Misikko.com Flat Iron Review (Part 1)

Recently, Brian from http://misikko.com contacted me to ask whether I would like to do a review of the Hana flat iron. For quite some time, I've wanted to replace my current flat iron.  I've been researching both low end and high end flat irons, but uncertainty about whether high end flat irons were worth the money stopped me from making the plunge.  I could barely contain my excitement when I found out that I could try one of these esteemed flat irons. 

So that I can provide a thorough review, I am doing a two part review... just in time for straight hair weather (for those who heat straighten).  I will first cover properties of a good flat iron (part 1) and then I will reveal the results (part 2).

I received the Hana Professional Flat Iron 1", which is on miskko.com's list of best flat irons as recommended by stylists and customers. 

This (points above) is a closeup of the plates of my current flat iron. I've had it for about four years now. Because it is ceramic over metal plates, you can see that the ceramic is scraping away. This allows for uneven heat distribution b.k.a. singed hair.  It obviously needs to be replaced.

My current flat iron is only 1" long and has a velvety fabric on it.  This is not ideal for curling hair. But I made it work.  Also, the dial is a bane to my existence. The heat dial list numbers in 5 point intervals.  I assumed that when my flat iron was at 35, that it was 350 degrees. WRONG!  When I checked the chart on the box at the store, it was actually 425 degrees. 

In my search for a better flat iron, I was specifically on the search for a digital flat iron.  Although the Hana  flat iron has a dial, it has a cover over the dial so that you won't accidentally flick it. It utilizes flash heat, which change the heat settings quickly (with a flash as the heat changes). The heat is consistent.  It also lists the actual degrees on the dial.  Initially, I was disappointed by the dial...but as I used it, I didn't encounter the issues I had with the dial on my flat iron.

The Hana flat iron came in its own case plus tons of goodies.  The most important accessory that was included was a flat iron case. I never thought about it before, but I probably shouldn't have thrown my flat iron under my sink without any protection against nicks and cuts.

I'm not going to totally diss my old flat iron though.  In fact, it's done a pretty good job over the years.  (Although it did singe my hair a couple of times.)  But on sight alone, I could tell that I was in for an upgraded flat iron exprerience with the Hana flat iron.