Flat Iron

[CC21]

Since we were talking about DeAnna curling her hair with a flat iron.... I want a new one for my birthday.

What is a good, decently priced one?

[heather6773]

we use Hot tools at the salon...
here is my favorite ($35)it is ceramic and the others are not

here is another: ($35)

I like this one when just doing flat iron and not curling....($29

This one is horrible and the handle breaks easily...we went thru 3 in about 2 weeks($50)

[CC21]

Sweet!

Does the first $35 one have a specific name or model number?

[Csara]

So how do you use it to curl??? Just wrap your hair around it like a curling iron? And you need to use the thin ones right?

[heather6773]

Originally Posted by CC21

Sweet!

Does the first $35 one have a specific name or model number?

It is called "Hot Tools 1" ceramic flat iron"..... plates for any hair length, even bangs. 170 watts of power with ceramic plates that preserve moisture, eliminate frizz and damaging hot spots.


You can buy them at Sally's Beauty Supply if you have one local or you can order them online.

[heather6773]

Originally Posted by Csara

So how do you use it to curl??? Just wrap your hair around it like a curling iron? And you need to use the thin ones right?

Just wrap it around like a curl iron making sure you run the flat iron all the way to end of the hair to get the bottom of hair and basically wind it up as high as you want the wave to go. The bigger the section the bigger the curl or wave. If you want small curls take really small sections. Make sure you spray your hair with a flat iron protective spray first.

[Csara]

Interesting - thanks!! If I ever get the time, I'll try it.

[heather6773]

Originally Posted by Csara

Interesting - thanks!! If I ever get the time, I'll try it.

you mean you don't have time now?

[meliz]

I use a flatiron or curling iron just about every day of life. Remarkably, my hair is not dead or damaged (at least it doesn't look it)-- I attribute this to the ceramic construction of both appliances. Is this true? (I do not usually use the flat iron protective spray).

[heather6773]

Originally Posted by meliz

I use a flatiron or curling iron just about every day of life. Remarkably, my hair is not dead or damaged (at least it doesn't look it)-- I attribute this to the ceramic construction of both appliances. Is this true? (I do not usually use the flat iron protective spray).

I use both metal and ceramic and honestly I think as long as you are not holding it on your hair you won't burn it...I still recommend the protective spray because it helps keep it smooth too.