Hana Elite Flat Iron or FHI Runway...an analysis

[ryanshope]

I know..I saw that too :-/

Think long; think wrong.

I'm glad you started this thread. I have been eyeing the Hanna Elite since the begiining of the year. I discovered this flat iron after reading this review:

http://www.urbancurlz.com/2009/01/for-my-4b-ladies-blowout-tutorial-or.html

I'm just mad that I did not purchase back in May. It was only $189.00.

 

[akgirl]

I looked at the pics of the H2Pro and it looks exactly like my old "working" Runway. I dropped my new one and it broke. Warranty doesn't cover dropping and rattling noises. Trying to figure a way around it.

Yeah, I heard the H20 Pro Grand Master Series 206 LE is the runway duplicate...made by FHI and everything, but with the same old (more reliable) manufacturer. Not sure if I read that on this board or not...but it's nice to know we have options and alternatives popping up! We all deserve gorgeous hair in whatever form we want it

 

[healthytext]

^ Yep, sold my Runway on Craigslist and picked up the H2Pro for $179. Exact same thing.

 

[Hibiscus_Hair]

Healthy text, where did you get your H2Pro? Please review when you get it.

 

[almondjoi85]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hana pro! It's pink too! Even though I don't use it often I still love it.

 

[Fhrizzball]

Is there a difference in quality if the ceramic plates are glued together as opposed to just being one unit or is that because of manufacturing preference for some reason?

 

[healthytext]

Healthy text, where did you get your H2Pro? Please review when you get it.

Bought it at grandperfumes.com. I used the coupon code "h2pro" for 10% off. I've had it for almost six months now. It's the same iron as the Runway.

 

[Globeleza]

I cant wait to see the results from the Hana elite, you can't imagine how anxious I am. I really wanna go for the Hana but for some reason I can't get over how many positive reviews the FHI Runway has gotten on this board.

 

[vkb247]

Yeah, I heard the H20 Pro Grand Master Series 206 LE is the runway duplicate...made by FHI and everything, but with the same old (more reliable) manufacturer. Not sure if I read that on this board or not...but it's nice to know we have options and alternatives popping up! We all deserve gorgeous hair in whatever form we want it

I think I read this in a recent thread too. This is why I am unsure about which iron I want to buy. I have found several flat irons that have solid ceramic plates but sometimes the description is unclear (there are many more I'm unsure about), and it is hard to find reviews or info about them even on LHCF. I am looking for the cheapest alternative - like lustrasilk shea butter except its a ceramic flat iron

ETA: These are the flat irons I want to try with solid ceramic plates

Hot Tools Solid Ceramic 1" Flat Iron

Amika 1.5" Ceramic Styler - The most expensive about $110

Cortex Professional Ceramic Pink Straightener

LE ANGELIQUE PURPLE CELEBRITE SOLID CERAMIC FLAT IRON

Secret To Beauty Solid Ceramic Flat Iron 1 1/4"

Jilbere Definition Series Solid Ceramic Professional Flat Iron $49.99

 

[vkb247]

Hot Tools Adjustable Angle Solid Ceramic Flat Iron (1-1/2")

Wigo Onyx Total Ceramic 1½" Digital Flat Iron - 5 yr warranty and comes in 1"

Helen of Troy Ceramic Series Flat Iron 1" - $29.99

Lilique Digital 1" flat iron with 100% solid ceramic ionic plates

Iso Professional/Iso Beauty Ultra

Herstyler


UK Solid Ceramic Irons:
http://www.salonlines.co.uk/hair-straighteners/solid-ceramic-straighteners/
http://www.body4real.co.uk/product.php?productid=17980

Australia Solid Ceramic Irons:
http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--591000162_Hair_Care

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Too many options!!!

 

[ladytee2]

I bought that Helen of Troy. It was on sale at TJmaxx for $19. i havent tried it yet.

 

[toyagurl]

I am ordering the Hana Elite on Thursday. I'll post pics when I get it. I am transitioning...again Right now I am only 5 weeks post relaxer and have been using my SEDU which I love :luv2:. I have owned the Chi, FHI platform, and Hai flat irons. I am on a quest for perfection with my natural hair and will need all of the help that I can get with my transition since I plan on doing so for a very long time.

 

[brownbean96]

I would love it if someone like Luckys Mom could use the Hanna Elite (or H2Pro) and compare it to the Runway. She's one of the main reason I want the FHI

 

[vkb247]

Looking for more ladies who have used solid ceramic flat irons!

 

[toyagurl]

I don't know about the Runway because I am pretty sure that the Platform made my hair crunchy. My Sedu doesn't do that. That's why I am not interested in FHI products.

