tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post7484282194307916406..comments2024-02-17T00:28:49.693-08:00Comments on The Seattle Smith's: Voltage HELPKelsey @ Seattle Smith'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259461326119245914noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-61623596049182455032010-08-26T16:42:37.406-07:002010-08-26T16:42:37.406-07:00I took my CHI straightener to London last year and...I took my CHI straightener to London last year and our hotel had U.S. wall outlets too. Most updated hotels in Europe should have U.S. wall outlets so you won't have to use your converter too much. :) We can only hope and pray! Haha My hub and I are going to Switzerland in October and ill be so upset if I can't use my straightener.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446597163423901300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-13458400783656457332010-08-25T05:52:49.999-07:002010-08-25T05:52:49.999-07:00I wouldn't try it. We went to Italy and my Mo...I wouldn't try it. We went to Italy and my Mom plugged her styler in and the thing started smoking and our AC worked funny in the room after that, so I think she did some damage to the electrical system. I'd just buy one there. <br />Make sure to do a big post about it when you get back. Hubs and I are planning to go in February.Stephaniehttp://www.marriagetales.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-82428015756272858662010-08-24T16:56:15.460-07:002010-08-24T16:56:15.460-07:00when I moved to London for a year I brought my str...when I moved to London for a year I brought my straightener (not Chi) with me and the first morning before work I plugged it in with a converter...it worked for about 30 seconds and then the plates MELTED OFF!<br /><br />Don't do it!<br /><br />Unfortunately it appears the options are either go without...or buy one there - maybe you could sell it on Craigslist or ebay when you get back to someone else who is planning to travel.Mrs. Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600031807066612791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-32412186882917131112010-08-23T10:18:46.349-07:002010-08-23T10:18:46.349-07:00When we went to Europe, I borrowed a Eurpean strai...When we went to Europe, I borrowed a Eurpean straightener from SoCalNewlywed! She was my lifesaver!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722170630645934568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-15539448965658927402010-08-23T09:31:19.284-07:002010-08-23T09:31:19.284-07:00Um totally check the blow dryer! I blew mine up in...Um totally check the blow dryer! I blew mine up in Australia! Not cool with long hair either in winter!Jenn @ West Sac Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324210596512098459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-9123856462291922032010-08-22T21:59:53.856-07:002010-08-22T21:59:53.856-07:00In response to your comment - yes, it's a chi ...In response to your comment - yes, it's a chi :)Chardonnayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394260769175578023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-57351906199130795612010-08-22T16:57:33.383-07:002010-08-22T16:57:33.383-07:00Huh. I didn't know this, and totally used my c...Huh. I didn't know this, and totally used my chi in Ireland, Italy AND Greece! I did notice that it got super super hot. So it probably wasn't the best idea... but it still worked!Chardonnayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394260769175578023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-17953258396758438122010-08-22T16:35:10.145-07:002010-08-22T16:35:10.145-07:00For sure leave it at home! This happened to me in...For sure leave it at home! This happened to me in Italy so I just ended up buying one there since I was living there for three months.Carol {Everyday Delights}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11790385373209411408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-84197028046182439742010-08-22T08:34:40.863-07:002010-08-22T08:34:40.863-07:00Tred lightly!! We ruined some electronics while in...Tred lightly!! We ruined some electronics while in Italy bc we ignored the voltage issues!! It kind of popped and then no longer worked againlg2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/03207586391244724669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-46450673349161577052010-08-22T08:11:28.620-07:002010-08-22T08:11:28.620-07:00Your Paw Paw is so smart! Oh gosh, I'd be los...Your Paw Paw is so smart! Oh gosh, I'd be lost with out my Chi! Hope you work something out! I am going to have to check out the Moroccan oil Joanna suggested, she's about the 1 millionth person I've heard that swears by the stuff!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-25366323728533318282010-08-21T23:04:09.468-07:002010-08-21T23:04:09.468-07:00I live in Germany and sadly I cannot use mine! I a...I live in Germany and sadly I cannot use mine! I actually have two, and as we speak they're collection dust in the basement :(Jon and Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175998334329244279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-12065104775250165842010-08-21T20:53:36.714-07:002010-08-21T20:53:36.714-07:00i'd die.i'd die.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466386688403399236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-60888306712494241722010-08-21T20:46:29.100-07:002010-08-21T20:46:29.100-07:00OMG!
