Are salon quality products really worth the cost?

I have a chi hair straightener and it was WORTH IT. But, my hair still just gets too dried and tangled. Whenever I get it cut the stylist makes it look perfect. Is it the products that she uses that really make the difference? And if they are, then how can I get them for less?Are salon quality products really worth the cost?
i agree chi has the best straightener! salon products are definitely worth it. especially considering a little goes a long way. why types of prducts are you considering?sometimes you can find products on ebay. if your hair is dry i would suggest you use something before you straighten your hair to protect it.a flat iron can dry your hair out if not. i use aquage defining gel and beyond shine spray. also look into a texturizing paste this hepls to smooth the hair and piece it out.Are salon quality products really worth the cost?
OK it depends on do u know what you are doing and how you do it. the product dosent really matter. when straighting ur hair, you should shampoo good, deep conditioner for 10 minutes, comb it and part hair little by little to get it straight, dont part the hair in big sections cause you are not going to get what u want. when you go the salon they do roller sets and sit underneath a dryer. so if u want, think about getting a head dyrer and rollers
biosilk always helps to put in before straightening, it helps ur hair not get as damaged and gives it a shine. Put hair spray in ur hair then comb ur hair then straighten, repeat as u go onto each part/section of ur hair ur doing. chi products help if u use a chi straightener!