Chi Hair Straighteners
Author: Curly Nicole
For the best, professional quality hair straighteners, look no further than the incredible line of Chi Hairstyling Irons. Used most often in salons and by professional stylists, the CHI iron is guaranteed to create smooth and shiny styles from even frizzy and unmanageable hair types.
With its ceramic ion plates, Chi irons eliminate frizz instantly. The curved edges of the plates allow you to straighten, curl, or flip with ease.
Unlike many other straighteners, Chi irons are also equipped with digital technology. With a fully digital display in either Fahrenheit or Celsius, there is no more guessing with a numbered dial or high/low heat switch. You have complete control over the temperature of your straightener. With flash quick heating, you can begin straightening just seconds after turning on the unit. It will heat up to 200 degrees Celsius/392 degrees Fahrenheit. The Chi also includes an automatic shut-off feature, so you will never have to worry if you left your flat iron turned on again.
The swivel cord makes maneuvering the Chi almost effortless no matter which hand you're using or in which direction you're moving.
These features are standard with all models of Chi straighteners, however, there are two important features to consider that differ among the models to pick the straightener most suited to your personal hair needs.
-Width of Heating Plates-
Chi straightener plates range in width from .5 inch to 2.5 inches, and choosing the right width for your hair type is essential to getting the most out of your professional straightener. The .5 plate is ideal for shorter hair, as it is easiest to maneuver close the scalp. A narrow iron is best suited for short, funky styles or for light use, e.g. if you only straighten your bangs or flip out the hair framing your face. Wider plates are best for longer hair and thicker hair. The wider plates allow each section of hair to be heated longer, and will make quicker work of straightening long hair.
-Length of Heating Plates-
This is more a factor of where and how often you will be using your straightener. Most Chi models are the same length, 4.5 inches, but the company offers longer and shorter plates on certain models. Longer plates, again, will produce faster results for long or thick hair, but will not necessarily improve results. Shorter plates have no advantage for styling, but make for a more compact iron better for traveling.
Once you find a Chi with the width and length of plates you desire, double check the product description to make sure you are purchasing the newest model with full digital functionality and all the above features. Also be aware that the company offers a warranty on all Chi irons, but only if they are purchased from an approved professional salon. While the best prices may be found online, Chi will not honor the warranty for online purchases.