Product Description

Farouk CHI Turbo Mini .07" Ceramic Flat Iron Hair Straightener

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32138 in Health and Beauty
• Size: .07 Inch
• Color: Pewter/Red
• Brand: CHI
• Model: GF1537
• Released on: 2005-07-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 1.00" w x 10.00" l,

Features

• Ceramic Hair Iron
• Adjustable Temperature
• Swivel power cord
• Curl, flip, twist, twirl or straighten!
• 12 Month Warranty

Customer Reviews

Flawless product!
I was suspect of the need for "ceramic ions" and "far infrared technology", but this iron was highly recommended by salon personnel, so I decided to dish out the money and try it. You don't need to believe the hype to realize that this is a top quality product. This was a case of "you get what you pay for"! It is lightweight and ergonomic, heats up almost immediately, has a slider bar for varying heat from 176-356F (80-180C), and velvety felt that protects you from burns (also allows me to get closer to my ears and scalp without getting burned). The latter feature is worth the money to me alone, and the the ceramic feels much gentler to my hair (I have baby fine hair very prone to breakage). Two other things to keep in mind when choosing a straightener:

1) size matters - smaller size is better - it's more maneuverable, and doing smaller sections at a time will produce better results.

2) not all ceramic is created equal - there are solid ceramic plates or plates COATED with ceramic that are cheaper. the ceramic layer on the coated plates can peel off and is supposedly damaging to your hair (not to mention your product is ruined).

so yes, this iron is more expensive, but hopefully it will last for years of top-notch straightening.

(Note: The box says 0.07", but the iron is actually 0.7" [=7/10 of an inch])

Flawless product!
I was suspect of the need for "ceramic ions" and "far infrared technology", but this iron was highly recommended by salon personnel, so I decided to dish out the money and try it. You don't need to believe the hype to realize that this is a top quality product. This was a case of "you get what you pay for"! It is lightweight and ergonomic, heats up almost immediately, has a slider bar for varying heat from 176-356F (80-180C), and has velvety felt that protects you from burns (also allows me to get closer to my ears and scalp without getting burned). The latter feature is worth the money to me alone, and the the ceramic feels much gentler to my hair (I have baby fine hair very prone to breakage). Two other things to keep in mind when choosing a straightener:

1) size matters - smaller size is better - it's more maneuverable, and doing smaller sections at a time will produce better results. for that reason i got the 0.7" instead of the 1" or 2" models.

2) not all ceramic is created equal - there are solid ceramic plates or plates COATED with ceramic that are cheaper. the ceramic layer on the coated plates can peel off and is supposedly damaging to your hair (not to mention your product is ruined).

so yes, this iron is more expensive, but hopefully it will last for years of top-notch straightening.

(Note another buying option: Amazon sells this product directly - just search for "chi .07 iron" to get to that listing. At the time of this writing it is selling for $115 and ships free with Super Saver shipping. The box says 0.07", but the iron is actually 0.7" [=7/10 of an inch])

LOVE IT but...
I love this straightener - it is my first flat iron and I would never trade it - althought it is the only one i've ever used so I cannot compare it to any others...
My only complaint is that this iron means business, and therefore the ends of my hair are splitting and breaking like I've never seen before. I have silky smooth straight hair with this appliance, but it is definitely taking a toll on my hair.