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Anyone use a flat iron?

ittyreen — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:25:04 GMT

My hair stylist suggested I get one. Have you had good results?

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colliegirls — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:28:04 GMT

I bought an inexpensive one at Target, it is amazing. I have naturally wavy hair. My hair feels fuller after using it, and of course straighter.

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ittyreen — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:32:15 GMT

I think that's what I'll do - get an inexpensive one and give it a try. Thanks!

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Caffeina — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:43:47 GMT

I have the Remington Frizz Therapy flat iron, got it from walmart.com. I have curly hair that I usually let dry naturally, but sometimes use the flat iron for a different look.

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ittyreen — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:54:17 GMT

What's crazy is - my hair isn't curly. My stylist uses it to get it to bend in the right places and tame the fly-aways.

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wilma — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:47:58 GMT

I use a Remington flat iron with Tresemme heat styling spray. I have never felt the need to try a super expensive one because this works well to straighten my thick wavy hair. I own the wider flat iron because it is easier and faster for my hair type.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:52:02 GMT

I have been using a flat iron for probably 10 years. I have an expensive one because I've had no luck with cheapy models. I have thin, fine hair and if the unit doesn't clamp tight enough, my hair will just slide out from between the plates. I had that happen with the first cheap one I bought.

Then I bought a moderate priced unit and my hair snagged through it everytime I used it. Finally, my hairstylist bought me a good one and I paid her for it. I still have that unit to this day.

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Rock_chick — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:53:46 GMT

I use one and love it. I used DD's Chi for a year until she moved out and took it with her. I bought an inexpensive small at Target then the cheapest at Walmart (took a trip forgot mine) and am very pleased with both. I only use it on my bangs and the very top of my head.

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moonstone dunes — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:27:56 GMT

Look for floating plates rather the fixed plates. Tourmaline or at least ceramic plates.

Many newer flat-irons have heat settings where you can see the temp. Mine ranges from 240 degrees to 430. Start with the lowest setting, it is very easy to fry your hair. Use a thermal; spray on your hair, first.

I set it at mine at 400 once and my hair got crispy :-(

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MariotaMurielle — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:32:09 GMT

go to Folica.com and read about the different types. they have sales frequently and you can get a rebate and usually a discount coupon at MrRebates.

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Yardlie — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:46:15 GMT

I have an HSI flat iron. It's OK. My hair is naturally curly, so it's a lot of work even with a flat iron to straighten it out.

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jeanlake — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:24:53 GMT

Love my ceramic flat iron. Don't use the cheap ones. I use root lifter and leave the iron near the roots about 3 seconds longer. With practice, have learned how to turn the iron to create a curl. Love it. Easy to use and pack when traveling.

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winamac1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:05:07 GMT

I bought mine at Folica. It's a Sedu 1.5 inch, and I love it. It was pricy, but it works well. I think that they all damage hair though. I try not to use mine daily, and I never put it on as high of a heat setting as I'd like. I keep it at 300 degrees max and sometimes lower. I think all of the flat irons are very damaging in spite of how expensive one may be. I find them more damaging than hot curlers.

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Tigriss — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:33:59 GMT

On 1/20/2014 ittyreen said:
What's crazy is - my hair isn't curly. My stylist uses it to get it to bend in the right places and tame the fly-aways.

My hair is straight but with a bit of body on the edges. I sleep with it wet to dry at night and need the straightener to smooth out the bumps from sleeping on it. I also use it to curl and bump the ends under. Just google curling hair with flat iron. There are tons of tutorials and videos. The important part are the plates being movable and rounded at the edges. I have a BabyLiss ultra thin titanium and a Corioliss titanium, which I love both of them. I get small curls from the thin one and fat curls from the Corioliss, which I got for $50 at the other shopping channel on clearance.

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Tigriss — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:34:55 GMT

Sally's or a Folica store will be a great place to learn what kinds there are and lay your hands on some.

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Nadjalu — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:40:48 GMT

Definitely do some research. Don't just buy old cheapo at the drug store, often they will burn your hair beyond repair. I bought a chi over a year ago and really noticed an improvement in the ends of my hair. They weren't fried looking. Also the technology behind a better iron is you don't have to over each section multiple times. Highly recommend a chi.

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Grade1Teach — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:23:40 GMT

Yes, I've had an inexpensive one for quite a while now. I'm sure there are better ones out there, but this one seems to do the trick for me. I use it for touch-ups on the rare occasion that I wear my hair straight --- However, I do have some side-bang pieces that I straighten almost daily. Works like a charm!