Flat Iron Reviews: Is the PYT Flat Iron Better than the Chi Flat Iron? One User Says Yes!

I want to love you, PYT… I mean the flat iron of course. Flat iron reviews about the PYT ceramic flat iron let me know that it is one of the most popular flat irons so i know ya’ll have plenty of questions about it and want to know what the users think of it.  Will this hair straightener make you look like a pretty young? Well lets find out.

Pyt Flat Iron benefits

Pyt hair straighteners claim to

Flat Iron Reviews from Users

So the PYT makes some pretty lofty claims. Lets see if they live up to them. Read these hair straightener reviews and see if you can relate.

Positive PYT Flat Iron Reviews

Negative PYT Flat Iron Reviews

– Some say the flat iron wasn’t new like it was supposed to be. I think this is related to the seller. This seller doesn’t have those complaints

PYT Flat Iron Review: Final Impression

The PYT flat iron overall seems like a very good flat iron with happy customers. Be sure to watch out for sellers that may say they are selling new flat irons but are sending used ones instead. Other than that one caveat, it seems like you will be on your way to super straight and shiny hair like the company says you will. Awesome!

Flat Iron Review #1: The Chi (Original)

Hello and Welcome to Top Rated Flat Iron Reviews,

So, I know why you are here…   The Chi flat iron is the most popular flat iron on the market today so its only natural that you would be intrigued by it. You want to know why it is the best selling flat iron Amazon….You want to know why it gets called “the Chi” like it was some superstar diva that only goes by one name like Cher or Madonna. The Chi has in fact reached legendary status in the world of flat irons but does it really live up to the hype… Let’s see…

The Chi’s Features

Full Name: Ceramic 1 inch Flat Iron By Chi

Claim to Fame: Most popular flat iron, first ceramic flat iron

 10 Foot Cord:

– Is lightweight

– Heats quickly

– Gives silky and shinier results

– Locks in color and prevent color from fading

– Has fixed temperatures on some models

– Has ceramic plates and coils

– Has ergonomic Design

– Straightens, curls, flips and styles your hair

Users SayThe Chi Rocks Because It:

• Smooths thick, curly, and frizzy hair
• Creates long lasting styles
• Heats quickly
• Straightens hair quickly

But They Hate That

• It cannot be used with a converter overseas
• The plates start to chip
• It turned their black hair brown (heat damage anyone?)
•  Gave them heat damage because their hair was losing its curl
• Gave them split ends
• They received a fake Chi
• It didn’t straighten their hair
• Customer service was not great
• There was a fixed temperature on some models

This Flat Iron Is Best For Those With:

• Thick Hair
• Frizzy Hair
• Curly/Wavy4

My Overall Opinion of the Chi

My Overall Rating: 3.5 Stars You’ve read through the claims, the pros, the cons but you still may be torn. That is a long list of cons but could such a mystical flat iron be that bad? The Chi does have its drawbacks, not the least of them being the fixed temperature settings and the possibly phony Chi flat irons being billed as the real thing. However, it is hard to argue with results like these….Peep the videos below:

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Also, check out these before and after pictures Chi Before and After #1 Chi Before and After #2 See how enviably beautiful their hair looked after using the Chi? It’s possible that you too could get salon like results like they did. Their hair shone like glass and I’ve seen many other before and afters where the women also had sleek and shiny hair. They really did have that shampoo commercial model look to them except these were real women just like you and me.

  Overall, I give the Chi 3.5 stars out of 5 because of its fixed temperature and customer complaints. But if you can overlook that, then I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Chi flat iron, The Chi is number on Amazon for a reason after all.   If you are not sold on the original Chi, then check out this more updated Chi flat iron. It has tourmaline plates and is digital and has variable temperatures so it takes care of two of my biggest issues with the original Chi.

