Customer Reviews

Farouk CHI 1 1/2" Ceramic Ionic Spring Grip Curling Iron

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I bought this on sale for about $40. I'm really glad I didn't pay full price for it. I am black (with a relaxer.) As much as I love the flat iron, the curling iron did not work as well for me as a Hot Tools ceramic does (which is much cheaper than the full-price chi.) I know that it's a larger size but I was expecting at least some curl. It's more of a bend, if I can make it do that. It's pretty much stayed in the box since I purchased it last year.

This is a very good iron. I got this for my sister and she liked it. At first, the spring clamps were too tight for her, and it hurt her hair. However, after a couple of use, she got used to it and now it's working great. It heats up pretty fast, gets warm in 15sec.
There are three heat setting: low, med, high. And one power button.
The cord can rotate 360 degrees so your cord doesn't get tangle while you iron. It feels very solid at a little bit over 1 pound. I also got a second one for my other sister. Overall, it's great curling iron.

I purchased the Chi curling iron to complement my new Chi dryer and brush. The premise was that all-ceramic based products would work best with one another and leave my hair with more moisture. There is a definite benefit to the brand, and the curling iron works well, but is a bit cumbersome and heavy and not very attractive. I have baby fine hair, so it only takes a matter of seconds to get a curl that holds most of the day. The device heats up very fast and gets very hot, so I still haven't figured out how to do the back of my head easily without risking a burn.

Very disappointing. I ordered this item in July 07 - used it maybe 20 or 30 times tops. Went to use it in Dec. 08, it wouldn't turn on. The Reset button on the plug doesn't stay depressed and so it just won't turn on anymore. Good thing they only warranty it for 1 year - a lot of good that does me. Good iron while it lasted I guess. Too much $ for poor quality.

Works great my daughter just loves it. Heats well and can be used to straighten or curl your hair