My Chi Straightening Iron, Or, The Greatest Thing Ever Crafted By Man...Ever.

So since I've made the move from the dry punishing weather in good old Alberta, for the muggy and humid climate here in Vancouver, my hair has taken a bit of a hit. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but back in Edmonton, my hair kicked ass. It was always healthy, its shiny, it smells awesome, and most importantly, it stayed straight when I straightened it. I know that made me sound like a conceited asshole, but I'm trying to paint a picture here, so work with me people!!!

So anyways, since I've moved here, I've found that when I did straighten my hair, as soon as I stepped outside (and sometimes just our patio door had to be open), the humidity would get to me and my hair would frizz and pouff out and start to curl like it has a tendency to do. So then, the other day at work, we were discussing hair care, and wouldn't you know it, I work with a former stylist. She told me that my straightening iron wasn't getting hot enough, and that's why it would make my hair straight, but it wouldn't last.

She recommended that I invest in a Chi straightener. Turns out the Chi costs a pretty penny. Regular prices are around $300. I was in a wholesale beauty supply store over the weekend, and found one for $174.99. T-Bone, who was with me saw the price, and I really think he may have peed. Just a little bit. So, determined to have glorious straight hair once again, I bit the bullet and paid the $174.99 for the stupid straightening iron. Mine looks exactly like the one in the picture, except mine is white and not blue. So this morning, I put it to the test. It was pouring rain here this morning, and I had to walk to the train and then to work from the train, so I straightened my hair and set out for the day. To my surprise, I am sitting here, and its 8:39pm, and out of all the walking and being outside I did today, only the very tips of my hair are starting to curl out. But not in an unpleasant way...it looks like it looks when I round brush my hair. I have to say, this is literally the BEST $174.99 I have ever spent on ANYTHING in my life. I'm not exaggerating. This straightening iron is perhaps the greatest thing ever crafted by man.

**UPDATE**
Wow!! This might literally be one of if not the most vapid thing I've ever posted about. I do realize that there are more pressing issues in this world right now, like the election, the financial crisis that seems to be gripping the entire planet, and yet I chose to ramble on about a fucking straightening iron. I'm SO sorry. I realize this post must have been about as challenging and stimulating as an episode of The Hills.