 

[tanjola]

I have been eyeballing for months and finally purchased the Cortex Duo platinum collection from TJ Maxx for $39.95. It caught my eye because of the following features:

100% solid ceramic plates and ionic technology
heats up to 410 degrees in under 30 seconds
floating plates
beveled edges for multiple styling techniques
swivel cord
variable temperature setting

The big iron is 1 1/4 inches and the mini I think is 1/2 an inch and also has 100% solid ceramic plates(no variable temp setting).

I googled for reviews and they were all really good. I was so anxious to try it I flat ironed a front piece of my TWA (3c/4a)and was impressed. The hair I flat ironed was relaxer straight with one pass. I plan to shampoo and flat iron my entire head tommorrow and will post pics.


Oh!! It also came with a t-rex style clip.

 

[vkb247]

^^^^ Thanks for the review! Please post pics of your hair!

The packaging looks so similiar to Amika's packaging, even the trex clips, I have a feeling that a lot of these irons are the same irons sold under different names, with different colors, etc. Either way I am so excited to here good things about cheaper alternatives to the FHI.

I mean --- really --- since when is ceramic expensive? I used to make ceramic dogs, cats, houses and everything for my Mom at summer camp and I know that only cost a couple of dollars!

 

[akgirl]

I don't know about the Runway because I am pretty sure that the Platform made my hair crunchy. My Sedu doesn't do that. That's why I am not interested in FHI products.

I agree toya, the platform and I did NOT get along...can you say crispy at even lower temps? My sister didn't like it either, and all she uses is a regular chi and got better results with it.

 

[ksk_xs]

Sorry-wrong brand.

 

[toyagurl]

I agree toya, the platform and I did NOT get along...can you say crispy at even lower temps? My sister didn't like it either, and all she uses is a regular chi and got better results with it.

Why do you think that is? I gave mine away to my sister (she is a professional stylist) because she was about to purchase one at a hair show after using it. It made my relaxed hair crunchy too! What makes me made mad is that I relaxed thinking because I was natural I would always have crunchy hair if I straightened. Then when I relaxed and it was still acting funky I was okay something about this iron does not agree with my hair. I can't wait for my Hana. I hope that it blows my Sedu out of the water.

 

[akgirl]

Why do you think that is? I gave mine away to my sister (she is a professional stylist) because she was about to purchase one at a hair show after using it. It made my relaxed hair crunchy too! What makes me made mad is that I relaxed thinking because I was natural I would always have crunchy hair if I straightened. Then when I relaxed and it was still acting funky I was okay something about this iron does not agree with my hair. I can't wait for my Hana. I hope that it blows my Sedu out of the water.

I suspect something to do with the tourmaline in it...I know the different manufacturers all use varying levels of it though...so maybe it's a perfect blend of it that works on some irons? Beyond that I have no clue. All I know is it was a waste of money. I have a lot of success with irons that claim to be ceramic (I've never used 100% though, but higher-end ceramic ones). By the time I realized it was the iron and not my hair, it was past the return date and I was out a LOT of money...mine was the "Special Edition Platform". There are other people that like it though...That stinks about you relaxing erroneously! I notice this hair business is a lot of trial and error unfortunately

 

[akgirl]

YAY! I heard back from somebody that has a Hana Elite today in another thread. See here:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=68251&page=4

UniqueHair's post.

 

[toyagurl]

YAY! I heard back from somebody that has a Hana Elite today in another thread. See here:



http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=68251&page=4

UniqueHair's post.

I cannot wait to see some pics!!! The suspense is too much lol!

 

[KrystalClear]

I have the hana elite and it is DEF THE BEST, worth EVERY PENNY!

 

[KrystalClear]

I will be flat ironing part of my hair with it tomorrow to show the results. I will post pics of my hair BEFORE and AFTER. I will do a section with it and post because I was like OMG when it made my hair soft, shiny, flowy, and not weighed down. I was in literal shock. It didn't revert after doing it, buttt when I wet my hair it did snap back (my hair reverts easyyyy) I should be doing the review when I wake up in the morning (I will be sureee to do it ladies!)

 

[melodies815]

Hmmmm...any flat iron I purchase will be a step up from the one I currently have. I could probably flat iron with steel plates and get a better result than I do with my yucky, old, crazy flat iron.

At the moment, the Hana is looking like the one I will put on my Christmas wish list. Great thread, OP!!! Right on time!

cj

 

[morehairplease]

thanks for this thread ladies!

 

[akgirl]

I just got my notification at work today that my flat iron has been delivered to my house! I will hopefully be able to post some pics today or tomorrow.

 

[KrystalClear]

Here are my pics from using the Hana Elite:


My hair is very resistant.
I posted a post about the details of me using the iron.
I HIGHLY recommend it!