great product
Reviewer:
jackie
from east coast Fri Apr 15 2005
i am over 50, have short, fine, curly hair. this iron works for me. i did not purchase this iron for everyday use and i do not use it every day. at first i was afraid it would fry my hair....but not at all because you can control the heat, oh btw, it heats up in less than a minute. it says you can dry your hair with the iron and i have done so. remember my hair is fine and short, i towel dry first..and then use the iron. even that has not harmed my hair. the width of the iron is perfect for me. i can even use it almost as a curling iron. it does not really give me curls but it curves/flips my hair enough so that it looks thicker and gives a bit more style. the days that i use the iron i use biosilk to help protect my hair...also a great product...does not weigh my fine hair down.
if your hair is long/thick, solia has different sizes and you may do better with a wider one just to save yourself time. well worth the price.
UNBELIEVABLE RESULTS!!
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Chloe
Thu Apr 14 2005
I am amazed at the results I have gotten with this. It has transformed my hair. I have thick,coarse,wavy hair and have tried every product out there. I had previously used conair, babyliss and vidal sassoon (all store bought). I bought this expecting it could potentially more wasted money. It is amazing, my hair looks like somebody elses hair. The look and texture has changed . It looks straight shiny and healthy. It takes no time at all and the beauty of it is that even after being in the humidity (Iam in the deep south), the shower and slleping, no frizz. I wish I had found this product years ago.
Anyone on the fence about buying this just take the leap and I promise you will not be dissapointed.
Nappy by Nature
Reviewer:
Chrissy
from NY Wed Apr 13 2005
I am Afro-American and have coarse fine hair. I have had a hard time finding the right flat iron that can both straighten my hair and not dry it out at the same time. Thank goodness that Solia has put out this handy dandy tool. I just love the size, its good for easy styling and you can really get to the shorter hairs , like your bang with dead on accuracy. I also liked the super fast shipment and professional way the Folica company handled my sales request. Keep making more like this!
GREAT for humididty!
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Jenifer
from Tampa, FL Tue Apr 12 2005
I live in Florida and this has been a lifesaver! It does take a little while to figure out which temp works for your hair type and how long to allow it to rest on your hair. I glide through my hair slower than with my cheapy iron but you would not beleive the difference. I can walk into a steamy bathroom after a shower and it still does not frizz up. I do have mildly wavy hair, just enough to need to straighten it in the a.m. but so far, it works great for me. I would suggest using a heat-conditioning shampoo and conditioner though. Thermasilk works every bit as well for me as any of the other more expensive salon brands. The only thing is, I wish I had purchased the bigger plated one. This is the smallest one and if you have short hair, it works great. I have hair just below my chin and I can't get the softer rounded under edge I'm used to. It makes great flip out curls but not so great at turning under for longer hair. If you are looking for just a subtle finished looking turn under, I think I would try atleast 1 1/4"-1 1/2" next time. Good luck!
Awesome!
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Cheryl
from California Sun Apr 10 2005
I've only had it a few weeks and I am so impressed with it, I wished I had bought it years ago. I had a cheap flat iron that said it was ceramic and I would have to iron my hair once and then go back and do it again. It would fluff up with the tiniest bit of moisture in the air. With the Solia, I do my hair once (and in half the time) and I can go outside on a windy day and my hair is perfect! I use less product in my hair than before. I no longer have to use hair spray to seal out the moisture. It truly lives up to what the company says about their product. It is worth the money.
I love it!
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Nicole
from New York Fri Apr 08 2005
I have really short hair and THICK hair! I have a hard time finding the right straightner because of that combination. But this one works great!
Curls, Curls, Curls
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Shelia
from PA Fri Apr 08 2005
I love my recently purchased 3/4 inch Solia! I have a 1-1/2 Sedu, which is great, but it is too big to give my shoulder length layered hair lots of curls like it does my daughter who has longer hair. I've had the Solia for 3 weeks and I love it! It gets my hair nice and straight but also gives me the curls if I want. I am growing out my relaxer (yes, I'm African American) so it lets me get close to the wavy roots. I recommeneded it to my sister who is also growing out her relaxer and she just bought one too.
Works great on super puffy, curly hair!
Reviewer:
Kim
from Massachusetts Tue Apr 05 2005
I recently purchased the solia flat iron, and it works awesome!!! I have very puffy, curly,hair, its about shoulder length. i have tried many hair straighteners, but none worked this well. Since it wouldn't completly make my hair straight i rated it as a 4 star. Other then that, it is incredible! I used it on my sister's hair, and it made it completly smooth, shiny, silky, and straight!!! Her hair is less puffier, and curly than mine, but still usually very puffy. Its an amazing hair straightener and i think everyone with hair like mine should have one. good price too.
Wow this thing works great...
Reviewer:
Chris
from Huntington Beach... Mon Mar 28 2005
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I have coarse, nappy, thick locks of hair that most flat irons can't make flat... I mean they work alright, but it has like a wave to it. The Solia made my hair perfectly flat and super shiny... my gf also uses it and she's about to buy the same one... Definately what u need to get that rockstar hair or if you just want simply straight hair. Oh yah and putting product in your hair when its wet is ket too... Use a mouse or shaving cream... I use a special hair tape from my friends company... checkout the pics...