OMG!
OMG!
Girl! I took my CHI to LONDON!
Got ...OMG!<br />OMG!<br />OMG!<br />Girl! I took my CHI to LONDON!<br />Got my converter/adapter all ready the first morning!<br />Was ready to get all dolled up for our first Big day in London!<br />That thing all but freakin EXPLODED....like smoke and everything when I plugged it in!<br />OMG!!!<br />I was mortified!<br />NO feakin WAY was I going that whole European vacation with out a flat iron!<br />Greg was like OH LORD!!!!<br />He knew I was getting ready to have a break~down!<br />Like a BAD one!<br />I pranced myself down to the nearest hair salon and bought me a European flat~iron!<br />HEAVEN!<br />Then...guess what!<br />When I returned from Europe!<br />I wrote to the company and begged them to exchange it for an American flatiron...and they did!<br />And I still use it! yeah!<br />Let me know what you figure out!<br />xo<br />When do you leave?Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279727494931795018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-82985977124550359822010-08-21T18:06:23.281-07:002010-08-21T18:06:23.281-07:00When I went to China we could not use any straight...When I went to China we could not use any straightener. Someone tried and it melted.Candice Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281929939996030248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-9396806423131946762010-08-21T17:50:15.277-07:002010-08-21T17:50:15.277-07:00I was told not to try a Chi but my mom and I went...I was told not to try a Chi but my mom and I went to Italy last November and she brought her "Instyler" and it worked like a champ! Maybe something to look into..?Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418346942758242780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-79778898035243723132010-08-21T17:47:43.866-07:002010-08-21T17:47:43.866-07:00I had a friend who took hers to Europe (London, Pa...I had a friend who took hers to Europe (London, Paris, Rome) and used hers in every place. She just didn't leave it on long.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286464336105701339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-38550372672040407712010-08-21T17:18:32.607-07:002010-08-21T17:18:32.607-07:00no clue, I rarely even do my hair so my straightne...no clue, I rarely even do my hair so my straightner has dust on it..never mind venture outside of north america!!<br />Good news to share to your readers though, thanks!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013429267019966644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-60994860002037705022010-08-21T17:14:02.372-07:002010-08-21T17:14:02.372-07:00I took my straightner with me to Paris, converter ...I took my straightner with me to Paris, converter and all I had little luck with it. Needless to say, my hair was curly in every photo.Kaleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801318189434147981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-91159416853034419932010-08-21T15:47:35.124-07:002010-08-21T15:47:35.124-07:00I tried to use mine when I went to Europe (England...I tried to use mine when I went to Europe (England, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria) and I ended up blowing a breaker in Austria, and frying my converter in Germany...soooo, my advice is don't try it :) Or at least just take a cheap straightener that you wouldn't mind messing up. It worked in a few places, but I wouldn't risk it. SO jealous of your trip, by the way :) Can't wait to see all of your pics!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921264796115903641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-84606574786382894332010-08-21T15:24:31.497-07:002010-08-21T15:24:31.497-07:00I would look for a cheap straightener when you get...I would look for a cheap straightener when you get there--the voltage (even with a converter) will destroy your Chi. I know many girls whose Chis were destroyed in abroad and they also blew out the power in the building! You can usually find a cheap, but good, straightener at a local drug store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-18128315956949858112010-08-21T15:05:07.584-07:002010-08-21T15:05:07.584-07:00I had no idea about this! Wow crazyI had no idea about this! Wow crazyLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898997386941743525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-14415097776974724482010-08-21T14:50:38.796-07:002010-08-21T14:50:38.796-07:00I'm sure your hair will look fabulous! Mine lo...I'm sure your hair will look fabulous! Mine looks like Shakira without my straightener! I suggest using a blow drier and Moroccan oil :)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064354699902383137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614020848314992086.post-3999520030234041462010-08-21T14:26:57.982-07:002010-08-21T14:26:57.982-07:00I wonder why you can not use it with a converter?I wonder why you can not use it with a converter?~Mrs. Guru~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18136189041916641118noreply@blogger.com