Solia vs. Sedu
Printed From: HairBoutique.com
Category: Curly Hair Talk
Forum Name: Straight Talk
Forum Description: Get the straight talk on hair straightening products & techniques
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=28553
Printed Date: February 02 2025 at 12:03am
Topic: Solia vs. Sedu
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Solia vs. Sedu
Date Posted: February 27 2005 at 3:14am
Okay yall, here's the deal. I want to buy a quality flat iron that will get my hair extremely straight. I've heard a lot about the ceramic flat irons and went to Folica.com and researched and read some of the reviews. I've narrowed my choice down to either the Solia or the Sedu. If anybody has used either of these flat irons I'd appreciate your opinion as far as which gets your hair straighter, which one lasts longer (I'd like to be able to straighten my hair only once a week after I wash it, maybe twice at the most and have the straight style last all week), or a comparison of the two if you've used both. Right now I'm leaning towards the Solia, only because it's a few dollars cheaper. Any info or advice is appreciated.
|
Replies:
Posted By: Supersugar
Date Posted: February 27 2005 at 10:14am
Either one will work very well. I have a Solia and am completely happy with it. People on these boards who have Sedus love them. So, really, it's up to you.
------------- Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have.
|
Posted By: Deelorraine1
Date Posted: March 05 2005 at 10:54am
I also have the Solia 1 and 1/4 " Awsome for multi racial hair.This is the second professional flat iron I have ever purchased.I can not believe our hair , myself and my two daughters hair turned out fabulous.My hair is very thick with very small waves,I also color it on a regular basis, one daughter has finer hair but not as wavy as mine, the other has very simular hair except hers is softer in the back.All puff in the humidity really bad.As for myself the flat irons we have purchased including the one on the infommercial the one with the teeth.I sent it back can't remember the name.Did nothing I mean nothing like this one.We all look like we have relaxers.The eve my daughter did my hair it had rained both our hair looked the same when we got to our destination.I took a shower no problem .We all used different products on our hair so it is NOT the products.My older daughter is going to get one for herself.I will probably get another one in a month or so.UNREAL!!!!!!!!!
|
Posted By: Skzz
Date Posted: March 12 2005 at 7:33am
I actually just got a Sedu and it's awesome! It was pretty expensive though (I got mine on sale for about $90). It was worth the money though because I can straighten my below shoulder length hair in five minutes with no frizz.
-------------
|
Posted By: vickyd
Date Posted: March 12 2005 at 4:01pm
I just recently purchased a Sedu from folica.com and I LOVE IT. Once the hair is straight, I stays that way until the next time you wash.
------------- "And this too shall pass."
|
Posted By: SumoSamurai
Date Posted: March 12 2005 at 6:44pm
I have straight hair, but the hair on the back where the end is, if I wear my jacket and it always pushes against it and makes it curl, is that why my hair curls? It only curls little bit. Even after washing my hair. I'm thinking about buying a sedu and straighten my hair even though it's very straight already.
-------------
SamuraiJoe- designed by me, will be very popular movie/series in the future of the Stick World...
|
Posted By: Skzz
Date Posted: March 21 2005 at 3:53pm
That is probably why you hair curls. When mine was a bit shorter (about shoulder length) it would curl out just from hitting my shoulders even after I straightened it. If you just plan to straighten the bottom part of your hair you may not need to invest in such an expensive straightener. But they do work really well and I definitely recommend it!
|
Posted By: SumoSamurai
Date Posted: March 21 2005 at 8:40pm
Oh yea, I think it's because of my shoulders that's why it curls at the end. So if I have like 2-3 spots of a few hair that curls just a little bit. If I iron it with Sedu, would the affects last longer than if I have really curly hair? Sometimes one of the spot of a small amount of hair that curls doesn't curl. Hmmm
lmao, I thought the admin banned me. He called me a smart ass.
