Cloud Nine Original Iron
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Completely over rated straightener and so expensive! Quality was awful and it burnt my hair. I cant recommend it at all. Customer service is horrible to deal with when the straightener breaks. Show details
Disappointed – Snags Hair Despite Claims, and Poor Customer Service I purchased the Original Iron after seeing claims that it “doesn’t snag.” Unfortunately, it snagged my hair multiple times on the first use — exactly what I was trying to avoid. I submitted a return request and was emailed a return label, but was still required to pay nearly $25… Read more
for return postage, despite the issue being a fault in performance, not a change of mind. I contacted Cloud Nine and was told they don’t reimburse return postage, even when their product doesn’t live up to advertised claims.
Very disappointed in both the product and the customer service. Would not recommend.
Worst straighter i ever owned. First one died after a few months. Yes, they replaced it but it wasn’t easy. Now it’s seeping yellow stuff from underneath the plates. Looks like a glue. They will not fix or replace. It’s under warranty. Don’t be fooled by 3 years warranty. They won’t honur it. They say this yellow stuff is from my hair or products… Read more
i use which doesn’t make sense cos i don’t use product and why has no other straightening iron ever done this??
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No Customer Service – This is related to Customer Service ( or lack thereof ) I ordered an item for a Xmas gift on Monday Express Post. As per the website it gets shipped the same day if ordered before a certain time. Obviously it’s a busy time of the year so maybe it would take an extra day or so. But it’s now Friday and they haven’t even sent it. Label has been… Read more
created and no one will answer emails and live chat keeps saying unavailable. So now it won’t arrive for Xmas. Thanks guys !
Love!! – Perfect! I love the original straightener this is my second one as I could go past how good the midnight collection looks I couldn't fault my first one so didn't hesitate to get another one it heats up quick straightens and curls easily and leaves hair looking smooth. Show details
Good, but Evergreen misrepresented – Overall, I am happy with the Evergreen Original iron's performance. Despite my hair not staying straight for a long time, it feels soft and glossy. However, the temperature options are too broad and the straightener doesn't remember the last setting used. It turns on at quite a low temperature, requiring you to turn it up each time. This is a bit… Read more
annoying, especially at this price point. My previous straightener was much cheaper and had this feature. My biggest frustration was the misrepresentation of the straightener's appearance, specifically the inconsistent colour of its metallic detailing. The hinges and metal disc at the base of the straightener are yellow gold whilst the other metallic details both on the straightener and the accompanying accessories are rose gold. The product images on Cloud 9's website were clearly edited to look more consistently rose gold, though customer service confirmed that in fact, all of the Evergreen Original irons had a mixed metal appearance in person. It’s not subtle and it seems like a clear case of false advertising. To Cloud 9’s credit, they did offer me a free accessory and I was kindly sent a full sized bottle of Magic Potion which I really like. However, this whole experience has really soured me on the brand. Despite functioning well and not experiencing any further issues, the mixed metals combined with the plastic body makes it look a bit cheap. After a few months of using it, I am happy that it does what it’s supposed to do. It's just disappointing to invest in an expensive product that doesn't look as it should. For me, this raises concerns about potential misrepresentation of other products and is something to consider if you’re looking to purchase from them.
Worst straightener I have ever owned! – Takes much longer to straighten my hair now. And after I straighten there is ends frizzing out everywhere, even next day after haircut (which I get every 8 weeks) I never had this issue with previous straighteners. I went in to hairhouse to purchase a different straightener but was up sold to this one as apparently they are the best. Don't waste your money, even a $50 Remington is better! Show details
Positive reviews
Love it! – I bought this after my Dyson Corrale died ($700 and 3 years later the battery stopped working rendering it useless). This is less than half the price, the swivel cord is so long so there’s no need for the cordless feature, or a battery that will die after a couple of years. The cloud 9 does a brilliant job of taming my very frizzy, unruly, curly… Read more
hair. It gives my hair a beautiful shine. I wish id saved my money and bought this 3 years ago! I do wish it was a little cheaper, but $339 is worth it if you have very stubborn hair.
