Average Rating:
(4.18 out of 5)
Total Reviews: 131 Write a review about the Solano Sapphire Collection Flat Iron (2 1/4") | |
Love it!
Reviewer:
Classic777
Tue Sep 29 2009
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Wow how the price has come down over the years! :)
Ok, seriously, I owned this amazing product for over five years! I have terrible, kinky, wanna-be curly, frizzy thick hair and this beast tamed it! I honestly spent $175 on it, and still think its the best purchase ever. Sadly, after using it once a day for five-six years straight, its coming to its end. But not yet! Its just sustaining its heat as it use to.
For the price, it rocks. I'm considering another one as its replacement. I've been very happy with it. :)
P.S. The photo is a before shot, once my camera starts to like me I'll submit an after shot!
Best EVER!
Reviewer:
Alexa
from Gainesville, FL, USA Sat Sep 12 2009
I have had this straightening iron for almost 6 years and it is just starting to have some cosmetic problems. It still works just fine. I remember buying it and hoping it would last a while for the money. It has way overdone any expectations I had for it. I have crazy unruly hair and this is the only thing that has ever worked for it. BUY THIS! You will not regret it!
An outstanding Hair Iron
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Tracy
from New York, NY USA Tue Sep 01 2009
My hair is thick, color-treated and unmanageable. This iron, partly because of the attached comb, is able to keep the hair pieces I'm straightening in place. I'm in media and my hair has to look good every day. This iron enables me to do my 'do in about 10 minutes. I do use a heat protecting serum, but my hair rocks because of this iron. It's my second -- the first died after about six years of nearly daily use.
best flat iron for thick curly hair
Reviewer:
That Girl
from Boston, MA Sun Aug 16 2009
I've tried other flat irons with smaller plates (including the smaller Solano Sapphire iron) and this works the best for very thick, curly hair. The comb really helps expedite the straightening process. I don't understand some of the other reviews that say this doesn't straighten enough -- perhaps they did not wait for the iron to heat up? Not sure, but this works better than anything I've tried. I've had it for about 8 years and have had no problems.
Caught on fire
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Dallas Nippert
from Idaho Falls Idaho Mon Jun 15 2009
I admit I've had the flat iron for a number of years, I really was pleased, but there was a loud pop, my shirt was scorched and a flame came out where the cord goes into the flat iron. I am glad it wasn't near my face at the time.I unplugged it after throwing it on the floor. No more flame.
Fire!
Reviewer:
KB
Fri May 15 2009
My friend had the straightener and I tried it. I will admit I loved it. It worked very well. I was actually about to buy one and my friend just sent me an email to tell me that this morning hers caught on FIRE!!! She was heading back to do a touch up on a piece of hair and the part where the cord attached to the straightener there was a flame! Luckily, she was able to unplug it before it caused real damage to her house! Beware...
okay
Reviewer:
bell
from FL Thu Mar 26 2009
I've had this iron for about two years and its worked okay. Your air will look perfect when your done but then it like frizzes and curves in within ten minutes. It also hurts your hand from the little clamp thing. I dont use the combs though so maybe thats the problem. It still works well though.
Love This Flat Iron!
Reviewer:
C. Grey
from Upland, California Wed Mar 04 2009
I have had the Solano Sapphire hot iron for many years and it works great. The 2.25" width is much easier for me to work with than the narrow ones and the comb allows for more control. I highly reccomend this flat iron.
Leaves your hair FLAT
Reviewer:
Tasha
from Chicago, IL Thu Apr 03 2008
I have very thick wavy hair. Because this iron is so wide and the plates aren't curved it makes me look like I have 1/3 of the hair I actually have. It makes it so dull. Yeah it works. It'll flatten your hair and leave it completely lifeless and FLAT. There are better irons out there, like the FHI and Kenta which straighten your hair and leave the volume intact.
Im in LOVE
Reviewer:
Bernadette
from NEW YORK Thu Feb 28 2008
i love this flat iron. i bought mine 5 years ago and never had one problem. its my first and only flat iron. i bought about 6 more for the ladies in my family and everyone loves it. all have differnt hair types and it works wonders. I have tried other brands that friends have bought but none compare to the solano sapphire. my poor flat iron has just died on me but there is no way im switching to an other brand. It doesnt fry the ends of my hair. after 5 years of using it, it leaves my hair shiny and smooth.
