I own both the Amika titanium styler (with the black floating plates), and a Chi of similar shape and design both with 1'' floating plates. This is the second amika I have owned in the last 5 years. I did a side by side test of both straighteners just recently, and there are some important factors I wanted to point out because I have not found a side by side representation of these two straighteners.Features:
Both are flat irons with solid ceramic tourmaline 1'' floating plates. My straighteners are both black. The Amika has a textured grip handle which helps you keep a grip on it when you're using styling products, as well as a pommel style separation that prevents further slippage with use. The Chi does not. The Chi's plates float closer the edge of the straightener body, allowing for better contact with the roots of hair (important for those of ethnic decent). However the downside of having the plates be so close is that I have found it easier to burn myself and others. In both straighteners that feature is a pro and a con. The Chi's cord comes with a Velcro wrap to neatly stow the straightener and cord when not in use. Both have a temperature dial (although the original Amika did not have this option).
Wear and Tear:
As far as wear and tear are concerned, both have held up exceptionally well over the year that I've owned them. The Chi has a glossy painted black coating, and some of the paint has begun to chip; especially at the edges near the plates. The Amika's logo and other body paint has worn away over time. This may be in part due to styling products used during styling my hair. Both are still in good working order, and have not shown any issues as far as use or anything other than aesthetic wear and tear.
Hair Styling:
The first thing I noticed with the Amika is how much less dry my hair was when compared with other straighteners. This remains true in comparison to the Chi. The Chi (probably to combat frizz) seems to remove more moisture (synthetic and natural) from my hair. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. Hair straightened with the Amika feels a lot smoother and healthier. However, if my hair is not completely dried with a blow dryer it will frizz in high humidity weather (something the Amika is supposed to help you avoid). Hair straightened with the Chi does better on high humidity days without an extra anti-frizz product. But over time the Chi damages my hair by drying it (an effect that the Amika does not have). More moisture appears to be locked into the hair, which in the long run keeps my hair a lot healthier and more manageable. With both straighteners I have experienced pulling or tugging of the hair on occasion. This has not been a serious problem for me with either straightener. Other than this issue which is both a pro and a con for both straighteners, I'd say that neither straightener is better than the other.
The Amika and the Chi are both quality hair straightening irons with quality effects. They both do a similarly good job. Neither one straightens better than the other. The effects last about the same amount of time, and washing of the hair or moisture in excess counteracts the effects as with any straightener. I prefer the Amika simply due to how much less dry my hair feels, but I believe that is down to personal preference. The Chi will be better for some, and the Amika better for others. For those of ethnic decent who have dryer hair, I recommend the Amika. For those of Anglo or Asian descent, or those with finer hair with more of an abundance of natural oils I'd recommend the Chi.
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