-------------
SamuraiJoe- designed by me, will be very popular movie/series in the future of the Stick World...
|
Posted By: Skzz
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 6:27pm
Lol, no one could ban you. You add too much to the conversation to be banned.
Anyway, my hair isn't curly, it's pretty wavy and the effects of the straightener last a long time (2-3 days). It would make sense that less curly hair stays straighter longer than really curly hair. Since your hair only seems to curl in random spots you probably wouldn't need to straighten it very often.
|
Posted By: SumoSamurai
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 7:23pm
2-3 days is long? I'd say a few weeks is long.
-------------
SamuraiJoe- designed by me, will be very popular movie/series in the future of the Stick World...
|
Posted By: SumoSamurai
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 1:03am
HMM, Sedu or Solia..? They increased the Sedu 1" by $10, also I only have $91. But probably more expensive the better. Maybe I should get Solia and try it, if it's really good, I'll keep it, if not, I'll return it and get Sedu. =)
-------------
SamuraiJoe- designed by me, will be very popular movie/series in the future of the Stick World...
|
Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:13pm
Deelorraine1 wrote:
I also have the Solia 1 and 1/4 " Awsome for multi racial hair.This is the second professional flat iron I have ever purchased.I can not believe our hair , myself and my two daughters hair turned out fabulous.My hair is very thick with very small waves,I also color it on a regular basis, one daughter has finer hair but not as wavy as mine, the other has very simular hair except hers is softer in the back.All puff in the humidity really bad.As for myself the flat irons we have purchased including the one on the infommercial the one with the teeth.I sent it back can't remember the name.Did nothing I mean nothing like this one.We all look like we have relaxers.The eve my daughter did my hair it had rained both our hair looked the same when we got to our destination.I took a shower no problem .We all used different products on our hair so it is NOT the products.My older daughter is going to get one for herself.I will probably get another one in a month or so.UNREAL!!!!!!!!! |
Are you talking about the Maxiglide?
-------------
My hair idol
Transitioning
Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered
Texture:3c
*~*~* Jazz*~*~*
|
Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:23pm
What's the difference between the Sedu, Solia, Chi, and Hai? Look at the features and apply the most important ones to your hair...(heat up time, width of plates, lasting effect (which is differnt with hair type), warranty, COST, maximum temp., 100% ceramic vs. metal, more.
I have a Corioliss and it's great. I'll research them b/c I haven't heard much hype until I visited Straight Talk.
-------------
My hair idol
Transitioning
Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered
Texture:3c
*~*~* Jazz*~*~*
|
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:30pm
when did you get the corioliss thingie? how much does it cost/
------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06
|
Posted By: femmgrangwav
Date Posted: May 26 2005 at 12:20am
Deelorraine1 wrote:
I also have the Solia 1 and 1/4 " Awsome for multi racial hair.This is the second professional flat iron I have ever purchased.I can not believe our hair , myself and my two daughters hair turned out fabulous.My hair is very thick with very small waves,I also color it on a regular basis, one daughter has finer hair but not as wavy as mine, the other has very simular hair except hers is softer in the back.All puff in the humidity really bad.As for myself the flat irons we have purchased including the one on the infommercial the one with the teeth.I sent it back can't remember the name.Did nothing I mean nothing like this one.We all look like we have relaxers.The eve my daughter did my hair it had rained both our hair looked the same when we got to our destination.I took a shower no problem .We all used different products on our hair so it is NOT the products.My older daughter is going to get one for herself.I will probably get another one in a month or so.UNREAL!!!!!!!!! |
Do you recall what flat iron it was with the teeth? Did it look like this? I'm thinking of purchasing one and if the Solia works better I'd get that.
