Straightening Irons

[MariaM]

Who uses them? I've heard they are really damaging to your hair, is that true? Are there any kinds that are better than others? Thanks for any comments.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I use the wet to dry ones (can't remember who makes them) all the time - no problem if you use a protective spray on your hair first

[finn's mom]

I use a CHI ceramic, and, yeah, they're no better for your hair than a blow dryer. But, I don't usually blow dry, so, I'm not doing double damage. But, yeah, any kind of heat treatment can be damaging. I love my flat iron, though, I don't know what I'd do without it! It's the only thing I do to my hair, and, thank goodness it's an easy tool!

[IRescue452]

The only ones that work for me are the ceramic ones. I only straighten dry hair. Never had damage problems from them.

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by IRescue452
The only ones that work for me are the ceramic ones. I only straighten dry hair. Never had damage problems from them.

You're lucky! I've never seen hair that wasn't affected by a heat treatment! I always straighten my hair, too, while it's dry. It doesn't kill my hair, by any means, but, it's definitely not doing it any good to straighten it daily. OH, well, it makes it look shiny, so, that's what I'm going for.

[anna_66]

I've "heard" this is supposed to be one of the best.
TrueCeramic Pro
I'm thinking of getting one myself.

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by anna_66
I've "heard" this is supposed to be one of the best.
TrueCeramic Pro
I'm thinking of getting one myself.

good grief, that's cheap! mine is supposedly one of the best, too. i don't think i went into a single dallas salon where it wasn't what they used on my hair. i love my chi, i don't know what i'll do if it ever breaks. hopefully, i'll be able to afford another one! my hair even smells good after i use it, but, man, it makes hair so shiny and smooth, it's a miracle worker.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by finn's mom
good grief, that's cheap! mine is supposedly one of the best, too. i don't think i went into a single dallas salon where it wasn't what they used on my hair. i love my chi, i don't know what i'll do if it ever breaks. hopefully, i'll be able to afford another one! my hair even smells good after i use it, but, man, it makes hair so shiny and smooth, it's a miracle worker.

Cheap, really? It's $120! How much was yours?

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by anna_66
Cheap, really? It's $120! How much was yours?

Oops, i thought i saw $14.95, i'll have to look again. but, mine was $145, they're crazy. nah, $120 isn't cheap.

[finn's mom]

that was just for the shipping and handling. d'oh! where does it say $120? i guess you have to get further into the ordering part of it, maybe?

[anna_66]

lol I bet you were looking at the S&H Kari

I was wondering if that one was $120 how much yours was then

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by anna_66
lol I bet you were looking at the S&H Kari

I was wondering if that one was $120 how much yours was then

yeah, i was. oops. mine was $145, and, i've seen them for a lot more!

[Kfamr]

I know many people who use one and don't damage their hair TOO badly, but there is some damage. They use theirs daily.

I've used one once or twice.. my hair is usually really straight but gets wavey.

Originally posted by finn's mom
i love my chi, i don't know what i'll do if it ever breaks.

Hehehe, I'm wondering if i'm the only one who thought of "Chihuahua" when I read this.

[popcornbird]

I will 'occasionally' use a straightener, but try to avoid it because it 'does' damage hair, and because my hair is pretty much straight anyway, I don't really need it. It does get slight waves at times, but that's okay. I use a protective spray when I use the straightener, and I still notice a few split ends after using it, which is snip off immediately. It isn't good for hair. Heat is never good for hair. I would think hair straighteners are even worse than blow dryers, because the HOT part is actually sliding over your hair. Ceramic ones are better...but still. Its just a once-in-awhile thing for me...something I do ONLY when I need to get dressed up for something special. LOL!

[IRescue452]

Heck I got mine at the local Sally's beauty supply for $29. It works fine, can't remember the brand I got off the top of my head. You guys are nuts to pay so much. I'd hope somthing that expensive didn't damage my hair.