Best Iron i ever used
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Amanda
from Abington, MA Sun Feb 10 2008
I have very curly hair and i straighten it everyday. I have used several different brands of flat irons before and i never found one that worked good. The last iron i used was the chi it cost about $120 and my hair looked so damaged and it was still puffy, people couldnt even tell that i would straighten my hair. So when i found this online for around $80 i was kind of skeptical because i have never seen an iron that cheap so i wasnt sure how well it would work. I read many reviews before i finally decided to buy and i am so happy i bought it. This is the BEST flat iron i ever used. My hair stays flat all day even if my hair gets wet from rain or snow it still stays flat. My hair looks healthier and its so soft and silky. The true test will be when the summer comes to see if it will stand up the the humidity. But so far it has been wonderful, i have no complaints about the iron at all!!
Best Flat Iron ever!!!
Reviewer:
Melanie
from Bartow, FL Wed Jan 16 2008
This is the best flat iron ever. It is better than a Chi. My friend had this one and I used it at her house and I ran home and bought it immediately and had it expressed shipped to my house. It works so well, and makes your hair soft and straight. No more frizzies. It really changes the texture of your hair and it lasts all day. My hair has never looked healthier and straighter. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone and everyone. I could not live without it.
Had mine for 6 years and still works great!
Reviewer:
SB
from San Jose, CA Fri Nov 09 2007
I love my straightener. I have really thick wavy hair and I hate it. I always get great comments when I use it. My sisters would always use it and I just bought one for my friend awhile ago. It's great, I recommend it to EVERYONE!
Highly recommended tool!
Reviewer:
Arianna
from Springfield Massachusetts Sat Nov 03 2007
I have the thickest, most frizziest and curliest hair ever. Basically, it's a big pain to deal with. There are so many ceramic straighteners out there that it's a gamble with your money. After being recommended to this tool, I purchased it and was really happy with it. It gets the job done and leaves my hair straight and silky smooth.
I love it, and would recommend it to someone looking for a decently priced straightener.
Pretty Darn Good
Reviewer:
Davina Armstrong
from Pittsburg, CA Mon Oct 29 2007
I gave the product an above average rating-I bought it and my daughter loved it-so you know who got it in the end-she did. She likes the comb on the iron it is easier to work with.
i heart it :D
Reviewer:
michelle
from cary,nc Sat Oct 13 2007
omgshh i love this hair straightner i have puffy hair after i wash it and it does wonders for my hair i recommend this to EVERYBODY but it has burned me once when i was styling my bangs so u gotta watch out for that but yeh i love its great it heats up in like 20 seconds if ur reading this u should definetely buy ittt :]
A little big but...
Reviewer:
Stephanie
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Wed Sep 19 2007
I have naturally straight hair, but I still use my iron everyday to smooth it out and style my bangs. This iron was given to me by my cousin who has very curly and frizzy hair and swore by it. However, because it is a little big she decided to purchase a smaller Solano iron. I think it's amazing though becasue it heats up extremely quick. There isn't a temperature control on it, but it gets very hot so be careful. It has never snagged my hair and it always leaves my hair shiny. I do reccomend you use a heat protectant on your hair before using any iron. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because it's big. But it gets the job done and if you have <b>long</b> curly/frizzy/wavy/or even straigh hair...this is a great iron for the price. =)
Love it!
Reviewer:
Amy
Wed Sep 19 2007
I have really thick hair and kept stealing my friends straightener, she had this one. I finially bought my own since i'm headed to college and I LOVE it. My hair doesn't get stuck in at all, unlike the thiner model and It can straighten my hair in even thick chuncks. It even makes it smooth and shiny. Also if you turn it as you get to the end of your hair, it will flip the ends for you.
Great flat iron for Europe or US
Reviewer:
anonymous
Sat Sep 08 2007
I purchased this because I was going to Italy and France and also needed a better flat iron. This has been fantastic. No problems in Europe and now I use it regularly and am so pleased. I think it damages hair less because you only need to go over hair one time and the hot temperature works perfectly. My hair is less damaged than lower temperature flat irons. As usual Folica is a great company to do buisness with. (I took the comb off the flat iron because it is easier to use for me)
I LOVE ITT!!!
Reviewer:
kaaaatt
from pa Sun Aug 12 2007
This straighter is amazinggg !! It is 5 years old and still going strong the only thing is it has a bare wire. I am purchasing another one tomorrow!!!!!! I cant wait!!!!
ps. the reason that its pulling your hair out is because your not doing it right. Your need to flip it over and the comb has to face the ground.
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