CHI 1" Original Ceramic Style Flat Iron by Farouk

I've been using a Chi iron for 5 years now and I must admit that they get the job done. My problem is that I live in Florida and the weather... well it's not the best weather for straight hair, especially if you're naturally curly. I lost my Chi iron a couple of months ago (the one I've had for years) so I decided to get the same one. We all know they are super expensive, so when I saw the cheap prices of $65 and so on I decided to buy it here. I got it within a couple of days from the day of purchase and it worked wonders... the first two months. I was straightening my hair for a date with my boyfriend when all of a sudden it TURNED OFF!! I figured it had over heated or something so I let it cool down. Nothing. My iron hasn't worked ever since and I have it sitting in my room,completely new, and useless!! I tried to contact the seller but he/she couldn't do anything about it. My recommendation: Make sure it has warranty!!! :P

I owned a Chi previous to this purchase and loved it. When I bought this one, the pictures looked exactly the same as the one I owned so I thought I was getting a really good deal. When I got the product, it was not the same as the REAL Chi I had owned. This one is a lot lighter, has a different outlet plug, doesn't get near as hot, and pulls on your hair. Overrall, not what I thought I was getting when I bought it. I could have gone to a drug store and bought a $20 hair staightner for the same quality.

I've never owned a Chi prior to this one, but it is identical to what is sold at a well known beauty supply store. It heats up almost instantly. I use it on dry hair, divided into sections then iron 1" at a time. With my Goldplate & my Conair, I'd have to iron at least twice. With the Chi I only have to iron once. My son uses it and his hair looks ironed even after washing it. My straightend hair usually has to be protected against light rain + humidity, but when I use this iron my hair does not curl or frizz up.