Flat Iron Review: Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Flat Iron Review….Hair done in 15 Minutes?

If flat iron reviews are anything to go by, women all over the world love Babyliss hair styling tools. Why? Well, one because say they are cheap(ish) and two because they really do give you sleek and shiny and salon quality results.

I’ve already discussed the Babyliss Pro Diamond flat iron and gave it away to one lucky reader. Now I’m going to review the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Flat Iron which is one of their most popular hair straighteners.

Let’s first go over the “mane” features of the Babyliss Pro Nano and then we will discuss the the user reviews, both positive and negative.

Babyliss Pro Nano Benefits

Full Name: Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Straightening Iron

Plate Type: Nano Titanium plates

Plate Size: 1″ – 1 3/4″

Temperature Type: LED temperature settings

Flat Iron Type: Digital ionic technology

Temp Range: Heats up to 450F (can be used to give or maintain a Keratin treatment)

Cord: Swivel power cord

Warranty: 4 year limited warranty

User Reviews

As usual, I want you to know what the users of this flat iron had to say. No one straightener works for all people so pay attention to details of what each customer said. Then apply it to your own experiences.

Positive Flat Iron Reviews About the Babyliss Pro Nano from Users

– an African American lady with natural hair says that her hair went from kinky and frizzy to silky and it lasted until she washed her hair again

– one reviewer said that they only had to do each section of hair once and it got straight

– one lady with tons of hair says that she gets done straightening in 15 minutes. And she gets lots of compliment

– one reviewer said it took 1 hour to straightener her hair with a CHI but only 15 minutes with a Babyliss Pro Nano

– Another reviewer with natural hair said that it made her hair silky and straight as well

– Others claimed that it does not snag hair like other straighteners they had used.

– Another user said that the Babyliss leaves her hair pin straight and super shiny

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Negative Flat Iron Reviews about the Babyliss Pro Nano by Users

– One user said that she wouldn’t wish this flat iron on her worst enemy (or maybe she would). Gave her dry hair.

– Another said that there had been complaints of knock off version

– One complaint is that the outside gets hot

– Another said that it is too easy to turn the power button on and off and it makes it frustrating to straighten your hair

– One user said that it did snag her hair

So as always some people loved the Babyliss Pro Nano and some people hated it. I’m wondering if some of the people who hated it truly had the real version of the flat iron or a knock off. Complaints like the flat iron coming without instructions sets off a red flag to me. Guess we’ll never really know.

Anywhoo, there’s no point in worrying about that. If you buy the Babyliss flat iron from Amazon you should be getting an authentic straightener. If not then, you always have 30 days to return your product so there’s nothing to lose.

In the meantime, let me show you the overall rating of the flat iron.

Babyliss Pro Nano Flat Iron Rating

 Based on reviews from Amazon and Folica, the Babyliss Pro Nano got:

Likes: 878 Positive ratings

Neutral: 30 Neutral ratings

Dislikes: 76 Negative ratings

Total: 984 ratings

Babyliss Pro Nano Videos

Here is Riannstar showing you how to curl your hair with the Babyliss Pro Nano Flat Iron

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Should You Get The Babyliss Pro Nano?

 You’ve seen the before and after pics. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve read the flat iron reviews. But you’re still not convinced. It is a touch decision. One you have to make yourself. However, maybe answering these questions will help decide.

– If you’ve used Babyliss products in the past, did they work well on your hair?

– Does your hair respond better to ceramic or titanium irons?

– Has every thing else you’ve tried failed?

I hope answering these will lead you on the right path. Perhaps it is leading you to buying the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium hair straightener . If so let me know how it works for you.

 Still not sure? Then read about how I finally found my perfect straightener and see my before and after pics. Stay tuned for my flat iron reviews in the future.

See ya’ll,

Flat Iron Reviews: Is the PYT Flat Iron Better than the Chi Flat Iron? One User Says Yes!

I want to love you, PYT… I mean the flat iron of course. Flat iron reviews about the PYT ceramic flat iron let me know that it is one of the most popular flat irons so i know ya’ll have plenty of questions about it and want to know what the users think of it.  Will this hair straightener make you look like a pretty young? Well lets find out.

