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Okay, I am going to buy one tonight and give it a try. This will be the first time I flatironed/pressed my own hair. If it comes out right, I am gonna may cancel my Friday hair appointment. I'm excited now!

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Leejure, when I got to the back the ends were a little dry so I used some WGO(my first time using it). It works really nice and made the ends iron really well. I like this stuff(although it stinks a little). But it's great for pressing...
It's also a little hard on the arms(and my hair is not nearly as long as yours)... That's why I did the front then took a break and did the back.
 
Okay y'all. I bought the flat iron (pix #2) and it worked well. HOWEVER, I it did not get my hair really sleek and smooth like my beautician has it. But it s definitely a keeper. This was the first time in two months that I have had my hair blow-dried and straightened and I have obtain about 3 1/2 to 4 inches since the last (FEB) picture so that's cool. I think I am still going to keep my Friday appointment. If so, I will post and updated pix then.

All in all, I thought it worked very well.

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Leejure, mine came out pretty smooth but I'm thinking about trying the 'saran wrap' trick the next time to see if I can get it even smoother.

Don't forget to post the pics Firday.
 
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I want to buy 1 too, please tell me how many inches width do these flat irons have?

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The Jilbere ones have the 1" and 2 1/2" wide plates.
 
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I want to buy 1 too, please tell me how many inches width do these flat irons have?

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The Jilbere ones have the 1" and 2 1/2" wide plates.

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What size is better? I heard some say that if it's too wide its hard to do the roots properly. Please advise!!
 
I must admit, flat irons are a complete mystery to me. Just looking at it, I can't figure out how you straighten the roots without burning yourself. Do you have to be as careful with the iron as with the pressing comb - and how is the iron better? Thanks, chicas.
 
dontspeakdefeat, don't feel bad. i also got an expensive flat iron, the Hai convertible one. i thought they were all about the same until i bought the first Jilbere one in the photo above. right away, i could tell the difference. the plates aren't as smooth. as example, picture the surface of a ceramic kitchen tile compared to the inside of a teflon frying pan. it's smooth but not like a tile. the Jilbere i got was definitely coated. after trying it on the highest setting on one section of hair, i returned it to the store. i believe the second one in the photo is a higher quality because it costs a little more. i have read of people complaining about the surface peeling though...

lafemme, it's definitely not the same as using a pressing comb. i have yet to burn my skin or hair with the one that i have.
 
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are those jibere ones ceramic plates or plat-ED?

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Good question. At these prices, I'm guessing it's plat-ED... The ad copy reads: "Ceramic Pulse technology..." and "Slim ceramic plate design..."

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With in a number of days I've gone from the Conair $14.82 iron to the Jibere $29.99 and it sounds like it's not over yet.

I'm wondering, what is the difference in the results you get from a ceramic plated vs. a ceramic plat-ed flat iron? Which is better for your hair?
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are those jibere ones ceramic plates or plat-ED?

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Good question. At these prices, I'm guessing it's plat-ED... The ad copy reads: "Ceramic Pulse technology..." and "Slim ceramic plate design..."

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With in a number of days I've gone from the Conair $14.82 iron to the Jibere $29.99 and it sounds like it's not over yet.

I'm wondering, what is the difference in the results you get from a ceramic plated vs. a ceramic plat-ed flat iron? Which is better for your hair?
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I don't know...but I am very happy with the one I got(the 2nd one)... I'm glad I took the first one pictured back and got the 2nd one instead.
 
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dontspeakdefeat, don't feel bad. i also got an expensive flat iron, the Hai convertible one. i thought they were all about the same until i bought the first Jilbere one in the photo above. right away, i could tell the difference. the plates aren't as smooth. as example, picture the surface of a ceramic kitchen tile compared to the inside of a teflon frying pan. it's smooth but not like a tile. the Jilbere i got was definitely coated. after trying it on the highest setting on one section of hair, i returned it to the store. i believe the second one in the photo is a higher quality because it costs a little more. i have read of people complaining about the surface peeling though...



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Adrienne you have made me feel so much better because I thought that maybe I paid too much. The plates on my Unil are thick and solid no coating just plates. It heats up in 10 seconds. I love this iron!
 
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dontspeakdefeat, don't feel bad. i also got an expensive flat iron, the Hai convertible one. i thought they were all about the same until i bought the first Jilbere one in the photo above. right away, i could tell the difference. the plates aren't as smooth. as example, picture the surface of a ceramic kitchen tile compared to the inside of a teflon frying pan. it's smooth but not like a tile. the Jilbere i got was definitely coated. after trying it on the highest setting on one section of hair, i returned it to the store. i believe the second one in the photo is a higher quality because it costs a little more. i have read of people complaining about the surface peeling though...



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Adrienne you have made me feel so much better because I thought that maybe I paid too much. The plates on my Unil are thick and solid no coating just plates. It heats up in 10 seconds. I love this iron!

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I hope this helps both of you continue to feel better...Where did you both get yours from?
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You can get good deals on the high-end ceramic irons on Ebay. The one that was featured on the Maury Povitch show (Superstar) retails for $100-$150. I saw it on Ebay for $70. No, I didn't buy it!
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My aunt ordered the one that was featured on Maury. She's going to let me know how it works...
 
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You can get good deals on the high-end ceramic irons on Ebay. The one that was featured on the Maury Povitch show (Superstar) retails for $100-$150. I saw it on Ebay for $70. No, I didn't buy it!
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My aunt ordered the one that was featured on Maury. She's going to let me know how it works...

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Ditto!
 
I just used the first iron (one without the dials) last nite but it was after a touchup so I dont know how it will straighten weeks post relaxer. But my hair is shiny and soft, but im still debating on the straightness. I dont think it was hot enough. I dunno whether to exhange it or not for the 2nd one
 
The 2nd one model JB2555 I paid $29.99 during the sale at Sally's. The sticker price (reg.price) is $39.99 and $37.99 for those who have a green card.
 
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NOW YOU TELL ME, sassygirl!
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which one was featured on maury?

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Here's the one from Maury. On Ebay just type in "Superstar".

My aunt ordered it after her husband told her not to. She had it shipped to her job.
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My aunt ordered hers the day before the sale ended. She hasn't received it yet. I'll let you know in this thread what she thinks. She's never used a ceramic iron before. I think she still uses the fabric covered one she bought 10 yrs ago! Her stylist recommended a fabric covered one because they are gentler on the hair.
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She has natural hair in the 3 category and she uses a curling iron to straighten her hair 2x-3x a week.

I told her about the Jilbere, but she wanted the Superstar...
 
No. I read about it here and then told some relatives about it. Hoping one of them would buy it and let me try it and compare at least once.
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I fought the urge to buy the Superstar when it was $99. I'm interested in trying the Hai and Chi brands. The site on your link says the Superstar is plate-ED, not cermaic plates.
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For $100+ I want real ceramic plates.
 
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