There are many points to consider in finding the right ceramic hair straighteners for you. Brand will probably be a major factor when selecting your new hair straightener, and the first name that springs to everyone's mind is GHD. There are, however, many manufacturers out there to choose from for all requirements, and budgets. From Corioliss, producing exclusive designs such as the C2 crystal (no WAG's dressing table would be complete without one!) through to trusted old favourites such as Remington, Morphy Richards and Babyliss - there is much more to think about than just a name. Ceramic hair straighteners come in a rainbow of colours and offer a number of functions. Whatever your budget, you'll want a straightener with some basic features. Let's run through some of them.
Safety first. Even basic straighteners must have a heat resistant handle. Some come with a heat resistant mat too and, if yours don't, you should consider investing in one. Heat resistant mats are readily available and inexpensive - particularly in comparison with scorched furniture!
How many times have you arrived at work and had that sinking feeling you've left your straighteners on? By choosing a model with an automatic shut off function, you can rest at ease. A timer in the unit will turn your straighteners off for you after a set period of time.
An automatic heat control sensor will ensure there is even heat distribution across the plates.
A light indicator will let you know when your straighteners are hot enough to us. Better still, a digital display will take the guess work out of straightening, letting you know exactly what temperature the plates have reached.
Multiple heat settings allow you to suit the temperature of your straighteners to the needs of your own hair. Thick and very curly hair requires more heat. This hair-type is particularly prone to damage and you may think more heat is the last thing it needs. A higher plate temperature, however, cuts down styling time, reducing the number of strokes required to straighten each section and is actually beneficial, particularly since the effects are much longer lasting. In contrast, fine hair needs less heat. By selecting the correct heat setting according to hair-type, styling time is reduced, the effects are longer lasting, and, most important of all, you minimise the risk of damage.
Ceramic straighteners give even heat distribution across the plates, making straightening faster and easier. They warm up quickly - some in less than 10 seconds! The smooth plates reduce static and flatten hair cuticles, making frizz a thing of the past!. Excessive styling can take its toll on your hair. Ceramic plates keep damage to a minimum as styling time is reduced, the effect is longer lasting and plate hot spots are eliminated.
Tourmaline straighteners are the latest innovation in the haircare world! Previously, these were available only to salons and hair professionals, and since their arrival on the mass marketplace, tourmaline straighteners have become a best-selling heat-styling appliance! Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone which is ground down to a fine powder and infused into the straighteners' plates. Tourmaline gives a negative ion output which eliminates frizz creating beautiful, shiny, super-straight hair! Tourmaline plates reduce styling time - a section can take just 25 seconds! Less time styling is not just good news for you, but excellent news for your hair!
Ionic straighteners are great for brittle, frizzy and colour-treated hair. Negative ions are very important when we straighten hair. Positive charges are present in all hair. They ruffle hair cuticles causing hair to lose its shine and giving a frizzy look. The ionic straightener redresses the the balance, creating negative ions. These negative ions cancel out positive charges, smoothing hair cuticles and giving hair a sleek, glossy look, whilst sealing in your hair's own natural oils.
Cordless straighteners are perfect for your suitcase, or even handbag - they're perfect for people on the go! Maybe you're just tired of getting in a ravel with your straightener's wire's cord. Then cordless straighteners are for you!
Steam straighteners can be used on damp hair, eliminating the need to blow dry hair before use. This not only cuts back on styling time, but creates less heat damage to hair. Steam hair straighteners are great for very curly or thick hair. The shot of steam packs some punch in eliminating those stubborn kinks! Many models come with ceramic plates reducing warm-up time and ensuring even distribution of heat across the plate, giving a gorgeous, shiny, sleek look!
Straighteners with brush attachments or de-tangling prongs work well on curly hair too. The prongs smooth out hair without causing damage or breakage.
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