Southernbella.
Well-Known Member
I'm in love. 
I first discovered this iron when a poster in OT posted a pic of her hair after using it (thank you OddOne!). Her results were AMAZING, so I jumped right on Folica, read the reviews, and ordered it. I was already in the market for a new iron, and it seemed this was what I was looking for.
From site: The Croc 2 Infrared Flat Iron (1") is a retro-futuristic hair re-constructor and re-conditioner that is internationally patented to provide the newest in technology, combining ceramic, tourmaline, titanium and infrared technology.
http://www.folica.com/tools/flat-irons/croc-two-infrared-flat-iron-one-inch
I got it in the mail yesterday and immediately washed/deep conditioned/blowdried.
My hair wasn't at the optimal moisture level because I've been doing a lot of wash and gos and kinky styles. I was also out of coconut oil (which I always flat iron with), and I was down to the last of the deep conditioner I usually use. I also lost my fine tooth comb, and because I was so excited, I only blowdried in 5 sections instead of my usual 10-12. In other words, my hair was not properly prepared to be flat ironed.
Anyway, flat iron I did
At first, I was like hmmmm...I don't see a big difference. Then I realized I hadn't turned on the infrared. I did that, and OMG. If I had had my fine tooth comb (comb chase), I could have done only one pass. Since I had to use my Denman, I had to do 2-3 passes to get my ends right. It felt SO silky and full of body and swing.
Remember I said I was out of coconut oil? It made no difference. The only product I used was a tiny bit of generic heat protectant serum (Sally).
Some pics:
After blowdrying and braiding each section:
Front done:
Nape:
Side:
All done:
Now here's what was remarkable to me: My sister had a barbecue last night, which meant spending some time outside. There was about 90% humidity because it had stormed earlier, but my hair DID NOT REVERT! I fully expected it to because my hair usually does and it wasn't and because I hadn't moisturized it well, but it stayed straight. The curls fell, but it was still silky and had tons of swing.
I woke up this morning expecting my usual "middle of the night sweating in my head" reversion, but again, just straight silky hair, even at the roots.
I can't compare this flat iron to the CHI or Sedu or any of the other professionals because I've only had cheap ceramics in the past, but I can definitely say this one is a keeper.
Pros:
Design and handling. It's cute and really does look like a crocodile, but it's also very functional and not clunky or awkward. It was a perfect fit and I was able to maneuver it with just one hand
Gets hair very silky and swingy
Has a digital readout for the temp, which goes from 250-450 degrees (I used it on 430)
Left my dry hair feeling moisturized
Heats fully in 10 seconds
Prevented reversion, even in 85 degree heat with 90% humidity
Cons:
You cannot touch the part that holds the plates because it's smoking hot. This wasn't a problem for me because it was easy to handle and I got all the pressure I needed from squeezing the handle.
ETA: If you do buy from Folica, go here for a coupon code. I got $38 off my order using a code.
I first discovered this iron when a poster in OT posted a pic of her hair after using it (thank you OddOne!). Her results were AMAZING, so I jumped right on Folica, read the reviews, and ordered it. I was already in the market for a new iron, and it seemed this was what I was looking for.
From site: The Croc 2 Infrared Flat Iron (1") is a retro-futuristic hair re-constructor and re-conditioner that is internationally patented to provide the newest in technology, combining ceramic, tourmaline, titanium and infrared technology.
http://www.folica.com/tools/flat-irons/croc-two-infrared-flat-iron-one-inch
I got it in the mail yesterday and immediately washed/deep conditioned/blowdried.
My hair wasn't at the optimal moisture level because I've been doing a lot of wash and gos and kinky styles. I was also out of coconut oil (which I always flat iron with), and I was down to the last of the deep conditioner I usually use. I also lost my fine tooth comb, and because I was so excited, I only blowdried in 5 sections instead of my usual 10-12. In other words, my hair was not properly prepared to be flat ironed.
Anyway, flat iron I did
At first, I was like hmmmm...I don't see a big difference. Then I realized I hadn't turned on the infrared. I did that, and OMG. If I had had my fine tooth comb (comb chase), I could have done only one pass. Since I had to use my Denman, I had to do 2-3 passes to get my ends right. It felt SO silky and full of body and swing.Remember I said I was out of coconut oil? It made no difference. The only product I used was a tiny bit of generic heat protectant serum (Sally).
Some pics:
After blowdrying and braiding each section:
Front done:
Nape:
Side:
All done:
Now here's what was remarkable to me: My sister had a barbecue last night, which meant spending some time outside. There was about 90% humidity because it had stormed earlier, but my hair DID NOT REVERT! I fully expected it to because my hair usually does and it wasn't and because I hadn't moisturized it well, but it stayed straight. The curls fell, but it was still silky and had tons of swing.
I woke up this morning expecting my usual "middle of the night sweating in my head" reversion, but again, just straight silky hair, even at the roots.
I can't compare this flat iron to the CHI or Sedu or any of the other professionals because I've only had cheap ceramics in the past, but I can definitely say this one is a keeper.
Pros:
Design and handling. It's cute and really does look like a crocodile
, but it's also very functional and not clunky or awkward. It was a perfect fit and I was able to maneuver it with just one handGets hair very silky and swingy
Has a digital readout for the temp, which goes from 250-450 degrees (I used it on 430)
Left my dry hair feeling moisturized
Heats fully in 10 seconds
Prevented reversion, even in 85 degree heat with 90% humidity
Cons:
You cannot touch the part that holds the plates because it's smoking hot. This wasn't a problem for me because it was easy to handle and I got all the pressure I needed from squeezing the handle.
ETA: If you do buy from Folica, go here for a coupon code. I got $38 off my order using a code.
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the Croc2, as well. Fantastic iron. My favorite of my small litter (I also have a Amika and a FHI Platform)
