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Brand: Maxius
Package:2
Power: 200 watts
Weight: 2 lbs
Avg. Rating: 794 reviews
Item No. A8623
Model No. Maxi Glide by Maxius
Price: $190.00 $79.95
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Average Rating:  (3.68 out of 5)

Total Reviews: 794

368 (46%) reviewers rated this product "The Best" (5-star)
129 (16%) reviewers rated this product "Good" (4-star)
90 (11%) reviewers rated this product "Average" (3-star)
87 (10%) reviewers rated this product "Fair" (2-star)
120 (15%) reviewers rated this product "Poor" (1-star)

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Product Rating: 5 I have been very pleased
Reviewer: Shelly from Waxahachie, TX  Sat Nov 03 2007

I really enjoy my Maxiglide Hair Straightener Value Pack, it is very easy to use and gets the job done!

Product Rating: 4 E.Product
Reviewer: B.Usman from Toronto, ON  Fri Oct 26 2007

Been using it for 2 years, very good product and it straightens your hair dead straight.

Product Rating: 5 IT IS GREAT! I can finally wear my hair STRAIGHT!
Reviewer: Kathy from North Carolina  Thu Oct 25 2007

I am just thrilled and so glad that I purchased this straightner. At first I just didn't think that anything would work on my thick locks of curls. Maxiglide has changed my outlook on life. I have always wanted to be able to have straight hair and I LOVE IT! I would replace my maxiglide bi-yearly if necessary,but I really don't think it is going to be an issue. My daughter and I both use the same Iron daily and we are approaching our 9th month.
MAXIGLIDE WITH PRIDE,
NORTH CAROLINA

Product Rating: 4 WOW! Great product!!!
Reviewer: Chanda from Fort Worth, TX  Thu Oct 25 2007

I've owned a few flat iron over the years with Hot Tools being my first and then a Chi Turbo. The Chi did not compare to the Hot Tools flat iron and I wanted to kick myself for not bucking up sooner to buy a better flat iron. The ceramic coated plates on the Hot Tools flat iron over a couple of years had fried my hair and especially my ends. It was at that time I finally understood the difference between ceramic coated and ceramic infused infrared heat. After 3 years my Chi quit working so I was forced to buy a new flat iron. Since I bought my Chi, technology has changed quit a bit, so I wanted to see if I could purchase a better flat iron and spend less than I did for my Chi.
I saw the infomercial for the Maxiglide and was amazed. I did a lot of research on the internet and everyone seemed happy with the performance of the Maxiglide. So I printed out a 20% off coupon and went to Ulta to purchase mine.
The first time, I was a bit disappointed since I didn't get the slick shiny hair I was expecting. I used Lanza Straight-Line thermal defense but the Maxiglide did not glide through my hair. I went back to Ulta and purchased Biosilk Silk Therapy and decided to give the Maxiglide another try. Wow! I got the slick shiny pin straight hair I was hoping for.

I know a lot of people have complained about the pulling of hair and I was expecting to experience that too. Use of a normal flat iron with no pins has always caused a great deal of hair loss for me on a daily basis. So much so, that I'm surprised I'm not bald after all these years. But I read and reread the directions to the Maxiglide and took to heart not to apply pressure to the plates when pulling the Maxiglide through your hair. My hair is extremely course and curly so even running a wide tooth comb through my hair still pulls out a ton of hair. But when I ran the Maxiglide through, I did not get the pulling I expected after reading the complaints by other users. From time to time I do feel the pulling but I realize that it's me applying to much pressure so I back off and my hair glides through the pins with no hair loss.