Pyt Flat Iron benefits

Pyt hair straighteners claim to

Flat Iron Reviews from Users

So the PYT makes some pretty lofty claims. Lets see if they live up to them. Read these hair straightener reviews and see if you can relate.

Positive PYT Flat Iron Reviews

Negative PYT Flat Iron Reviews

– Some say the flat iron wasn’t new like it was supposed to be. I think this is related to the seller. This seller doesn’t have those complaints

PYT Flat Iron Review: Final Impression

The PYT flat iron overall seems like a very good flat iron with happy customers. Be sure to watch out for sellers that may say they are selling new flat irons but are sending used ones instead. Other than that one caveat, it seems like you will be on your way to super straight and shiny hair like the company says you will. Awesome!

Flat Iron Review #2: The FHI Runway

What do you think of when you hear the word runway? Glamor, fashion, models, flat irons? Yep, flat irons. The FHI Runway flat iron looks glamorous with its sleek black body suit and silver accessories. And the cost is just as posh being priced at more than $350. No that’s not a typo.

A flat iron has to be pretty darn amazing to command a price like that. Is the FHI Runway’s walk fierce enough to demand a fee of over $350?

Let’s look at the stats…

FHI Runway Features:

• “Patented I.C.H.S. Technology (Integrated Ceramic Heating System) with Instantaneous heat recovery system “
• “Wide temperature ranges adjusts from 140° to 450°”
• “Tourmaline treated plates produce maximum shine and conditioning of the hair”
• “Solid beveled ceramic plates with 3 baked layers that can flip, twist, straighten and curl”
• “Damp to dry versatility. Protects hair color and retards color fading”

Users Love the FHI Runway Because:

• It gives straightening results similar to those of Japanese thermal reconditioning without the chemicals
• It gives salon results
• It makes natural hair look relaxed
• It Doesn’t create many split ends
• It makes your hair bouncy
• Presses last for two weeks or longer as opposed to 4 days with other irons
• Many only needed one pass to get hair straight
• Shortens straightening time
• Makes hair look healthy
• In long run, saves you money from going to the hair dresser

But They Didn’t Love That It Is :

• Fragile
• Not very durable for price
• Quits working after a short period of time
• The white plates stain easily

Flat Iron Best For Those With:

• Any Hair Type

Price Range:

• Haute Couture $$$$ ($351- Sky)

Please Watch This Very Informative Video on the FHI Runway!

My Overall Verdict

4 Stars out of 5

FHI Runway Alternative

The GHD flat iron is a great flat iron and a relative steal in comparison to the Runway. If you have a flexible budget this is one of the best flat irons you can buy. I will try to do a review on it at some point. For now I think I will continue going through the FHI line and review the FHI Platform flat iron next.

 

Stay tuned!

The Anatomy of a Flat Iron: Stay Away From Metal Plated Flat Irons!

     

Wait! Before your eyes start to glaze over from the seemingly academic heading, hear me out. It is a necessity for you to know the anatomy of a flat iron before you can buy the perfect one. Why? Because if you don’t, you can easily bamboozled and dazzled by terms like nano-silver and far infared lasers. This next section will tell you what terms should impress you and which terms are all hype.

Metal Flat Iron Plates

Quick Metal Plate Facts

• Made of Aluminum
• Usually coated with Gold
• Least Healthy for hair (most damaging)
• Cheapest material used for flat iron plates
• Cheapest type of flat iron (or should be…if it’s not your being ripped off)
• Least smooth plates
• Can snag hair because of its low/cheap quality

The Final Verdict on Metal Plated Flat Irons

Obviously I would not recommend getting a flat iron with metal plates. Their is not flat iron that is truly good for your hair but flat irons with metals plates the worst. The cheaper flat irons are usually the ones that have the metal plates. Even if they say “ceramic”, if the flat iron is really cheap then it will probably only have a very thin coating on it so I would be very wary of buying those $15 flat irons.

