What kind of straightening iron is good?

[wildfloweragain]

I have and love a chi but its the old kind and I've heard they went downhill. A friend is asking so she can get one for her mom.

Thanks!

...sent from my Jedi mind

[Mikesgal]

I love my Sedu. I have also heard nothing but good reviews about ghd, but I just didn't want to spend that much money.

[callmehales]

i got a tool science iron from sally beauty supply on the rec on my hairdresser, it's what she uses at the salon

[FormerCityGirl]

I just switched to a Brocato Vibrastrait last month.  I love it.  My stylist has been using her's for years at work.  It's not like any other flat iron on the market since the plates vibrate.  The vibration helps it glide through hair without pulling to minimize breakage.  They also keep it from touching the hair in the same place too long to avoid burning and creases.  It actually cut styling time to around 10 minutes for me to get flat iron curls and my hair is halfway down my back with layers.  It takes less time to touch up when I wear it straight since my blow dryer does most of that work.  When I curl my hair, they last until my next wash without issue.  This is huge since my fine hair almost never holds curls.  They are on sale for $100 on Folica and you can get an additional percentage off by using a code.  They are also on ebates for cash back.  

[jmc325]

My sister gave me a Paul Mitchell straightner a few years ago that I absolutely love.

[adlove]

My ghd is the only one I've ever tried that's lasted longer than 12 mos (and I've tried them all). 2.5 years, going strong! It heats up super fast and does a great job, I love it.

[narockshard]

I also recommend a ghd. I've had mine for 5 or 6 years and it's still going strong. And I use it every single day.

[treedimensional]

Still using my first Sedu, 10 years old! The plates are smooth as glass, so it never pulls my hair, and no product goop ever builds up on it.
I love it so much, I bought it in 3 different sizes.

[scout8]

Another sedu fan here, but I am intrigued by this one that vibrates.