I’m happy with my purchase – As far as straighteners go, this one is a good buy. However I was expecting a slightly smoother finish, but to be fair I think it’s the texture of my post menopausal hair rather than the actual straightener. It’s very easy and light to use, doesn’t catch my hair (which my previous cheaper straightener did), and heats up quickly which i love. Over all I’m very happy. Show details
This is perfect for me – Great hair straightener. Straightens my hair at first touch. I’ve got long wavy long hair and am very satisfied with how long it takes to straighten. It’s so easy to use. My daughter also uses it. As someone who uses it frequently the health of my hair is still great considering. The size and weight are also great. Show details
Negative reviews
Burns hair – I used to have a wide plate cloud nine and my hair was always soft and sleek. I got a new touch cloud nine iron and use the lowest temp setting. Ever since day one this straightener has burnt my hair terribly. I thought it was user error at the beginning but I have gone a whole year using my Dyson airwrap and my hair was in immaculate condition.… Read more
I’ve only used them a total of less than 20 times since purchasing in 2019 out of fear of it ruining my hair I used my cloud nine once today and my hair is completely fried. I used 2 different types of kerastase heat protectant and waited for them to dry before using the iron and now my hair is completely ruined. These irons have been horrible from the get go and they’re now in the bin. Don’t waste your money - save for Dyson or get a GHD
Not worth the money – My straightener didn’t even last 6 months and I truly regret swapping over from GHD. Not only do you have to return the package and WAIT for them to receive it. Then another 7 days for them to send it out. 5 angry messages and still awaiting a reply. Stick to GHD a lot more worth it for the money you spend and it will last
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Warranty – After many phone calls and emails about a faulty hair iron, I’d bought for Christmas for my wife. That only worked a couple of times, I was informed that the warranty had expired, even though the product was on a few months old . And there was no one capable in Australia to repair the item , even at my own expense , One reason for going with… Read more
Cloudnine was the twelve month warranty that comes with their products. Total lack of support from Cloudnine But they offered me a discount if I was interested in purchasing another new product !!!
Recent reviews
Worst straightener i ever had – I bought the pink cloud 9 last year and within 2 months the digital on off controller died. Tried to get my money back as I found the iron to be cheap and inferior quality compared to my last ghd and even remington was better. They said no because i was just a few weeks out of the 30 day money back guarantee. They did replace it under warranty… Read more
though. It’s not very hot, although it’s supposed to go 200 degrees, and I can’t even get a wave in my hair. Would not recommend cloud 9 at all and anyone that thinks they’re great, obviously has never had a good strong and amazing straightener before But in saying that, I loved my ghd but that stopped working after 18 months and only came with 1 year warranty at the time. Hence why I went with cloud 9
Worst hair straighter – Cloud nine hair straightener is not worth your time and money. It makes your hair frizzy after straightening. I never had this issue with any other brand. Show details
"Straightener" that doesn't straighten. Waste if money and terrible customer service – I was gifted a wide "straightener" to save time!! What a joke. I have used it 4 times now and it has taken me 5 times longer and I've then had to go over it with my 15year old GHD to get it actually straight. This product makes hair frizzy and wavey!! I have relative straight hair to start with and you would think I was given a beach waver! Waste of time and money. And don't even bother with their Customer service team! Show details
Disappointed – I was happy until my straightener started flashing red and making this loooong beeping sound, then fizzled and died out on me! Ex-ghd for over 10 years I thought I'd try a pair of Cloud9 because of the positive feedback I've had, my straightener wasn't even 9months old! I've had to package it up and send it back. I remember with GHD I sent… Read more
straighteners back they would send one out straight away as long as it was within warranty, they'd already organize the replacement even before you'd have the chance to send the faulty ones back. Cloud9 such a lengthy process, I'm estimating to be left without a straightener for 3 weeks may be more :(
Conned with old model, not touch – (June 2022) Ordered the cloud 9 touch straightener direct from Cloudnine which you can change the temperature by touch but instead received an old model that you cannot change the temperature with touch, I suspect this is an old returned model because the instructions was missing as required by the electrical equipment regulations, the online instructions do not match what was received. Show details
Unfortunately doesn't last – I always wanted one of these after a hairdresser used one on my hair, my hair is very fine and fluffy and doesnt quite look like it did 15 years ago unfortunately, so I can't say this straightener was amazing, but my teenage daughter and her friends say its good for their hair. I read a lot of reviews saying it breaks after less than two years but… Read more
I bought one anyway thinking they must have had bad luck but now if you try to switch mine off it makes an awful electrical buzzing and wont turn off. Disappointing for such an expensive product.
