FLAT IRONS...Who's is the best?

[jvgardengirl]

There are soooo many flat irons out there, how do I choose one???? Yesterday a man at the mall booth caught my attention, he was selling flat irons. I don't remember the brand but I love how it made my hair so straight and shiny, which is no simple feat with my thick, course, frizy, long, curly hair. I wanted to buy one but almost fell over when he told me the prices! They cost $150.00 up to $300.00! This is crazy! Do you have to spend that much to get a good flat iron? He said his brand was the best because it was all ceramic, not ceramic coated like some other brands.

[Toni]

Hi there jvgardengirl! Welcome!

Great question!
Ceramic flatirons are the route to take as they do provide even heat distribution which is better for your hair. And that applies to even those your vendor claims are just ceramic coated, even though it's not as good, at maintaining that even heat I will admit.

The appliances used by professionals go through susbtantial use and abuse. Therefore they do cost $100 and up as the demand for them to be more durable from the constant use causes a better product that, yes, costs more.

You say you have coarse, thick, frizzy, curly hair? Your particular hair type and needs may merit you spending a little more than the average person. Go to your nearest beauty supply store or shop online as you can find great deals....like this one.
http://www.beautygalaxy.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=120
as you can find great deals. A professional appliance may not be needed by everyone, yet someone with special hair needs, may want to invest in one.

However, even if you did buy one in Walmart, say, that was a ceramic type and it didn't work right for you, you could always return it. We don't know if something will work until we try it.

Let me know what you decide. : ) if you would

Good luck, in whatever you decide.

[jvgardengirl]

Thanks for the reply Toni. Another question, what's the difference between Ceramic and Ceramic/Tourmaline flat irons? After doing a little on-line flat iron research I came across "Sedu" and "Solia" flat irons, which I hear are good. The "Solia" brand is Ceramic/Tourmaline.

[Toni]

Hello again jvgardengirl.

Good questions.

Sedu became a nickname for the ever-popular silky straight look of hair that can be achieved, as we all know, via flatirons. It's another name given to straightened hair but really is part of the "name" of a particular brand. (I think made by Folica)
Now another line of hair straighteners has emerged with the name is "Solia". I've also seen a "Nano". There are ceramic straighteners which proclaim to produce even heat when applying to the hair sections. Solia is another brand name and I believe it was this brand that actually came up with a better flatiron, making the curved plated should you decide to put in a little "bend" on the ends. They also seem to be the first to come up with a Narrow flatiron head so bangs and short hair could easily be straightened. At least they were the first ones, I noticed that had this design.

Like all technology, something better is bound to come along. And so Tourmaline has been discovered. This is actually from a stone or gem that helps the iron to heat more quickly, while producing more negative ions that ultimately means a faster way to produce straight hair.

And yes, someone with really unruly hair can get straight hair much more easily and even faster. So your homework has paid off. And we're all learning together. Further investigation helped me to understand why the tourmalines worked better and therefore, I am passing the information onto you.

There IS hope for the very curly, tight, gnarly headed.

[jvgardengirl]

OK, I've narrowed down my choices to 3, Solia, Sedu, or Corioliss. I found out the brand name of the flat iron sold at the mall was Corioliss. This is the only flat iron I've tried. I really liked it. It made my hair soft, smooth, and shiny really quickly and the look lasted until my next wash. However I've heard some negative comments/complaints about problems with the cord. The next 2 brands, Sedu, and Solia, I've heard grate things about. The only compaint was that the Solia plates "squeaked/creaked". The Solia is the least expensive of the two. Has anyone tried all 3 of these brands???? If so which did they like best and why? Also what problems did they have with any of the 3. Thanks!

[Msgucci30]

You can use either brands like Babyliss, Silver Bullets and GHDs which are considered the best brands of flat irons. Out of these three, I've been using Babyliss and its worked fine for me.

[Elizabeth26]

I have the solia and it's the best flat iron that I've used besides a Marcel. Also, I have really thick hair and it lays my hair down. I've had it for almost a year with no problems. Also, I like that you can control the temperature and it doesn't snap or breaks the hair.

[Mariebell]

I have very thick wavy hair that fluffs up at the first signs of humidity. I used so many flat irons and it would look ok but still puffy and would get worse as the day progressed.

I resisted getting a GHD for so long because of the price $300. I used my friends GHD one day and ran out to get one immediately (after I saved up the cash that is lol) it leaves my hair pin straight! it is truly amazing, it makes my hair look healthy despite the fact that it has been bleached and dyed a million times. I couldn't recommend it more.

[kateshampoo]

hey,

i have used a few different straighteners on my hair since school really. I jumped on the ghd bandwagon but i really wouldnt recommend them to be honest - overrated and expensive. About a year ago my hairdresser recommended Tiaff straighteners to me, they are ceramic and really glide over my hair. But it still looks smooth and healthy. Which is my main concern when i'm buying straightners. I have long hair so i use the wide paneled straightners. If you go to www.serious-metal.com which is a website for professionals (but anyone can buy there) then they are really cheap (about 70 quid i think). They also sell styling brushes (YS Park combs too) which are really good to use with irons - smooth it out even more! I dont know where else you can buy them but serious metal is a pretty good site and reasonable - don't be put off that its for professionals. ooH Also if you're not happy you can send them back.

Go for the Taiffs, you will love them

[haircare]

On my opinion GHD hair straightener is the ever Best. You can search on google to find out online store who sell branded GHD hair straightener.

You can Find out the ghd hair straighteners here > hairstraightenercare.com/index.php?cPath=60

thanks
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