| The HAI flat iron was one of the first to | | | | watts instead of the 100 watts of the older |
| feature ceramic plates. There are a number of | | | | Convertible and HAI 2. However, I still don't |
| models to choose from but with all costing | | | | rate this as highly as the Solia Tourmaline |
| around $100 they aren't cheap. Some are good | | | | Ceramic Iron Flat. The Solia has temperature |
| but there are some models that are now | | | | settings from 140F to 450F, can be used on |
| outdated and, quite frankly, overpriced. | | | | damp hair (not advised with the HAI), |
| | | | tourmaline plates and costs a lot less. |
| The HAI Convertible Ceramic flat iron has | | | | |
| been out for some years now. It has 1 1/4" | | | | The HAI eLite Tong Ionic flat iron is a 2" |
| ceramic plates and weighs a respectable | | | | plate styling tool. It's unusual in that the |
| 1.5lbs. It's a good tool and has features | | | | plates are rounded rather than flat. It has a |
| that are still lacking on other brands, such | | | | temperature range of between 180F to 410F. |
| as variable temperature control. However, it | | | | It's more of a curling iron than hair |
| now retails for around $80 to $90 dollars, | | | | straightener - and it does a great job of |
| which is a little on the expensive size. For | | | | curling. |
| instance the blurb tells you that it has a | | | | |
| quick heat up time of just 25 seconds, but I | | | | Lastly, we have the HAI Twig Ceramic flat |
| don't know of any other brand that doesn't | | | | iron. The plates are only 3/8" wide. It a |
| heat up slower than this at this price; in | | | | very good styling tool for fine or short hair |
| fact I know of others that have flash heat | | | | and is fantastic at bangs and making tight |
| and will heat up to operating temperate in 1 | | | | curls. I can't think of any other brand that |
| or 2 seconds. It's good but it should be a | | | | is comparable. Anyhow, if you're looking for |
| little cheaper. | | | | a small hair straightener or one for styling |
| | | | curls, I would recommend you give the Twig |
| The HAI 2 ceramic flat iron is pretty much | | | | some consideration. My only criticism is the |
| identical feature wise as the Covertible. The | | | | price tag - it costs around $90 - over |
| only real difference is that it comes with 2" | | | | priced, but maybe it's worth it for those |
| plates. It costs about $5 to $10 more. Again, | | | | curls. |
| it's over priced for what it is. For the same | | | | |
| price, you can buy the Solia Tourmaline | | | | HAI flat irons are a well rated styling tool |
| Ceramic Iron Flat Iron (1-3/4"). Tourmaline | | | | with most reviews giving each model a high |
| coated ceramic plates are so much better than | | | | score. I would also concur that they are |
| plain ceramic. The Solia is also a little | | | | great styling tools but I think they are a |
| lighter. | | | | little over priced. Before you buy, my advice |
| | | | would be to compare them to a Solia |
| The HAI eLite Digistick Flat Iron is a much | | | | Tourmaline Ceramic Iron Flat. |
| better option. It's expensive, retailing for | | | | |
| around $140. It comes with 1" ceramic plates, | | | | Follow the links for the HAI Twig Ceramic |
| digital heat setting anywhere between 180F to | | | | flat iron as well as the Solia Tourmaline |
| 380F and flash heating (ready to use in 1 or | | | | Ceramic flat iron and read flat iron reviews |
| 2 seconds). It also only operates using 40 | | | | on many leading brands. |