What is the best flat iron/hair straightner?

I have long thick hair that need to be straightned with a flat iron. I prefer one with wide panels, just because I have so much hair. I've previously used Hot Tools and Maxi-Glide. Hot tools sucked, and maxi glide just broke so I don't want to invest in another of those. Any recommendations? Does the CHI come with wide panels? Has anyone tried the In-Styler? Thanks!What is the best flat iron/hair straightner?
Seriously, let your pocket and frequency of use determine which flat iron to get. Just make sure it's ceramic with adjustable temperature settings. It's really not rocket science. The more expensive usually the longer it will last, however if you're only using it once a week or less then keep your money in your pocket and find one for $50 bucks or less. With long thick hair 1 1/2'; or 2'; in plates are practical unless you plan on curling your hair with it. To keep from breaking the appliance part your hair in 1 inch sections or less. I've had my flat iron so long I can no longer read the name, I use it every other day. I paid 25.00 for it.What is the best flat iron/hair straightner?
CHI is a very good hair straightener, whoever TD everyone who uses it is just lame. I have had my CHI for about 6 years, maybe longer, and it has always worked great for me. It doesn't take long for it to heat up, and it does get hot enough. It's popular, so you can find them at many places, especially online for cheaper. I think the biggest panels they have are 2';.... with how hot the CHI gets, I don't think having huge panels is really necessary. I have thick, long naturally wavy hair, and it really only takes me about 12-15 minutes a day to straighten it all (including heat up time).... Personally, I have never tried GHD straighteners but I have heard and read that they are very good (but more expensive than the CHI)... Good luck, Nicole!
Ive used the Remington wet to straight and the chi and the work the exact same way. except the Remington is 70 dollars left and they come in wide panels. i have a lot of thick hair too and i tried the in-styler and my hair got stuck in the rotating iron and it burnt my hair and i had to cut it out of my hair and it looks really weird now.
Farouk CHI 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron is the best!


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The CHI. It works everytime. And yes, it does come with wide panels.
The Chi.


They sell 1-2 inch straighteners between 70-120 dollars.


Here's a website that sells them for cheaper. chi-outlets.net


I swear by the Chi.





The Instyler's okay. It's LOUD.
I have the same hair type as you.





Have ALWAYS used GHD's





Will NEVER change from them. I tried other straightners, but they were fails lol.
Chi





it's very very expensive though
Chi or GHD.


best straightener out there.


also there is sedu





but they are pricey


but definitely worth it !


hope i helped :)
Paul Mitchell totally i have really curly hair and wen i straighten my hair it works the best good luck:^)
chi!!!really works i got mine at folica.com for 75 dollars no tax or shipping and wrks great with curly hair
the chi. its not thick. it can straighten, curl and flip.
i think its called hot gold.. but thats a really good flat iron
Myth:


“Ionic” flat irons are better than ceramic flat irons.





Fact:


The word “ionic” is commonly used in the styling industry to refer to negative ions only. Ceramic flat irons use ceramic heaters, which produce negative ions when heated - no matter what.





An ion is an atom that's gained a positive or negative electrical charge. Think about magnets – opposites attract, because neutrality is the natural state of stability, wholeness and health.





Damaged hair is positively charged – from static electricity, chemicals or metal heated appliances. The positive charge keeps hair follicles open, dried out %26amp; brittle.





Negative ions neutralize the charge, closing hair follicles and smoothing the hair shaft. All ceramic flat irons produce them, while materials like tourmaline %26amp; titanium boost their output.





MYTH:


Aside from the cheapest ceramic irons, professional ceramic flat iron plates are made of pure ceramic.





FACT:


Most ceramic flat irons on the market use plates that are made of aluminum or titanium, then coated with several baked on layers of ceramic. Even high end, professional ceramic flat irons use this technique (they may have more ceramic layers). That's because pure ceramic is much softer than metal-reinforced ceramic - easier to crack during manufacturing (or with rough use). However, with prolonged use, ceramic coating can peel or chip, exposing the metal below and causing the plates to heat unevenly or damage hair.





There are flat irons with pure ceramic plates, like the high priced FHI Runway flat iron used by celebrity stylists, and the lower profile but highly comparable Hana Elite flat iron. The benefits of pure ceramic are real: expect far more even %26amp; diffuse heating, smooth handling, and no fear of ceramic peeling or chipping away over a lifetime of use. But be warned - never clap the plates together and handle the iron gently. If you can afford it, pure ceramic irons are of exceptional quality and receive excellent ratings from stylists and consumers.





MYTH:


Look for “far infrared heating” technology when shopping for a ceramic flat iron.





FACT:


Like the “ionic” label, “far infrared” heat is a general description of the properties of heated ceramic. All ceramic flat irons use far infrared heating. (You'll sometimes see it spelled ';far inferred'; - it's the same thing).





The far end of the infrared spectrum of light is invisible to the eye, but penetrates further than visible wavelengths because it “radiates” – directly heating objects in an area without heating the entire space - through a process of direct light conversion into heat. This is the same way the sun heats (consider how cool it is in the shade), but far infrared heat lacks the dangerous UV rays and other wavelengths that are bad for us.





Far infrared heat is also unique because it can penetrate human skin and hair cells, bringing heat within. This style of heat has been explored in the East for its curative properties and ability to restore good circulation - often seen in saunas and other spa treatments. And it's the most efficient, gentlest way to heat hair - but any flat iron with a ceramic heating element will deliver.





MYTH:


';Nano technology'; – always a good thing.





FACT:


Well, it depends. Nano means “small”, but it’s used to describe the very small - tiny particles imbedded in your flat iron’s plates. When you see “nano” as a description for a flat iron, pay attention to what word it’s attached to. For instance, nano-ceramic means it’s the ceramic itself that’s only present in tiny particles – not what you want if you’re looking for a salon quality ceramic flat iron. But other elements you’ll only see in nano form – nano silver, nano titanium, nano titanium oxide.





Nano silver inhibits bacterial growth – great if you like to share, if you’re a stylist or if you’re really scared of germs. Nano titanium causes heat to spread more evenly and adds shine by boosting the negative ion output of the plates. Nano titanium oxide inhibits chemical build-up that cause funky odors – again, most useful if your flat iron gets around. Tourmaline is one thing that’s always “nano” though it’s not always described as such – similar to titanium, it adds negative ions to produce smoother, sleeker results.





MYTH:


The best flat iron for black hair is different from the best flat irons on the market.





FACT:


Choosing a flat iron for African-American or other ethnic hair types is not much different from choosing a flat iron that will work well on thick or curly hair – the difference is in the preparation and treatment needed before and after straightening. Ethnic hair tends to be coarse, but African-American hair is the most porous – meaning it is easier to lose moisture %26amp; sustain heat damage. Using moisturizing conditioners regularly is more important when heat styling black hair, before and after styling.





Shine-enhancing products commonly used on black hair are not the best choice when using a flat iron –