Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I have used several straighteners over the past 5 years or so, mostly on sets. I love my CHI, and this product seems aimed at that market.
The package is nice, with a nice unisex design,and can be used for storage. The unit heats up quite quickly- plenty of heat in 20-30 seconds.
A HUGE plus for me is the digital display of the temp - I like this a LOT, because I truly don't want or need the 420 degree super hot salon setting for my reasonably short hair!
The one inch size is perfect for me, and quite easy to use. I would imagine most guys and ladies with medium to short hair would also find this to be just perfect.
I am not an expert but I dont think it (the size) would be ideal for those with longer curly hair- it would work, but might be rather time consuming-better to get a wider unit.
As for ease of use, it took me perhaps 2 minutes to get the look I wanted. It was quite easy to get to the scalp without any burning or 'the sizzle effect' which is never a good thing.
Quality control was great, as the plates fit exactly as designed ( on some inferior units they dont) and all the buttons functioned with ease. This seems to truly be a top-quality unit.
Instructions are minimal, and rather oddly printed on newsprint(considering the rather deluxe presentation of the box) - they assume you know what you are doing if you buy this one!
What I loved was the temp control and LCD display you just hit "+" or "-" to adjust the temp! In this respect it wins over my trusty CHI.
After using it this morning, my hair stayed in order all day -and it was HUMID here! no touch-up required. I first used it at 645am,and as I write this it is 745pm - still looking great.
The cord is a bit shorter at 6ft, which I like as well. It has a burst of heat function (turbo) that worked well too. For those that travel it has dual voltage, which is also nice and unexpected at this price level.
AND... because no review ( from me anyway) would be complete without some strange multi-use of a product- YES the Remington WILL put a crease in your pants and give a shirt sleeve a razor sharp press as well.
( what can I say, learned that wardrobe people on a show...!)
Aside from that unintended use, I do give this five stars for ease of use , high-end packaging, and the ability to select the perfect temp for your hair.
Were I not to know, I would have assumed this unit would be in the $80-100 range, if not a bit more.
I am very pleased, and to tell the truth, did not think I would like it this much. A real winner! Give this one a try.
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