is this the iron to use with color treated or straightened hair?
121147
Both. I even use it on my daughter's hair whose natural. I've had color in my hair and this heat controlled iron has been very nice to my hair.
544490
Depends on if your hair is relaxed or natural, natural hair can be flat ironed but it will revert quickly where as relaxed doesn't. I personally got 3 days of straight hair after using this iron on my natural hair. It may be a better investment to try the newer iron model as this one is old and outdated.
1679215
I think you should dry hair before using this iron brush. If hair is wet, you cannot make perfect curls.Moreover, if you want to straighten your curly hair, this iron brush is not good choice.It's hard to make straight hair with this product.
301128
Yes, only temporarily though of course, and it's more like it makes it 90% easier to straighten. It's way more than 2 applications for me, and I have thick past-shoulder length curly hair (which is both a bit straighter when wet, and easily submits to the flat iron when I use this consistently).
742495
I am not sure, I do not have colored hair. I think it's better to use the one they have designed for color treated hair, they have many different choices to select from. This one is more for people with dry hair, but I know colored hair can be dry, too.
30200
The curls holding about day or longer, it will depend what shampoo, conditioner is used and weather of course. Over all, I prefer it over flat iron, which is damaging my hair. I'll recommend it then, if your hair are thin and treated.
1733968
yes. I have had this flat iron for over a year. I love it. I use it 1-2 times a month. I always condition my hair before washing and deep condition as well. I use a mix of kemi oil and argan oil as a heat protectant. I can straighten my shoulder length hair in about forty minutes and it is straight when done.
1605250
This is a great product for your purposes. I have a similar situation from straightening and color treatments. I would also recommend using Jojoba oil (I get mine from Trader Joe's) and use it on your hair (sparingly) to give it sheen and defrizz. I do this when styling my hair after it dries.
1659729
No the iron is not intended for wet hair. Does a great job straightening very silky feeling hair
2206593
I have never used it on wet hair. I supposed the heat will dry the hair, but I imagine you will have to pass the iron over the hair several times once it's dry to get the full straightening effect. However, on dry hair, I love it. Straightens very well without heat damage.
742732
My hair is fine and the Solia has been great; my hair is wavy, curly, and frizzy. One difference may be that, although my hair is fine, I have a lot of hair. I do recommend this flat iron.
1865225
Personally i can really see a difference. I have medium thick wavy hair and when i straighten my hair with the ICD iron it flows threw like butter and doesn't pull my hair. The digital readout allowed for exact temperature control helping prevent damaged hair
1721061
Yes, I really like this flat iron. I have a lot of thick hair and it gets it straight in no time! I also have a smaller one (diff. brand) and I feel this one does the job quicker. I hope this helps.
1012155
It really doesn't matter. It's just that this one says it is suited for wet hair. My stylist says you can really use any of them on damp hair and you should never use any iron on hair that's less than 80% dry.
1344317
I use the Express Ion; it's the best flat iron I've ever used. I have thick, frizzy, dry, wavy hair (although my stylist says it's curly), and it does an awesome job on my hair. My adult daughter has truly thick, curly hair, and she loves this flat iron too. I would definitely recommend using a good product to help control your hair before you use a flat iron. I use Paul Mitchell's Straight Works, combined with Organix Moroccan Argan oil.
1804257
My daughter is biracial (black & white) with naturally curly hair. The Chi flat iron work wonders for her hair when she wants to wear it straight! Just make sure to use a heat protective product before applying the flat iron to her hair (Chi makes a good one). Less is more, meaning don't apply the heat any longer than you have to! Hope this helps!
652414
I really can't answer it, I have the one which also ionized hair, my hair are much less frizzy and shiny, without using straight iron. I got a lot damage using straight iron. Highly recommend this product. Usually is enough for me to put rolles, then do make up, by the time I'm done with it, my hair are ready too.I'm not sure, if I answered your question, I don't know the other model.Have Happy Holidays... Elizabeth