HAI Elite Nano XT Tourmaline Flat Iron, 1"

I absolutely LOVE this flat iron. I have been straightening my hair for many years now, and have used the CHI (which are awful) flat irons as well as the Infra (sold as salons)which I upgraded from to the Hai Elite Nano XT iron. I think the Hai is just fantastic, it is comfortable to hold, and the temperature ranges are convenient. My hair is exactly how I like it without frizz and it stays that way throughout the entire day. My only complaint, and the reason for a 4 star review is that I can't seem to turn it on by pressing the temp down button. It turns on at the highest temp and then I have to lower it to where I want it. It needs a memory feature. Overall it works beautifully!

The HAI Elite Nano uses a digital temperature meter so you can't dial in the exact temperature you want. It also doesn't remember what temperature you chose last time so you have to punch it in every time. I like the manual dial of the HAI Classic better. The plastic part of the iron is fatter so you can't get it as close to your scalp as with the Hai Classic. The plates seem to be similar to the Classic, just orange (ceramic-coated metal plates).

I have had this iron for a little over one month now, which is not enough time to really comment on durability/lifetime/etc... but I will say that this iron is incredibly gentle, user-friendly, safe and effective.

I have hair that is very straight already, but I have chopped it into a blunt bob which tends to poof up and the bottoms curl every direction. I use the iron to smooth, flatten and even out the ends of my bob. It is small enough (width-wise and profile-wise) to grab even the shortest section at the back of my neck and tame it, which I was unable to do with my previous iron.

It has both an automatic shut-off, and if you press and hold the "up" button you can also turn it off. It has six heat settings, of which I choose the lower values (around 260 degrees) since I am terrified of frying my hair and do not need the straightening power that some curls likely need.

Overall I am thrilled and I hope it lasts me a good long while!!