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!

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.

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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!

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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,

TR Flat Iron Reviews Quick Post: Cheap vs Expensive Flat Irons

Hey Ya’ll,

I found this question on Yahoo answers a little ago  and I think it is a very obvious question but one that is not answered very often. Here is my take on it:

Q: What the difference between cheap and expensive flat irons?

A:  Okay so there are two different ways to answer this question…We can look at it as what the actual differences are and what the actual differences should be.

What the actual difference should be between expensive and cheap flat irons:

1) Expensive flat irons should first and foremost use higher quality material for their plates. For instance, the $200 Ghd should use more solid ceramic heaters and plates than the $30 Conair. The Conair usually uses a ceramic coating on its plate with the actual plate being made out of… metal, aluminum? I don’t know but it is not good for your hair nor does it produce the negative ions that give you the shiny look that you are going for when you flat iron

2) They should have more features that cheaper flat iron. Various nano technologies, digital displays, higher temperature settings, longer cords, and they should last longer than a drugstore flat iron although that is in no way guaranteed.

2) Sometimes part of the difference is how the flat iron has marketed itself. Remington is a very well established company that has sought to be affordable for almost everyone. They might make good flat irons that they are able to sell cheaper because they are a household name, so to speak. For instance, the Remington Shine Therapy Flat Iron gets great reviews and it is under $60. These are considered consumer flat irons for as regular folks.

The Most Expensive Flat Iron In The World

You won’t believe this,
I still can’t… I think it MUST be a misprint…Right?

 

Click the Picture to find out why this is my reaction….

Really?? Really?

Seriously…There are just no words…I just can’t…

Wow….That’s all I can say…

SMDH,

Little Known Flat Iron Reviews: Ginalli Milano

Hello All,

What a find I’ve just had. As i have said before, you do not have to spend tons of money to get the super sleek hair that you want. Prime example. I just found out about this flat iron from Ginali Milano. Perhaps you have heard of it but I have not. It is a black tourmaline/ceramic hair straightener with a LIFETIME warranty and heats up to 460 degrees.It has round plates which means that it is good for curling your hair. And its design is erogonomic with a swivel cord. And it is a dual voltage which means you only need an adapter to be able to use it on your trip to France or wherever. Sweet!

Here’s a video of it in action:

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Oh and btw…its under $50!

If that’s not good enough..One user claimed that it gets their daughter’s hair straight on the first pass. She had tried numerous hair straighteners on her daughters thick and unruly hair before she found one that worked.

Babes, you need to take a look at this. If you have searched for a flat iron and none of them worked then this might be the one to try. According to this user, the flat iron can sell for up to $180 so to get it under $60 is a steal. Please take a look and see what you think: Ginalli Milano Tourmaline Black Flat Iron / Hair Straightener Dual Voltage 110v-240v

BTW, don’t forget about the sale going on at flat iron experts where you get 3 free gifts if you spend over $100 cad. And trust me…lots more is coming up that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for reading,