xtava Pro Satin Infrared Flat Iron with Tourmaline Ceramic Plates

*** Just a quick update.... I've had this flat iron for several months now and I still LOVE it. It has held up well to daily use. What I wanted to add was that I accidentally figured out how to make the plates span wider, which was a common concern among other users. There's a tab toward the back of the flat iron nearest the cord. If you press and push it, it will allow the flat iron to open up. This discovery has made styling so much easier and has made me love this product even more than before. ------------------------------------ Thanks to my thick and frizz-prone hair, I've gone through my fair share of flat irons. After being extremely disappointed with past flat iron purchases, I realized my stylist was right - cheap flat irons won't do the job. Because of her advice (and all the money I wasted while trying to be frugal and buy inexpensive flat irons), I finally gave in several years ago and invested in a quality flat iron. That thing was my best friend and when it died after almost 6 years of heavy use, I was sad. Even worse, that brand wasn't being made anymore. So, of course, I jumped on to see what Amazon might have to offer. I was initially reluctant to consider this one because the price tag wasn't near that of my dearly departed flat iron, but after reading some positive reviews, I decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad I did! As others have mentioned, the packaging is wonderful. It truly makes you feel like you are buying a luxury product and I love that it comes with a heat resistant travel pouch. I had read that other people were having some frustration with the placement of the buttons but I followed the instructions that came with the unit (quickly push the "power" button twice) and had no problem locking the controls so that I wouldn't accidentally power it off, up, etc. while using it. The variety of heat settings allowed me room to "play" and see what would work best for me without scorching my hair. I've found I'm best at around 395 degrees but this baby will heat up even more for those who might require higher temperatures. The plates are a bit close together, making getting your hair between them a bit challenging, but now that I've been using it for a week, I'm getting used to it and it's no longer an issue. The cord is SUPER long and seems to do a good job at not tangling. Most importantly, it did a fabulous job on my hair with just one pass on each section! With a little practice, it's no trouble getting a loose curl at the ends, too. What's more, my hair doesn't look (or smell) fried like it has with other flat irons. Instead, it looks really healthy and natural and the style holds for days. I'm so glad I wasn't deceived by the price of this product, as it truly does deliver value well above it's cost. I would definitely recommend this flat iron to anyone who has some unruly hair to tame!

Short version: it is so awesome that I am considering giving it an engagement ring. An actual review that has information that is usually asked in the questions section: I actually had purchased the xtava Pro-Satin Black 1" flat iron on Prime Day and liked it a lot ...except that it didn't entirely make my hair understand what a flat iron actually does. I also had to use maximum heat because my hair is kind of a jerk:.stick straight (always) with the exception of one rebel wavy bump. My hair is very healthy because I am 99% wash and go (because my stylist will not show up at 5am every morning and make it look as incredible as it does when I leave the salon). I'm either too inpatient, in a hurry, or unmotivated to do anything significant in styling so as not to anger the bump and cause it to recruit more sections. Why is this important to know? Because I finally have dominated the rebel bump and my stylist won't be sad anymore with what I have done to his masterpiece - and with minimal effort!!! Clearly, I'm not a *spend hours on my hair* type of girl; I like to live dangerously and rush the process by taking giant sections and speeding through it as if I was worried the iron will explode at any minute. In addition, I have baby fine wisps that are around the natural part in my hairline and my overall hair is fine -- but I have a lot of it, so that makes styling more complicated...because my hair hates me. The big test was to see if my effort resulted in looking like I put lots of effort into grooming. On any other day, my hair looks great for about an hour or so and then it reverts to its natural state, either out of spite or the evil humidity donkey kicks the crap out of it. Xtava was having none of that and my hair looked on point 12+ hours later -- even when I woke up the next morning. The packaging is gorgeous (I can't bring myself to throw away the black box) and protects the iron wwel; I am a super fan of the storage bag (High five for creating a protective and shiny inside lining). The digital readout is another big plus because it blinks at me after I choose a temperature (pretty sure it is code for GIVE ME A MINUTE AND I'M ALL YOURS since it stays solid when the setting is reached). Plus, then I actually remember what heat setting I should use instead of chancing it (on my old iron) like I was spinning for the Price is Right Showcase Showdown. I think my only *kind of a bummer* was that it took me a bit to figure out the locking mechanism-- it seemed like it would only open about an inch and I couldn't shove half of my hair in it. Then I realized to move the switch back and then the magic happened. It would have been nice if the directions stated that feature a little clearer since some of us hair novices are unable to figure out obvious things without a giant sign. I am honestly amazed a styling tool less than $40 could be so awesome!

