Chi Hair Straightener by any other Name?

After hearing rave reviews, I purchased a Chi Ceramic Hair styling iron (by Farouk) from JC Penny. I tried it over my previously straightened hair using the Chi spray and it fried my hair! I am taking it back.





Written on the top plate is ';Global Beauty Network'; with a red round ';CHI'; label at the hinge. Is this a real Chi?





I was told to test it on a cotton square. It got very hot when it was supposed to remain just warm.





Is this a real CHI?





If not, can anyone recommend one that leaves the hair shiny and straight but doesn't burn?Chi Hair Straightener by any other Name?
Well, real CHI's do not have a temperature knob, and they do have the GBN and red round CHI label at the hinge.





Do you have thick frizzy hair or fine thin hair? CHI's work wonders with thick frizzy hair and average hair. If it burns your hair, then maybe you did something wrong. I have never used my CHI on previously straightened hair, and that might be the case.





I suggest you give it another try. If the results don't please you, then by all means, take it back. Ask you're hairdresser (if you go to the same person to get your hair cut over and over again) what kind of flat iron would work best with your hair.





Best of luck!Chi Hair Straightener by any other Name?
I did NOT choose this answer as best. It is not best at all! There were other answers that actually answered the question without insulting the asker.





I want to thank those others who responded for their kind and informative responses.

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I don't know if yours is a real CHI but I have tried and love the Vidal Sassoon ceramic tools (especially the flat iron).
I have never had a problem with my Chi. Did you get a knock-off, by chance?
I can back the product up since i got my strightener in Europe, its called bellissima. But if it fried your hair the problem might not be with the straightener it might be with the temperature you put it on. Like my straightener straightens good and it only goes up to 200 degrees. Maybe yours was like 300, which does fry hair. Good luck.

Is the CHI hair straightener worth its price?

i really want it cus my hair is really curly and hard to keep straight and a lot of people recommend this straightener. and ive tried so many other straighteners that were cheaper but they never work. my mom doesnt believe me that the chi is worth how much it is. is it really as great as people say it is?


please let me know soon. thanks:)Is the CHI hair straightener worth its price?
yes. i only use CHI


it heats up quickly and gets my hair really straightIs the CHI hair straightener worth its price?
My sister stands by hers, but I have always had natural spiral curly hair, and it has never done what it claims to do! Have mom take you to a salon (stay away from the ones in Walmart) and just get a chemical straightener put in. In the long run, there is less damage to the hair, you don't have to keep using a lot of product in your hair, and it won't take you half as long to get ready!
yes it works really well....my hair is curly 2....lasts long... okii another good one is Revlon....
shure if you want burnt hair.
yes, i love mine

Is the chi hair Straightener really that good?!?

im asking that for my birthday and i want to know if its worth the money for my parents to be spending...if its really good what color haha. thanks.Is the chi hair Straightener really that good?!?
My daughter wanted one so badly and was convinced it was better than the conair one we bought her. She and my sister like the chi because their hair is VERY thick and curly and needs the high heat. But when I used it, it burned my hair because my hair is more fine and not as thick, and is pretty straight to begin with. I have to use one with a heat control. To me, the chi is only worth it if you have extreme hair, such as very thick or curly. Most of my smoothing action comes from the shampoo, conditioner, and product I use. And, FYI, mom and dad can get a better deal if they buy it online. If you pay over 100 you have paid way too much.Is the chi hair Straightener really that good?!?
it's not really that 'good'


it's still a hair straightener with a different name and expensive price.


either way it'll damage ure hair with all the choices of heat it's got on it.


it's just a super hot hair straightener.


the only thing good about it is it steams and locks in the moisture
Oh yes! CHI is the way to go IMO. The reaon why the CHI flatirons are so pricey is because the plates are 100% baked ceramic. A lot of the cheaper brands claim that they are ceramic but in actuallity, the ceramic is just ';painted'; on the plates. So yes my answer is GO WITH CHI!!!
its one of the best brand hair straighteners because it uses ceramic plates, HAI in my opinion ranks #1 because the hair salon lady was having trouble straightening my hair and her flat iron brand was chi i also have thick wavy hair
idk my friend uses it, she has some split ends but over all nice hair

Where can i find a non-expensive CHI hair straightener?

Online or in store. doesn't matter. Thank you!!Where can i find a non-expensive CHI hair straightener?
I have a CHI hair straightener and I love it...


The best price I found was on eBay


http://search.ebay.ca/search/search.dll?鈥?/a>Where can i find a non-expensive CHI hair straightener?
u can get the CHI straightner and other CHI products at salonsavings.com for very low prices. I shop with them all the time and am very satisfied with all my purchases. They are cheaper than ebay and other places i have tried

Is a chi hair straightener that much better than a conair one?

my hair is not too thick, but my conair straightener (which cost about $30) takes me kind of a while to straighten my hair...would spending all that money on a chi straightener make that much of a difference that it would be worth it?Is a chi hair straightener that much better than a conair one?
Yes... the Chi is amazing





if you straighten your hair a lot then go with chi... if not the conair beacuse of price





but the chi is a really good straightener worth the priceIs a chi hair straightener that much better than a conair one?



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Probably. The chi straightener gets hotter than the conair (and other lower end straighteners) and can get your hair straighter faster (so this means less exposure to the heat element). My hair stylist said conair is fine for hair dryers and curling irons, but for straightening the chi is best.
They are better, but they don't have a tempature setting, so be careful, they can be more damaging to your hair. I would reccommend a Sedu straightener. They are better for your hair, and they work better than a chi, but they are more expensive.
I think Chi hair straighteners are much better. They are better quality than Conair and is definitely worth the money. I hope this helps. : )
I used to use a little cheap straightener from walmart. Then I bought a Chi, it is so different! I would never go back.
Chi is much better. Im on my second one.
i would reccomend GHDs


theyre the best in the world
yaa chi straighteners are AMAZING u should get 1 if ur willing to spend the money:)








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Chi hair straightener in Singapore?

I need to get a Chi straightener and dont want it from ebay or online. Can someone tell me where , in sg, can i get it from. I am coming there only for a day.


Also, approximately, what price would it be?Chi hair straightener in Singapore?
Hi i live in singapore and I bought mine from amazon. It looks the same as what my hair dresser is using, so i guess if you don't want to buy online, you can ask your hair dresser to buy got you. It costs me around S$160 (inclusive of shipping). one thing to note is that you will need a converter because the US voltage is different.Chi hair straightener in Singapore?
Get it on ebay, I payed 90 for mine, shipping to you will be the main cost.
Chi's are about $100 and a little bit more





try a salon
Chi is an american manufactured item, and it can only be sold in hair salons. Here, it runs around $100. And if it is available for retail in Singapore, it would probaly be the same. By the way, Chi is a very good brand of straightener, I happen to own one myself. So nice schoice! Good Luck.