If you are on a tight budget though here are a few flat irons that get really good reviews from their users and seem to be the leaders of the pack for inexpensive flat irons:
Cortex Platinum Flat Iron Andis 1″ Flat Iron

I’ll leave you with a video review of the Cortex Flat Iron

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Flat Iron Review #1: The Chi (Original)

Hello and Welcome to Top Rated Flat Iron Reviews,

So, I know why you are here…   The Chi flat iron is the most popular flat iron on the market today so its only natural that you would be intrigued by it. You want to know why it is the best selling flat iron Amazon….You want to know why it gets called “the Chi” like it was some superstar diva that only goes by one name like Cher or Madonna. The Chi has in fact reached legendary status in the world of flat irons but does it really live up to the hype… Let’s see…

The Chi’s Features

Full Name: Ceramic 1 inch Flat Iron By Chi

Claim to Fame: Most popular flat iron, first ceramic flat iron

 10 Foot Cord:

– Is lightweight

– Heats quickly

– Gives silky and shinier results

– Locks in color and prevent color from fading

– Has fixed temperatures on some models

– Has ceramic plates and coils

– Has ergonomic Design

– Straightens, curls, flips and styles your hair

Users SayThe Chi Rocks Because It:

• Smooths thick, curly, and frizzy hair
• Creates long lasting styles
• Heats quickly
• Straightens hair quickly

But They Hate That

• It cannot be used with a converter overseas
• The plates start to chip
• It turned their black hair brown (heat damage anyone?)
•  Gave them heat damage because their hair was losing its curl
• Gave them split ends
• They received a fake Chi
• It didn’t straighten their hair
• Customer service was not great
• There was a fixed temperature on some models

This Flat Iron Is Best For Those With:

• Thick Hair
• Frizzy Hair
• Curly/Wavy4

My Overall Opinion of the Chi

My Overall Rating: 3.5 Stars You’ve read through the claims, the pros, the cons but you still may be torn. That is a long list of cons but could such a mystical flat iron be that bad? The Chi does have its drawbacks, not the least of them being the fixed temperature settings and the possibly phony Chi flat irons being billed as the real thing. However, it is hard to argue with results like these….Peep the videos below:

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Also, check out these before and after pictures Chi Before and After #1 Chi Before and After #2 See how enviably beautiful their hair looked after using the Chi? It’s possible that you too could get salon like results like they did. Their hair shone like glass and I’ve seen many other before and afters where the women also had sleek and shiny hair. They really did have that shampoo commercial model look to them except these were real women just like you and me.

  Overall, I give the Chi 3.5 stars out of 5 because of its fixed temperature and customer complaints. But if you can overlook that, then I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Chi flat iron, The Chi is number on Amazon for a reason after all.   If you are not sold on the original Chi, then check out this more updated Chi flat iron. It has tourmaline plates and is digital and has variable temperatures so it takes care of two of my biggest issues with the original Chi.

Buy the Chi Now

Flat Iron Review #3: FHI Platform

The FHI Platformis the the FHI Runway’s younger sister. It hasn’t quite developed all of the features of the Runway but it is still a formidable flat iron in its own right. And it is a lot cheaper, costing less than $100, which I know is always a plus. The Platform flat iron is a great choice for those who want a quality flat iron for what I call department store prices. Just look at all of the features pros of this hair straightener, as well as the short list of cons:

FHI Platform Features:

• 3 layers of baked ceramic plates
• Variable heat settings
• Can be used on damp or dry hair
• Floating plates
• Protects color and fading
• Heats up to 450°
• Nano-Fuzeion

Users Love This Flat Iron Because It:

• Smoothes hair
• Makes hair feel silky
• Is effective on natural hair
• Is durable
• Makes hair “healthier” (no flat iron makes hair healthier but it can make it feel healthier)
• Takes away frizz
• Makes hair swing
• Gets its users compliments after styling
• Has a 10 year warranty (depending on where you buy it)
• Salon Results
• Lightweight
• Takes less time to straighten than other iron

But Unfortunately it:

