July 11, 2011

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:

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.


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

Bobi