REVIEW: Maxiglide Review

I want to thank Misikko for sending my Maxxius Maxiglide iron in safe and perfect condition. I could not have asked for better customer service.
Maxiglide iron is the one to beat out of all those on the market. Why? The steam feature and detangling combs are truly unique unto anything else.
The price was probably the best feature. I do love my Generic Chi Iron from Sally's Beauty Supply, but at $59 its only so much of a bargain when compared to the price of a Maxiglide iron (runs $70-80).
The first flaw I noticed with the Maxiglide iron is the size and heaviness of the unit. As I was watching 28 Weeks Later and using this iron for the first time and I couldn't help but to think: If only they had one of these! You could seriously bash a zombie's brain in to mush with this club of a straightening iron.
There's no way in heckleberry one would be able to use this with short hair. The two inch places are huge and in order to utilize the steam feature, you have to have at least an 4-6 inches of hair to use the steam feature. The packaging says you should use the steam feature only when the hair is 3 inches away from scalp. Honestly, and inch will be just fine. But, if you're have a kinkier hair texture such as mine, the whole purpose of the iron is to use the steam feature to straighten your naps.
The steam feature is also very tricky-tricky to use. You cannot close the iron all the way to use it or else nothing will come out. This is not the main component for straightening the hair. I guess the steam was created to loosen the curls so when you do close the iron it will be easier for the hair to run through the detangling pins on the hot plates.

Oh, and let me forget to mention that I totally hydro-scalped myself with the steam. Omigosh! That shit hurt like hell!

However, with all these faults I can honestly say I've never used an iron that straightened my hair as well as this one. I didn't have frazzled ends and my styled lasted for days. My family kept raving about how soft my hair was. I adored having a pouch to put the iron and that it didn't come with many accessories to lose! I liked the ridges on the back of the iron to keep it from sliding off my counter or dressers. There isn't a long cord knocking all over my bedroom, strategically discrete so I may trip and bust my head open (but, Hey! At least my hair looked great!).
I did see breakage while using this iron, but I will explain why:
I'm not sure if it was a good idea to blowdry my hair straight and then use this iron, because the course texture of the strands will cause them to become tangled in the pins on the hot plates. If you are several weeks post touch-up, I know many of the women on LHCF create fat twists with their hair the night before using the Maxiglide, just to soften the hair.
I personally used a lot of Castor oil to lubricated my strands so they would glide easier through the iron and that worked. Obviously, you don't want sticky hair so don't use more than a quarter size amount and run it through your damp hair so the oil will absorb better. I knew the steam feature was just right for me because it didn't allow my hair to scorch and sizzle because of the oil, so I didn't have to worry about my head smelling like cooked Keratin.
The best advice I can give to anyone thinking about purchasing this iron is to watch the DVD (comes in the box) on how to use it and read the directions. Don't allow the complications to immediately discourage you. With practice, I know I'm going to adore having this one.

I'll create a video soon (once I purchase a video-editing software) and post it here and on YouTube, Vimeo and Myspace--- so don't fret! For now, you can enjoy this one from the Home Shopping Network.