https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:42:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-969113 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 17:46:33 +0000 rachylou 969113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another plug for CHI here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968767 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 06:30:20 +0000 Sylvie 968767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this one (or one that looks awfully similar to this one), bought from this site several years ago.&nbsp; There are multiple heat settings and I can straighten all of my long thick wavy hair in under half an hour.&nbsp; I only use it for special occasions - not on a daily basis.</p> <p><a href="http://www.folica.com/tools/flat-irons/sedu-pro-ionic-ceramic-tourmaline-flat-iron-one-and-one-half-inch-with-free-heat-proof-pouch" rel="nofollow">http://www.folica.com/tools/fl.....-one-half-</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968209 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:37:44 +0000 Anonymous 968209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy a CHI ceramic iron. They often get the best reviews. That's the one I own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968184 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:48:59 +0000 Diana 968184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the helpful information and tips! </p> <p>Anna, that is so nice of you!&nbsp; I'll send you a PM.&nbsp; I'm sure I can clean it off enough to use.&nbsp; </p> <p>Rae, at this length my hair does not tangle at all so I'm not sure I'd need to comb it out before ironing.&nbsp; (I can "comb" it by running my hand through it).</p> <p>Sharon, I'll make sure to pick up some heat protectant spray.&nbsp; I don't think I have any as I almost never use my blow dryer.&nbsp; </p> <p>CF and ABC, bedhead is one reason I want to try ironing my hair.&nbsp; I <i>always</i> sleep on my hair wet after I wash it.&nbsp; Sometimes I end up sleeping on it funny and at the shorter length the hair is not heavy enough to pull the kinks out on its own.&nbsp; My part also tends to move around and sometimes it doesn't want to stay where I want it or gets poufy near the part.</p> <p>Claire, my hair is indeed very thick but also straight to start with so I'm not sure how much power I would need... but I'm sure a stronger one would be <i>faster</i> which is always a good thing.</p> <p>Suz, a travel version is a good idea!</p> <p>Lyn, me too!&nbsp; I think it's less of a risk when my hair is shorter since it'll grow back faster if I fry it, right?&nbsp; =P&nbsp; Or a good excuse to get it chopped even more.&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968121 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:06:40 +0000 Suz 968121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a teeny tiny travel version (very inexpensive) that I use on my bang sometimes. Surprisingly it works, despite being small, despite costing next to nothing, despite the fact that my hair is thick, and despite the fact that I have no patience for hairstyling. In fact, it works in seconds. </p> <p>Admittedly, my hair is not in its natural state but ultra thinned out there. And, obviously, it's also&nbsp;short! But it's simple to operate (you just clamp some hair in it and gently draw it down) and it&nbsp;works to get the kinks out when there's a lot of humidity and gives a sleeker appearance. I tend to use more in summer for that reason. I don't even use product all the time, although they say that helps to keep the set.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968100 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:57:43 +0000 Hil 968100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Phillips flat iron that wasn't terribly expensive and works pretty well on my thick hair. My hair is naturally&nbsp;straight&nbsp;but I would be lost without my&nbsp;flat iron! &nbsp;I generally plug it in to&nbsp;heat up while I roughly blow dry my hair with a hair dryer. I then either just use the flat iron to style bits of my hair that look like they need a bit of reshaping, or I flat iron the whole lot for a sleeker neater look. My worst is that I have a phobia about forgetting to switch it off and I can never remember whether I have unplugged it or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968023 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 03:48:01 +0000 lyn* 968023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this Diana - I've often wanted to get into flat irons but have been afraid of burning my hair to a crisp.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968019 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 03:30:23 +0000 Anonymous 968019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How nice of Anna! I was going to say that with your thick hair, an expensive one might do the job better. Everyone I know says Chi is the best. Mine is a ten dollar Conair one, but I have thin, fine hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968014 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 03:22:43 +0000 annagybe 968014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an extra flat iron that I don't use I'd be happy to send it to you. It's a Sultra, I got it at Sephora a few years ago. I think I spent about $100 on it.&nbsp;It's even leopard patterned. </p> <p>ETA The heat resistant pad is really linty though and I'm not sure it would survive a wash.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-968011 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 03:16:32 +0000 abc 968011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't vouch for the brands or quality but I always see flatirons at TJMaxx / Marshalls at good prices. &nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Sometimes I wash my hair in the evening and let it air dry or go to bed with a wet head. &nbsp;In the AM I just run the flatiron over the hair and it is done and looks presentable. &nbsp;You might like this styling method if you are not into lots of time spent on your hair. &nbsp;Good luck and keep us posted!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-967887 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:03:49 +0000 cinnamon fern 967887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a chi brand iron, which is fab. &nbsp;I use a heat protectant spray when I remember - if you have healthy, short-ish hair I'm not sure it matters though.</p> <p>I use mine for dealing with bedhead in the morning. &nbsp;When I had longer hair I used it to iron out the ponytail bump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-967689 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:55 +0000 Anonymous 967689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still haven't found a good flat iron, but don't forget to protect your hair! Pretty much any heat protection product should work. Spray it on a (paddle) brush and then brush it through your hair. That's the best way for the product to be evenly distributed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-967674 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 16:37:40 +0000 rae 967674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Maxiglide-Hair-Straightener-Value-Pack/dp/B000BTUL9A/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t">Maxius Maxiglide</a>&nbsp;seriously changed my life. I received it as a gift thinking &nbsp;I would never use it (I had tried traditional flat irons and always seemed too impatient or inept at using them). But I can straighten my entire head&nbsp;in 2 minutes flat with this thing. The styling plates have pins that pretty much save you the effort of combing out the strands before straightening.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-967669 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 16:22:11 +0000 Adelfa 967669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got this one from Costco for about $19 (but the amazon price is still good for what you get).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XZM6A2">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XZM6A2</a></p> <p>I am thrilled with it. &nbsp;Its performance is better than that of the two premium irons I have owned for $100 to $150. It has adjustable temp, important because probably you would need a very high temperature.</p> <p>You use them on dry hair, at least I've never heard of flat ironing wet hair.</p> <p>It's also super helpful to use a styling spray like this:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Styling-Spray-No-19-Kenra/dp/B000EVKXKM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1372609374&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=kendra+thermal+styling+spray">http://www.amazon.com/Thermal-.....id=1372609</a></p> <p>It really helps to lock in the style.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tell-me-about-flat-irons#post-967662 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 16:13:07 +0000 Diana 967662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I have my hair in a bob again... I'm thinking it might be fun to occasionally wear it really straight and sleek (especially the longer front part) so I'm considering buying a flatiron.&nbsp;&nbsp; My hair is pretty straight already so I think it would be pretty easy.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've never ironed my hair myself so I'm really clueless.&nbsp; What type of flatiron would be best?&nbsp; Any specific recommendations?&nbsp; I don't think I want to spend a lot of money on one right now since this is just for fun and who knows whether I'd even use it on a regular basis.&nbsp; And do I need anything else?&nbsp; Product or anything?</p> <p>And what is the best technique?&nbsp; do you do it on damp hair or dry hair?&nbsp; Keep in mind that I wash my hair (every 2-3 days) at night and let it air dry while I am sleeping so it would be starting out dry.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks! </p>