Flat Iron Issuesss...😑

Oct 19, 2015

Lisa S.

Okay so I've been using Chi Flat Iron's for a really long time now, but once I 've had one for a few months they always start smelling really bad. Like burned hair. Its so bad that I can smell it from across my house. I clean it (with alcohol) all the time, which sort of helps for a little bit, but no matter what it starts smelling bad. Does anyone else have this problem? I've been through 3 Chi's (I also had this issue with ghd) and I love the flat iron other than this problem. Should I try a new one? I was think of Babybliss but its more expensive than Chi's and really the only thing I don't like is the smell.

Oct 19, 2015

Stephanie G.

My babyliss is excellent!! I love it!

Oct 19, 2015

Lisa S.

Thanks Stephanie, which one do you have? I see they have about 3-4 different irons...

Oct 20, 2015

Roz X.

Are you sure you aren't damaging your hair and the smell is from the iron heat being due to the temp being too high for your hair type?
I love my Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium. I especially like the ease of controlling exact temperature.

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

Thanks Rozberry. And no on the damaging part. It has the smell before I even begin to use it. I can clean it really good, turn it on not use it, and I can smell it from the other room. I've thought that maybe there's hair caught in between the plates but thats not it... Drives me crazy. The only thing I can think of is that I use it everyday and maybe it just gets worn out sooner?

Oct 20, 2015

Roz X.

That's so strange! Could it be a product you use that lingers on the iron? Maybe a serum or spray? Glad it isn't your hair though. Whew! I have never had any trouble with my Babyliss Pro. My stylist picked it out for me and I've had it a few years now. Love...love.

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

See I've thought that, but no matter what I use it still does it. I use Its a 10 Plus Keratin and its actually made it not as noticeable as other products I've used with the iron. I think I'm going to go ahead and try Babyliss because I'm tired of it smelling like my Chi is going to catch fire at any moment lol. Thanks!

Oct 20, 2015

Stephanie G.

I have the pro nano titanium as well. It's what my stylist uses, and she's had the one she uses at her station for 6 years without it needing to be replaced. They're that good.

Oct 20, 2015

Alex M.

That's weird I've had the Ultra Chi for over 5 years and have never had a problem

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

I've been through 3 different ones and this one seems to be the worst. I honestly think its just because I use a lot and its maybe gotten worn out faster because of that?

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

Now I just can't decide between the Babyliss, 1-1/4 iron or the Ultra Thin 1"😞

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

And the Cool Mist looks neat too.

Oct 20, 2015

Stephanie G.

The ultra thin works super fast. I have really thick hair and it only takes five minutes. It can also be used as a curling iron.

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

Thanks Stephanie!

Oct 20, 2015

Rissa G.

Ok! I've had my chi for five years and have never had a problem, and I use it CONSTANTLY. if I noticed a smell, I'd toss it haha. BUT my mom has had this expetience, hers smells like...eggs...that's how I describe it lol. I think it is because she doesn't clean the build up, though...and she straightens her hair whike wet sometimes so that is probably the.

Oct 20, 2015

Lisa S.

Hmmm thanks R.T. I never touch it when my hair is wet, I would ruin my hair if I did that lol. Thats weird though, I don't know why it does it😞