I am almost 13 and have horrible, frizzy, poofy, thick, wavy hair and the solia 1 1/4" ceramic iron is the first ceramic iron I have purchased. and I love it! It does wonders to my hair! It works sooooooo well. I have never used the sedu so I could not tell you how well it works compared to the solia. The adjusting plates are no problem for me and the rounded plates are a plus as they can be used to flip or curl your hair. But I would definately recommend that you purchase the solia. In all honesty I think that you will fall in love with it. It is the first and only iron i will ever use!!

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Yes, Folica offers 30 days money guarantee.

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Your hair should be protected with a silicone-based hair serum prior to flat-ironing. I use the Fructis Straight and sleek on my towel dried hair. I then blowdry my hair until slightly damp. I apply a few sprays of flat iron protectant such as Matrix Sleek before using the Solia. Make sure to run the flat iron through your hair as fast as possible. I have naturally dry and coarse hair but find that if I do the above my hair does not get damaged. ( I also never use my flat iron or any other hot hair appliances more than 3 times a week in order to keep my hair healthy)

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I use the solia regularly (everyday), as I wash my hair everyday.I use a cheap flat iron protection spray (Beyond The Zone - Turn Up The Heat flat iron protection spray - $5.99 at local beuty supply store)and I have not had my iron very long (about 2 months)but my hair never seems to be dried out or damaged. It is always smooth and silky. And i love the iron it works wonders for my horrible, wavy, frizzy, poofy, thick hair.

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I noticed this as well. All I do is take a damp soft cloth, like an old t-shirt, and gently rub the plates clean. Do not use any abrasive detergent or it will scratch the plates. Also, make sure te iron is completely cool before attempting to clean. I try to clean after every use so the residue dosen't build up.

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After reading all the reviews before purchasing my Solia, I found that many women with "black" hair definetly recommend the Solia, you should give it a try.

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Girl please. I used a chi iron for years until it blew up and now i ordered this iron because the black hair beaticians are using it. My hair is natural. I wash it and let it air dry and then straighten it with the iron. it looks great. 30 days or your money back. well worth it.

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Solia is a American brand.

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I thought it said it was made in korea.

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I have never tried the sedu, only the solia, but i love the solia and recommend it to anyone. All hair types.

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I have very wavy, thick, frizzy, poofy hair and the solia is the only ceramic iron i have used (I also use it everyday) and i have never experienced any frizziness at the part of my hair. I have only had wonderful experiences with the solia!! i mos t definately recommend it!!!!! Also if your worried about the price, don't it is well worth it!!

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I know how you feel, staighteners can be kind of confusing. Technically, the biggest plate width is the 1 3/4 then the 1 1/4 and at the end is the 1 inch. I found the the plate width should correspond to your hair length. For me, I have shoulder length hair so I go in the range of the 1 1/4. I used to have a 1 3/4 which was just to big for me. Hope I helped!

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I use mine daily and i never have breakage and since it is more of an expensive iron and has ceramic plates it does less damage. I dont experience any extreme damage or any minor for that that matter. although, as with any iron, you should always use some kind of a flat iron protection spray. it does not have to be an expensive brand either. hope i helped!!

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