silky smooth . but none of the other straighteners would work on my hair until i found the HAI.it works so good for my type of hair [which is curly and frizzy if i dont put alot of hair products in it] but now that i bought the HAI my hair is silky and smooth and doesnt take 3 hours to straighten like the others. this only takes me 25 min. I LOVE IT!!its worth every cent.
Excellent
Reviewer:
dorothy raj
from el cerrito, ca Fri Jul 15 2005
I bought the straigtner early this year, my teenage daughters love it. I had to blow dry my hair and use the cheap straightner which used to freeze my hair later. My family and friends noticed the difference, how soft and beautiful our hair looked after using this product. Five of my family members went and bought it and now their friends are buying it too. We are all in love with this product. So you all, dont think, just go buy it if you want beautiful silky hair.
highly recomend
Reviewer:
andrea sambrano
from okinawa japan Sat Jul 09 2005
great product, good for long thick hair. Heats in an instant. Does not pull hair. High heat with out smoking.
HAI 2 Ceramic Flatiron
Reviewer:
Katrina Nelson
from Simpsonville, SC Fri Jul 08 2005
I love this product!!! All my friends think I had an expensive Japanese straightening perm! I love it so much I ordered one for my daughter to replace the one she is currently using because this one is so much better.
One of the best
Reviewer:
Jessica
from Buffalo, NY Wed Jun 29 2005
I love this hair straightner! It is one of the best I have had ever. It is great with long, frizzy, curly hair. Worth every dollar!
This flat iron is great!!
Reviewer:
Michelle
from California Fri Jun 24 2005
I have had other flat irons but not have worked as well at the HIA 2. It heats up quickly and is easy to use. My hair stays straight all day even in the fog. I highly recommend this product.
FABULOUS flat iron! went back to old faithful!
Reviewer:
TXangel74
from San Antonio, TX Sun Jun 05 2005
This is my second HAI 2 flat iron. My first one did short out like many others, but I did own my first one for over 3 years! It was not until I started wrapping the cord around the iron to store it away did I notice a problem with a short in the cord....LIKE WITH ANY APPLIANCE DO NOT WRAP THE CORD AROUND UNIT!!! I get so irritated that people are complaining about how the flat iron broke when it is their fault!
Anyhow, I love the HAI2...I was really torn in possibly trying another flat iron, but I went back to old faithful! I was really tempted to try the sedu or the solia but i could not pull the trigger! The design has changed a little bit from the one I owned but it gets super hot and straightens super fast like it usually does! I do think the people who complain about not getting their hair straight enough is because they do not know how to do it. It took me a little bit to master my technique but I can shower, dry, AND flatten my hair in 30-40 minutes! The great thing about the results from using this flat iron, my hair does not frizz in humid or wet weather. I only have to wash my hair 2-3 times a week when I flat iron and just touch up the bed head! People who complain they had more split ends when using this iron are a) using too high a temp or...b) had split ends to begin with! Straightening your hair tends to make you more aware of your ends! So get a trim every 6-8 weeks! Any hair stylist will tell you should NOT flat iron every day!
I had a superstar flat iron that was crap....it did not get as hot and the plates were not aligned correctly and I quickly donated to a friend who had a conair so they appreciated it when I freely gave it to them....my HAI 2 is a vital part of what I look like when I leave the house!
This is a great flat iron and is worth the investment and if you know what you are doing you should get the results you want! Good LUCK!!!
Love it!
Reviewer:
Courtney
from Buffalo, NY Sun May 29 2005
I bought the HAI2 a little over a year ago and it's still going strong. MUCH better than any of the cheap versions you can get at a chain retail store (which I bought several times and broke before getting this). My hair is thick and wavy, and the HAI2 makes it stick straight. My hair is still strong, healthy, and shiny, even though I use it constantly. I highly recommend this product - and I have for many of my friends!
HAI Ceramic Flat Iron Works!
Reviewer:
K. Ouchtaqalla
from Texas Thu May 26 2005
I ordered this to straighten my daughter's hair for a
banquet. She has shirley temple like natural curl. I did
not know what to order, having never used a straightening
iron before. I ordered this one, and found out after I
received it that it was for professional use only. I am
not a professional. Thinking that a professional ordered it,
it came with NO instructions. I had to use it, because you
cannot return a straightening iron once you have received
it. So, I used it & it worked beautifully. I quickly got
the hang of it, and what temp to set it at, and her hair was
straight. She and I could not have been more pleased.
I did have to partition her hair, and so forth, but this
iron works great on "really" curly hair as my daughter's.
I would recommend this to everyone. It's definately worth
the money.
Loved mine too...until the cord shorted out.
Reviewer:
Nicole
from Connecticut Mon May 23 2005
Seems I am not the first person to have the cord short out on my HAI flat iron. I loved it until the cord shorted out after about a year. Seems like they need to work on quality control. I still highly recommend this iron.
Loved mine too...until the cord shorted out.
Reviewer:
Nicole
from Connecticut Mon May 23 2005
Seems I am not the first person to have the cord short out on my HAI flat iron. I loved it until the cord shorted out after about a year. Seems like they need to work on quality control. I still highly recommend this iron.
Broken after 1 1/2 years
Reviewer:
Jenny
from Virginia Beach, VA Sat May 14 2005
I loved my HAI flat iron, until it broke only a year and a half later. Apprently there is something wrong with the power cord because the red light no longer stays on and the iron rarely stays heated long enough for me to use it. The only way I can get it to stay on is by holding the power cord a certain way. Not what I expected after spending $105!
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