Farouk CHI Auto-Digital Advanced Wet to Dry Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron 1-1/4" with Free Stand and Thermal Pouch | 
| Brand: CHI
Category: Beauty
Department: Beauty
List Price: $250.00
Buy New: $128.99
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Seller: Payless Beauty
Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,177
Ingredients: Ingredients not available at this time.
Color: Black
Media: Health and Beauty
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 3.8 x 6
MPN: GF1001WD
Model: GF1001WD
UPC: 633911660966
EAN: 0633911660966
ASIN: B000VTJN12
Release Date: September 7, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Digital display and controls for total control and precise temperature | | • | Wet to dry ion generating function | | • | Tourmaline ceramic plates for smooth shiny hair | | • | Free stand & thermal pouch - $50 value | | • | 360° swivel cord with GFI plug for ease of use |
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Product Description
CHI Wet to Dry Flat Iron with tourmaline ceramic plates emits far infrared ions for smooth shiny frizz free hair. Digital controls provides maximum control of temperature. Package includes free stand and thermal pouch.A ll CHI products that are purchased Direct from Amazon.com are covered by a 30 day Amazon warranty. Applies only to products sold by Amazon.com. Does not apply to products sold on our site by third-party merchants or through third-party areas such as Amazon.com Marketplace or Auctions.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 61
 Scoop on Chi Wet-Dry June 4, 2009
Cynthia Thomason (Lake mary, Fl USA)
91 out of 92 found this review helpful
I have been using Chi irons for years now. This my second wet to dry iron and I love it. I would never go back to a plain Chi dry iron.
Chi irons are superior to all other irons because of their temperature level and evenness. I have confirmed this with a laser heat gauge comparing Chi's to other brands. The temp is nearly identical to the digital display on the front. This is WHY you buy a Chi. It is for serious thick hair-straightening.
The trick is that you really need to know how to use the Wet-Dry iron. It is not intuitive, nor can you simply use on wet or damp hair with the same old products. There are some key points you need to know.
Wet to Dry Key Points:
Key Benefit: The number one benefit of the wet-dry iron is resistance to humidity. When I started using this iron, I stopped getting chemical and thermal straighten at the salon. I live in Fla and I have zero curl, fizz or puffiness when humidity is at max. I only get this benefit with the wet-dry.
Steam: Yes you are steaming your hair. Yes it is safe. No, you shouldn't worry that you are hurting your hair. You are steaming out the moisture and product not your hair. The temp on your hair shaft is the same as a dry iron. The key is NEVER to leave the heat on too long. See below.
Water Content: Damp almost dry hair works the best for many reasons. It is faster, and the outcome is virtually the same as on wet hair. Some professionals tell you NOT to use this product on true wet hair. I have used on wet hair, but it takes forever, takes more skill and as I mentioned there is no benefit in the straightness category. Note however that the more water you steam with, the more humidity resistance you will enjoy. You'll figure out the correct wetness for your needs. Start out with dryer hair and gradually work damper with each attempt.
Product: I am told by a top professional that silicone based thermal products are the only ones to use with a wet-dry iron. I have had that experience first hand. The regular old thermal protectors leave my hair feeling crunchy. The nicer silkier products are hardly noticeable. YES-use product before you blow dry and again before you iron. No need to use on each section. Just a small drop worked into your hair. I like a cream before I dry and the oil before I iron. Chi makes great stuff for this.
Dryer: There are a couple of approaches depending on your time commitment. 1) you can simply get all the water out with basic simple blow drying. As long as your hair is damp to the touch this method will produce pin straight hair once you iron. or 2) you can straighten your hair with a round brush and blow dry in sections. Again as long as you leave each section damp to the touch the iron will work great. I prefer method 2 for silkier hair. Remember leave in enough wetness. Don't blow nearly dry. If top sections get dryer as you work, a little drop of water does the trick.
Small batches: Just a reminder for those of you that may not know this. The trick is to start at the nape of your neck and work forwards. Divide your head in half down center and then pin all up except what you are working with. Iron in small sections about a 3rd the width of your iron's length. This produces the straightest outcome. Use a comb to catch the hot section. You will burn your hands.
Steam: You should produce steam, that is how you know there is still water on the shaft. Do NOT leave the iron in one place EVER. Again NEVER EVER hold the iron in one spot. Catch your hair close to the head and iron till ONE INCH before the ends. You may have to go over a section again but that is the idea. Once you have completed that section you can then gather the entire section in the iron, and iron to the ends of the shaft. This protects your ends, THE most vulnerable part. (this is the same with a dry iron BTW)
Farouk CHI Auto-Digital Wet to Dry Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron June 23, 2008
Elvy Fernandez (Miami, FL)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This iron was well worth the money. My daughter has curly hair and she loves that she can dry it a little bit and then use the iron to straighten it completely. Her hair looks beautiful all the time.
Works Great December 7, 2007
J. Murray (New York)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I ordered this product after my hair stylist used it on me when I was at the salon. It works really well on my very wavy hair. I definitely recommend this product and the company I ordered from.
Worth every penny! February 10, 2008
D. Dahl (North Dakota)
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
Like many women out there, I could not bring myself to "invest" in a hair appliance. All that has changed now! I cannot believe how fast and smooth this flat iron works! The quality is amazing, as well as the results. To all you ladies out there, take the leap and just buy one. You won't be sorry!
Great Flat Iron October 1, 2008
Bonnie Dean (Somewhere, Va USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This really is a great flat iron. It straightens your hair super fast and it stays straight even in humidity. I highly recommend it, even though it is rather expensive it is totally worth it!
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