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Re: Why does the FHI PLATFORM cost $450??!!
Yep! It is.4b silky straight with one swipe? Sounds amazing!
Yep! It is.4b silky straight with one swipe? Sounds amazing!
I have a Sedu. I'm going to check around and see if anyone in my area has this flat iron. It sounds like a dream. One of my sisters-in-law is a stylist. I'm going to have her price one for me.i purchased the runway after my hairdresser pressed my hair with it. My hair was silkier than ever. I paid $250.00 on amazon and think it's worth it. That coming from someone who already has the sedu, maxiglide, chi, and fhi platform. I achieve great results every time.
Alright, my quest to purchase the runway at an affordable price still continues. In the process I noticed another flat iron that has very similar features to include the 100% ceramic plates however the cost is only $189.95 I think. Attached is the link for the flat iron by Hanna
http://www.misikko.com/hana-elite-flat-iron.html
Any thoughts on this iron? Is it comparable to the Runway?
Thanks Ladies!!
Yes, you get a tax write off for this fine peice of equipment, it's like me purchasing a laptop! LOL I have to find a way to make this FHI iron an IT related expendature :scratchchThat's so true. I really think they geared that iron more towards the professionals.
It's a truly awesome iron. I don't like using my others after having used this one for so long. I called myself buying backups and they just don't compare.
Just imagine getting 4b natural hair silky straight with one swipe. That's what it does for me.
I'll probably buy another one within the next few months so I can have a comparable backup!!
http://www.beautychoice.com/products/FHI_Heat_Runway_100_Pure_Ceramic_Flat_Iron_1-5332-3.html
They have it for 289.95. I tried to write to them to see if there could be some sort of LHCF discount. But I know a lot of people on youtube will advertise and have coupon codes and it's free shipping.
http://www.beautychoice.com/products/FHI_Heat_Runway_100_Pure_Ceramic_Flat_Iron_1-5332-3.html
They have it for 289.95. I tried to write to them to see if there could be some sort of LHCF discount. But I know a lot of people on youtube will advertise and have coupon codes and it's free shipping.
nakia girl, you are right on time with that!
so i got my runway today, and it came in the box, bubble wrapped with a piece of red tape securing the wrap. the date code on this runway is 0803 and below it, it says BEAUTY MAX LLC. i see what i think is a serial number: 204 LE, and below it fhi-h f20810. there's also tiny white writing on the cord.
can somebody who owns a legit runway take a look at theirs and let me know if this is sounding familiar to anybody? i'm almost inclined to believe that mine may be real, but if not, i got the ****'s address who sold it to me and she don't live but an hour away
one thing i did notice is how lightweight this flat iron is! i don't think i've ever had an iron this light (my current iron is an hai silk that i've had for almost 4 years).
oh, and i'm washing friday night and will use this on saturday (weaved up 4b with 2'' perimeter of my hair left out). will keep yall posted!
I started doing my research online prices & thanks 2 this thread & my research I found some really good prices online. But I was still scared 2 buy 1 & not have FHI honor my warranty should something b wrong. & then there's that bootleg thing...
So, I called FHI & spoke 2 customer service. According 2 the rep, there r no authorized online retailers. If u purchase a FHI online u r not covered under their warranty.
Well my next ? was where could I purchase a Runway n Georgia. She told me that their Salon Locator feature was 4 exactly that & supposedly 2 Groovy Salon sells them. She told me 2 make sure I purchased from a salon listed on their website versus a direct purchase from FHI simply b/c I'd get a much better price.
I also asked about repair being that this iron has solid ceramic plates = fragile. She said that of course the warranty doesn't cover plates damaged by dropping. She said that right now they don't have a repair program like that of Chi's b/c of the complicated construction of the iron. She did say, however, that a repair plan is n the making so if u do purchase 1 & drop it & break the plates, then hold on 2 it until the program is up & running & u can have it replaced then.
Just thought I'd pass these tidbits on if any1's interested...
