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Had to pick between a cheaper hot tool set or saving up for the pro line, went with the budget ones and instantly regretted it

Ngl, I needed new curling irons and straighteners for my chair last month. Saw a 4 piece set from some brand at the beauty supply for like $80 versus the Babyliss pro stuff that wouldve run me over $300. Told myself I'd give the cheap ones a shot since I just dropped cash on rent. First week they worked fine. Then the clamp on the 1 inch iron started sticking. Day after that the straightener plate started chipping. I'm kicking myself because now I gotta buy the good ones anyway and I wasted $80. Has anyone else tried to save money on tools and just had it blow up in your face?
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webb.victor
webb.victor2d agoMost Upvoted
Classic case of "buy cheap, buy twice" (with extra frustration).
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adam_butler38
Expand on that - most of us learn that lesson the hard way with tools.
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