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Solia versus the true ceramic pro, the Chi, the ISINIS and the conanair steam iron
Reviewer:
Elizabeth
from toronto Fri Mar 25 2005
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I recently bought a Solia iron, and at the same time that it arrived my true ceramic pro showed up in the mail that I had ordered 3 full months ago! I called true ceramic prior to ordering the Solia and they said they had no record of me, my solia on the other hand showed up after just 4 days, and shipping was free, not $20!
I decided to compare both to decide which to keep, I used one on each side. Each one worked the same, they both made my hair really soft, and shiny, and so healthy looking, and I didn’t have to blow dry my hair before doing so which I use to have to do wt my ISINIS ceramic iron, and my conair steam iron (both of which didn’t compare to these two), plus I didn’t even have to wait till my hair was fully dry, I did it on damp hair.
The bonus of true ceramic was it came wt a brush that made my hair extra soft and shiny, and a free shine spray. But the spray isn’t much better then the citrus shine spray I buy for $3 anyways! Neither of them made my hair perfect after just one run through, but they did after a few runs and it didn’t take much time at all for perfect hair. Plus its been three days now and my hair is as straight as ever. The Solia cost me $88US and the ceramic about $140, so since they both worked the same Id definitely buy the Solia (especially since the Solia came in 3 versus 100 days!). I haven’t tried the Sedu unfortunately because I would have liked to compare it as well since its rated number one, but solia and Sedu are both tourmaline so I don’t suspect that it would be any different.
I also had bought the 1” Chi iron a while ago, I loved how it made my hair look as well, (Id say it tied wt the solia and true ceramic), but after using it a couple of times my hair got really dry and dead looking so I returned it. It might not have been the Chi’s fault through because I realized after that I had changed shampoos and after I stopped using both, my hair pretty much recovered. I cant say whether or not my Solia will make my hair damaged because I’ve only used it that once but I don’t think it will, I’m pretty sure all of the 100% ceramic and Tourmaline irons are pretty gentle on your hair, and that my shampoo was the culprit.
Another thing that I really liked about the solia, is that it ran right through my hair and never snagged or broke my fragile ends, and I didn’t have to let it sit on any spot to get it to go straight, I could just run it right through. Also it heated up really quickly!
Two final things, first I preferred the solia over the chi because it came wt a temperature control button and the chi didn’t. And finally, I always thought that the bigger the iron the quicker it would straighten, especially since I have really long hair, but the solia was a bit larger then the chi and true ceramic and they all did the same, (although my hair isn't supper thick), so id suggest getting a smaller one (the size of the solia or smaller: 1.5 inch and less), since you can then do more things with them, like make waves.
So I if your deciding between a cheap knock off and the real thing, go for the real thing, any 100% ceramic, or Tourmaline iron will be much better then the others. And if you cant decide which of the top irons to choose from I'd go for the Solia since it was the most affordable, it came quickly, it worked extremely well (every bit as much as the chi if not better) and as far as my experience goes Folica is a very reputable seller.
Hope this extremely long letter was helpful!
Awesome
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Rebecca Lewis
from Satellite Beach, FL Thu Mar 24 2005
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this hair straightener is awesome !! i love it so much, i use it every day and my hair doesn't even get damanged. but some days it doesn't stay straight, every day is different for me. the cord for it could be a little bit longer though. and after a while it takes a lottle longer for the light to start blink (which means its hot). But over all i think this is a great product and everyone out there should at least try it !!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
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oriana
from SOUTH TEXAS Fri Mar 11 2005
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I LOVE THIS IRON!!! I USED TO OWN A TURBO CHI UNTIL ONE DAY IT JUST STOPPED WORKING...DESPERATE TO GET ANOTHER ONE I BOUGHT A HOT TOOLS CERAMIC FLAT IRON AND IT WAS OK BUT IT YANKD MY HAIR AND DIDN'T GET MY HAIR AS STRAIT AS I WOULD LIKT IT TO BE. NOW I HAVE THE SOLIA AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I HAVE VERY THICK WAVEY CORSE HAIR AND WITH THIS IRON MY HAIR LOOKS BABY SOFT. I CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS IRON TO MY FRIENDS NOR CAN I STOP TOUCHING MY HAIR. I'VE BEEN BRINGING THIS IRON TO THE OFFICE WHEN THE BOSSES ARE NOT AROUND AND THE GIRLS LOVE IT. ITS A GREAT PRICE TOO!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. IT WORKS MIRIACLES.
Worth the money!
Reviewer:
Mary Crandall
from Scottsdale, AZ Wed Feb 23 2005
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I have used very expensive and very cheap irons and this one rates "worth the money" in my opinion. I have fragile bleach blonde hair and the plates were very smooth to use with no drags and pulls. It is heavier than my other "pricey" iron but after a few trys I found it gave me better control.
BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES
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CHRSITIE
from bloomfield hills, MICHIGAN Mon Mar 14 2005
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I am so pleased with this product, that I HAD to post before and after PICTURES. No one seems to believe what this straightener can do!!!! My hair is very long, curly and CRAZY!!!
HOW I DID IT:
1. started from wet hair, put up into 5 small sections. (2 back, 1 top, 2 sides.)
2. Added smoothing creme to each section. Anything will work really, I then blow dryed each section before using the straightner. Nothing fancy, just made it crazy frizzy and huge!
3. Then I took each section down one at a time, and ironed at 450 degrees. Keep in mind my hair is THICK. HUGE! I had to run the Iron through a couple times before it was STICK straight. But the nice thing about this iron is that you can get to the root, and you dont have any crazy curly pieces hiding at the back of your head!
4. After straighting each section, I would then make a small curl at the bottom, by simply flipping the iron under or out as I was going down the piece. That way the hair isnt so stick straight, and has more of a natural look.
5. For the sections on the very top of my head, I did it like the last pic, demonstrating straightening in front of face to create volume.
More flowing and gorgeous! My hair dresser taught me that trick.
6. Vola@!@ The best product ever!!!!!!
Great Deal
Reviewer:
Jenna
from Norman, Oklahoma Wed Jan 26 2005
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The Solia flat iron was a super buy. I had a CHI used on my hair recently and loved the results, so I decided to purchase a flat iron. At first I wanted a CHI because that is what was recommended to me, but I also wanted to research flat irons before I dropped $100 or more dollars on one. I discovered that the CHI has numerous techical problems from shorting out to the plates falling out. I came across this Solia and after reading about 300 of the reviews I decided to purchase this iron. It works well. I can't give a rave review b/c this is the first time I've really used a flat iron. I does work a million times better than the El-Cheapo Conair one I snagged at Wal-Mart last year and used all of 5 times because it SUCKED and it ripped half my hair out. I do want to praise FOLICA.COM for the fast and friendly service. I also would like to inform others who are looking to purchase flat irons to be sure and use a styling product that helps protect your hair. Anything that you use on you hair that requires heat will damage your hair. A good shampoo and conditioner is Biolage and I bought Straight Solution by Hask that is specifically designed for use with a ceramic flat iron. Also, for those who are whining about the plates not "moving", use some common sense. I checked mine out as soon as it came out of the box and the plates do pivot, it's just not dramatic as the picture seems to show.. it's subtle.
better than the chi
Reviewer:
Wendy MAzzant
from Ellwood city, PA Thu Jan 20 2005
I am a hair stylist and have bought a lot of junk, And have used the best . Until i decided to check out flat irons on the net. I come across the Solia. I was not sure if i wanted the Chi or the Solia Iron, so i started to read the reviews. They all sounded very good so i decided to go with Solia. I have used the Chi before. So i have seen what it can do, It was a "good" iron , but i would never own anything else. It blows the Chi away. I have only owned my Solia iron for 3 weeks and have already sold people on them. They bought one. I , as a stylist recommend this iron for all hair textures, legnths, and densities. The is no job too big for this thing.
Thanks,
Wendy MAzzant
Owner of Trademarx Salon
Ellwood city, Pennsylvania
Better than ever!!
Reviewer:
Amber
Fri Mar 25 2005
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I received my Solia flat iron a few months ago. Of course, I immediatly tried it out and all I can say is YAY!!! FINALLY a straightener that doesn't yank my hair out and works to perfection! I absolutly adore it and would recommend it to anyone with unruly, fine, curly hair like me.
Wonderful!
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April
from Gainesville, FL Thu Dec 09 2004
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My last relaxer for some reason left a strange wavy crimp in my hair and my old flat irons (3/4" Conair, 1 3/4" Curlmaster Select) just couldn't cut it well enough. So I bought what I thought was a Bio Ionic through eBay. Hopefully their products aren't as lousy as the thing I bought! Not only did it get obnoxiously hot and refuse to lower in temp, but it fried my ends and on top of all that it didn't get the crimp out! So after researching, I settled on a Sedu, but read that the casing gets very hot (another problem with the Bion knock-off). Well, I have to put the iron practically against my scalp to straighten my roots, so that was a no-go as well. I came across the Solia, read the reviews, was impressed. I bought it on Tuesday and got it Friday morning (yay for free shipping!), tried it out Friday evening and my hair is one silky bob, let me tell you. This is a great flat iron (even took care of those frizzy ends!), and I fully reccomend it. Do your homework on the others, but this one's a fantastic choice.
I love this straightener!!!!
