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Flat Irons
- Best flat iron Farouk CHI Original Ceramic Hairstyling Iron *Est. $115
- Budget flat iron Conair Instant Heat 2-inch Ceramic Straightener *Est. $21
- Wet/dry flat iron Remington Wet 2 Straight Flat Iron *Est. $25
- Professional straightening iron FHI Heat Runway Iron *Est. $450
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Professional straightening iron
- Solid ceramic plates
- Wide temperature range
- Twists, straightens and curls
- Expensive
- No auto shutoff
The FHI Heat Runway Iron is praised for being one of the few flat irons to have solid ceramic plates. Unlike most flat irons, which have ceramic-coated plates, the ceramic on the FHI Heat Runway Iron will never peel or chip off. Experts say the flat iron also has the largest temperature range on the market -- 140 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit -- making it safe for all hair types. It is only available in a 1-inch size. Because of its expensive price tag, this flat iron is mainly recommended for salons or for home users fiercely dedicated to straightening their hair. For home use, we found excellent reviews overall for the Farouk CHI Original Ceramic Hairstyling Iron (*Est. $115), a less expensive flat iron that has a single temperature setting.
We found the best recommendations for the FHI Heat Runway Iron at Allure and InStyle magazines, where editors rate beauty products of all types. About.com and Harper's Bazaar magazine both recommend the flat iron, but it isn't clear if reviewers actually tested it.
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It only takes one or two passes with the FHI Heat Runway Iron to straighten hair, say the magazine's editors, who also mention that it heats up quickly and doesn't fry hair. The flat iron has won an InStyle Best Beauty award for three years in a row.
Review: Best Beauty Buys -- Best 2010 Flatiron, Editors of InStyle, May 2010
2. AllureDetails/Subscribe
The FHI Heat Runway Iron is chosen as the best flat iron for Allure magazine's annual Best of Beauty awards. Editors say the adjustable temperature makes it safe and effective for both fine and coarse hair.
Review: 2008 Best of Beauty Awards, Editors of Allure, Oct. 2008
3. About.com
Julyne Derrick, beauty guide for About.com, calls the FHI Heat Runway Iron "the sleekest, smoothest, flat iron on the market." She says that it is a favorite among professionals and lasts a long time. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Flat Irons and Hair Straighteners, Julyne Derrick, Not Dated
4. Harper's BazaarDetails/Subscribe
Harper's Bazaar magazine calls the FHI Heat Runway Iron "the Rolls Royce of irons," saying that it is worth every penny of its hefty price tag. Author Caitlin Gaffey praises the solid ceramic plates.
Review: Beauty Secrets, Caitlin Gaffey, Dec. 2006
5. Amazon.com
Nearly two dozen users at Amazon.com give the FHI Heat Runway Iron an above average rating overall. Several say that it's the best flat iron that they've ever used and that it creates sleek hairstyles that hold up through rain and humidity. A few complain that the iron stopped working within the first year.
Review: FHI Heat Runway Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Styling Iron 1", Contributors to Amazon.com
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