Sigh, I might invest in a Chi

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

I have seen too many natural headed ladies who are using Chi and their hair looks relaxed. I have spoken with two ladies on my job who flat iron every 1-3 weeks and they still have their length and their hair doesn't look dry and broken off. They both said that when they wash their hair, it draws right back up in it's natural state.

I am sighing b/c I don't want to actually buy another flatiron when I have the Maxiglide at home. The problem with my Maxi is I can't remove the plates to clean them

I think I will invest in the 1 inch plates instead of the two inch since I believe thinner plates will force me to take smaller sections and not rush through the process.

If this doesn't work, I can always go back to my lovely beautician, but I want to try to flatiron myself, just for the satisfaction.

 

[Aveena]

I was advised to buy one online....it's supposed to be cheaper that way?? I'm still considering a Chi but I am nervous about heat damage as well..

 

[Ediese]

I have seen too many natural headed ladies who are using Chi and their hair looks relaxed. I have spoken with two ladies on my job who flat iron every 1-3 weeks and they still have their length and their hair doesn't look dry and broken off. They both said that when they wash their hair, it draws right back up in it's natural state.

I am sighing b/c I don't want to actually buy another flatiron when I have the Maxiglide at home. The problem with my Maxi is I can't remove the plates to clean them

I think I will invest in the 1 inch plates instead of the two inch since I believe thinner plates will force me to take smaller sections and not rush through the process.

If this doesn't work, I can always go back to my lovely beautician, but I want to try to flatiron myself, just for the satisfaction.

Shootz...I can mail you mine if you'd like. I guess I should have known better and gotten the one with the temp control.

 

[Aveena]

Shootz...I can mail you mine if you'd like. I guess I should have known better and gotten the one with the temp control.

Why? Does the one you have get to hot?

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

Shootz...I can mail you mine if you'd like. I guess I should have known better and gotten the one with the temp control.

Temp control?? So All Chi's aren't the same?

 

[Ediese]

Why? Does the one you have get to hot?

Yes it does. I usually have to turn it on, and then cut it off so it could cool down a little before I can use it.

 

[Aveena]

Yes it does. I usually have to turn it on, and then cut it off so it could cool down a little before I can use it.

I see. Thanks

 

[Ediese]

Temp control?? So All Chi's aren't the same?

No, they are not all the same.

This is the one that I bought before I knew any better. It's the 1" CHI Pink Iron Limited Edition. It doesn't have the temp control.

 

[**Glamourlicious**]

My friend that is natural has one and she uses her Chi weekly or everyother week. Her hair is midback and healthy and it bounces right back to her natural curl pattern when she washes. She is a 3b/3C.

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

Yes it does. I usually have to turn it on, and then cut it off so it could cool down a little before I can use it.

Read later posts.

 

[clever]

My friend that is natural has one and she uses her Chi weekly or everyother week. Her hair is midback and healthy and it bounces right back to her natural curl pattern when she washes. She is a 3b/3C.

I'm natural and my hair bounces right back also.The chi is the best ironed I've ever used-even with temp control.

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

I'm natural and my hair bounces right back also.The chi is the best ironed I've ever used-even with temp control.

See this is what I am tombout! I thought you were relaxed!

Now you've told off on yourself. I need step by step instructions on how you were able to achieve your look, I need products used, too

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

This is the one that I am considering

http://www.folica.com/CHI_Ceramic_Fla_d5.html

 

[clever]

See this is what I am tombout! I thought you were relaxed!

Now you've told off on yourself. I need step by step instructions on how you were able to achieve your look, I need products used, too

You a fool

 

[honeybadgirl]

i was love with the chi when i 1st bought it but i totally LOVE LOVE fhi much better. plus i find with the chi, it snags the hair. my stylist uses the fhi and then i went one time and the flat irons were snagging my hair. low and behold she was using the chi. i was telling my gf about chi snagging and she was surprised and said her chi was doing that too, she noticed it.

