I bought the CHI flat iron! Picture Comparison

[Miosy]

I went to the hair show today and I was sooo excited because I stayed within my budget but as I was leaving this man was flat ironing this white girl hair and he was talking about the patent ceramic technology...blah, blah, blah, but I said $100 bucks...no thanks.
Then he took the iron and left it on the lady's hair for about 30-40 sec. and said "I could leave it longer". I thought "Oh my Gosh, her hair will be stuck to it!" but he took it off and I touched the hair and it wasn't even hot

So, that caught my attention then I took a piece of my three textured hair (new growth, texturized, bone straight) and told him if he could get that staright with one shot I will buy it. So, to make a long story short my hair came out looking like if it was freshly relaxed, with shine and body

SO, I bought it

Added the pictures in my album. I'm comparing Jilbere Ceramic Flat Iron with CHI orginal ceramic flat iron. Overall, I did see the differences in the quality of the two products. I did not have to use oils or heat protectant and got even better results. BUT I don't know how that guy did it but your hair does feel warm to hot but doesn't burn. I tried leaving the iron on some shed hairs for 30 secs on high for both iron and the hair did not get burn. CHI is worth the money

http://public.fotki.com/Miosy

 

[DigitalRain]

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I'm glad you like it. I have a CHI knock off that works pretty well, and if it ever breaks, I will definitely invest in a CHI. Let us know how well it works for you.

 

[GoingBack]

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Wow, I'm glad that you liked it. I want to purchase one myself, but can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a flat iron. So you say that the hair wasn't even hot, huh???

 

[Miosy]

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No, it was a warm but not hot like most flat iron leave the hair feeling. 30-40secs. is a lot...I really thought her hair would be glued to it.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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WoW! I always weondered about the Chi! I maqy have to break down and buy one!

 

[Miosy]

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I don't regret it at all. The way the front looked after he flat iron really impressed me because I did not have anything on it accept WGO and some leave in when I washed my hair the day before. My hair was shiny and light looking.

 

[cutebajangirl]

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Have you been able to reproduce the results at home?

 

[CoCoChantel]

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definitely bumping this one!

 

[buffalosoldier]

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I'm thinking of buying a gold and hot ceramic curling iron does anyone have one? do they like it?

Sorry to hijack but Im looking into this too

 

[Miosy]

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I just washed my hair and I will flat iron tomorrow and post comparison pics. I forgot the name of the brand I bought from Sally's for like $35. I will definitely show pictures when I'm finished.

 

[TigerLily]

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buffalosoldier said:
I'm thinking of buying a gold and hot ceramic curling iron does anyone have one? do they like it?

Sorry to hijack but Im looking into this too

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Oooh NO!! Do not get an Gold and Hot!! Every person that I've heard of that's used it said it was crap!!

 

[Cat_Eyed_Cutie]

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I have a CHI Turbo 2" and I love it! Get's my hair straight, full of shine and body. I'm glad you like it Miosy, welcome to the club, lol.

 

[Chaya]

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I also have the Chi Turbo but its a 1". I cannot produce the same results that the salons do. I hardly ever use it, I have used it probably only 2 times this year. I would love a crash course!

 

[diamonddollfla]

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I like my Chi! I too was hesitate because of the cost but i find my hair is straighter and the effects last a longer time. p.s. my apt doesn't smell like burnt hair for two days

 

[UmSumayyah]

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Miosy do tell us the brand you got from Sally's.
I recently purchased one from Revlon and I was impressed. The reviews I read prior to purchasing said that it performed great but stopped working after about 4 months of using 3 times a week. I don't plan to use mine but 8 times a year so I went ahead and bought it. I tested it on a couple locks of hair (with 3 months of newgrowth) and I was impressed. Don't have a CHI to compare it to, though.
Anyway, congrats on your new purchase, and can't wait to see the pics.

 

[RabiaElaine]

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Is CHI a certain brand?? Where can I buy it??

 

[Brooke007]

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Thanks for sharing Miosy. Great pics

 

[kitchen_tician]

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I bought the Chi Turbo Iron 2" also a couple of months ago and it works well. I've only used it one time though. The Chi iron is made by a company named Farouk. The same company that makes the Biosilk Hair products. I bought mine from the following site and had no problems with the item or shipping, etc... http://www.nocurls.com/chi_ironsall.asp

CHI=Ceramic Hair Iron

 

[alliyah4eva203]

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wow. you can really see the difference. great pics

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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Looks great!

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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DSD-

Don't you use a Unil (if I'm wrong, forgive me)? If so, CHI and Unil used to be made by the same company (as far s what I was told). Either way, they're comparable (unless yours doesn't have a heat gauge) and they're both supposed to be one of the best. Just thought I would tell you in case you thought your iron was inferior to the CHI.

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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Wow, Miosy!!!

Your hair is beautiful! Great pics.. So would you say that the CHI gets your hair straighter, shinier or both than the Jilbere?

 

[bocagirl]

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Great pics. I have a FHI and I love it

 

[Angelicus]

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Your hair looks great (and um... u look a little smaller too)

 

[Healthb4Length]

wow! impressive! I've heard about the Chi for years but the price always scared me away, but I think your pics make me want to invest.

 

[Karonica]

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Wow, that's a big difference.

 

[buffalosoldier]

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[ QUOTE ]
TigerLily said:
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buffalosoldier said:
I'm thinking of buying a gold and hot ceramic curling iron does anyone have one? do they like it?

Sorry to hijack but Im looking into this too

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Oooh NO!! Do not get an Gold and Hot!! Every person that I've heard of that's used it said it was crap!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks! I really like gold and hot items but maybe I wont bother this time

 

[UmSumayyah]

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Miosy--you know if I can't get my hair to look like yours when I flat iron that Ima run right out and get a CHI, right? I do have Farouk's Biosilk silk therapy that they recommend for flatironing, though. Hope that makes a difference.
Your hair looks fantastic and you can really tell the difference between the results from the CHI and the results from the Jilbere.

 

[Zuppy]

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I have the 2" gold and hot ceramic.... the ceramic faded off the plates

 

[Miosy]

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Dolce Dawn, Yes, I feel a major difference between CHI and Jilbere. My hair feels softer, bouncier, and shiner. It actually feels like I did a blow out. Jilbere left my hair feeling and looking a bit rough. I tried one small section with ion heat protectant and it felt a bit heavy so I think leaving my leave-in and oil while air drying gave me that layer of protection already (I mixed Neutrogena 3x Moisture cream leave in with WGO).