The one thing I do find difficult to do, is to run the Maxiglide through my hair slow, as the directions state. I'm so afraid of heat damage that I want to run the Maxiglide through faster than what the directions indicate. When I don't I have to rerun the Maxiglide a second time. When I take the time as directed, I do get the pin straight hair with one run through. But it's a work in progress for me.... I also noticed the slower I run the Maxiglide through my hair, my hair seems to more easily glide through the pins. So if you do feel any pulling, ease up on the pressure and take it slower. Just make sure you're using a good thermal protector on your hair.
Other complaints I've read have been the weight. I was a bit surprised for how heavy it is compared to other flat irons, but it's no big deal and you get used to it almost immediately.

I'm a tough critic, but I would rate this iron 4.5 stars out of 5. I'm concerned about the cord breaking as I've read in other reviews and when you place the iron on the counter, it always seems to want to fall on it's side so I have to pay careful attention since I'm afraid of the iron breaking should it fall off the counter (which I've also read). I think with the 20% off coupon and the end price of $63, the Maxiglide is a great buy and well worth the money!

Product Rating: 5 no bs..
Reviewer: Carissa from Virginia  Wed Oct 17 2007

Im a 17 year old african american mixed with native american with a fairly good grade of hair to be black and i love the maxiglide. I have naturally curly hair, and when i wash it the curls are really tight, and it makes my hair look shorter than what it is, but the maxiglide definitly does what it says it will do. Usually when i do my hair myself it doesnt come out the way i want it..at all. It would always be frizzy, and really..NOT STRAIGHT! So when my birthday rolled aorund [2 weeks ago] the first thing to come to mind was to get a maxiglide, and I must admit it's the best thing a girl could get. [for her hair anyway] I cant stop touching it. It's so soft, and my hair doesnt smell or feel fried. I strongly suggest you get one..unless u have naturally straight hair..it wont work then. My friend was kind of upset..opps!!

Product Rating: 4 u have to see it.. to believe it
Reviewer: pretty p from brooklyn ny  Wed Oct 17 2007

when my sister first took it out the box, so that i can straighten my nieces hair..i was shocked at the way it made her hair so silky.. it was then i realized that i have to grow my hair and when i did...you should see the results...

Product Rating: 4 Great if you want beautifully straight hair
Reviewer: Lisa Charles from Castries, St. Lucia  Sun Oct 14 2007

Very good product and it straightens your hair dead straight however be warned that is pulls out alot of hair and is NOT for people with damaged hair as it will further damage the hair with all the pulling.

Product Rating: 5 WOW
Reviewer: Lucy from boston  Sat Oct 13 2007

I just bought the maxi glide this moring and it was amazing!!!!!!!!! It worked great!!!!! my hair was done in 15 minutes and then i did my moms and her was done in 10 minutes this is truly amazing!!!!!!!!!

Product Rating: 4 the best
Reviewer: heidi from waterloo iowa  Thu Oct 11 2007

wow it took less time and didnt need so much product..love it. i have only used professional flat irons. and this is the best.get it girls. it will save time and your hair

Product Rating: 1 I DON'T LIKE IT.
Reviewer: ANGELICA ESCALANTE from WILLIS, TEXAS  Wed Oct 10 2007

THE STRAIGTHNER PULLED OUT MY HAIR AND DIDN'T STRAIGHTEN MY HAIR I SEEN IT ON TV THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT IT BUT I GUESS YOU HAVE TO BUY THE SHAMPOOS OILS AND ALL THE OTHER STUFF THAT COMES WITH TO ACTUALLY WORK I WANT A STRAIGHTENER TO STRAIGHTEN MY HAIR BY ITSELF NOT BY PUTTING A BUNCH OF STUFF IN IT TO HAVE TO WORK RIGHT. IF THAT'S WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR THIS ISN'T THE PRODUCT YOU WANT MY CHEAP STRAIGHTENER FROM WLAMART (REVLON) WORKED BETTER THAN IT.

Product Rating: 4 Above Average
Reviewer: Beth Pence   Wed Oct 10 2007

My daughter and I have used the Maxiglide for 2 weeks. We are greatly impressed with the performance. It takes a couple uses to get the hang of it, but overall I highly recomend it for future customers.

