Chi Hair Straightener

Beela
By Beela

I got an early Christmas present last week, a CHI flat iron/hair straightener. CHI is one of the best flat irons out there, in my opinion.

Anyway, I was reading through the little information book that came with it and it says that it will not work with an adapter! So I can't bring it with me when I come to Doha. This is not good since I know that it was at least $250 to $300 as it was a limited edition red coloured one.

Anyway, are CHI straighteners sold here, and about how much do they cost?

Thanks!

By Beela• 19 Dec 2008 08:30
Rating: 3/5
Beela

Thank you for the responses.

It says "Do not use a voltage converter." and "CONVERTERS CANNOT BE USED" (all in caps so it must be important!

Mine says it is 120 V.

Now I am all sad.

The original price was $299 but it was marked down and then marked down again. I didn't pay for it, but Santa did.

I can always keep it here to use when I come back home, and buy one in Doha.

By bhaddock• 18 Dec 2008 20:00
Rating: 5/5
bhaddock

If the package says do not use a transformer, I would guess this is more for the transformer than the Chi. A lot of electrical items will blow the transformers. But I really don't see the Chi being in any danger!

I've used mine just fine with a transformer. I've never had any problems with it at all. If I were you I would bring it and use it (which is what I've already done). O-yeah............I bought mine in the states about a year ago and it is 110.

Good Luck!

By sknox40• 18 Dec 2008 19:22
Rating: 5/5
sknox40

My daughter's burned up two chi's while living here. One used hers for quite a while and then it just burned up one day. The other daughter burned hers up while visiting. There are off brands, but I'm not sure about the real deal. I don't see why you couldn't use a converter, though. My daughter's were just using the adapters. Good Luck!

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