Hair Straightener Suggestions

[sweetdisaster]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 9:23am

Last night the plate on my straightener burnt out, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations before I buy a new one. I have naturally curly hair that doesn't straighten easily, and most of the Conair ones that you can buy at CVS, Target, ect. don't work on it. I'd love to buy a Chi again, but don't have the money right now, so I'm open to any suggestions!

I've looked briefly online, but wanted to know if anyone had one they liked. I use it very often, so I want something that will last. Thanks!

[singtopher]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 9:39am

One of my dearest friends swears by one called a Solia (soul-ee-ah). Or maybe its a solio. I'm not completely sure. A lot of her girlfriends now use it as well and they all love it. You have to buy it on-line from what I hear. Its a little pricy, but well worth it.

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 9:40am

Yup. The T3 Ionic straightener is excellent. My hair is naturally very curly and it's fantastic. I got it at Sephora. Have the T3 hairdryer too and love it.
Updated On: 5/23/07 at 09:40 AM

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:24am

My hair is also naturally very curly. I have the T3 Ionic straightener from Sephora and I'm acutally not that huge of a fan of it. It works but I find it leaves my hair dryer than other straighteners I've used in the past. My all time favorite straightener is from a brand called "Hair Art." It is about the same price as the T3 and I think you can find it on Amazon.

[*thinkpink18*]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:32am

Buy a Chi straightener. They are amazing and they have a lifetime warranty.

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:35am

Holly, do you use the wet to dry setting? I never do that. I blow dry it first and then if I think I need the straightener I use it (usually for stray frizzies). Also, you should always use a heat protecor on dry hair before you straighten. After I straighten I always put in a drop After Party cream (Bed Head) or gloss drops.

I've never heard of Hair Art!

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:39am

I would also recommend that you consider using the KMS "Flat Out" line of products in conjunction with your mechanical straightening. As I'm sure you know, heat-straightening is extraordinarily damaging to your hair, and the KMS Flat Out line is designed to compensate for that, as well as relax the hair, over time. (It's not a strong chemical straightener, but the products are designed to gently relax curly hair and make it easier to straighten with tools over a period of weeks, and it also eases the damage and makes your hair shinier and silkier than it would be otherwise).

They also smell really, really, really good. :)

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:42am

I do not want to know what you are straightening Jaily.

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:45am

KMS is awesome. I myself am a huge fan of the Tigi/BedHead stuff (especially the Oatmeal and Honey shampoo and conditioner). I also love Pureology. I am a glamour whore and love to try everything.

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:46am

I have the one thats for dry hair only. I'm TERRIFIED to use a straightener on my wet hair!

I found out about the Hair Art straightener from a lady I used to babysit for. I used it once and fell in love with it. It has all the different heat settings, you can use it to curl or straighten, and the plates are rounded so your hair doesn't get stuck in them like it does with cheaper irons. I think it cost about $130 or so.


ETA

AH!!! I just found it on sale at Amazon for $70...so buying it!

Updated On: 5/23/07 at 10:46 AM

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:48am

I worship KMS. I used to be a rep for them in San Francisco, when I first moved there and was working in a salon on Polk Street. (Who's surprised?)

I wish they'd knock off the goddamn repackaging, though. I LOVED their original bottle design.

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:49am

The Hair Art sounds great, Holly...and it's cheaper than the T3!

[sweetdisaster]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:56am

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I love the Chi, but I was looking for something a little less expensive right now. Someone else told me about the Solia, too, so I might check that out.

I've never heard of the Hair Art either. $70-90 was what I wanted to spend, so thanks for the Amazon tip!

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:58am

Maybe I'll pick up the Hair Art for my sister. She's been using her iron since COLLEGE. It's so old it has a crimping plate.

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 11:36am

You guys will love it!!!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/23/07 at 1:27pm

I just found an amazing straightner at Costco for $35. No joke. I bought it cuz i was desperate cuz my other one just broke and i was there. But it is fabulous. I have naturally very curly hair and this straightner gets it very straight very quickly. It's CONAIR Tourmaline Ceramic. Seriously. My roomate who normally spends well over $100 on good straightners fell in love with this one and went out and bought it yesterday even tho she has a hot tools one.