Product Rating: 1 melted???
Reviewer: ana from hawaii  Thu Oct 04 2007

Dont waste your money on this thing!!!! It sucks!! I bought this and i only had it for almost a week, and one day, i put it on for it to heat up...and then i finally went to go do my hair (5MIN.), and the removable plate part melted to the straightener, so i could not switch to the flat one when i wanted to, and it dose not do the job well either!...DO NOT BUY THE MAXIGLIDE!!!

Product Rating: 2 temp dial breaks!
Reviewer: Anonymous   Wed Oct 03 2007

I bought two of these and bot times the temperature dial broke. I would NOT recommend this product. I would put the 79.95 to better use and buy a different brand. DO NOT purchase this item. They don't last long, only about 10 to 12 months and they break.

Product Rating: 5 MAXIGLIDE
Reviewer: April from Honolulu, Hawaii  Fri Sep 28 2007

I absolutly LOVE this product! Before I got the Maxiglide it would take me about 2 hours to sraighten my hair. Now it takes me 30 minutes max. This is a product that I can say actually works. All you non-believers out there try it for yourself.

Product Rating: 5 I really like this product!
Reviewer: Emily Livingston from Maryland  Sat Sep 22 2007

I really like this product , it keeps my hair straight even when its humid!

quick and easy to use = )

Product Rating: 1 maxieglide return
Reviewer: yvette from montclair,ca  Thu Sep 20 2007

The maxieglide was so hard to use i had to exchange it.Thanks for folica and there 30 day money back garentee.

Product Rating: 5 FANTASTIC
Reviewer: Kim Spence from Long Island  Wed Sep 19 2007

I bought this product after my sister in law let me use it and I searched the net until i found it. I love this product because it makes it so easy to have pin straight with not alot of fuss. I have recommended this product to several of my friends because I believe in it so strong.

I plan on buying one to keep at my office

Thanks Again for the great product

Kim

Product Rating: 5 Great Investment
Reviewer: Cary from Nashua, NH  Wed Sep 19 2007

I love this straightener....I bought a second one for back up so that I won't be without. This truly gets your hair straight. My first one was a gift....because I would not have spent that much money on a straightener....I spend my money wisely and this is truly and investment for me....My daughter, sister and nieces use this as well....If you take your time and use it correctly you will get the best results....and the steamer comes in handy for those curls that just don't want to straighen....you will not be dissappointed.

Product Rating: 1 Another review
Reviewer: Kris from Florida  Thu Sep 13 2007

I had to write another review for the Maxiglide. This is really really a big peice of crap. It doesnt even straighten my hair properly. Also it does burn your scalp and whats worse is that itll leave those nasty scab lines. It happend to me right on my forhead while I was trying to straighten my bangs... yeah not soo attractive. Another thing that really makes me mad is that it take FOREVER to get hot. I have to set like 5-8 minutes out everytime I use it just to get it hot. Also I have curly coarse hair but it takes sooo long to straighten it. And I have to pass the iron really slow in my hair just so that it could somewhat straighten it.And whats worse is that it doesnt last at all! I get so jealous when I see my friend (she uses a CHI) has prefectly straight hair that last ALL WEEK and mine wont even last ten minutes. And its true it really does yank waay to many hairs out of your head. And the final product is sooo disappointing because my hair isnt movable... it just feels like dry straw. And I have to use a ton of different products to somewhat tame my hair... All and all this is the worst investment Ive ever made. It really really sucks! I plan to just give this to my mom and ask her to buy me a Sedu.... just a really horrible product so think twice before purchasing.

Product Rating: 4 Hopeful
Reviewer: Dottie from Boston  Mon Sep 10 2007

I have had it i can't stand using my old chi it just burns my hair i just went out and bought the maxiglide. I have used it once and my hair looks amazing!!!!!!!!!! It is soft and silky i will keep using and right back in a month.

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