• Burns the scalp if you get too close
• Snags hair for some people
• Dried some people’s hair out

Price Range:

• Designer $$$ ($100- $300)
• Hairproducts.com has it for $149: FHI Heat Platform Professional 1-1/4 inch Flat Iron (Model: P114)

Best Flat Iron For People With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Relaxed/Natural Hair
• Frizzy Hair
• Thick Hair

Users Ratings:

• Consistent 4 star ratings from several websites

Videos

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My Overall Opinion of the FHI Platform

 

Take a long look at the looong list of superlatives this flat iron got and the very short list of cons this flat iron got. Need I say more?

Okay I will say more :). I give the FHI Platform a 4 out of 5 stars. Why? It has very thick and solid plates. The thicker the plate the more protection your hair will have against the iron’s heat.

 

Because a majority of the users were very positive about it. It seems very popular with Black women who are natural. And if it gives gorgeous results to women with all different textures then it is highly likely that it will work for your hair texture.

 

This would also be the perfect iron for someone who was going to start getting Brazilian Keratin Treatments because the heat goes up to 450.

 

I highly recommend this flat iron, especially if you maybe thought of getting the FHI Runway. This will save you a lot of money. I’m especially not sure if the features of the Runway are that much better than the Platform.

 

Take it from me. If you want to try the FHI brand, start off with the Platform hair straightener first as it is the right combination of features and price.

Buy FHI Platform

We are on a roll now so I might as well review the next FHI flat iron next. See you there!

Flat Iron Review #4: The FHI Technique

FHI flat irons are the 2nd most googled flat irons after the Chi. I covered the Runway and the Platform, earlier this week. Now I want to tell you about the FHI Technique. The FHI Technique is lowest grade flat iron out of the three. Consequently, it is also the least expensive and has the lowest ratings/reviews of the three. That is not to say that this is a bad flat iron. Its not. Take a look:

FHI Technique Features:

• Tourmaline plates that absorb moisture and reduce static
• Advanced PTC heater/heats quickly and evenly
• Auto sense control calibrates to heat to your texture
• Beveled ceramic plates to curl and flip hair
• Proprietary nano-fuzeion technology for “unmatched” conditioning and shine
• Far infared heat gentle on hair
• Low electromagnetic field I” plates
• Swivel cord
• Max temp 410°

The FHI Technique Rocks Because:

• It makes hair soft, for naturals
• It’s good for thick hair
• It seems to last a long time
• It makes hair silky
• It creates long lasting curls

But It Sucks Because It:

• Didn’t straighten well for some users
• Has a fixed temp
• It gets too hot for some hair types and temp is not adjustable
• The customer service not so great
• It is damaging to the hair over time

 Price Range:

• Department Store $$ ($40-$99)

My Final Word on the FHI Technique

A big fat no! Sorry…This is an okay flat iron but I really hate fixed temperature settings. You want to have control of how hot the flat iron gets, period. Now, there may be some of the Techniques that have variable settings. I think maybe the newer ones have this feature but make sure you check first. This is not a flat iron I would get. It seems to be worth the money to get the FHI Platform.

The Anatomy of a Flat Iron: Ceramic Plates

• Softer Hair
• Sleeker Hair
• Shinier Hair
• More evenly heated plates (with no hot spots)
• Reduced static in the hair
• Moisture in sealed into the hair
• Seal Hair Cuticle

• FHI Runway
• Amika 1.5”
• Nume Vintage Purple 1.25″ Ceramic Ionized Flat Iron

15 Reasons Why You Should Know About Flat Iron Experts

You  know, 

I really don’t know what it is about that site that makes me like it so much.  I don’t know if it’s the colors they used (I love the color scheme of hot pink and gray together). Maybe its the way that the website looks busy enough for you to know that this site has a lot going on but clean enough to still look elegant and professional. Maybe its because it provides me with so much information for my own blog. Maybe its all of that and more…

Oh, I’m sorry, what did you say…what site am I rambling on about?

I’m talking about Flat Iron Experts!

