Hair Help?!?

I am getting a new straightener, and I want one that is high quality with good results that doesn't damage your hair. ISO demonstrated their flat iron on me at a mall stand, and it worked great. They say it does not damage your hair and is 100% ceramic. I have looked it up, and they don't seem to be very well known. I am also looking into Chi. From what I have read, they work wonderfully, but then something with the plug breaks or stops working. And also, do you think it is a bad idea to get one of these brand new and unopened on ebay? Thanks.

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i perfer CHI just because im well more situated with the brand than ISO.

i own a CHI for about 3 years now and its still working great. i have had no problems with it whatsoever. the plug breaking incident may be due to improper care or something due to ageing.

i also dont see anything wrong with buying a new straightner over ebay. just be safe when buying over the internet !

happy hunting !

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I have the T3 bespoke wet or dry iron and im very happy with it. It doesn't damage your hair either. It is pretty expensive. I bought it from sephora for $200. But you might want to check it out. It's on their website.

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Get your hair straightener from a trusted stylist because most flat irons have 2 year warranty from the manufacturer, and it must be done throught the hairstylist. If you are going to use a straightener, use a thermal active setting spray to protect your delicate strands!! GOOD LUCK!!!

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you say you're looking into Chi? get Chi's damage control stuff. you just spray it on your hair before you straighten it, and it should prevent most damage.

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Ehhh ebay can be unreliable, so you never know, but the one that i use i get from my salon person, but i think you can get it at Sally's beauty shop if you have one of those, its a 2 inch flat iron and it gets up to 400 degrees like a chi, except its a lot cheaper and it works equally as well (i've used my friends chi and its no better than my straightener). Its called Salon Creations.

Good Luck!

:)

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They have alot of really good hair straightners out now.. I have the Chi its pretty pricey though. But i went to a salon once to get my hair straightned and the had the Maxiglide and it work really really well. It really depends what type of hair you have thought i have curly hair so i have to have a tough straightner..

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Anything with heat will damage your hair, because heat causes the imbrications on the cuticle to lift and seperate, making your hair more porous and exposing the cortex. It also breaks the hydrogen bonds in your hair.

There are products to help protect your hair from the heat, but nothing will totally protect it.

Solid ceramic plates are best... I have a HAI convertable flat iron, it gets to 400 degrees and is more economical than say chi.

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I got a CHI this summer. It is amazingggg! Ceramic plates and everything. If you get one, keep the recipt and the box in case it breaks. get the heat protection stuff, and don't starighten your hair everyday and it will work for you. if you dont want to spend money on a CHI then my friend has a nice one from revlon which worked pretty well.

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The CHIs do break easily and if you tried that one at the mall and you liked it, get it. If your hair wasn't damaged, get it! If you're not sure about it, go with a Sedu or HairArt. =)

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Straighteners themselves tend to damage your hair regardless of what they're made of. Ceramic may not pull all of the oils out of your hair but it still does harm it. Your best bet if you are planning on straightening your hair on a daily bases would be to get your hair straightened. Japanese straightening works fantastically and will do minimal damage compared to a reverse perm.

If you insist on a straightener instead get an ionic ceramic straightener and be sure to ask for a heat protectant from your hair stylist.