Flat irons, also known as hair straighteners or straightening irons, are used on frizzy, wavy, curly, or uncontrollable hair to achieve the sleek soft look that is so fashionable today. Even women with straight hair can get split ends, or fly-away hairs that make their hair look frizzy and dry. The solution is the flat iron.
There are several types of flat irons available in a wide variety of prices. When it comes to buying a flat iron there are several rules of thumb that will make a difference in the outcome of the hair style.
The first rule is not to skimp on quality. The truth is that the more a flat iron costs, the better its quality and longevity. Some irons start at , but these usually use aluminum on the heating area, and they can cause hair breakage and may burn or dry out the hair. To insure healthy, shiny hair, it is best to buy an iron that's heating area is ceramic or tourmaline. A good ceramic or tourmaline iron can cost as little as and as much as 0. Generally, the ones priced at between and will give good results and not cause any hair damage, so that is probably the best choice for those who are money conscious.
When buying an iron, be sure that the heating area is all ceramic or all tourmaline and not just metal coated with ceramic or tourmaline. They can cause damage to the hair just like the metal ones. Ceramic irons are good because they distribute heat evenly leaving less chance for burning the hair. Tourmaline irons heat up fast and create high-shine, super straight styles that will last a good length of time.
The second most important thing to look for when buying a flat iron is the heating source. Irons with a PTFC heater, capable of producing far infrared heat, are the best because they warm the hair from the inside out causing less damage to the hair. Some irons have nanotechnology which uses small particles to transfer the heat quickly, creating shine and eliminating static. Ionic irons reduce frizz by promoting moisture retention in the hair shaft because of the action of their negative ions.
Another option when choosing the right model is getting the right combination of power and heat depending on hair thickness and texture, whether it is thin or coarse. It is best to choose an iron with variable heat settings because thin hair needs less heat to style, while thick hair needs more. The fastest irons to heat-up are tourmaline irons. The best models should have an LED readout of temperature or an indicator light to signal when the iron is ready. An automatic shut-off feature ensures increased safety.
The longer and thicker the hair, the larger the iron surface needs to be for optimal results. A larger surface will speed up the straightening process because it can straighten a larger amount of hair. One-inch-width heating area irons are good for fine or medium thickness hair and short to medium lengths. Two inch models are the best for long, thick, curly hair. Another thing that affects the time to straighten the hair is the length of the iron. Longer lengths will allow more hair to be straightened more quickly. Travel sized flat irons are too short to do the job very quickly.
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