 

[KurleeK5]

i was love with the chi when i 1st bought it but i totally LOVE LOVE fhi much better. plus i find with the chi, it snags the hair. my stylist uses the fhi and then i went one time and the flat irons were snagging my hair. low and behold she was using the chi. i was telling my gf about chi snagging and she was surprised and said her chi was doing that too, she noticed it.

I also had the Chi and mine did the same. I switched to the FHI. Also I found ou the CHI doesn't have Ceramic plates like the FHI, they have regular metal which is coated with ceramic. It caused a lot of damage on my hair (from when I first BCed) so I lost a lot of length--So i say invest in a FHI with temp control. No snags, no pulling, your hair wil just glad through! I promise! lol

 

[audacity.]

I have seen too many natural headed ladies who are using Chi and their hair looks relaxed. I have spoken with two ladies on my job who flat iron every 1-3 weeks and they still have their length and their hair doesn't look dry and broken off. They both said that when they wash their hair, it draws right back up in it's natural state.

I am sighing b/c I don't want to actually buy another flatiron when I have the Maxiglide at home. The problem with my Maxi is I can't remove the plates to clean them

I think I will invest in the 1 inch plates instead of the two inch since I believe thinner plates will force me to take smaller sections and not rush through the process.

If this doesn't work, I can always go back to my lovely beautician, but I want to try to flatiron myself, just for the satisfaction.

I bought mine offa eBay and I have NO regrets. I have nearly 82 weeks worth of NG and about 6 inches of relaxed ends and the Chi blends my NG with the relaxed ends with ONE PASS!!!!! I am NOT exaggerating.

I would say get it and you won't be disappointed, I promise. :crossfingers:

 

[Extremus]

I bought mine offa eBay and I have NO regrets. I have nearly 82 weeks worth of NG and about 6 inches of relaxed ends and the Chi blends my NG with the relaxed ends with ONE PASS!!!!! I am NOT exaggerating.

I would say get it and you won't be disappointed, I promise. :crossfingers:

Ok, I'm sold. I heard a similar story about the CHI too.
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[audacity.]

Ok, I'm sold. I heard a similar story about the CHI too.
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LOVE the CHI! No need for me to shop around...though I was tempted to get the Maxiglide

 

[zzirvingj]

i was love with the chi when i 1st bought it but i totally LOVE LOVE fhi much better. plus i find with the chi, it snags the hair. my stylist uses the fhi and then i went one time and the flat irons were snagging my hair. low and behold she was using the chi. i was telling my gf about chi snagging and she was surprised and said her chi was doing that too, she noticed it.

It's funny you mention this b/c I was just about to ask the OP.. "What about an FHI?"

The only iron I have is also the MG, and I'm not in love with it or anything...but my stylist uses the FHI and people think I'm relaxed whenever I get my hair pressed (see siggy below).

I wanna buy an FHI but I wanna invest in a better DRYER first. I think half my problem with self-straightening is in the blow-drying process...

 

[zzirvingj]

Ok, I'm sold. I heard a similar story about the CHI too.
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DAMN!

She got EXCELLENT results with her CHI!! I noticed at the end of her tutorial she mentioned that she bought and FHI recently, and that now she uses both the FHI AND the CHI. She mentioned that she liked them both the same amount, but for different purposes.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

You a fool




Step 1:Joico Chelating shampoo

Step 2:design essentials moisture retention poo

Step 3:Kenra MC withHEAT clipped up in 6 sections for 30 minutes

Step 4:Apply leave in

Step 5onytail rollerset/regular rollersey/curlformer set to stttrrrrretccch the hair and make your job alot easier(sit under dryer until its dry)

Step 6:Apply chi silk infusion with one pump of redken heat glide and flat iron with the original chi iron using a thin,fine tooth comb

thats it!!

