HAI Flat Iron - Should You Buy One?

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models that are now outdated and, quite frankly,Solia Tourmaline Ceramic Iron Flat.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