Wide Iron Pro perfect for on the go – I am super loving the wide iron pro! Gives a very silky finish and it’s been great for my long thick hair. I haven’t been using hair straighteners for ages now as I do not have the time but this gets the job done really quickly. It also doesn’t fry my hair. I love that it came in white and looks so glamorous! Plus I think their customer service is top notch too! Show details
Absolute Let Down – Truly devastated,took 10 to 12 passes to straighten if you want to call it that,it kept grabbing my hair awful noise as it was passing through my hair and it instead of leaving my hair smooth and straight it looked like I had seen a scarecrow and frizzy as. OMG so upsetting never again cloud nine not for me. Show details
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Absolutely worth every cent!! – I bought my cloud 9 over 10 years ago and its only having issues now. In the past I went through hair straighteners every couple of years. It is still as smooth as the day I bought it and the auto shut off feature is still working. Would not choose any other brand!! Show details
Not as good as I thought – Switch from ghd to cloud nine love the white cordless straightener only down side is it dies to fast I’ve got thick hair and I can’t get a full head done and you can’t use it while is plugged in disappointing especially when they cost so much Show details
Smells like burning plastic! – Bought the wide iron brand new and from the first use it has an awful burning plastic smell that is extremely unpleasant because it’s right next to your face. The smell even transfers onto your hands! I’m not sure why people like this product, the plastic feels very cheap and doesn’t glide smoothly through the hair when you’re trying to curl it.… Read more
It doesn’t even make your hair feel silky, I definitely wouldn’t spend $300+ on it. I’m in the process of trying to return it and of course their online returns form doesn’t work conveniently.
The best – I've had my cloud nine since switching from GHD. It works smoothly and I haven't had any issues in the past few years. My hair glides through the plates without catching and my hair stays straight and smooth for days. Show details
Less than year old died and cloud nine rejecting warranty claim! – Had for 11 months and all of a sudden beeping and making a clicking electrical noise. Lights up only when clamping the iron, once released it turns off. Submitted a warranty claim as it is still within the 1 year warranty period and the claim was rejected saying it is no longer covered under warranty!? Not happy. Paid too much for a unreliable product and poor accountability from company when came to warranty claim. Show details
Won me over in the end – I had been tossing up for quite a while whether to spend the money to purchase a Cloud Nine Hair Straightener but finally decided to get one. At first I thought apart from the quick heat up, it was no different from the $80 straighter I’ve been using for the last 5 years. However, I have now been using it for about 5 months and I must say it is… Read more
definitely better for my hair. My hair looks and feels smooth and silky and it doesn’t snag which is a bonus, the plates are a bit smaller than I was use to so I have to straighten smaller sections but all in all a good product.
Horrible – I’ve bought the wide iron straightener because of my thick and volume hair. However, it’s not worthy. My hair is dry (even after applying oil), have to straight my hair 2-3 times to get the desired result and sometimes my hair gets entangle in between the iron plates. Show details
Worth the money – I have had my Cloud 9 straightener for just over 5 years and it is as good as the day I got it. It leaves my hair feeling silky and smooth, heats up quickly, and doesn’t pull or snag my hair like other straighteners do. I will definitely stick to Cloud 9 in future. Show details
Outstanding Customer Service – Am not usually one for reviews but I couldn't not! I have been using Cloud 9 hair straighteners for the past 6 years and have never had an issue, the quality is amazing to say the least! However, this review in particular is regarding their customer service team. I have had an issue regarding the delivery of my recent order. I contacted Cloud 9… Read more
support to advise them (just as a heads up as I was struggling to get an answer out of Aus Post), without hesitation, they arranged a replacement of my order and even added an extra gift to make up for something that was not their error! I was expecting to have to wait until Aus Post contacted them regarding my claim but they went the extra mile to ensure I have it by Christmas. 10/10 for customer service, Cat Johnson in particular! Nothing better than a great product and a customer service team to back it up.
Fantastic customer service – I had my cloud 9 iron for 3 years before it started sparking. Slightly out of warranty by 1 month, customer service team extended my warranty to replace my iron. 2 days later I received my order I also received a case and brush as a gift. Cat Johnson was taking care of my case , she was extremely helpful and for that I will happily be a returning client . Show details
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And now 9 months later it has completely died. Didn't last 3 years unfortunately. Take heed of the reviews.