Is Your CHI Hair Styler Authentic?

Here’s a disturbing trend: Apparently, CHI hair stylers (including their best flat irons) are so in-demand that many unscrupulous vendors are actually duping customers by selling counterfeit CHI products! I know that my CHI hair tools are 100% legit because I bought them from a well-known beauty supplier near my house, but it’s easy to fall prey to fakes, especially when you’re bargain hunting online.

How can you steer clear of counterfeit CHI hair products? The warning signs are basically the same as with any high-end product, like expensive watches or designer clothing: Keep an eye out for shoddy workmanship, logos that are crooked or off-center, misspelled words, and so forth. Remember, CHI hair tools are some of the best in the world, so if your flat iron looks cheaply made or on the verge of falling apart right out of the box, it’s a fake!

What’s the best way to avoid being ripped off? I think it’s to make sure you buy from a reputable outlet. Ask your hair stylist for recommendations, choose a beauty supply chain or a local retailer than you trust, and buy online with care. Saving a few bucks won’t be worth it if you don’t even end up with a real CHI!