conair vs. chi (or sedu)?

Question

I have a conair straightener, and I absolutely love it. It gets over 400 watts (same as chi) and has adjustable temperature.

People comment a lot on how shiny and smooth my hair is, and I don't see why my flat iron was only $20 where as the salon brands go for over $100.

However, if I knew why the chi flat irons were hyped up so much, maybe I'd get one. But so far, I'm not convinced that they're not just famous because of the name.

So the question is, are they worth it?

also, do they have ones with combs attached?(those are so much easier to use.)

thanks :)

Answer 1

I had the CONAIR infiniti flat iron it worked good the first couple of times then after 3 months my hair started to snag and then it wouldn't straighten it and leave it poofy I would put it at about 400 watts and it would still not work I've had other flat irons and never had that problem the only reason they whould go out is beacuse I had used them out. I would not recommend CONAIR. I bought a SOLIA and I love it but you could get the CHI or SEDU. Those would work better and last longer and are the real deal not just coated ceramic.

Answer 2

The reason why your conair was only $20 is because it does not have ceramic plates. Ceramic plates are not as damaging as metal. Some cheaper irons advertise that they are ceramic, but they are just ceramic coated and this coating fades over time.
If you are going to be straightening your hair everyday or every other day, i would suggest buying a ceramic iron and use and product with cones (like silicone) in it to coat your hair and prevent it from further heat damage (such as Biosilk silk therapy, frizz ease....).
When i switched from a cheap conair to a Sedu, i notice that my hair my straightening time was cut in half or more, my hair was smoother, stayed straighter longer, and i had less split ends. Just so you know, i have curly hair, fine hair and straighten it almost everyday, so i need a reallly really great straightner!
Personally, i would never buy a Chi. I've used my roommates and prefer my Sedu over hers any day.
I vote for Sedu, but its expensive. Another great iron that gets many rave reviews is the Solia which is aroung $85 on www.folica.com. Go to www.folica.com and read all the thousands of reviews on straightners, thats what convinced me to buy the sedu.
Also, i would never ever use my iron on the full 400 degrees. that'll just burn your hair. If you have a good ceramic iron, you most likely (depending on hair type) do not need that high of a temp. My sedu came with a sheet saying what temperature i should use for my hair type.
I suggest joining the www.makeupalley.com site if you havent already joined. Search the message boards and product review section for straightening irons. I go to that site before i buy any makeup/hair items!
They have straightners with combs, but my problem with those is that my hair sometimes gets snagged on them.
I always straighten my hair in sections, starting from the back bottom working up to the front and never need a comb. But check www.folica.com, i'm pretty sure they have some with comb attached or attachments.

Answer 3

The salon brands are made with ceramic plates, which are better for your hair. Flat irons found at Wal-Mart or Sally Beauty Supply are either metal plated or metal plated with a ceramic coating. On the ones that have coating, that coating will rub off after enough uses (on mine, used once or so a week, the coating rubbed off in 6 months or less).

I have owned a couple of irons that were $30-40 from Sally Beauty Supply, and I now own a Paul Mitchell The Smoothing Iron. It cost me $120, but it is hands down the best hair appliance I have ever owned (and I have owned 2-3 flat irons, curling irons, etc). You can feel the difference in the irons with the ceramic plates. My hair has never been as flat as with this iron, and when I use it my hair does not get tangled or snagged in the plates the way it used to with a cheaper brand.

Trust me, I was always skeptical about the more expensive irons, too. Then my friend (a stylist) was coloring my hair one time and decided to flat iron it as well, and I was blown away at the difference this iron made. I went out and bought one the next week and have no regrets about it whatsoever!

Answer 4

Well personally my favorite straightener is the sedu as it is the best. If you get compliments on your hair though, then you should probably stick with it! You should definitly use hot straight heat activated straightening cream though because it will protect your hair to make sure that it does not get split ends or get fried. I personally like the sedu better than conair and trust me I had one but don't go buy one if you don't think you need it. It does take time off straightening though if that is a problem for you. It just makes it shiny and straighter than other straighteners and healthier but i wouldn't worry too much. Also, conair is just painted on ceramic and sedu is real. The sedu is really an amazing straightener though and you should definitly consider it. If you go on folica.com you can buy one for $125 but if you go to ulta.com and find a store near you then go there and you can buy one for $100. Also my conair straightener's plates started turning black after a month and i don't know how long you had yours but that is very bad for your hair. The conair straighteners do destroy your hair though!

Answer 5

I have used a lot of flat irons and the best ever used was the Paul Mitchell brand. They are expensive but straightened hair the best, shinier hair, and hair feels like silk... If I was going to spend a lot of money on a flat iron this would be my choice. I have naturally curly hair and this works. I was out in the rain today and hair is still straight and shiny... I have used cheap and expensive and the Paul Mitchell is my pick.

Answer 6

Okay here's the difference from a scientific point.
- a Conair, Revlon, Remington, ect. is going to be most likely have an aluminum core and then coated with a thin layer of ceramic.
- a CHI is going to be pure ceramic.
--Aluminum has a heat capacity of 24 J/mol
--Ceramic has a heat capacity of 710 J/mol
Heat capacity is the ability of an element to store heat as it changes in temperature. SO if an element (ceramic) has a high heat capacity it will not necessarily heat up faster but it will retain this heat better, being less damaging to your hair.

Comprende?

Answer 7

I say if it works great for you then stick with the cheaper brand. I think it's mostly hype and way overrated. I've heard the Chi's are not that great for your hair too.If your hair looks nice and and you get compliments stick with it. Don't buy in to the hype. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Answer 8

it's really hyped because it does work well for many of people. but if you look more closely at all these reviews and what not, these people usually have really curly hair and that did not have luck with conair/other brands. my hair's kinda wavy but not really curly and conair works for me too.

Answer 9

chi..........a chi is expensive for a reason because it does the job your hair will stay straight all day and night