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Flat Iron Review #3: FHI Platform

The FHI Platformis the the FHI Runway’s younger sister. It hasn’t quite developed all of the features of the Runway but it is still a formidable flat iron in its own right. And it is a lot cheaper, costing less than $100, which I know is always a plus. The Platform flat iron is a great choice for those who want a quality flat iron for what I call department store prices. Just look at all of the features pros of this hair straightener, as well as the short list of cons:

FHI Platform Features:

• 3 layers of baked ceramic plates
• Variable heat settings
• Can be used on damp or dry hair
• Floating plates
• Protects color and fading
• Heats up to 450°
• Nano-Fuzeion

Users Love This Flat Iron Because It:

• Smoothes hair
• Makes hair feel silky
• Is effective on natural hair
• Is durable
• Makes hair “healthier” (no flat iron makes hair healthier but it can make it feel healthier)
• Takes away frizz
• Makes hair swing
• Gets its users compliments after styling
• Has a 10 year warranty (depending on where you buy it)
• Salon Results
• Lightweight
• Takes less time to straighten than other iron

But Unfortunately it:

• Burns the scalp if you get too close
• Snags hair for some people
• Dried some people’s hair out

Price Range:

• Designer $$$ ($100- $300)
• Hairproducts.com has it for $149: FHI Heat Platform Professional 1-1/4 inch Flat Iron (Model: P114)

Best Flat Iron For People With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Relaxed/Natural Hair
• Frizzy Hair
• Thick Hair

Users Ratings:

• Consistent 4 star ratings from several websites

Videos

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My Overall Opinion of the FHI Platform

 

Take a long look at the looong list of superlatives this flat iron got and the very short list of cons this flat iron got. Need I say more?

Okay I will say more :). I give the FHI Platform a 4 out of 5 stars. Why? It has very thick and solid plates. The thicker the plate the more protection your hair will have against the iron’s heat.

 

Because a majority of the users were very positive about it. It seems very popular with Black women who are natural. And if it gives gorgeous results to women with all different textures then it is highly likely that it will work for your hair texture.

 

This would also be the perfect iron for someone who was going to start getting Brazilian Keratin Treatments because the heat goes up to 450.

 

I highly recommend this flat iron, especially if you maybe thought of getting the FHI Runway. This will save you a lot of money. I’m especially not sure if the features of the Runway are that much better than the Platform.

 

Take it from me. If you want to try the FHI brand, start off with the Platform hair straightener first as it is the right combination of features and price.

Buy FHI Platform

We are on a roll now so I might as well review the next FHI flat iron next. See you there!

Flat Iron Review #4: The FHI Technique

FHI flat irons are the 2nd most googled flat irons after the Chi. I covered the Runway and the Platform, earlier this week. Now I want to tell you about the FHI Technique. The FHI Technique is lowest grade flat iron out of the three. Consequently, it is also the least expensive and has the lowest ratings/reviews of the three. That is not to say that this is a bad flat iron. Its not. Take a look:

FHI Technique Features:

• Tourmaline plates that absorb moisture and reduce static
• Advanced PTC heater/heats quickly and evenly
• Auto sense control calibrates to heat to your texture
• Beveled ceramic plates to curl and flip hair
• Proprietary nano-fuzeion technology for “unmatched” conditioning and shine
• Far infared heat gentle on hair
• Low electromagnetic field I” plates
• Swivel cord
• Max temp 410°

The FHI Technique Rocks Because:

• It makes hair soft, for naturals
• It’s good for thick hair
• It seems to last a long time
• It makes hair silky
• It creates long lasting curls

But It Sucks Because It:

• Didn’t straighten well for some users
• Has a fixed temp
• It gets too hot for some hair types and temp is not adjustable
• The customer service not so great
• It is damaging to the hair over time

 Price Range:

• Department Store $$ ($40-$99)

My Final Word on the FHI Technique

A big fat no! Sorry…This is an okay flat iron but I really hate fixed temperature settings. You want to have control of how hot the flat iron gets, period. Now, there may be some of the Techniques that have variable settings. I think maybe the newer ones have this feature but make sure you check first. This is not a flat iron I would get. It seems to be worth the money to get the FHI Platform.