I have used this flat iron a half dozen times since receiving it. I was so pleasantly surprised that, as others have said, it noticeably speeds up the time it takes to do my hair. I have very curly hair, and the larger plate bed and the infrared technology works well with my hair. I am appreciative of the variable temperatures, although for my hair, I'm setting it in the higher range. I have recently had the occasion to have my hair blown dry and flat ironed at the salon, (after highlighting) and I was really shocked to notice that I preferred the results I got at home, with this flat iron. My hair looked better, was straighter, AND had more shine. I can also get sexy curls at the bottom of my shoulder length hair by twisting/holding it at the end, much like a curling iron. The curls at the bottom are soft, natural and so easy to do. As a lefty, I DO have the problem of turning off the flat iron inadvertently during use- because of the location of the switch and how I am holding it. That is a small inconvenience in an otherwise great product that has vastly improved my hair routine. The unit heats up in about 90 seconds. I find this to be an excellent product at a reasonable price.

Lo único bueno para mí es lo grandes que son las placas. Yo tengo el pelo muy rizado y las ha probado en gente que no lo tiene tan rizo y tengo que pasar muchas veces la plancha para que me quede un alisado pulido. Creía que iban a calentar más e iban a facilitar el alisado en cuanto a tiempo. Soy peluquera y las he probado mejores. Supongo que valen para alguien que no tenga un cabello demasiado encrespado y bravo y el enchufe es el americano. Hay que comprar adaptador.

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I was super excited to get to review this product as I have never heard of or tried anything quite like this hair straightener ever before. I've have only ever had one hair straightener in my life and it cost me quite a bit and that was several years ago. So as you can imagine that hair straightener although still in fairly good shape ( I take really good care of my hair supplies) is starting to lose it's touch, It's hair straightening abilities have seen better days as it's been through hell and back. I'm rather adventurous and find myself wanting to try the next latest trend quite often, so the thought of switching things up and trying something new was something I was overjoyed to do after so many years of the same boring routine with the same boring hair straightener. The hair straightener comes in an amazingly beautiful matte finish black box, upon opening you see inside a black zippered heat proof bag which held the straightener. This packaging was beautifully done and just speaks wonders about the product. It shows they take pride in their products and their customers. First thing I noticed out of the package was just the overall appeal of this hair straightener it looked like something you'd see at a salon and not in my living room. The straightener itself is well put together. It's bigger then my other straightener that I have but still fairly light weight and durable. It has a green light up digital display that makes it easier to see which is different but something I really liked about this product. The hair straightener has a long 360 degree swivel cord which is a big bonus for me because that means I can move around a bit more and not be worried that I'm going to bend my cord and ruin it which gives me more freedom when doing my own hair as well as someone else's. The hair straightener takes about 2-3 mins to heat up which is a bit longer then what I was used to with my other hair straightener but still fairly quick. It also gets way hotter then my previous hair straightener which is great as it makes it easier to straightener my thick wavy hair in less strokes which means less damage to my hair. This hair straightener has 2 inch plates which are a tad bit bigger then I am used to so it took a little bit of adjusting and getting used to for me to be able to straighten my hair with ease. I found that with the bigger plates I could easily fit more of my hair between the plates which allowed me to get my hair straightened in less time, which is a good thing for me at least in the morning when getting ready for work I want to take as little time as possible, the more time I have to sleep in the better for everyone. However with that being said the bigger plates do make it a lot harder to style my hair as I feel I don't have as much control with it, and that it's harder to grip. I have never used an infrared hair straightener before so this was a new experience for me. I had read that it's better for you hair as it locks in the natural moisture in your hair which increases the shine and minimizes the heat damage done to your hair. I have noticed that my hair is a lot more smooth and shiny and it does stay straight throughout the day without getting frizzy as it usually would have. As far as my hair not being as damaged from the heat I haven't used the product long enough to tell. However I will say this I don't smell that awful hair burning smell as I have in the past with other hair straightening product I have used. So that's a step in the right direction I'd assume. Overall, This hair straightener has gone above and beyond what I could have ever expected, as you can see from the packaging to the product itself it's beautifully designed. You're getting a professional, hair salon product for a fraction of the price. It works as advertised and has made my hair look and feel much better. I would recommend this product to everyone I know and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again for myself or even as a gift. If you're looking for a new hair straightener that works great, and provides salon quality at home for an affordable price then this is the product for you. I did receive this product for free or at a discounted price because I am a blogger. However, My opinions are all my own and In no way are influenced by the seller at all. I will only provide honest, unbiased reviews as I rely on reviews as well for my own personal purchases and would not want dishonest reviews. **If you found this review helpful, Please vote by replying Yes to 'Was this review helpful' **

Good product.