CHI X Barbie Makes Quality Hair Tools Cute & Affordable — Shop Now

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Hair care brand CHI has teamed up with Mattel for a hair styling tool collaboration — and it lives up to the hype. The CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse collection puts a pink twist on beloved CHI styling tools, all at an affordable price that can be found at your local Ulta. The collection features a flat iron, automatic curler and triple barrel deep waver to create endless styles. We reviewed each tool and are share our thoughts below!

CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse 1” Compact Spin and Curl retails for $109.99 online only at ulta.com.

The Compact Spin and Curl by CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse is a one of a kind styling tool that makes it easy to create flawless curls. Simply load a section of hair into the curler and hit the curl button in the direction of your choosing. From here, the automatic curler does all the work and will even let you know once the curl is done so you can release and set your curls.

PROS:

• Lightweight and easy to hold.
• Light pink design and gold accents look high end.
• Low price point.
• Creates and sets curls in seconds.

CONS:

• Learning curve that takes a few tries to get used to.
• Not ideal for loose wave styles.
• Potentially not ideal for those with coarse hair.

CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse 1” Ceramic Flat Iron retails for $109.99 online only at ulta.com.

For many who have used CHI styling tools, it’s likely they’re familiar with the brand’s classic one inch ceramic flat iron. CHI flat irons have had quite the hold on the beauty industry and are known for being a versatile tool that can straighten and curl for lasting all-day style. The CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse ceramic flat iron lives up to the brand’s reputation. The ceramic flat iron quickly heats up and gets to work styling hair in just seconds and displays adjustable heat settings on an LED screen. Only a few passes are needed to achieve desired results that last all day.

PROS:

• Quick start up and heats within seconds.
• Ability to style your hair curly or straight.
• Adjustable temperature settings to keep from damaging hair.
• Low price point.

CONS:

• Plates felt a bit flimsy when clamping down.
• Alternative flat irons are available for cheaper.

CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse Triple Barrel Deep Waver retails for $109.99 online only at ulta.com.

If you’re looking to style your hair with beachy waves this summer, look no further than the CHI X Barbie Dreamhouse 1.25” Triple Barrel Deep Waver. The triple barrel tool is designed to effortlessly create soft, beachy waves in just a few seconds. Using a triple barrel waver is different than a normal curling iron and works by clamping hair at a horizontal angle to create the perfect wave in a second. Because the styling tool features 1.25” barrels, hair is given a soft look instantly rather than having to wait for curls to fall naturally or having to brush them out.

PROS:

• Creates effortless beach waves.
• Large barrel gives curls a softer and more natural look.
• Low price point compared to similar triple barrel wavers.

CONS:

• Styling tool is bulky and can be heavy to hold.
• Learning curve involved with first time users.
• Only creates one type of wave on hair.