For those who have used both, how does this compare to the Clover mini-iron w/ different tips?
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Only one iron sole to mess with. The "stand" is more stable. I like the size of the Dritz Petite Press better, also.
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I threw my nearly new Clover in the trash. This one is MUCH better and MUCH safer
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it may work but I found it difficult to use this type of iron with the shorter clamp. With fine, straight hair I think you also just need to use a lot of product ;)
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I have noticed that my Plugged iron has plates 2-3 mm longer, and tried some ther that claimed their plates even longer than usual length - that was true. But the results from everything I've tried before cannot be compared to moriccanoil hot iron. I think, the end result is what matters the most - hair looks gorgeous! My friend tried it as well and noticed the difference in using it and how her hair looked. Enjoy the product!
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I like the Squirt better myself. I almost always prefer the original style tools to the skeletool/wave style. Still it depends on what you're going to use it for. Your best bet is to buy whatever has more of the tools you will personally find useful. For example, I personally almost never care whether my MT has a scissors, while for some people the folding scissors is the most important tool. My least favorite thing about the Style is that I can't get a knife and pliers in the same tool. But if say the tweezers are a key part of the tool for you, then maybe you would be better off with the Style PS.
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In terms of how well/easily it straightens the hair, I think the iron does a pretty good job...but because it is a bit bulky maybe it would be harder to "maneuver" it closer to the root (my hair starts to curl about 2-3 inches from the root, so I would not be able to say for sure). If you are good at handling a flat iron, this should not be a problem :)
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hi, i just got a chi a little while ago and it works very well! i think it curls better than anything.. and i thought when i got it that i wouldnt get hot on the outside but it actually does.. stinks right? but i learned how to curl my hair very well without putting my fingers on that end of the straightener. i think you should get the chi anyways and just learn how to do it without touching it. its actually a lot easier than it seems.. and practice makes perfect... i did not go out in public the first time i curled it :P
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Actually I think most tourmaline irons are ceramic irons with tourmaline infused. It has something to do with delivering ions to seal the hair or something. I had a tourmaline iron and it worked beautifully, I believe the brand was SCP and I'm sure the better-known brands would have an even better tourmaline iron. I am buying the Solia today since the iron I have now is damaging my hair all of a sudden (not the SCP I was talking about). But to answer your question I don't think there is a pure tourmaline iron, only tourmaline infused ceramic irons to the best of my knowledge
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'll use a few drops on the bottom 2inches of my hair a few minutes before I start using the iron. It helps to keep the tips from splitting. You can also use a few after to add shine. I will say the bottle is small so it's more of a sample.
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Bought the black one from folica.com about 12 years ago. It lasted for 11 years. Last year, I bought the purple one from Amazon and I do believe there is a difference. I don't know if it's the manufacturer going cheap over the years or if the purple one is actually cheaper. For the most part, the purple one feels substantially lighter. I think the black one was more solid and the purple feels like plastic pieces attached to the base. I also don't think that the purple one gets as hot or straightens as well as the black one. Two small pieces (black buttons on the side) have also fell off of the purple one after very limited use. Very disappointed in my new flat iron. Bought the black one from folica.com about 12 years ago. It lasted for 11 years. Last year, I bought the purple one from Amazon and I do believe there is a difference. I don't know if it's the manufacturer going cheap over the years or if the purple one is actually cheaper. For the most part, the purple one feels substantially lighter. I think the black one was more solid and the purple feels like plastic pieces attached to the base. I also don't think that the purple one gets as hot or straightens as well as the black one. Two small pieces (black buttons on the side) have also fell off of... » Read More Bought the black one from folica.com about 12 years ago. It lasted for 11 years. Last year, I bought the purple one from Amazon and I do believe there is a difference. I don't know if it's the manufacturer going cheap over the years or if the purple one is actually cheaper. For the most part, the purple one feels substantially lighter. I think the black one was more solid and the purple feels like plastic pieces attached to the base. I also don't think that the purple one gets as hot or straightens as well as the black one. Two small pieces (black buttons on the side) have also fell off of the purple one after very limited use. Very disappointed in my new flat iron. « Show Less
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Yes!! I totally pulls my hair. It gave me pretty nasty split ends. I pretty much stopped using it :( Still looking for perfect flat iron.
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It depends on how long you leave the iron in your hair. Honestly if your looking for SUPER tight curls you should get the Baby Curls instead of the Grande but I think the Grande does a great job with looser waves and tighter more defined curls depending on how long you leave it in. I'd say 5-10 seconds would be pretty loose and 15-20 seconds would be tighter and defined.
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I've used this iron off and on for several months and I see no wear on the tip. I wouldn't sweat the tip, it's the short battery life that is the biggest drawback.
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While they are both very good styling tools, I would choose this Remington flat iron mainly because you can select the heat settings as you prefer. With Chi you only have one setting and on/off.
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Both work with steam off . . .and have the option to turn off the annoying auto-shutoff which kicks in after idle for 8 minutes.I'm convinced, after replacing my household irons every year or so, that people who sew, are experiencing much shorter lived irons specifically because of the auto-shutoff. Think about it . . .they heat, they cool, they heat, they cool, all day long, every day they're used. That can't possibly be good for irons.
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I ordered this a could months back...it does not come with a tip, so you need to order the size you want separately. I ordered two tips, Hakko T15-D12 - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Chisel - 1.2 mm x 10 mm, and the Hakko T15-ILS - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Conical - Slim - R0.1 x 13.5 mm The slim one is almost needle like and great for soldering very small pc boards. This iron is GREAT!!! it heats up SOOOOO fast and thanks to the "sleep" mode it doesn't burn the tip. Cleaning is simple, and switching out the tips is great! Can't say enough good things about it. But yes with quite a selection of tips again you do have to order the tip separately.
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I've used mine on short hair and long. The smaller brush works great for fast feathering on short hair. Blow dryer attachment is very effective on short hair. If your hair is fine (mine is fine) careful of the high setting as it may be too hot. Easy to switch to a cooler setting mid-use to prevent hair damage, though! I love having one tool that will dry and style whether I want curls, waves or a straight hair look.
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Honestly I do not know, my hair is very thin. I have straight hair that over time has become brittle and looks a bit like straw due to so much blow drying and highlights. In my heart I believe this iron is comparable to the expensive ones out there. It leaves my hair looking like a profressional blow dry. Hope this helps! Good luck!