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5.0 out of 5 starsLOVE AT FIRST CROC!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2014
WARNING: This may be one of the longest reviews you've ever seen. First things first, my croc did arrive on time as promised. That's always a plus, since the mail man is always "losing your package" or something. 😑
About a week ago, I decided I needed a new straightener. I'm the kind of person that does a lot of research and depend on the reviews given by others who have purchased the product. With that being said, I was kind of conflicted after reading through some of the reviews. Many people said the product was awesome, while others didn't have anything good to say about it. The Croc wasn't my first choice by any means; in fact, I only decided I wanted it when there was 4 minutes left to qualify for next day shipping. I was interested in two other straighteners, but I won't name them and possibly steer you from this one.
One review in particular won me over about the croc - the one that said it straightens "lumpy" hair from sleeping on it wet. I usually always take my showers at night, because I am not a morning person. Seeing that someone else does the same kind of put me in their shoes. I figured, if it works for her, it'll work for me. Plus, while researching, I came across something that said titanium plates flat irons worked the best and were about the best quality you can get.
So of course I opened the package as soon as I got home and tried it out. My first thoughts were, "Wow, this one's heavier than my old one. It feels very sturdy!" I love that the croc has an adjustable digital temperature. It took about a minute or so for it to reach it's maximum heat. What's really cool is the little digital screen shows it heating up to whatever temperature you've chosen. I also really like the fact it has an automatic shut off, because being that I'm not a morning person, I'm usually running late. I won't have to worry about burning the house down, haha. Okay, so now on to the actual quality. Let me say this: THIS LITTLE BITCH WILL STRAIGHTEN THE HELL OUT OF YOUR HAIR. The first pass through my hair scared me, because it literally just glided through my hair. I thought I burnt my hair off at first! Speaking of which, this straightener did not fry my hair or cause a smelly burnt odor. It worked beautifully. I'm so happy with it.
With all of that being said, I have only used this straightener once. If you've read other reviews, you may have seen talk of the croc not turning on, not heating up properly, or messing up at the cord. I obviously haven't experienced that yet, but I really think it has a lot to do with how you handle and care for the straightener. It comes with a one year warranty through the company, but the titanium plates are basically guaranteed for life.
I really, really hope in a few months, I can write another positive review. I have a fairly normal, color treated bob hair cut. Comparing the croc to my old straightener, this one definitely makes my hair look and feel a lot better. Hopefully this review helped! 😊