Flat Iron Review #5: Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium Flat Iron with Swarovski Crystals

Babyliss Diamond Pro Features:

• Durable
• Ultra-smooth titanium plates
• Distributes heat evenly
• Resist scratches
• Glides effortlessly through hair
• Decorated with Swarovski Crystals
• Hat levels up to 419 F in less than 30 seconds
• Titanium Technology
• Super hard, smooth surface for snag free styling
• Negative ions also closes the hair cuticle, which is very good for the health and appearance of the hair
• Far Infrared Heat – penetrates hair shaft, drying the hair from the inside out so more moisture remains in hair shaft and less damage is done to the hair.
• Adjustable temperature dials that go up to 450 degrees360
• 360 swivel cord

The Babyliss is Awesome Because It:

• Leaves the hair salon silky and shiny
• Doesn’t snag hair
• Gives hair volume and movement
• Leaves coarse hair, in particular, silky and super shiny
• Leaves curly and thick hair smooth and soft
• Only needed one or two passes to get users hair completely straight and stayed straight no matter what the weather is like
• Made hair seemed straighter even after being washed
• Makes hair looks shiny & healthy
• Seems to lock out moisture
• Stays straight even when users got sweaty
• Has an easy to handle size
• Was able to straighten hair in half the time of other flat irons
• Doesn’t get too hot on the tip to where you cannot touch it
• Kept hair from getting frizzy in humidity
• Kept hair one user’s hair straight for 3 weeks in humid weather
• Is lightweight
• Glides easily
• Straightened the roots

However The Babyliss Diamond Is Not Perfect Because:

• For one user it didn’t last for more than a month (hopefully a lemon)
• It straightened a user’s hair but hair was still frizzy
• For one user it took more passes to get hair straight

Flat Iron Best For Those With:

• Curly/Wavy Hair
• Thick Hair
• Natural Hair (great reviews from naturals/3c and 4a hair types)
• Asian Hair
• Fine Hair

Price Range:

• Department Store $$ ($40-$99)

Videos:

My Overall Verdict:

Okay are ya’ll ready for this. I”m giving my first five star flat iron rating! Honestly this flat iron has it all. It’s ceramic and titanium. Straightens all hair types beautifully and the sleekness lasts a long time. No reports of the iron damaging anyone’s hair. It is a great price. It has a money back guarantee and a warranty. And it is a beautiful flat iron to boot. I love the Swarovski Crystal inlaid into it. It really adds something special to it.

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I hope you will give the Babyliss Diamond Pro a shot but if you are still wanting to do more research, my next hair straightener review will be about the Sedu’s biggest (and cheaper) rival. Please come back and have a look.

Thanks a bunch,

Flat Iron Experts 2 Day Sale- Ends Tuesday

Hello All,

If you haven’t read my post 15 Reason Why You Should Have Already Visited Flat Iron Experts  then you

a) May not have heard about the website Flat Iron Experts
b) May not know why you should care about its existence

If you read my post, I’ll give you 15 good reasons why you should  go take a look at this treasure trove of hair straightening information.

However, if you read this post, I’ll give 3 more reasons you should go there:

 For the next two days, if you spend over $100 (CAD) then you will get 3 free gifts:

Gift #1: A free KQC X-Heat Mini Flat Iron valued at $59.95. When I went to New York 2 years ago, I made my first attempt to get all of my stuff into a carry on bag so I wouldn’t have to pay to check my luggage. It was so amazing to be able to stick my little mini flat iron into that ity bity luggage. A big ol’ full size would not have worked. And KQC is one of the top picks of hair stylists and has great reviews from it’s users.

Gift #2: KQC Shine Spray valued at $18.99. You know, if a flat iron is doing its job, it will make your hair glossy. However, a little extra gloss never hurt and that’s what this shine will do. It will make it shiny without making it greasy (according to its users).

Gift #3: Macadamia Repair Mask valued at ???. Sorry couldn’t find the price on this one although I know it can be up to $21 depending on the size of the jar. Regardless, the reviews say that it makes you hair soft and silky. I can only imagine how gorgeous your hair would look if you used this before you straightened your hair with your new ceramic flat iron and finished it off with the shine spray. Girl, you would be killing it. Alright, 3 more reasons to get yourself to FlatironExperts.comand get the hook up. Don’t forget. You only have until Tuesday to get all of this so don’t miss out.

