Hana Elite/FHI Runway vs. Chi Original

Hey everyone, I have been looking into getting myself a new hair iron. I know irons like the Hana Elite and FHI Runway are a little more expensive but that has to mean something. I havn't heard great things about the Chi original, like damaging hair permanently and bad heat refresh time.

Do you guys have any thoughts on these?  I will post links to them all.

http://www.misikko.com/hana-elite-flat-iron.html
http://www.amazon.com/FHI-Heat-Runway-Ceramic-Professional/dp/B000HHPDOE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1215012040&sr=8-2
www.amazon.com/CHI-Original-1/dp/B0016CGSS4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1215012068&sr=1-2

Get what your stylist uses. Or simply ask her/him.

The hana elite is easily the best flat iron on the market. I only say this because it's nearly identical to the FHI Runway with a better warranty AND like $200 cheaper. Go hana, you won't be disappointed! :)

I agree with beachbum88. 

A lot of the irons are made in the same exact factories but just have different packaging and marketing.  So why pay more than you have to.  I know this is true because I had a friend who used to work at Conair and then went to Hot Tools and told me that there is only a handful of factories and they all do the same hot tools. 

not sure if this helps but hana also just came out with the best blow dryer i've ever used! works great together with the elite...

CHI are the best in my opinion.

monicawebb2011-12-07 23:21:21