HAI Convertable Classic Ceramic Hair Straightener Review

Used by professionals, The HAI Convertable Classic Ceramic Hair Straightener is made of 1 ¼ inch ceramic plates which heat rapidly and distribute heat evenly. Moisture and natural oils are sealed in with use of this straightener, resulting in less damage from washing hair and heat from blow drying and cooling. With only one tool, you can straighten, flip, curl and twirl from the finest to the thickest hair, short to long, wavy to very curly.

Even with regular daily use, there is no damage to hair, such as dryness. It straightens the small frizzy and fly away hairs as well. It works well on highlighted or dyed hair, even bringing out the hair’s natural highlights. Due to the moisture locking system of the HAI Convertable Classic Ceramic Hair Straightener, hair also shows improvement after use, making it softer, shiny and more manageable.

With less expensive straighteners it can take two to three times of going over the hair to get it straight. With this straightener, the hair only needs to be ironed once to get it completely straight, which greatly reduces the amount of time to get ready each day. Most people with long, curly or wavy hair take only about 10 minutes to straighten their hair while those with shorter hair can get the job done in as little as five minutes.

This straightener is the perfect size and weight. It has a slim sleek look and sturdy feel. The plates aren’t extremely large or terribly small. It is light weight but not flimsy feeling. It heats up very quickly, in as little as 60 seconds. It has a temperature control that adjusts to 400 degrees. The cord is very long, allowing for plenty of space and movement when doing hair. The cord also swivels, keeping it from twisting up and tangling.

Though the HAI Straightener gets very hot, it will not burn the scalp when pressed against it. It does not catch pieces of hair, snagging or pulling them. Rather, the iron runs smoothly through the hair as it is straightened.

Though most users are very pleased with the product, there are a couple of minor problems with some of them. A few users of the HAI Convertable Classic Ceramic Hair Straightener reported the blue finish coming off of the ceramic plate during the warranty period. If this happens, HAI will replace the defective iron for a new one, though shipping costs will be incurred by the consumer, which are around $8.00. There is a one year warranty if purchased through the manufacturer.

Another problem frequently reported with the HAI Convertable Classic Ceramic Hair Straightener is the power cord losing connection. In order to keep this from happening, do not tightly wrap the cord around the iron before storing it. This can damage a power cord for any electrical product. To avoid this kind of damage, which will result in having to purchase a new straightener, take care to loosely coil the cord instead before putting away.

Though it is a durable iron, care must be used when handling it. When not taken care of properly or stored correctly, as with any straightener, problems can occur. If one handles it correctly, they can expect their iron to last for six or more years with constant use. This straightener is recommended and used by many hairstylists. It is used instead of the popular CHI irons by many and preferred by most due to the great results and lower price. At $60 to $70 when ordered online, this quality straightener is very affordable and a great value for a great product.