Rated 4.51 out of 5 stars
110 Reviews
Like no other chi iron. If you hate chi irons I promise that you will love this one. I'm a hairstylist and have had my experience with almost all brands of flat irons. I have found the brand ION to be my favorite because of the heat deliverance. I have be looking for a larger iron to speed up my hair routine. This flat iron is magically. Just buy it! The only thing I don't like is that the design does not have a clap to close the plates for storing. It's a large iron so it needs it. I give it 4.5 stars because of that.
At first try I was impressed with how nice it looked and quick I was able straighten but then a few days later I went in for a hair trim ( healthy hair) used my iron a few times after and my hair has been breaking non stop all over 😭😭😭😭 I just got a hair cut and now this. It fried my hair in just a few weeks at a temp of 320 ( I have thick hair) this shouldn't have happened and never has before . Back to GHD! I DO NOT RECOMMEND
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Diana from Londonderry, VT
I love this iron! I am 60 and am very lucky to have thick hair. Prior to buying this iron, it would take me 30 minutes to straighten my hair. As I said, I have a lot of hair. With the Chi Lava it takes me 15 minutes. My hair is smooth and sleek! Less time, less damage! Most sections of my hair only required one pass with the iron. Love it!
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DaniF from Texas
I love chi but this I've made my hair smell burnt. Never had that issue with my other straighteners
Kym from Searcy, AR
I would not recommend this flatiron. I have fine hair and it pulls my hair out.
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Sarah from Texas
I like that it has a automatic shut off and heats quickly. I can't easily or safely hang it unless I install a specialty device. My old chi had a hang loop as the base of the handle. I only replaced it because I always for get to turn it off.
mw355 from TX
I did not think i would like the chi lava fkat iron. Years ago I used the original Chi, and I did not like it. It was terrible. Akso, I thought it was kind of hokey with the claim of the lava particles. Well, something works. My hair comes out smooth, straight and shiny. I can get great results on a lower temperature. The handle does get warm close to the plates, but you really shouldn't hold it to close to the plates. I have tried 2 different Paul Mitchell models, 2 different BabylissPro models, and the GHD 2" iron. They did not perform well, at all. It looke like this one is a keeper.
Angela from Texas
This straightner gets so hot you really do need to figure out which temp is best for you but it made my hair look so much better than any other straightener I have ever used and I have pretty thick hair. But it stayed straight throughout the day and my hair looked so much longer .
from Pittsburgh PA
I was hesitant due to cost but wanted something I can easily manage and it really smooths well compared to my last one. I like the digital temperature and auto shut off feature
madi from mobile, al
THE BEST i have long thick curly hair this straightener took half the time and left my hair straight and shiny 🤩
Ana from Texas
It was just to big and heavy
Diana from Grain Valley, MO
I love this straightener. It heats up fast. Works well. Has nice big plates. Plates are smooth and don't snag hair. I had 3 of the original/classic CHI straighteners and none of them last more than a year. I gave up on CHI. Then years later they came out with this one and I figured I would give them one more try and I love it! Still working great 2 years later! My only complaint is the cord gets all twisted after awhile and doesn't stay flat and smooth like all my other tools. It's a very long cord so when it gets twisted it tangles easier and then makes a big mess of the cord that you have to fix to use the straightener comfortably. Otherwise, it is great! I'm very happy with it.
Isabella from Dallas
I have very thick and curly long hair and it only took me 13 minutes to straighten when it usually takes me 35-40 minutes on average. I was also surprised that I didn't have to use the highest heat setting to get my hair pin straight. Highly recommend.
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Mary from Titusville, FL
This flat iron is okay, but no better than the numerous other flat irons I've used (Babylon's Pro, Zedu, Paul Mitchell). All the talk about "lava" I was hoping it would provide more shine and a sleeker finish. It did not.
Kristie from Baltimore MD
I already have one for home and love it so much I bought this one for travel.
KB from Cullman, AL
This is the first hair straighter I've been able to use on my hair and actually see results. I live in Alabama where the humidity makes your hair grow ten sizes and this straightener keeps my hair straight and shiny. I haven't noticed any breakage with my hair but I also use a heat protectant. I wouldn't recommend any other straightener or be able to use another one. My hair is thick and I have a lot of it. This makes straightening my hair easy and efficient
Amanda from Mississippi
I've had mine for 5 years now and it still works like new. I have long, thick hair and it's perfect for me. I highly recommend.
Megan from Kansas City
I love this product
Irelis from Orlando, Fl
This flat iron is amazing!! It not o it makes my hair straight, it makes look so shiny, smooth and no frizz.
Olguitza from Undisclosed
Love it.
O***. from Virginia
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Katie from Texas
I've used CHI straighteners for as long as I can remember. At first, I loved this straightener and how fast it heated up. After using it for 5 months, I have to say that my hair has never been this damaged. It breaks off in small pieces. I've tried using all the heat protective treatments as well. I also use the lowest heat setting. For the price I paid and all the positive reviews, I'm really disappointed. This is definitely not the straightener for me.
JoyC from Florida
It heats up very quick , and leave your hair bouncy and shiny !
Lorna from South Abington Township,PA
From the moment I first used it, I knew that I had found the one for me!! This straighter has put salon quality style in my hair every time that I have used it so far. The shine and the smoothness of my hair is wonderful!! I have found the straightener for me after searching for others this is the best!!
krystyne from Undisclosed
This straightener was great, until it stopped working, I've owned mine for under a year, probably used 1-2 times a week. It is now showing an ERR message on the screen and doesn't work.
k***e from Wisconsin