So, you might not believe this, but I have actually had my original Chi flat iron for over 7 YEARS! It has been my trusty companion through all my bad hair days for many years, so it kind of holds a special place in my heart. Chi was really the first professional hair straightener that was widely available outside of salons. They are still innovators and they still make great products.
The reason that I don’t rate Chi higher than the others is because of the counterfeit trade. Chi flat irons are highly knocked off in places like China and they have completely flooded the American market. The fake Chi’s are sold everywhere and it can be confusing to know for sure if you are buying a fake one or not. Folica is the safest place to buy Chi online, but I guess I am pretty paranoid about it even though Folica guarantees that their Chi flat irons are real and authentic.
Chi flat irons are made by a company in Texas called Farouk Programs Corporation. They make a bunch of different product lines and they’re known for their innovative technology. The Chi line’s name has something to do with the Chihuahuas. Maybe it’s because they’re small and cute just like that breed of yappy little dog? I don’t know. Aside from irons, they also make curlers, clippers, sheers, hair dryers and lots of other styling tools that you often see at hair salons.
There is an incredible array of different products just in their flat iron line. Aside from the original Chi, they’ve got the Chi Turbo, the Chi Nano, the Micro, the Volumizer and more. Chi hair straighteners come in all shapes and sizes. The features they share in common include the ceramic plates, ionic technology, ergonomic design and quick heating. Innovative Technology Chi says that their flat irons can be used for any kind of hair no matter how thick or frizzy. They work great on thin hair as well. One of the features of their flat irons is adjustable temperature control. Almost every major brand of straightener has adjustable temperatures (except GHD), but we’re talking about 175 to 365 degrees! That’s quite a temperature span. The company says that this is why you can use their flat irons for any kind of hair whatsoever. Here are a few other things about their technology. They use negative ionic technology to counteract the positive charge in your hair. They also seal hair cuticles and repel moisture. These are all weapons in the battle against frizz.