Alright, my quest to purchase the runway at an affordable price still continues. In the process I noticed another flat iron that has very similar features to include the 100% ceramic plates however the cost is only $189.95 I think. Attached is the link for the flat iron by Hanna
http://www.misikko.com/hana-elite-flat-iron.html
Any thoughts on this iron? Is it comparable to the Runway?
Thanks Ladies!!
I started doing my research online prices & thanks 2 this thread & my research I found some really good prices online. But I was still scared 2 buy 1 & not have FHI honor my warranty should something b wrong. & then there's that bootleg thing...
So, I called FHI & spoke 2 customer service. According 2 the rep, there r no authorized online retailers. If u purchase a FHI online u r not covered under their warranty.
Well my next ? was where could I purchase a Runway n Georgia. She told me that their Salon Locator feature was 4 exactly that & supposedly 2 Groovy Salon sells them. She told me 2 make sure I purchased from a salon listed on their website versus a direct purchase from FHI simply b/c I'd get a much better price.
I also asked about repair being that this iron has solid ceramic plates = fragile. She said that of course the warranty doesn't cover plates damaged by dropping. She said that right now they don't have a repair program like that of Chi's b/c of the complicated construction of the iron. She did say, however, that a repair plan is n the making so if u do purchase 1 & drop it & break the plates, then hold on 2 it until the program is up & running & u can have it replaced then.
Just thought I'd pass these tidbits on if any1's interested...
I followed your lead and called FHI. They gave me four salons to call. One is selling me the iron for $200 plus $15 for tax! I'm so excited. Haven't gotten it yet, but I can't wait!!!!!!! Thanks again for the tip!
That sounds good 2 me. Hey...if the deals aren't so good here n Atlanta, u think I could get u 2 purchase 1 for me - or @ least give me the salon info so that I can see if they'll sell it 2 me & I just pay 4 shipping?
Yes, I think you could get it directly from her. Her website is www.pinkcorset.com. I spoke with the owner, Maribel. I got her number and address directly from FHI. The Fhi iron isn't on her website though. She told me my iron would be here Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. (She ordered it for me). I asked her how she was able to give it to me for such a low price, and she said that it was b/c she sells corsets too. When it gets here, I'll be sure to post an update with a review of her customer service. She asked for a deposit of half the price, which I gave her over the phone so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do the same thing.
Oh thanks so much for the direct connection, this is such a blessing. I will be calling her as soon as the salon opens this morning and placing my order. I tried a distributor in LaGrange, GA and she initially quoted me a price higher than what was on the internet. When I told her FHI's internet price she then was like oh I must have a typo on my pricing sheet. Very shady!! Then when I called Too Groovy in ATL, they told me they cannot retail the Runway b/c it is for professional/license use only. So oh well....no in GA wanted to play fair and hook a sista up, so I will call the salon in Cali.
Thanks once again, you are a blessing!!
Oh thanks so much for the direct connection, this is such a blessing. I will be calling her as soon as the salon opens this morning and placing my order. I tried a distributor in LaGrange, GA and she initially quoted me a price higher than what was on the internet. When I told her FHI's internet price she then was like oh I must have a typo on my pricing sheet. Very shady!! Then when I called Too Groovy in ATL, they told me they cannot retail the Runway b/c it is for professional/license use only. So oh well....no in GA wanted to play fair and hook a sista up, so I will call the salon in Cali.
Thanks once again, you are a blessing!!
Yes, I think you could get it directly from her. Her website is www.pinkcorset.com. I spoke with the owner, Maribel. I got her number and address directly from FHI. The Fhi iron isn't on her website though. She told me my iron would be here Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. (She ordered it for me). I asked her how she was able to give it to me for such a low price, and she said that it was b/c she sells corsets too. When it gets here, I'll be sure to post an update with a review of her customer service. She asked for a deposit of half the price, which I gave her over the phone so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do the same thing.
Somehow this doesn't surprise me. My girlfriend goes to a certified FHI educator. I had her inquire about getting the Runway & she gave her this spill about how it really wasn't much difference - only that it would do the work of 2 irons. Well 1 iron doing the work of 2 is a big difference. Basically she gave her the runaround. Are stylists really that insecure these days? Geez...