hello I'm interested in purchasing the AMIKA purple my concern is what's the temperature range for this iron& if its a small or large iron? THANK YOU
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Hi there. I am sorry that I won't be able to answer you because this was for my ex-girlfriend. So good luck on your search.
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The iron is roughly similar in size to the Chi, maybe a fraction bigger. I used to have the Remmington Wet 2 Straight and that was bigger than the Amika. It goes up to 425°F.
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It's not too small, and it heats up really well. I have hair that can be very resistant to heat styling, but the amika works great on my hair, doesn't burn it, and not only flat irons it straight but also curls it if you flip it just so. I had one and I broke it - so I immediately got another one here at amazon because I couldn't do without it. Takes a lot for me to be "brand-loyal." Hope that helps you. P.
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The temperature goes to 425 or 450 and it's a medium size. ..I love it. .. best flat iron I've tried compared to hot tools, conair, and Chi. .. Also you can control the temperature. ... Hope this helps
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No it is just one temp of 430 degrees. The reason I sent mine back. None of the small irons are adjustable from what I have seen.
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I t get real Hot like a regular Iron Great for when I went out of country Good Buy!!!
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I had other bad experiences with this iron. Steam left big water spots on silk ruining a lovely scarf After using it once I gave it away. Didn't use it long enough to have trouble with the filaments. Sorry. Marci
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I love this straight iron. The temp is not adjustable but it gets hot quick. It does not pull hair
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didn't keep mine long enough to have problems. Bought my at a local store and took it back the next week. I now have a Rowenta that doesn't have the auto off feature. I'm a quilter and want the iron hot when I need to use it. Here is a previous comment I made on this iron: I'm sorry I bought this iron. It has auto shutoff which I don't like but have gotten used to since all irons are like that. My major beef with this is after is shuts off and you move it to start it again you have to move it to the setting you want. It doesn't return to the setting you had before. I don't turn my irons off, when I'm done I unplug them and when I plug them back it to use again, you have to reset the setting. Shouldn't have to constantly reset it.
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Hi. I recently purchased the Hamilton Beach Retro iron. I iron daily and am very particular about my iron and having my clothes nicely pressed. I have owned both inexpensive and very expensive irons in the past and was generally uninspired by the performance. This retro iron is great. It offers the basics in terms of features but does what an iron should do - provide nice heat and steam which result in a neatly pressed garment or fabric. I am extremely happy with this iron. Hope this helps.
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Theresa: I did not use this iron personally. I purchased it for my nephew and his wife who like it very much. No complaints about it being cheaply made. I've seen the same brand being sold in Italian import stores so I would think it's well made and will hold up for a long time.
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I was ready to buy the Rowenta Advancer, but based on your review I am rethinking this model. Do you have any suggestions for a another brand or model iron? I own a DZ1700 which doesn't get hot enough to press linen. I just want a good heavy high-wattage iron with a pointy tip for pressing the tight spots.
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This iron reaches 400 degrees only. I have nothing bad to say about this iron.
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I got this as a portable iron to take to quilt classes and retreats for use next to my sewing machine. It is light weight, and glides just fine. The steam ability is minimal to moderate, I would say, nothing like my full-sized Rowenta. The cord doesn't particularly get in the way, no more than any other. My big disappointment is that it doesn't get as hot as I would hope. But for small pressing tasks next to your sewing machine, such as pressing the seams of block pieces, I would say that it is a good value for the price, and up to the job. But for big pressing jobs, such as trying to press an entire piece of bolt-wide fabric, this would not be the best iron. I got this as a portable iron to take to quilt classes and retreats for use next to my sewing machine. It is light weight, and glides just fine. The steam ability is minimal to moderate, I would say, nothing like my full-sized Rowenta. The cord doesn't particularly get in the way, no more than any other. My big disappointment is that it doesn't get as hot as I would hope. But for small pressing tasks next to your sewing machine, such as pressing the seams of block pieces, I would say that it is a good value for the price, and up to the job. But for big pressing jobs, such as trying to press... » Read More I got this as a portable iron to take to quilt classes and retreats for use next to my sewing machine. It is light weight, and glides just fine. The steam ability is minimal to moderate, I would say, nothing like my full-sized Rowenta. The cord doesn't particularly get in the way, no more than any other. My big disappointment is that it doesn't get as hot as I would hope. But for small pressing tasks next to your sewing machine, such as pressing the seams of block pieces, I would say that it is a good value for the price, and up to the job. But for big pressing jobs, such as trying to press an entire piece of bolt-wide fabric, this would not be the best iron. « Show Less
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I can't tell you if this iron is better...but I LOVE IT....I use it for sewing and quilting and am very very happy :) it does use a lot of water...but I don't mind refilling it when needed. one problem.. can hit steam button and turn it off because of its location...I'm now aware of this and careful not to hold iron near the button....
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The crystals I got with the iron are not Swarovski. I happened to also order Swarovski's at the same time. The Swarovski's were much easier to work with, and did not fall off of the material. I wouldn't use the ones that came with. That being said, see if the larger crystals match up with any of the tips that came with the iron. The size is written on the side of the tip. Good luck.
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Hello Sally, I promise; you will not have a problem holding and using it. My sister is small and actually she is who I bought it for. She loves the light weight. You can't go wrong. Easier than using an iron. Good luck!
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I love this iron. I do think it gets really hot and no water leaks on the clothes.
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I owned Rowenta Steam & Pressure Iron 5030,5080, 8030 & latest 8430, for normal use & well care, the 5030 lasted about 3 years, 8030 lasted 2 years, the pressure cover popped out (bursted) and now the latest one 8430 is leaking, only 14 months since I bought it . I love all of them, excellent performance & very efficient to all garments especially wedding & formal clothes to drapes & jeans but their life span is very short.If you really want the long lasting one, it is the industrial type but quiet heavy .
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I find the 15 to 30 watt irons are not enough in some cases so I chose big variable wattage to complete the mission.I use 200 to 300 watts and heat sink the sensitive parts.It's all trial and error with materials???