For the past 4 years, I’d used a HAI Stik ceramic flat iron, and it worked OK. I never loved it, and the other day it died. So, I need a new straightner STAT, and my hair dresser had used the Croc on me once, and I loved how it looked, so I decided to purchase this one.
I have fine wavy hair — not super thick. If I let it dry naturally, it’d be a frizzy mess, so I blow dry and straighten.
The first time I used this flat iron, I cranked it up to the max (450°F), and it totally fried my hair. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUPER THICK, DURABLE HAIR, START WITH A LOW, LOW SETTING AND WORK UP! I now use it at 360°F, and it gets my hair super straight super fast.
PROS
- Heats up FAST (like in under 30 sec.)
- Digital temperature gauge that shows you exactly how hot it is
- More powerful than ceramic (i.e. gets my hair straighter faster, so it reduces my styling time).
CONS
- Unlike a ceramic flat iron, you can’t touch the outside of the iron part because it gets too hot. You can only hold onto the handle. With ceramic, I would hold the iron in one hand and with the other hand, I’d clamp the iron tight onto my hair to help guide it in the right direction. Can’t do that now. Now, I have to only grip the handle and try to keep it straight and in the direction I want. Getting used to it, though.
- Took a while to find the correct heat setting that wasn’t damaging my hair — START AT A LOW SETTING to avoid frying your hair or making it super limp.
- The warranty on this product is only good through the seller, it’s for a very limited time (I think 10 days), and it’s not valid if you open the product and try it out. Basically, research this product before buying it so you know exactly what you’re getting because there’s really no returning it.
- Weird notes from the seller stuck into the packaging to assure me that even though the product packaging doesn’t say “titanium” on it anywhere, that it IS indeed titanium.
Overall, I’m very pleased with this iron. Just wish the outside of it didn’t get so hot.
Feature
- 1-inch SHINY, super-smooth titanium plates for superb conduction of heat and faster straightening time
- Titanium allows for superb conduction of heat and faster straightening time
- Digital temperature control on the handle, variable to 450°F, with quick heat-up and cool-down
- Top-of-the-line nano-fine ceramic heating element for even distribution of heat across the plates
- Purchase protected by full 1-year warranty
Overview
TurboIon’s Croc is now in a 1-inch titanium model. It features a patent-pending turbo ion generator that emits 5 million negative ions per square centimeter. The titanium plates generate six times more ions than regular flat irons. The top-of-the-line nano-fine ceramic heating element allows for quick heating, quick cooling, and an even distribution of heat across the plates. Infrared heat and negative ions work to seal the hair’s cuticle to prevent split ends and reduce frizz, while retaining natural moisture and color. The final result: silky smooth hair with a static-free sheen. Comfortable ergonomic design presses firmly without strain. Weighs 12 oz; 9-ft swivel cord.
Customer Reviews
Best Flat Iron I Have Ever Owned - P. Leddy - NJ
This is truly the best flat iron I have ever owned. It heats up in just a few seconds and has a digital read out showing it’s adjustable temperature settings up to 450 degrees (for special treatments) I use it at 380 degrees for my highlighted hair. It leaves my hair silky smooth and shiney.
AMAZING!! - auberdauber0187 -
I love this straightener!!! It keeps hair straight all day long and makes my curly hair look naturally straight. It leaves hair stringy, but in a good way. It takes me about half the time to straighten my hair than it did and because it is professional, it keeps a great glossy finish when I’m done. The weather no longer affects my hair the way it used to. It now takes longer for my hair to frizz up, most probably because ti gets up to 450 degrees. My only thought is to get the wet dry 1 and a half or 2″ croc instead so that your hair can get the maximum health benefits rather than possibly frying your hair with this one if you don’t have enough time to completely blowdry it.
BusyGal - Busy Gal -
This is the BEST flat iorn. It is fast. I can flat iorn my hair in HALF the time that ceramic iorns use to take. It does a fantastic job. My hair stays “picture perfect” for days. This product is worth evey penny. If you buy it, you will love it.
Product Information : Dec 01, 2009 18:45:44
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