Update: The Sale is still going on until Oct.8….I”m noticing a pattern here!

Talk to you soon,

Little Known Flat Iron Reviews: Ginalli Milano

Hello All,

What a find I’ve just had. As i have said before, you do not have to spend tons of money to get the super sleek hair that you want. Prime example. I just found out about this flat iron from Ginali Milano. Perhaps you have heard of it but I have not. It is a black tourmaline/ceramic hair straightener with a LIFETIME warranty and heats up to 460 degrees.It has round plates which means that it is good for curling your hair. And its design is erogonomic with a swivel cord. And it is a dual voltage which means you only need an adapter to be able to use it on your trip to France or wherever. Sweet!

Here’s a video of it in action:

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Oh and btw…its under $50!

If that’s not good enough..One user claimed that it gets their daughter’s hair straight on the first pass. She had tried numerous hair straighteners on her daughters thick and unruly hair before she found one that worked.

Babes, you need to take a look at this. If you have searched for a flat iron and none of them worked then this might be the one to try. According to this user, the flat iron can sell for up to $180 so to get it under $60 is a steal. Please take a look and see what you think: Ginalli Milano Tourmaline Black Flat Iron / Hair Straightener Dual Voltage 110v-240v

BTW, don’t forget about the sale going on at flat iron experts where you get 3 free gifts if you spend over $100 cad. And trust me…lots more is coming up that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for reading,

10 Things You Must Do To Keep Your Hair Straight

Hey Everyone,

As you may know, I like to answer questions on Yahoo Answers and as I was answering this one question I thought “Hmmm, this looks like a blog post”.  See what you think…

Nadia Asked: Why won’t my hair stay flat!?

My Answer: I totally agree with the person who said don’t thin your hair out! Please please please don’t do that.

Do you know how many people would love to have your thick hair. I’m sure it’s beautiful but you just need a little encouragement to get it to stay straight. I understand. I have very thick hair like you. Follow these steps.When you are about to flat iron your hair, you want everything that you do to your hair to promote straightness.

1) Use a straightening shampoo on your hair. I recommend Sleek Look By Matrix Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner Liter Duo Set . The reviews for it are amazing.

2) Use a straightening conditioner on your hair. See suggestion above

3) Let your final rinse be freezing cold water. This really does serve to flatten your hair. I know from experience. In order to get your body ready for the cold water, just slowly turn the water from warm to cool so that your body can slowly adjust. It’s kinda refreshing once you get used to it

4) Use a sleekening/straightening leave in conditioner. L’Oreal Paris EverSleek, Humidity Defying Leave-In Crème is a good one to try.

5) Blow dry your hair with a good quality blow dryer. This is a must especially for those of us with thick hair. You need to use a blow dryer that is ceramic. Turbo Power Twin Blow Dryers are the kinds of blow dryers that Dominican Hairstylists use and they get your hair incredibly straight with a round brush.

6) Use a heat protectant that also has straightening abilities. This is so your hair won’t be weighted down and will have movement and bounce. The less product you use, the more bounce your hair will have. I suggest Sabino Lok and Blok

7) Flat iron your hair in a well ventilated room. If the room is too hot then you will start to sweat and your hair will revert back just as fast as you straighten it. You also need to make sure you are using a good quality flat iron like a Sedu or BaByliss

8) Use a humidity blocker spray on your hair. Avlon KeraCare Oil Sheen with Humidity Block 11 oz. has a perfedt 5 star rating.

9) Wrap your hair when you are done and do a silk wrap under a dryer. Look at the video for instructions:

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10) Spray hair daily with humidity blocker and wrap hair at night.

I really hope this helps Nadia and helps you all too. This is as detailed as I know to get but if I think of some more I will definitely let ya’ll know.

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to share this post with your friends if you found it helpful,

Flat Iron Mini Review: Can the Remington Shine and Frizz Control Flat Iron Eliminate Frizz for 15 Hours?