My hair is natural.
|
Posted By: mutley
Date Posted: June 21 2005 at 2:08pm
hi, does anybody know if you can buy the solia irons in the UK ? i'd get them from folica but in the description it states that they are for use in the US and Canada. folica sell a uk version of the sudu irons which i'll probably get if i can't find the solia irons but they're more expensive so i thought i'd ask here before i get them. thanks for any help
|
Posted By: dude20
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 7:23pm
You have to be weary of some of the bad reviews. True most of them are good(on http://www.folica.com - www.folica.com ), but here's a negative review on the Sedu iron:
Great product but short lived! Wed Jun 08 2005 Reviewer: Crystal
I really enjoyed using this flat iron. It worked wonderfully. However, after eight months it just stopped working. I think the heating element must have gone out. The company was wonderful in taking it back and replacing it fairly quickly because it was still under warrenty(I kept all of my original paperwork). I am now concerned that this one may die in several months. I'm not sure the longevity of these items but for $100.00's I think it should last at least two years. I'm dissapointed because the product worked wonderfully and the company was easy to deal with but I would like the product to last a bit longer for the price.
|
Posted By: Sharyg11
Date Posted: September 05 2005 at 3:29pm
Well I think that as with all products there is always one that comes out defective. I've had my Sedu for a year, and God knows I put that thing through alot of abuse. I've dropped it, and I always wrap the coil around it, eventhoght I know I am not supposed to. Well it is still going strong. Never given me a problem, as well as the 1000 plus reviewers of this product. Overall this is a great flat iron, great quality, and much better than any other iron I've tried; including the $350 Bioionic (don't buy it, not worth it). For me there is no other like Sedu and wouln't change it for anything else.
|
Posted By: Veronica F
Date Posted: September 07 2005 at 2:45am
its true...sedu should be considered the 'creme de la creme' of flat irons...
|
Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 11:22am
jasmine2g3 wrote:
What's the difference between the Sedu, Solia, Chi, and Hai? Look at the features and apply the most important ones to your hair...(heat up time, width of plates, lasting effect (which is differnt with hair type), warranty, COST, maximum temp., 100% ceramic vs. metal, more.
I have a Corioliss and it's great. I'll research them b/c I haven't heard much hype until I visited Straight Talk.
|
OMG my Corioliss isn't as great as I thought. The cord has a shortage in it and there's no way to get a replacement since they're made in Europe and I bought them from a mall kiosk. The people at the mall kiosk keep telling me to come back on different days to exchange them once a manager is in. I've been tryin to return them for the longer--bought them in MAy for $90. I now have the Maxiglide and they work really well on my hair. I get pin straight results b/c of the detangling pins. The only problem I have it humidity since I'm growing out my relaxer. I probably should try Beyond Straight and The End--two products made to use w/ the Maxiglide but they're too expensive.
-------------
My hair idol
Transitioning
Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered
Texture:3c
*~*~* Jazz*~*~*
|
Posted By: Sharyg11
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 8:30pm
Jasmine, if you want to fight humitidy, blow dry your hair first, then flat iron it. The Maxiglide is not that great either, and that steam is not good for your hair. It eventually causes your hair cutticle to burst. For a good regimen to keep hair straight and frizz free, read what I posted on "the Fight against humidity". I live in Miami, and I have super straight, frizz free hair every day. Hope it works for you.
|
Posted By: erinlk
Date Posted: August 05 2008 at 3:21pm
I'd skip them both and go with a Karmin Titanium, it has awesome reviews;
http://www.myhairstylingtools.com/karmin-titanium-hair-straightener-iron-p-284.html - Karmin Hair Straightener Reviews
Use coupon code SAVE10 for $10 off
|
Posted By: roro0202
Date Posted: October 06 2008 at 9:49pm
I like Sedu, especially Ionic ones!!!
-------------
|
Posted By: askvivi
Date Posted: July 16 2011 at 11:37am
I recommend the Karmin G3 salon Pro, it works pretty awesome, leaves the hair soft, very straight and resilient. It has tourmaline ceramic plates which don't damage the hair like others, plus you can also make curls with it. I use it and it's totally worth it.
|
|