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Luv J Avatar
Luv J

G H D hands down! I have T3 Wet and Dry and CHI, but the GHD is the most versatile amongst all of them. I can curl my hair with this with no problem at all.

Candee Sparks Avatar
Candee Sparks

For the price, Conair Infiniti of any type. Designer and high-end flat irons do nothing but break easily and you need the products necessary for it not to destroy your hair. Me and my friend swapped flat irons, she took my Infiniti and I took her Cricket and CHI – they did nothing but cause breakage, friz and tear my hair up so now I’m left to do oil treatments and the whole ordeal just to revive my hair.

Chrissy Avatar
Chrissy

I agree, Candee. Anytime I’ve spent a good chunk of money on a flat iron, I’m lucky if it lasts 6 months. I have a Revlon one I got for $25 bucks and it’s lasted me over a year and half and still going strong.

Cathy Avatar
Cathy

I love my Tigi Bedhead straightener!! Its electric blue! I also have the Tigi Hardcore one that was 2 times as much and i like the Bedhead one better hands down.

Laura Avatar
Laura

GHD no contest. i have tried them all, drug store brands, chi’s, t3, even one with 4 plates! With my poofy wavy frizzy hair, nothing compares to the GHD and I can use it for curls as well!

Kim Avatar
Kim

Sedu, seriously takes no time to flat iron my hair!! Doesnt snag my hair like other flat irons have nor do you have to go over any section of your hair more than once!!!

Kat Avatar
Kat

Sedu is probably the worst I’ve used. I find the Solia too heavy and clunky but efficient and CHI is the fastest with best results

Anastasia Avatar
Anastasia

In terms of value, BabyLiss flat irons really impress me. They’re not as good as GHDs, of course, but they’re very good, and they cost more like £30 instead of £200

Brandi Avatar
Brandi

I have owned flat irons from the drugstore, a CHI, and now a GHD. The GHD works the best for me by far! GHD is expensive, but worth it IMO.

Vanessa Avatar
Vanessa

I agree with Candee!It’s a really total waste of time and money buy high-end flat irons.
I have the same Conair Infiniti for about 6 months and i’m very satisfied until now…

Ashley Avatar
Ashley

I actually really like my Paul Brown Hawaii iron. It doesn’t burn my hair (like CHI did and like the GHD one that I tried at Sephora did) and it is easy to use when curling or straightening. It also doesn’t make my hair smell gross (like the CHI did) and makes my hair straight, not flat (again, like the CHI did)
It also has not broken yet, unliek my CHI which broke in 5 months.
I have tried a T3, CHI, Paul Brown, Conairs, and another one (I can’t remember the name.. Maybe Cricket? That one was replaced like. 4 times within a year) and out of them all, I have only found really good results with Paul Brown Hawaii.

Ash Avatar
Ash

I just bought a GHD recently and have mixed feelings about it? I like it but I don’t love it yet. I can’t seem to get the curl/wave thing down w/ my GHD like I can w/ the Conair Infinity… I thought there would be a huge difference after reading reviews about the GHD, but I am not seeing those kind of results yet? Can anyone tell me… is it necessary to use the suggested products to get great results? I mean, I use a heat protector spray (generic) or should I be using the GHD creams, sprays, etc. etc.?

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

GHD is the best. I’m a latin women with curly hair and I’ve tried them all (CHI, T3, Conair). Nothing works best to give all the versatality like the GHD. My hair can either be full of volume, curly or pin straight. LOVE my GHD. Worth every penny!!!!

Heather Avatar
Heather

HAI ~ I haven’t tried other higher end ones, but after getting this per my stylist recommendation ~ didn’t need to. It’s great and i got it for about $80 on Ebay. Temp. setting, smooth and fast!

Tracy Avatar
Tracy

A friend told me that her stylist recommended the Babyliss, and she was happy with it, so I got it as well for my daughter. AMAZING! Amazon had at the time for $89, which was a steal compared to other online dealers, and just today I bought another since my Hot Tools iron from Sallys finally stopped working. I had never heard Babyliss before she mentioned it, but I’m thrilled with the performance!!!

Lisa Avatar
Lisa

GHD!! there is nothing better! It heats up in no-time, gets hot enough to not damage the hair too much and doesn’t snag your hair! amazing! it was like another world after using gama

tess Avatar
tess

i just got my chi and it’s been wonderful…. i really wanted the ghd’s but everytime i try to save up for it… mac takes it over with its collections after collections!!!!

Firenze Avatar
Firenze

GHD.. by far.. It is by the far the most versatile hair styling tool that I’ve ever used. I have THICK semi-wavy asian hair.. and it can really be used to achieve any style… whether big and curly or sleek and straight! I will admit… we’re not talking pennies for the GHD.. it’s definitely worth getting your coin together and purchasing! ; )

Amy Avatar
Amy

I still love my Ultra Chi. I work at Ulta, and I know a lot of people seem to have problems with theirs breaking and whatnot, but I have had mine for 3 years and haven’t had any problems at all. Plus, I got mine at a pro beauty supply store for only $99, and I can’t imagine paying more than that for a flat iron, honestly lol.

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yourshar0na

I second that.. Paul Mitchell has amazing flat irons, from his older one with the green plates to his newer ion smoothes…they heat up instantly, the plates never lose their heat or tug on my hair, and always leave my hair feeling soft and smooth!

Kelly Avatar
Kelly

I have the t3 wet and dry and it works well. But, my only problem is that my hair doesn’t stay straight and i have no clue why it doesnt. I am not sure if its my hair or the straightner.I have very curly thick hair so thats the reason why i think its my hair but if anyone else has an explanation why my hair doesnt stay straight pleasee tell me! Oh also, when i got my chi in the mail it broke after i first used it which was very odd.

aramis Avatar
aramis

i only had the jilbere from sally’s and i got ot for abt $80 or $100 dollars and they were well spent ive had it for abt 3 years or more and it hasnt broken i might buy a chi or ghd in da future

Luci Avatar
Luci

I have a Sedu. I barely use it anymore as I’m pretty good at just straightening my hair just using a hair dryer, but it’s a miracle tool for sure.

Brittnie Avatar
Brittnie

GHD! I got nervous spending all that money, but it was so worth it. It heats up in seconds, stays heated, and automatically shuts down after a half hour after use (which is good for me, because I’m very forgetful; at least I know I won’t ruin my countertop from having it on all day). It’s so versatile, too. I can straighten, create waves, and curl easily with one tool.

Laurie Avatar
Laurie

Sedu!!! It has lasted me for 5 years now and counting! It still heats up like the first day i bought it and it leaves curly hair sily and shiny 🙂

Nicci Avatar
Nicci

Chi..I’ve had it for 2 yrs and no issues. Heats up in seconds, curls my hair, and does the job perfectly! I’ve tried other brands and don’t see myself going back or trying new brands.

Hannae Avatar
Hannae

Babyliss… had it for 2 years,and still going on strong. I love it, but one thing bugs me about it and that it’s to wide. I am looking into buying a new one. GHD have I tried at and I must say, much better the Babyliss.

carriespooner Avatar
carriespooner

I have the Chi and so far I love it. It burns my marble counter though. I have to use a silicone mat.

I’m dying to try the InStyler. My problem is my hair is super hard to straighten, even with the chi. My hand gets so tired.

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