LOOK WHATS GOING ON WITH MY BELOVED MAXIGLIDE!!!!!

[Mandy4610]

I have sent an email to the manufacturer. What else can I do? Anybody experienced this before?

 

[CurlyMoo]

WOW, I haven't noticed that on mine. But then again I only use it twice a year. I've had it for 2 years now. Did you get any chemicals on it?

 

[Mandy4610]

WOW, I haven't noticed that on mine. But then again I only use it twice a year. I've had it for 2 years now. Did you get any chemicals on it?

CurlyMoo, I use mine approximately 2-3 times a year.

I didn't get any chemicals on it. Atleast not that I know of. I keep it in a safe place, so I don't think its that at all.

 

[CurlyMoo]

@CurlyMoo, I use mine approximately 2-3 times a year.

I didn't get any chemicals on it. Atleast not that I know of. I keep it in a safe place, so I don't think its that at all.

I have to admit that my current Maxiglide is a replacement of one that stopped working when I took it to Germany. So actually I've had this one for one year.

Ok I just called my sister and asked her if she is having the same problem with hers. Yes I woke her up. And she said she isn't having that problem.

Do you clean your iron with alcohol based products? Perhaps some alcohol in your hair products?

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

Wait, what's the problem? I'm not very familiar with Maxiglide.
Are you referring to the blue color?

 

[ItsMeFre]

I have one that I got last Christmas that I've used 3 times and I'm using tomorrow and no it hasn't done that

 

[JerriBlank]

Yup.mine did that after a few uses. I used it after it started chipping,and my ends thinned out so badly after just that one use. Totally my fault,but the end result was drastic.
I wouldn't risk it a second time.

 

[AmyRose92]

Yup.mine did that after a few uses. I used it after it started chipping,and my ends thinned out so badly after just that one use. Totally my fault,but the end result was drastic.
I wouldn't risk it a second time.

Oh wow...I just ordered the MP a few days ago and now I'm scared. Do you have any theories as to how that happened? How'd you use it? Did you blow dry first? Where'd you buy it? lol Sorry for the 21 questions...I just don't want to make a serious mistake.
OP, I hope you find the answer you're looking for. That doesn't look really safe :/

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[Geminigirl]

I have to admit that my current Maxiglide is a replacement of one that stopped working when I took it to Germany. So actually I've had this one for one year.

Ok I just called my sister and asked her if she is having the same problem with hers. Yes I woke her up. And she said she isn't having that problem.

Do you clean your iron with alcohol based products? Perhaps some alcohol in your hair products?

I was thinking some hair products might have rubbed it off also.

OT- you said your flat iron stopped working when you went over seas, this happened to me years ago. I was traveling to another state and when I landed and tried to use my cheap wal mart flat iron it wouldn't work anymore. I told my friend the air plan pressure must have messed it up and she thought I was crazy. Why do you think your flat iron stopped working?

 

[Mandy4610]

I have to admit that my current Maxiglide is a replacement of one that stopped working when I took it to Germany. So actually I've had this one for one year.

Ok I just called my sister and asked her if she is having the same problem with hers. Yes I woke her up. And she said she isn't having that problem.

Do you clean your iron with alcohol based products? Perhaps some alcohol in your hair products?

CurlyMoo, thanks for checking it out with your sister. I hope she wasn't terribly upset with you for waking her up

I have never used alcohol to clean it and I doubt that my products have alcohol. when I use it, I have Kinky curly leave-in and Sabino moisture block on my hair.

 

[Mandy4610]

Wait, what's the problem? I'm not very familiar with Maxiglide.
Are you referring to the blue color?

SerenavanderWoodsen, the coating on the plate is going off. The plate is supposed to be black but it is grey in that one area due to the ceramic coating coming off.

 

[Ms. Tiki]

Mine is doing that right around the teeth on my plate with the pins. That's why I was trying to figure out how well the flat plate will work so I can switch.

 

[Mandy4610]

Mine is doing that right around the teeth on my plate with the pins. That's why I was trying to figure out how well the flat plate will work so I can switch.

