Does this CHI (the farouk 1 inch ceramic) get hot on the outside so i can curl too? so I want to get a CHI because i hear they are the best BUT the main reason i want one is to curl my hair (ironic i know) but i like my hair curled better with a flattening iron. Do u guys know if this one can let me curl my hair and straighten? Are there ones you liked better for what i am looking for? This is really appreciated. oh and i dont know if it matters but my hair is normal thickness and when it air dries its straight but not pancake flat (sort of a slight wave here and there u could say) Does this CHI (the farouk 1 inch ceramic) get hot on the outside so i can curl too? so I want to get a CHI because i hear they are the best BUT the main reason i want one is to curl my hair (ironic... » Read More Does this CHI (the farouk 1 inch ceramic) get hot on the outside so i can curl too? so I want to get a CHI because i hear they are the best BUT the main reason i want one is to curl my hair (ironic i know) but i like my hair curled better with a flattening iron. Do u guys know if this one can let me curl my hair and straighten? Are there ones you liked better for what i am looking for? This is really appreciated. oh and i dont know if it matters but my hair is normal thickness and when it air dries its straight but not pancake flat (sort of a slight wave here and there u could say) « Show Less
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Hi. I've had my chi for 3 years, and I curl my hair with it. I even use it to curl my extensions!!
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hi, i just got a chi a little while ago and it works very well! i think it curls better than anything.. and i thought when i got it that i wouldnt get hot on the outside but it actually does.. stinks right? but i learned how to curl my hair very well without putting my fingers on that end of the straightener. i think you should get the chi anyways and just learn how to do it without touching it. its actually a lot easier than it seems.. and practice makes perfect... i did not go out in public the first time i curled it :P
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I don't flatiron my hair, but I do color it, and use heated curlers. I have had no issues at all. I have fine, thinning hair, and this product works well for me. Hope this helps!
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I'm not sure about the other one because I never used it, but the purple one started snagging on my hair after the first year of use. The problem is, I only used it occasionally, since I'm not a regular hair straightening gal. But for the price, I think it's a good buy. I just think there are better flat irons out there. Good luck!
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It depends on how long it is and how tight you curl it. As for the thickness, it will just take you longer if you have to use smaller pieces. It gets extremely hot so their shouldn't be any problem with it actually curling.
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I only bought the flat iron to straighten my hair. However, I tried to curl some strands to be able to answer your question. Although I am not familiar with the technique as I have never in my entire life curled my hair, I can say that with little skill I had, I was able to do some loose curls.
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While they are both very good styling tools, I would choose this Remington flat iron mainly because you can select the heat settings as you prefer. With Chi you only have one setting and on/off.
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I really don´t know, but the heat is very strong. I have curly hair - thin type - and it works very well for me. Though I would recommend the one of the same brand but instead of ceramic it is pearl which makes my hair more glossy.
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I don't have a chi but I do have a straightener by *sexy hair which is 1inch in width, 1 inch in height when closed and laid out on a flat surface, and 12 inches long. And that fits great in the smaller holes for me. The biggest hole i can fit my hot tools deep waver in and that thing is pretty big. Hope that helped to give you a little perspective. What's nice about this one is that it's vented and unlike the metal ones, this doesn't scratch or chip your tools.
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Natalie,The curling iron is good on naturally curly hair but I wouldn't recommend trying to curl it after being straight because once you put heat to it especially to straighten its really hard to get it to curl much less stay, I find it to work best to wash your hair at night especially if her hair is naturally curly and let it air dry, and that morning spray your hair with hairspray and brush it out and then curl and it should make the curls you want and spray a little more after you curl it. Hope this helps, it works with my hair!!
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I had long hair when I got this. Its also semi straight but gets a funky wave in it. I always used a 2 inch but I really like this 1 inch. This one heats really fast which may be why it works so well.
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Yes I love this flat iron!! It's 100% ceramic with 450F. This flat iron works miracles. I'm very picky when it comes to styling tools being used on my hair and I love this one. Trust me you will not be dissapointed.
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I don't use it to curl but I believe it would work well for medium curling. I have curly hair and use it to make my hair straight and think it works as well as the CHI if not better for that price.
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I work in a salon. I bought my chi 5+ years ago and have used it for the past 5 years every day on several people a day.After all that use, it is just now acting up. Chi will fix it or replace it for $35. I did buy it from a reputable place though.I also have very coarse/curly hair. Yes, this is the best iron I have ever used. Also, try using Chi- Infra Texture spray when straightening ( or even curling). You will get even better results!! (absolutely no build up or tacky feeling) Awesome product.
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I haven't. But I have had one of those mall kiosk people use a flat iron on my hair and do it both straight and curled. I just never tried it! It's kind of wide, I think 1 1/2 inches so might not work too good. I think a 1 inch would work better.
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you should also consider checking to make sure that your flat iron is made entirely of ceramic - not just coated in ceramic (some flat irons will say they are ceramic but they are only coated in it) because it will burn hair if it isn't ceramic because it would evenly heat, and get too hot.
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Natalie, The curling iron is good on naturally curly hair but I wouldn't recommend trying to curl it after being straight because once you put heat to it especially to straighten its really hard to get it to curl much less stay, I find it to work best to wash your hair at night especially if her hair is naturally curly and let it air dry, and that morning spray your hair with hairspray and brush it out and then curl and it should make the curls you want and spray a little more after you curl it. Hope this helps, it works with my hair!!
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Yes, this is what I use it for as I have fine straight hair. Also adds good volume. Best flat iron I have tried... blows Chi away.