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Olivia
from Houston, TX. US Fri Nov 20 2009
I received my straightener 2 days ago and I'm in love! I have wavy thick hair and once I was done I noticed the difference in my hair it was so soft unlike my old straightener it would make it poofy so I decided to invest in a good one not the 20$ ones from wal mart ...it heats up super fast and doesn't make my hair smell burnt at all!!! It makes it so silky I'm glad I bought it! Another thing it didn't snag my hair thank you folica !!!
solia
Reviewer:
ally
from ca, us Wed Nov 18 2009
this flat iron does die but you can put in a new fuse my step dad always replaces them its like $3 for 20:)
Love Better Than Sedu
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Destinee
from Victorville, California, U.S.A. Tue Nov 17 2009
Hey you guys, I don't know if many of you are like I am, but I always read the reviews before I make a purchase, and I did so with the sedu. It was sad that it said it was the best, and going the price, I did think that it was. TOTALLY WRONG! I'm not saying the Sedu is all that bad, but it just never got hot enough for me. But I exchanged for the hot pink Solia, and when I say this is the one, it is the ONE! plus you can't beat the price tag... So if you are reading this review, buy the Solia and trust me u will be happy that you did!!! =)
Solia is okay.
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Brittany
from Glen Saint Mary FL North America Tue Nov 17 2009
My solia flat iron works pretty good on my natural curly hair. but there are some complaints i have, its too heavy and has ridges on the handle that gives my skin callouses! ewww. and with it being so heavy its hard to get close to my roots. i have had it for a year now but i am thinking about buying a new type of flat iron.
Chi is better by far!
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Alyssa
from Texas Mon Nov 16 2009
I bought this straightener less than a yr ago. Truthfully my hair is NOT as silky as when I use the Chi. I was always thinking it was a bad haircut or something mkaing my hair like poofy but then I use my sister's CHI and turns out it isnt my haircut! So im going to get rid of the Solia and order just the original CHI.
BROKE AFTER 3 MONTHS
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Dana
from new york, new york, USA Mon Nov 16 2009
This straightener was great until it completely broke for no reason after just 3 months of use! I turned it on one morning, took a shower, came back to use it and one of the ceramic plates had fallen out. I wasn't able to pop it back in and it wouldn't even turn on or off after that. I had never traveled with it or even moved it around since I got it - so I have no idea how or why it broke other than it is a poorly made product.
Just Ok!
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Asia
from Cleveland, Ohio Sun Nov 15 2009
After reading all the reviews, I finally decided to purchase the irons. Because my hair is very wavy I turned the temperature all the way up. To my surprise the outside of the flat irons got sooo hot that I could not finish curling my hair. How are you suppose to use these all day if you are a hairstylist? I will be returning these irons. My hair was straight, but it has been straighter from other irons.
I'd recommend it to you!
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Jess
from ME Sun Nov 15 2009
I got this straightener about a year ago (it still works!) I straighten my hair at least twice a week. I don't have thick OR thin hair, it's pretty 'normal'. This solia flat iron is really nice, because it untangles your hair, it prevents it from frizzing in humid weather, and it makes your hair look silky! And I also got the heat pouch with this flat iron, and it's awesome! It's easy for you to throw in after you're done with it, or just rest the flat iron as you're straightening your hair.
HOWEVER, when I use a high heat setting, it really does damage my hair. I don't know if you're supposed to use heat protection cream, but I don't use those. I heard those help though. And you need to go through your hair fast, not leaving the plates rest in one part of your hair.
I hope this helps!
I'd rather keep my old flat iron
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Jane.
from Baltimore, MD USA Thu Nov 12 2009
:-( I just recieved mines in the mail and immediately wanted to use it. I'm african-american and have relaxed hair slightly past my shoulders. After reading so many awesome reviews on the Solia flat iron, I decided to purchase on for myself. I washed, conditioned, and blow dryed my hair. When it was time to flat iron it, as i began i noticed that this flat iron was super heavy and made it difficult for me to get close to my roots(i haven't gotten a relaxer in 4 months so the new growth is SERIOUS). All in all, it straightened okay, but not what I expected. I own the Generic Value Product (GVP) of the CHI mainly because the CHI didn't have temp. control, and I love it. It's way better than the Solia for me. I will be returning this iron immediately :(
This Flat Iron will die
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Lola
from Oakland, CA Tue Nov 10 2009
I bought my Solia in 2006 and it worked well until January of this year. It just shorted out and quite working. Of course, it conveniently happened after the two year warranty.
As for the results, they were amazing and I haven't had another flat iron like it since (and I've tried 3)! I have thick and very curly hair and the Solia always got the job done. It's a shame how they just stop working though.
I love it!!
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Kari
from New york, NY, USA Sun Nov 08 2009
I love love love this iron!!I have thickish wavy hair with lots of layers and it doesn't burn my hair & makes it super duper straight and shiny!! and I got to get it in my favorite color too. its awesome. get it.
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