The Chi Flat Iron has been the gold standard of hairstyling tools for many years now, but due to many new competitors, the price of the Chi has really decreased. This means that we can all now afford this great flat iron and produce salon-quality results within the comfort of our own home.The main reason for the use of a chi original flat iron as compared to numerous other flat irons was due to the high quality and performance of this flat iron that did not bring out any ill effects on the hair. As the Chi flat irons are made with the high quality ceramic heating plate, they tend to last longer and offer gentle and even heat distribution throughout the hair shaft, thus offering high durability and damage free styling.