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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 13:21:21 GMT -5
I need advice on flat irons.
DH's niece is asking for one for Christmas - She wants a decent one, I think she said with a medium width. I'm clueless.
Any advice on brands, models, etc?
Thanks!
Beth
PS, I'll check in as I can for any questions.
PPS. This is for an African American teenager.
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 18, 2014 13:26:09 GMT -5
My daughter uses a Solia (I'm nearly positive that's how it's spelled) and loves it. She's Caucasian, though, so I'm not sure if it would work the same for an African American young lady. I'd think it would, but I'm not sure how much hair texture, etc., plays in. Daughter's hair is fine and curly with a tendency to tangle and frizz.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 18, 2014 13:29:30 GMT -5
I'd go to a beauty supply store and ask. Or even a salon that caters to black women. I get my hair braided there and just love it!
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Post by Waffle on Dec 18, 2014 13:41:13 GMT -5
I have one like this that I love. It has automatic shut-off and it gets nice and hot. It might not be wide enough to suit her, though. I have others, but that is the one I keep going back to. I did get a set once, that included a narrow and wide one. I know she asked for medium, but narrow is really good for getting those hairs close to the scalp. |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 18, 2014 13:43:17 GMT -5
What zib said.
Conair makes good ones too.
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 13:44:47 GMT -5
Beth are you sure you wanted the question about your niece's hair care to be on the automotive question board?  |
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 18, 2014 13:45:16 GMT -5
Black hair is different and needs different care. Even non black hair, you need to be careful not to flat iron it to death. I'd get an expert opinion. From someone who does hair like that.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 13:45:17 GMT -5
Beth are you sure you wanted the question about your niece's hair care to be on the automotive question board? I thought I put it in EE! |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 13:46:48 GMT -5
Beth are you sure you wanted the question about your niece's hair care to be on the automotive question board? I thought I put it in EE!
I'll move it for you hon. It's done.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 18, 2014 13:46:55 GMT -5
I already alerted mods that it was probably posted here in error. 
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 13:47:57 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 13:48:47 GMT -5
I moved it for you Beth. |
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Post by flamingo on Dec 18, 2014 13:48:49 GMT -5
I buy my flat irons at Sally's Beauty Supply. I get the hottest one I can find-usually one that heats up to 450*. I am Caucasian, but I have thick, coarse, frizzy, dry, crappy hair. The 2 brands I like the best are Jilbere and Tool Science. I have never found one at Target or Walmart or the like that gets hot enough to tame my hair and keep it straight. I lived in central Florida for years and using those (along with some good hair products) my hair stayed straight even on the most humid of days. Fair warning, though, I will spend a $100 if necessary for a good flat iron. Usually I can get them for under $50, but my hair is important! |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 13:49:52 GMT -5
I moved it for you Beth.
I moved it too. |
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Dec 18, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -5
I moved it for you Beth.
I moved it too.communication is the key. |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 13:52:52 GMT -5
All fixed. |
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Dec 18, 2014 13:55:18 GMT -5
All fixed. except it looks like 973 started the thread. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 13:55:20 GMT -5
whew!
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 13:56:46 GMT -5
All fixed. except it looks like 973 started the thread.
973beachbum moved the thread the same time I did, we crossed each other. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 13:57:19 GMT -5
All fixed. except it looks like 973 started the thread. I can live with that. |
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 13:59:07 GMT -5
I moved it for you Beth.
I moved it too.And I thought I was so quick.  |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 14:00:04 GMT -5
And I thought I was so quick.
Not as quick as me though. |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 18, 2014 14:01:41 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them.  |
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 14:02:51 GMT -5
And I thought I was so quick.
Not as quick as me though.  |
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 14:03:32 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. Didn't the board need some comic relief?  |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2014 14:04:03 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. Didn't the board need some comic relief?
Yes it did. |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 18, 2014 14:04:49 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 18, 2014 14:05:43 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. Well, I can start another one and we can see which mod wins the "merge threads" test... But please don't stop giving me advice on flat irons. I have stick straight fine hair. With the exception of perms, curls put into my hair are gone in 60 minutes. |
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 18, 2014 14:08:06 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. Well, I can start another one and we can see which mod wins the "merge threads" test... But please don't stop giving me advice on flat irons. I have stick straight fine hair. With the exception of perms, curls put into my hair are gone in 60 minutes. I was going to ask if you wanted me to move it again. Maybe current events or the investing basics and beyond? They could use some laughs. |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 18, 2014 14:08:32 GMT -5
I think we need a 4th thread about this because we don't already have enough of them. Well, I can start another one and we can see which mod wins the "merge threads" test... But please don't stop giving me advice on flat irons. I have stick straight fine hair. With the exception of perms, curls put into my hair are gone in 60 minutes. My advice is to use hot rollers. It's way quicker, your arm doesn't hurt, it's cheaper and hair looks better IMO. But this is from somebody who has a $100 flat iron collecting dust that's never been used. I'd give it to you (still in the original box and top of th line) but it's the thinner one. Now aren't you glad I gave input? ETA: SL - I saw it as two helpful people quick on the draw. |
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