[USER=147728]Ms. Tiki, I found this on their website in the FAQ section.

Q. I noticed some of the coating coming off of the ceramic pins on my MAXIglide; can this be harmful to the hair?

A. Not at all. This does not affect your hair or the performance of your MAXIglide.

I am not sure that I believe this answer or that I like it. There is a reason why they coated the plates, pins and all with ceramic, otherwise they wouldn't have done it. Thats just how I see it.

 

[CurlyMoo]

I was thinking some hair products might have rubbed it off also.

OT- you said your flat iron stopped working when you went over seas, this happened to me years ago. I was traveling to another state and when I landed and tried to use my cheap wal mart flat iron it wouldn't work anymore. I told my friend the air plan pressure must have messed it up and she thought I was crazy. Why do you think your flat iron stopped working?

Hmmm, I never considered the cabin pressure. I just assumed either it was damaged due to the scanning process, rough luggage handling or the different voltage, that created a shortage. Because it would only get luke warm when I plugged it up. But when I got home it still didn't work properly. So I returned it and got a new one for free.

 

[Jazzlyric]

@Ms. Tiki, I found this on their website in the FAQ section.

Q. I noticed some of the coating coming off of the ceramic pins on my MAXIglide; can this be harmful to the hair?

A. Not at all. This does not affect your hair or the performance of your MAXIglide.

I am not sure that I believe this answer or that I like it. There is a reason why they coated the plates, pins and all with ceramic, otherwise they wouldn't have done it. Thats just how I see it.

I dont believe their answer either Mandy4610. LOL. Personally I would just replace it . I wouldnt use it as the heat probably wont be distributed evenly anymore , which leaves your hair prone to burning . I have had mine for more than two years and this hasnt happened yet .

 

[CurlyMoo]

I dont believe their answer either @Mandy4610. LOL. Personally I would just replace it . I wouldnt use it as the heat probably wont be distributed evenly anymore , which leaves your hair prone to burning . I have had mine for more than two years and this hasnt happened yet .

I agree, I say call them. Tell them it's not working properly, they will have you return the whole thing. My advice, keep the plate you want, but return the rest.

 

[lustrous]

for those who went overseas could your irons have stopped working because of the change in electrical wiring and voltage in different countries? I believe there are special adaptors that you are supposed to use when taking appliances to other countries. Ive read about things being damaged because they are made in accordance w the US voltage system only. just an observation/thought.

 

[Guitarhero]

Calcium deposit from hard water. Are you supposed to use distilled water? calcium deposits can mess with the electrical something awful. Since it's a small appliance, have it replaced rather than attempt to fix it.

 

[Mandy4610]

for those who went overseas could your irons have stopped working because of the change in electrical wiring and voltage in different countries? I believe there are special adaptors that you are supposed to use when taking appliances to other countries. Ive read about things being damaged because they are made in accordance w the US voltage system only. just an observation/thought.

lustrous, mine did stop working when I went to Zambia even though I was using an adaptor it still got shot. My dad fixed it for me and I never had a problem until the coating started coming off.

Calcium deposit from hard water. Are you supposed to use distilled water? calcium deposits can mess with the electrical something awful. Since it's a small appliance, have it replaced rather than attempt to fix it.

Guitarhero, I actually only use distilled water in it.

 

[Mandy4610]

Update:

I got a response from the manufacturer. They asked if I have a removable plate one or not. They said if it is the one with the non removable plates then the iron needs to be replaced.
I didn't even know they made removable and non removable plates. Did you ladies know that?

 

[Whimsy]

yikes. i use mine let's say 12 times a year and have had it for years. no issues like that. my mom has had hers for even longer (my old one) and no issues yet. glad the manufacturers got back to you. I have the type with removable plates. So when you want to use the teeth you can and when you don't u can use the smooth plate.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Glad you heard from the manufacturer.

My maxiglide actually is broken almost in two. I need to contact them about it. It works but it's a pain to use.