# Experience with high-end flat irons?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 17, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945 "2013-04-17T16:21:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gestalt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/90ced4/32.png) [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945/1 "2013-04-17T16:21:04Z")

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I have used a Chi for four years, and recently bought a new flat-iron for 40 bucks that seems to work as well. However, with both of them I had to run my hair through the iron several times to get it straight (and I do use a heat protectant and a styling product to help straighten hair).

I have been reading about the $100+ flat irons. One brand in particular stands out–GHD. Does anyone have any experience with the more expensive flat irons, GHD or otherwise? I usually use a one-inch, and I have very thick, curly hair.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Implicit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Implicit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Implicit)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945/2 "2013-04-17T16:46:35Z")

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Cheap ones I’ve had in the past aren’t as hot and the surface doesn’t last very long. The professional $100+ one I have now is super hot and I only have to pass my very thick hair through twice to completely straighten it. Hot Styler is the brand name.

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**Author:** ![EmAnJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945/3 "2013-04-17T17:56:06Z")

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I have a Paul Brown ceramic straightening iron and only pass my hair through once. It heats up fast, works very well, and has lasted me about 5 years so far. I can fall asleep with damp hair, wake up with it a kinky mess, and still get it straight and sleek in ten minutes. Well worth the money.

My mom recently bought me a more ‘store-brand’ straightening iron and I couldn’t even get it to properly straighten my hair after a half dozen swipes. I don’t use it at all - too much work and time.

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**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945/4 "2013-04-17T18:17:47Z")

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The higher end ones get hotter, and therefore only need to pass through the hair once, thus causing (in theory) less damage.

I love mine, both bought at a beautician supply.