This is going into my professional advice file!! Thank you for taking the time to post this !!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I also had the Chi and mine did the same. I switched to the FHI. Also I found ou the CHI doesn't have Ceramic plates like the FHI, they have regular metal which is coated with ceramic. It caused a lot of damage on my hair (from when I first BCed) so I lost a lot of length--So i say invest in a FHI with temp control. No snags, no pulling, your hair wil just glad through! I promise! lol

This is good to know, I knew I wanted to get solid ceramic plates because they prevent snags and they give off more of the ions that smooth out the hair's cuticle... I can't wait until my nappy anniverary which is Dec. 21st 2009. I will save up and get the top dog FHI because I am worth it and I will have waited a year to straighten my hair !!!!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I bought mine offa eBay and I have NO regrets. I have nearly 82 weeks worth of NG and about 6 inches of relaxed ends and the Chi blends my NG with the relaxed ends with ONE PASS!!!!! I am NOT exaggerating.

I would say get it and you won't be disappointed, I promise. :crossfingers:

Holy smokes, that's 1 year, 7.5 months of growth, I wouldn't call it new.... How long is your hair now?
ETA: I read your siggy, that's incredible!!! You are going the full transition mile without the BC !!!

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

I also had the Chi and mine did the same. I switched to the FHI. Also I found ou the CHI doesn't have Ceramic plates like the FHI, they have regular metal which is coated with ceramic. It caused a lot of damage on my hair (from when I first BCed) so I lost a lot of length--So i say invest in a FHI with temp control. No snags, no pulling, your hair wil just glad through! I promise! lol

Well, I surely don't have time for snaggy hair. FHI it is!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I never had a problem with my CHI put I get awesome results. All of my pics that have straightend hair game from my .5'' CHI. I have to check out that FHI though. Im curious.

 

[cocoaluv]

Well, I surely don't have time for snaggy hair. FHI it is!

Yup FHI's are great!!!

 

[audacity.]

It's funny you mention this b/c I was just about to ask the OP.. "What about an FHI?"

The only iron I have is also the MG, and I'm not in love with it or anything...but my stylist uses the FHI and people think I'm relaxed whenever I get my hair pressed (see siggy below).

I wanna buy an FHI but I wanna invest in a better DRYER first. I think half my problem with self-straightening is in the blow-drying process...

Yeah, mine, too... I am going to try Elle's roller-iron (I just made up that term ) next time

Well, I surely don't have time for snaggy hair. FHI it is!

it may depend on the type you get. i have a 2" Chi Turbo and my hair has never snagged...

Holy smokes, that's 1 year, 7.5 months of growth, I wouldn't call it new.... How long is your hair now?
ETA: I read your siggy, that's incredible!!! You are going the full transition mile without the BC !!!

yes, i am "transitioning" w/o the bc. we will see how much longer i can last

 

[lilsparkle825]

ElleDoll i am so happy you posted that regimen...your hair looks bouncy and now i see that it may be because of a) the rollersetting and b) the products. when i use just chi silk infusion i get good results but my hair feels dry; then again the last time i only used that i did not DC first!

I wanna buy an FHI but I wanna invest in a better DRYER first. I think half my problem with self-straightening is in the blow-drying process...

i would actually like to try the maxiglide, cause sylver2's tutorial is the bomb...i have a solia and i like it though...i think my money should go towards a better dryer as well since i got the sucky pink ion bonnet dryer and it has already cracked at the hinge. good thing i'm not using heat right now.

 

[honeybadgirl]

It's funny you mention this b/c I was just about to ask the OP.. "What about an FHI?"

The only iron I have is also the MG, and I'm not in love with it or anything...but my stylist uses the FHI and people think I'm relaxed whenever I get my hair pressed (see siggy below).

I wanna buy an FHI but I wanna invest in a better DRYER first. I think half my problem with self-straightening is in the blow-drying process...

i say dont fret over the blower dryer so much, the FHI will take care of it. try the FHI 1st and see. i also use chi silk infusions too on each section i flat iron. and yes i agree, even with natural hair it straightens the heck out of your hair!! i too, when i was natural would get mistaken for relaxed hair