Flat irons used before:
Hai convertible
Revelon 1inch
Chi
Fhi 1inch
Hai stik(what my hairdresser uses on my hair)
Great flat iron, great price
Reviewer:
Cindy Hoffman
from Sherman, TX Mon Mar 28 2005
Bought this flat iron for my daughter, based on the good reviews on this site. Originally was going to buy the Chi but saw that there had been problems with it and this one was better priced. I absolutely love it. My daughter's hair is silky smooth, and the iron is very light weight. It takes almost half of the time using this iron over a cheaper flat iron bought at Target.
Heats up fast, lots of control
Reviewer:
Curly Q.
from Southern California Thu Mar 24 2005
I originally was going to spend the money and get a Chi but after reading about the problems people have had with it, I decided to go with the Solia.
I've had the Solia 3/4" flat iron for 3 weeks now and it's great. It heats up within just a few seconds and it has a flashing light to let you know it's on; that feature is helpful with remembering to turn it off when I'm done!
My previous irons were wider and had a handle style like a curling iron rather than the v-shape of the Solia. Definitely go with the v-shape when purchasing a flat iron. No matter how careful I was, my hair always got caught in the hinge part of the handle-style iron but with the Solia v-shape, that cannot happen so it's already healthier for my hair and doesn't cause breakage. My hair has layers of 4-6" in length and my hair is extremely curly and frizzy. The Solia gets rid of all the frizz and curl.
I really like the small size of the 3/4" Solia. This size and style of iron really gives me a lot of control. The wrap-around plates let you get right down to the roots of the hair and the size gives you control to actually put in some style, rather than just flatten. I've never had trouble rounding my hair under but this is the first flat iron where I've been to flip my hair out at the ends a little when I want or give myself a toussled look with some hair flipped out a little, some under, etc. The long swivel cord is great too; it keeps the cord from tangling rests out of the way no matter which way you're switching the iron around your head. Folica service was easy and fast too; no complaints. I ordered the Solia and received it in just a couple days. You can't go wrong with the Solia.
Not For Long Hair
Reviewer:
Sarah
from St. Louis, Missouri Mon Mar 21 2005
My cousin uses the Solia 3/4" flat iron on her shorter hair and it gives her a really sleek style. I thought that since we have the same hair texture it would work the same way on my hair. So I purchased the Solia 3/4" flat iron not long ago and was very pleased with how well the iron worked except that it took a lot longer than it does for my cousin because I have much longer hair. I guess with wider plates you are able to deliver more heat each time you run your hair through the flat iron and so it takes longer with a smaller iron on longer hair. The overall quality of the 3/4" flat iron was great and the smaller size was cute and extremely easy to use, but I chose to return the 3/4" for the Solia 1&1/4" flat iron, which I have no complaints about. The customer service/delivery at Folica.com is very fast and reliable according to my experience.
I love it!
Reviewer:
N
Sun Mar 20 2005
I really do love this flat iron, it makes my hair stick straight and shiny for days! So far, no problems:O)
wonderful
Reviewer:
Sharon
from New Orleans Sun Mar 20 2005
I never used a flat iron until they used it at the salon. I am from the old school {straightening cob} I have soft hair and I am black . I brought onr but it did not have temp. control and I did not want to burn my hair up. and I read all the reviews about this one, and the price was great. the help at customer service was great also. I received it fast also. I am very satified with the iron highly recommended. Thanls
it rocks!
Reviewer:
Heather
from Santa Barbara, CA Thu Mar 17 2005
I am soooo glad that I found this website and was able to read reviews from people that used these products. I am glad that I choose the Solia mini iron because it's light weight and easy to use. It heats up quickly and leaves my hair looking awesome! I would recommend this brand to everyone.
JUST GREAT!!!
Reviewer:
Angela
from Tyler, TX Thu Mar 10 2005
I wasn't sure, if I should buy this one or CHI Flat Iron, but I gave it a try and I am so glad I did. This is just GREAT!!! If you will give it a try,too, I can gaurantee: you won't regret! It works!!!
SUPER!!
Reviewer:
steffani
Sun Mar 06 2005
hi everyone!! well i just wanted to say that i got my solia for my b-day present recently...well i've had it for a couple of weeks now, and boy is it great. not only is it a great flat iron, but it's soo much more. i got compliments everyday that i used it, because i can do so many things w/ it. i can flip my hair out, curl it, crimp it, and more. i've even had people ask me if i can borrow it and were they can get one!! everyone looking at this flat iron...don't hesitate..BUY IT!
works awesome
Reviewer:
Shannon
from Florida Thu Feb 10 2005
hey everyone... i think that this flat iron is awesome. i have really thick hair, i'm mixed..1/2 black, 1/2 white, and it makes my hair super straight and silky smooth. dont hesitate to buy it!
IT IS THE BEST STRAIGHTENER EVER!
Reviewer:
JEDIDIAH CABRERA
from TEXAS Thu Feb 10 2005
IT IS COOL!
Buy it, don't think twice, just buy it.
Reviewer:
Lori
from Alaska Sun Feb 06 2005
I was a little hesitant to buy this iron because it seemed to be too good to be true. It's less than half of what a T3 would cost. Also, my previous two irons were 1/2 inch (my hair is short), and this one is a 1/4 wider (3/4"). But, it is easy to control, gets plenty hot and leaves my hair straight and silky. The plates fit together perfectly. The tiny curve on the edges of the plates makes it easy to shape hair to fall naturallly, although it would just as easily make it stick straight up if that's what you wanted. My hair looks naturally straight, shiny and I love this iron!
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