Quick Question,

Okay so does anyone actually like flat ironing their hair for 2 hours, only for it to frizz up again in 1? I know I don’t and I’ve heard the complaints around the internet about the drastic effect stepping outside can have on your hair. You put all that work into getting sleek hair only for the humidity to undo it all in about 5 minutes.

Obviously that’s not cool. That’s why the Remington Shine Therapy and Frizz Control flat iron is such a find. It promises frizz free hair for 15 hours. I’ll take 15 hours over 5 minutes any day.

A girl on Yahoo Answers had a question about trying to find this particular hair straightener and she seemed desperate to find it. It appears that she loved that flat iron and wasn’t willing to just go out and buy any other straightener. That’s true loyalty. Makes you want to see what the big deal is.

Anyway, I was pretty sure that was the one that she was talking about so I answered her question. See the question and answer below.

Casper from Yahoo Asked:

I doubt anyone will answer this.

Back in 2005-2006 I used this grey flat iron by Remington. It had purple buttons. I think it was bought from K Mart. I think it was a one and a half inch straightener. Does it sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone know a link to it?

My Answer to Casper’s Yahoo Question:

Hey Casper,

I believe the flat iron you are looking for is the Remington Shine Therapy Flat Iron. It is grey with purple buttons. If this is not the one you are looking for then I suggest you look into it if you can’t find the specific one you mentioned.

Here’s why: The Remington Shine Therapy Frizz Control Flat Iron, for a flat iron that costs under $50, has incredible reviews. And it really does protect your hair against frizz. It seems to be a great buy according to its users.

How the Frizz Control Flat Iron Faired with Users

– Got a user’s natural African-American hair as straight as a relaxer with no additional products

– Kept a user’s hair straight in a steamy bathroom – Performed 100% in a test conducted by Good Housekeeping. What they did was put hair samples in a steamy/humidified room. Part of the hair samples were flat ironed with the Remington flat and no product. They compared this to hair samples that were flat ironed with another straightener and treated with an anti-frizz product. Apparently the winner was the Remington hair samples, hands down.

– Straightened better than the Chi for one user – Straightened better than the Sedu for another user

If you’ve been struggling with frizzy hair 15 minutes after you’ve flat ironed then the Remington Shine Therapy Flat Iron is the one you need to get. It is great for anyone, especially those on a budget. Check it out to be on your way to shiny and frizz free hair.

And if your still unsure then check out my post How To Choose A Flat Iron.

Thanks for reading and subscribing,

P.S. What is your favorite frizz fighting flat iron that you’ve found? (try saying that 3 times fast lol!) Let me know in the comments.

Flat Iron Review #7: HSI Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron (Designer Straightener for a Department Store Price)

Okay Ya’ll,

Picture going into Ulta, seeing the flat iron you want and the price tag says it costs $299. Dismayed though you are, you still carry on and take the straightener to the cashier to check out. Then when she scans it, the flat iron rings up to be under $50.

Oh the glee that would be on all your faces if this happened to any one of you. I know I would be hopping up and down, running out of the store before they could change their minds.

Fortunately, this supposedly hypothetical situation can not only happen but it gets better. You don’t even have to go to the store.  You can get it on Amazon. And hey the flat iron makes your hair kinda awesome too.

Now, I’m a bit ashamed to admit that once again, I’ve found a flat iron that I hadn’t really heard of until maybe a few months ago (me the so called flat iron guru). But no matter. As long as it knocks it out of the park, who cares?


The HSI Ceramic and Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron (that comes with a free Biosilk Sample) is another straightener that is loved by its users. Yes this is the flat iron mentioned in my little scenario. Cool, right? I don’t know how it can be that cheap. Some things don’t need an explanation.

Flat Iron Description
Antways, here is the details for the HSI (my comments in red):

– Read more HSI flat iron reviews

The HSI flat iron is one of the best in its price category, according to its user reviews and ratings.  A flat iron that makes your hair silky and sleek for under $50? It doesn’t get much better than that.  Go ahead and read more about the HSI hair straightener and see what the big deal is.

P.S. Have you ever had bought something for way less than you thought it would be? Share your own glee in the comments below.