The best flat iron to use on course hair?

I have thick African American hair but its short because I just got it cut. So I would like to know whats the best kind flat iron to for my hair.


Please leave links if you have them. Thanks!The best flat iron to use on course hair?
As a stylist, I have used a lot of flat irons/hair straighteners, including Sedu, Hai, Infrashine, Chi, Paul Mitchell, Solia, Big Sexy, Andis, Babyliss Ghd, T3, Kenta etc. You should get a Professional hair straightener, they style much better and faster, and most importantly, they protect your hair.





In terms of performance:





The best ones are: Sedu, Kenta, Solia, Infrashine, Ghd. These are top of the line professional brands





Above average: Chi, Hai, Paul Mitchell,





Average: T3, Big Sexy, Andis, Babyliss





Below Average: Conair, Vidal Sassoon, Revlon, Bed Head etc. These are cheap consumer brands that you will find in drugstore. If you care about your hair, do NOT buy them.





=== Flat Iron Hair Straighteners FAQ ======





Q: What size should I choose?





A: For most people, 1';, 1-1/4'; or 1.5'; are all good choices. If you have very thick, coarse, long or ethic hair, bigger size (1.5'; or 2';) will save you some time. If you have thin, fine hair, get a smaller one (1'; or 3/4';).





Q: What temperature should I should on my hair?





A: Based on my expereince, 380F is the average temperature to use. If you hair is thick and coarse, bump it up a bit, if you hair is fine or overprocessed, start it at somewhere 300F, and try it. If the setting does not work well for you, increase a bit until you get a setting that works well for you but does not burn your hair. Trial and error.





=== Helpful Flat Iron Instruction Video ====





How to Curl Hair With Straightener





http://youtube.com/watch?v=GfoihBOzP1I





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWscTQm6L鈥?/a>





http://youtube.com/watch?v=EQzOYXq14a8





http://www.folica.com/info/curl-hair-fla鈥?/a>





http://videojug.com/film/how-to-curl-hai鈥?/a>





How to Use a Flat Iron





http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ov7NWAWPbzk





How to Add Volume to Your Hair:





http://youtube.com/watch?v=aCyLM_kuuJ0





How to Create Sexy Waves with a Flat Iron





http://youtube.com/watch?v=K7_Olhlb2js





How to Flip your Hair:





http://youtube.com/watch?v=PWgsd1qMCU4The best flat iron to use on course hair?
Try putting some straightening balm or lotion on the hair first, then flat iron it is sections. (Be sure to pin up the top layers.) A great flat iron is the CHI one, I bought it myself, but it is pretty pricy. ($150)
I have pretty thick hair and I really like the results I get with my CHI but I have heard there are better ones on the market now. Hope this helps! : )
Try an ANDI works great and is about 20 bucks at walmart. Thats if you don't mind paying 150 for a CHI.
The chi i have in thickest hair and it works perfect!
the T3 by rusk. it runs for 200$


the chi iron is what i use [im not blakc] but all my clients love it too. its only $145
The CHI!
chi
I too have really thick, curly african american hair. I use a Chi.





Hope that helps! =)