I haven't used the 1", but from what I've heard, the 1 1/4" one is the one to get (or at least it's the most popular).

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I think I have had this iron for 3 years or so..maybe longer..I use it 3 times a week and carry it back and forth between houses. It still works great haha. I get bored so I'm like gee maybe i should try something else? Then again why mess with a good thing? You won't be needing that warranty.

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I still have my 1 inch Solia from about 6 years ago and use it almost daily. I'm growing my hair out, so I plan on buying the one with the wider plates now.

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I have long thick wavy hair and have tried both the solia and the sedu. The sedu doesn't get as hot as the solia which you really need with wavy/curly hair. The results were pretty much the same with both irons but the solia actually took less time. Also the solia is less money. Both are great irons but I would go for the solia (which I currently own) hope this helps.

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be sure to use a deep conditioner once a week or once every 2 weeks to help keep moisture in it and replenish nutrients. i've found that this has helped my hair to be more manageable. i'm not sure if you blow dry your hair first, but before i straighten mine with the iron, i always blow dry using some heat protection spray along with john frieda's frizz-ease straightening balm. by the time i'm done doin this, it's usually straight at the roots and i use the flat iron along with more heat protection spray for a smooth silky finish. OH! it's important to give yourself hot oil treatments too. i do those once a week, deep condition usually every 2. hope that helps.

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i just got the solia, the shipping was so fast. The solia is a great straightener, it heats up so fast. i also have curly hair thats, not to thick but thick enough. I found the solia staightend my hair within 10 minutes or less. i was shocked my previus one which was also professional took more than 30 minutes. I found it made my hair thinner when i straightend it, this made it way easier to style my hair. you can put it on 450 degrees which is very helpful. i suggest using a heat protector though. its really good you can't get much better than this.

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The 1-1/4 inch, it's good for any length.

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To the highest heat, it will get 450 degrees F. There are different heat settings you can adjust it to. It only takes about 10 seconds to get to the highest point.

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all i know is it gets up to 450 degrees, how long- i have no idea!

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this straightener is really good. it heats up in less than 20 seconds. It goes up to 450 degrees, when i finished doing a strand of hair my hair is still very hot. if you hold the black part at the top of the straighter for too long in one spot you can feel your hand burn. Trust me its hot.

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flat irons can also be used to make wavy hair. http://youtube.com/watch?v=k57daS_c_yI

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i just got the solia, and i have tried curling it and it gave me perfect curls. i haven't tried flipping it yet but i am sure it works great to!

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1) It does work well for other styles 2) It depends on your hair type, mine is wavy/curly and only takes about 7 mins. for me to get it straight, faster than drug store flat irons for sure. 3)It is okay for damp hair, but it takes longer and it will steam a lot, I don't reommend it because it tends to burn your hair more. 4) It does make your hair soft and silky, I am pleased with the results it has given me each time, it is less damaging and makes a healthier appearance. 5) You have to put the right amount in, I recommend Tresseme heat protection, it is cheap and really works. just spray it lightly on wet or dry hair around whole head about 6 inches away. If it the liquid kind then put a dime size amount in your hand and rub it then work it through your whole hair. Always use heat protection to prevent breakage and split ends.

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you can do other styles. For me to straighten the top of my hair, it takes maybe 5 minutes, but for me to get all of my hair straight, really straight, it takes more like 30-45 minutes. I have natural, loose, spiral curls. It works okay on slightly damp hair, but I usually let my hair dry naturally and then straighten, or get it mostly dry with a drier. It REALLY makes my hair soft and silky AND shiny. My hair looks kinda dull/frizzy and this straightener works really well. I have also tried a couple other professional brands and over the counter ones and this one is my favorite. I haven't tried sedu or chi though. I don't think the heat guard made my hair oily?

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The solia is a great product, i just got it and i shocked at the results. It does curl your hair but i am not sure if it flips because i haven't been able to try that yet cause i just got it. i am sure that works to. anyways, i have curly hair and it takes less than 10 minutes to straighten my hair. I just take big sections and it works well. you may have to go over it twice if you take big sections like i do, but if you do one strand it does it in one swipe. i am not sure if it does damp too dry cause i haven't tried that yet. my hair is soft and silky. the end are a little dry but that is my fault because i haven't got a hair cut in a while. i also didn't use any products like conditor, or leave in conditonor, or heat protector. My hair is not oily, but i just straightend my hair and i have only used it twice but the first time i took a shower after and second time, well i just did it so its been a few hours. so far i am loving this straightener best one i have ever used.

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I would say Solia, it lasts longer, my friend's chi broke in one year. I have a solia it's awesome, no prolems and heats up as ht as the last time.

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i have never used a chi but i just got a solia and it works great i don't know how you can get any better.

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