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FHI Thermal Brush vs Calista Perfector or Something Else?

Chi-town girl — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:58:48 GMT

The FHI thermal brush is on sale for 99 +free shipping on HSN today. Looks like a great stylus. Anyone using it? Other similar tools/recommendations?

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lovesrecess — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:24:45 GMT

I have the Perfecter and use it all the time. I have very fine hair that is stick-straight....the Perfecter works exactly like it does on the demos shown on TV. I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it!

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floss 84 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:28:06 GMT

Hi Chi, I'm usually on another forumn but read the beauty banter all the time. I bought the perfector at ulta several weeks ago. I have normal to thick straight hair. Style is short to mid length. My take on the perfector in the morning I don't have to 're wet my hair,and blow dry . The tool puts some shine to my hair and does give the fullness the blow dryer does. But takes less time to use which I love. So far I haven't achieved what Calista shows on the account go figure lol!! Is it worth the money I think one should decide on that. I was skeptical reading some of the reviews. Bottom line I'm keeping it and happy I bought it. Hope this helps.

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:33:36 GMT

On 11/19/2014 lovesrecess said:
I have the Perfecter and use it all the time. I have very fine hair that is stick-straight....the Perfecter works exactly like it does on the demos shown on TV. I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it!

thx for the recommendation! I like to use the calista hot rollers, but the Perfector would be great for travel and quick touch ups

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:41:43 GMT

On 11/19/2014 floss 84 said: Hi Chi, I'm usually on another forumn but read the beauty banter all the time. I bought the perfector at ulta several weeks ago. I have normal to thick straight hair. Style is short to mid length. My take on the perfector in the morning I don't have to 're wet my hair,and blow dry . The tool puts some shine to my hair and does give the fullness the blow dryer does. But takes less time to use which I love. So far I haven't achieved what Calista shows on the account go figure lol!! Is it worth the money I think one should decide on that. I was skeptical reading some of the reviews. Bottom line I'm keeping it and happy I bought it. Hope this helps.

Hi floss-my hair is long, cut with layers so I have many optional styles. I've been interested in a stylus tool, just trying to decide on the brand. Love my Calista hot rollers, and would rather spend more to get a good product that works & lasts. Had some concerns about the poor reviews for the Perfector, so your input is very much appreciated. Thx!

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kjae — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:52:48 GMT

My daughter sent the perfector back. I suppose everyone's opinion will differ as our hair all differs. Oh, also my sister sent hers back-totally different length and texture of hair than my daughter.

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 04:08:37 GMT

On 11/19/2014 kjae said:
My daughter sent the perfector back. I suppose everyone's opinion will differ as our hair all differs. Oh, also my sister sent hers back-totally different length and texture of hair than my daughter.

Did it not work? Wonder if the style/curl will hold as long as with hot rollers or maybe it's better for smoothing and creating looser waves.

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Jacie — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:15:01 GMT

I have the Perfecter, use it often. I have long , heavily layered hair. I will say that there was a learning curve for me and I am generally pretty good with styling. Once I got the hang of how to do my hair with it, I was sold. I love it for second and even third day hair! Makes mornings really easy!

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specialkbird — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:32:38 GMT

I have both and I like each one for different reasons. I've head the Perfecter for about a year now. I find it's good for getting curl, but the ends get a little frizzy. About a month ago I bought the FHI thermal brush (because I'm addicted to hair tools) and the FHI gives my hair body with a straighter look. I find I reach for the FHI tool more now because it gives me shine and my ends look smoother with no frizz at all.

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hyacinth003 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:59:52 GMT

I saw this presented later last night on HSN.

I must be missing something! I could not really figure out what it was doing!

I can see it with the Perfector, the hot rollers, and the flat irons.

I was completely unimpressed with whatever it was supposed to be doing.

Hyacinth

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:35:46 GMT

I didn't really see it doing anything either. I was intrigued originally but then realized it's a regular brush that heats. It's not a round brush. When they were demoing the product, it didn't look to be doing anything to the hair.

I bought the Perfector and sent it back. I have thin, fine, poker straight hair. The Perfector did nothing for my hair. Barely put even a bend in my hair. It wasn't what I was expecting.

I wash my hair every other day. The Perfector worked well on my hair on the second day when it had product build-up in it and some already some curl. But on newly washed, just dried, straight hair? Nothing.

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Sunnycorle — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:17:51 GMT

On 11/20/2014 Jacie said:
I have the Perfecter, use it often. I have long , heavily layered hair. I will say that there was a learning curve for me and I am generally pretty good with styling. Once I got the hang of how to do my hair with it, I was sold. I love it for second and even third day hair! Makes mornings really easy!

I agree with you jacie, there is a learning curve but I do love mine. I have layered midlength hair and have gotten it tangled a few times so i have to really be mindful of not doing that. I also lover her curlers but have been using the perfector alot these days. That FHI looked good but since i have the perfector i just couldn't buy it.

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Cardamom — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:27:45 GMT

I got one by John Freida from Target for $30 and I adore it. It says it has that ionic technology too. It also has a ceramic barrel.

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I like celery — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:28:53 GMT

I just bought a Perfector, and will probably be returning it. I have fine hair (but a lot of it), and also have some natural wave. I like it for smoothing my hair the second or third day, but I'm unable to create waves using it. I really wanted something that would help with "beachy waves," but I guess it just doesn't work with my hair type.

I was hesitant to buy it, based on some of the reviews and posts I've read, and although it doesn't work with my particular hair type, I think it's a well-made product (I can't speak for long-term use, though, since I've only had it for around 3 weeks).

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KateChopin — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:57:26 GMT

I am in love with my $39 hot rollers ($25 when I bought them)---they take two minutes to heat up and I leave them in two minutes---great results. I lack the patience to work with the Perfecter or the one on HSN.

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SJanielovesJim — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:13:57 GMT

On 11/20/2014 Cardamom said: I got one by John Freida from Target for $30 and I adore it. It says it has that ionic technology too. It also has a ceramic barrel.

That's the one I purchased also- but I am continuously burning my hand on the row of red "bristles".

That being said, it does work nicely on my hair, but I may ask for the perfector for Christmas just to see if it wont burn my hands as the John Frieda one has.

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Venus Envy — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:13:18 GMT

On 11/20/2014 KateChopin said:
I am in love with my $39 hot rollers ($25 when I bought them)---they take two minutes to heat up and I leave them in two minutes---great results. I lack the patience to work with the Perfecter or the one on HSN.

What rollers do you use?

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1MrsT — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:14:59 GMT

I just received FHI Stylus Brush. I already own the Perfector so I made up my mind that if the Stylus didn't blow me away, it would be immediately be sent back. Well...I love it. My hair is more of a bob, so the Stylus seemed to give it lift without the curl that I get with the Perfector. The Stylus seems more for body and smoothing, where the Perfector is more curl (in my experience). However, you can certainly get a curl with the Stylus, but I found it can get much hotter than the Perfector, so when I was twirling it I kept touching the sides which were hot. I'll need to dial it down, next time. With the Perfector, then bristles keep your fingers safe. I found I was able to style my hair MUCH faster with the Stylus. I think both tools have a purpose, but for day to day use, I see me using the Stylus more often than not. Just for a frame of reference, my hair is thick and coarse.

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Tigriss — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 02:11:43 GMT

I have both and would try this one if I didn't already have two.

it is at Sally's for $29 and has variable degrees of heat unlike the others.

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Chi-town girl — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 02:20:07 GMT

Thanks for all the responses. I'm still considering options-no purchase yet. MrsT-really helpful to read your experience with both devices. tigress-great recommendation & price point, will check it out!