Should You Buy a Sedu or Cheaper Flat Iron?
There is no doubt that the Sedu ceramic ionic flat iron is the number one selling thermal hair straightening device in the US. But is all of this hype and high-sales statistics due to the fact that many celebrities tout the Sedu as being the best hair straightener? Are there any other quality ceramic straighteners that can be bought at a more affordable price?
While it is true that you get what you pay for when it comes to ceramic straighteners, there are some other name-brand flat irons that are giving the Sedu a run for its money. Some of the Sedu’s closest competitors include the Solia, Bion, Kenta, HAI convertAble and Chi. We’ll take a closer look at these high-quality flat irons a little later, but first let’s compare the Sedu and other high-quality ceramic ion straighteners to inexpensive flat irons that can be bought in any department and beauty supply store.
As I mentioned earlier, you get what you pay for with flat irons. While some inexpensive flat irons might be perfect for someone with nearly straight hair who rarely uses a flat iron, most people will benefit greatly from purchasing a more expensive flat iron. The reason is that most inexpensive irons found in department stores that claim to be ceramic are really only ceramic plated. With a ceramic plated iron, you do not get the moisture, heat intensity and straightening effects associated with a solid plated ceramic flat iron. And a metal or ceramic plated flat iron can cause unnecessary damage to your hair.
When it comes to price and quality, high-quality ceramic flat irons are pretty much created equally. All of the top selling irons come with the same features and leave your hair straight, healthy and lustrous. All cut straightening time in half over other conventional metal-plated straighteners. And all are priced within $40 of one another.
The least expensive high-quality iron that I found was the Solia brand ceramic flat iron, which can be found for as little as $88. Another great buy is the Chi iron at $99. The Sedu can be found for $129, but normally retails for $199. So, the bottom line is this: Choose a flat iron for quality above all, and if you want to save a few bucks, go right ahead and do it. But if you really want to get a Sedu, you don’t have to break the bank to get one. All it takes is a little comparison shopping and you could have a Sedu for just a little more than other quality flat irons.