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!

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.

Flat Iron Review #5: Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium Flat Iron with Swarovski Crystals

Babyliss Diamond Pro Features:

• Durable
• Ultra-smooth titanium plates
• Distributes heat evenly
• Resist scratches
• Glides effortlessly through hair
• Decorated with Swarovski Crystals
• Hat levels up to 419 F in less than 30 seconds
• Titanium Technology
• Super hard, smooth surface for snag free styling
• Negative ions also closes the hair cuticle, which is very good for the health and appearance of the hair
• Far Infrared Heat – penetrates hair shaft, drying the hair from the inside out so more moisture remains in hair shaft and less damage is done to the hair.
• Adjustable temperature dials that go up to 450 degrees360
• 360 swivel cord

The Babyliss is Awesome Because It:

• Leaves the hair salon silky and shiny
• Doesn’t snag hair
• Gives hair volume and movement
• Leaves coarse hair, in particular, silky and super shiny
• Leaves curly and thick hair smooth and soft
• Only needed one or two passes to get users hair completely straight and stayed straight no matter what the weather is like
• Made hair seemed straighter even after being washed
• Makes hair looks shiny & healthy
• Seems to lock out moisture
• Stays straight even when users got sweaty
• Has an easy to handle size
• Was able to straighten hair in half the time of other flat irons
• Doesn’t get too hot on the tip to where you cannot touch it
• Kept hair from getting frizzy in humidity
• Kept hair one user’s hair straight for 3 weeks in humid weather
• Is lightweight
• Glides easily
• Straightened the roots

However The Babyliss Diamond Is Not Perfect Because:

• For one user it didn’t last for more than a month (hopefully a lemon)
• It straightened a user’s hair but hair was still frizzy
• For one user it took more passes to get hair straight

Flat Iron Best For Those With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Thick Hair
• Natural Hair (great reviews from naturals/3c and 4a hair types)
• Asian Hair
• Fine Hair

Price Range:

• Department Store $$ ($40-$99)

Videos:

My Overall Verdict:

Okay are ya’ll ready for this. I”m giving my first five star flat iron rating! Honestly this flat iron has it all. It’s ceramic and titanium. Straightens all hair types beautifully and the sleekness lasts a long time. No reports of the iron damaging anyone’s hair. It is a great price. It has a money back guarantee and a warranty. And it is a beautiful flat iron to boot. I love the Swarovski Crystal inlaid into it. It really adds something special to it.

Buy Babyliss Diamond Pro Now!

Get it with the Babyliss Blow dryer

I hope you will give the Babyliss Diamond Pro a shot but if you are still wanting to do more research, my next hair straightener review will be about the Sedu’s biggest (and cheaper) rival. Please come back and have a look.

Thanks a bunch,

SalonTech Flat Iron Reviews?

Ummm,

Have any of you heard of this flat iron?

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I must say I am intrigued by this to say the least. What I’ve seen so far has impressed me. I’m going to look for some more flat iron reviews before I make my final judgment.  When I find out more about this so called Silicone Technology, I will let you know.

More later,