Have ya’ll ever been on that site…?
Say what!
You haven’t heard of Flat Iron Experts, the company who is truly passionate about helping you find the perfect hair straightener.
What’s up with that?
This obviously won’t work…You’ve got to go there and take a look…
No you say???
Would you go there if I gave you a really good reason?
Well, what if I gave you 15 good reasons?
Are you down?
Yes…
Great
Read on… 🙂

15 Reasons Why You Should Know About Flat Iron Experts…If You Haven’t Already

1) Flat Iron Experts has a great customer service record. I haven’t been able to find many bad reviews about this website but I have found plenty of good ones. Check out the links below:
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Ebay BBB SiteJabber ThriftyGirl

2) No more paying $5.95 just to get a product sent to you…They have free shipping for orders over $50 and seeing how most flat irons are more than $50 anyway, this shouldn’t be an issue.

3) Their site features YouTube hair gurus…I don’t know about you but I have come to look for and trust the reviews of those who make Youtube videos. They are usually using the product right before our very eyes and we know they did not edit the video to make their hair look better. They tell it to us straight and I love that. You can trust them.

4) They have a list of their best-selling products on the homepage so you can see right up front what their best products are.

5) They have an active online presence with Twitter and Facebook pages which makes them easy to interact with.

6) They feature many of the top brands and even some brands that Folica.com doesn’t carry (KQC for example).

7) It is an easy to navigate website with categories by brand and flat iron type (steam, mini, wet to dry).

8) The descriptions of the features and specifications of each flat iron gives the user in depth knowledge which in turns helps them make better decisions about which flat iron to buy.

9) Their products come with a 30 day money back guarantee.

10) For many of their flat irons they show before and after pictures so you can see a comparison of how effective the flat iron is.

11) And of course, they also have plenty of user reviews.

12)They have recommended product accessories so you can make sure to get everything you need in one go…no more saying “I wish I had known that I needed that…:”

13) In addition to product reviews, some of the flat irons have video tutorials.

14) Many times, if you spend a certain amount, you get free products with your purchase (for example:  If you buy a KQC x-heat flat iron, you get a free KQC shine product with it)

15) And last but certainly not least, they honor all manufacturers warranties and they do it without hassle.  Not even Amazon can always claim that unfortunately.  Plus you do not have to pay to get the flat iron sent back to you. Sa-weet!

Okay, so I’ve given you 15 reasons…no 15 benefits of this website and what it has to offer you.If you haven’t been yet, I do encourage you to visit Flat Iron Experts and get a feel of it yourself and see if you like it as much as I do. Then I would love for you to come back and tell me what you think in the comment section below, good or bad.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for reading,

Clean Your Flat Iron: A How To Video

Hello all,

I will not be taking credit for this idea at all. I will just say that i love it and it is such a cheap way to make sure you flat irons (as well as curling irons, crimpers, etc) stay clean and in tip top shape. Thank you UniQueLeeMade for sharing this with us. What a cool idea.

Here’s the video:

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For those of you at work or somewhere YouTube is blocked…I feel you pain. Here are the steps to what she did:

Step One: Turn your flat iron on the lowest setting.

Step Two: Unplug it after a few seconds just so the flat iron is mildly hot.

Step Three: Dip an applicator brush into a jar of relaxer.

Step Four: Brush the relaxer onto the plates of the iron (as well as the back and sides).

Step Five: The relaxer will begin to slightly sizzle due to the heat of the appliance. Now wipe the appliance clean with a  dry rag. Any residue should come right off.

Step Six: (optional) Finish by pouring a little coconut oil on a rag and wiping the flat iron plates with it.

You are now left with flat irons or hair styling tools that look like new!
Cool idea right. If you don’t clean your hair tools then you should start. Whatever gunk you might see on your flat iron plates could wind up on your hair. I don’t think I have to ask whether or not you want that.  I’m pretty sure you don’t.
If you do clean your flat irons and stuff, what methods do you use? Let me know in the comment section and if you have a neat way of cleaning your hair appliances then I might feature you in a future blog post, so let me know.

Toodles,