So what's the difference between professional flat irons and crappy flat irons? It's a given that professional ones work better than crappy flat irons. That's the whole point of asking the question in the first place: high-quality, professional irons are durable, dependable and produce the best results. Crappy flat irons aren't.
High-quality flat irons are called professional for a reason: they work wonders straightening your hair without killing it in the process. And here's what differentiates professional flat irons from the rest of the bunch:
Smooth Plate Surface - the number one determinant for professional hair irons. The smoother the surface of the plate is, the straighter your hair is and the less risk for your hair to be pulled out and damaged. Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates and titanium-metal plates are the cutting edge technologies in making sure that the surface of your flat iron is the smoothest there is.
Plate Durability - it's easy to get fooled by bogus flat irons because of the durability of the plate smoothness. True professional irons have plates that are either sprayed heavily with multiple layers of ceramic or titanium coatings or have plates made purely of tourmaline-infused ceramics or titanium. Bogus flat irons only have a light coating of the materials. Sometimes, even this thin coating is a fake. It's just paint that makes a bogus flat iron look high-quality.
Variable Temperature - different people have different hair. Your own hair has a certain temperature level needed to manage it. Go below it, and you won't be styling any hair. Go beyond it, and you're going to irreversibly damage your hair. Professional flat irons have adjustable temperatures to suit your hair's needs.
Infra-Red Heat - Professional irons don't rely on heated plates alone. Older models which rely on heat alone tend to damage hair with frequent use. Dried -out hair is prone to breakage and hair-fall, not to mention that it looks absolutely horrendous and is a pain to re-moisturize. Flat irons that use infra-red heat have no such problems. That's because unlike plain heat from untreated materials, infra-red heat locks in moisture and oils found naturally in your hair. This keeps your hair healthy and strong while managing it with a flat iron
Ion-producing Plates - Static electricity builds up when your hair passes through the heated plates of a flat iron. This build-up has the potential to ruin your hairstyle the moment you get up and walk out of the room. Flat iron models made of top-quality plates and combined with cutting-edge technology produce ions that serve to prevent static electricity from building up. Combined with the moisture-locking properties of infra-red heat, your hair will not go wild on you and will be sure to sit still and obey.
And here's the last tip for your professional flat iron to work professionally for you: know the brand. All flat irons don't want to be called bogus, but not all of them are actually professional. Stick with trusted brands, like Karmin, FHI, Corioliss and HAI. By getting a high-quality branded flat iron, you're making sure you get access to a dependable item that won't let you down. Plus, you've got customer care to help you work any kinks you'll come across -- A definite advantage over non-branded flat irons.
So there you have it: smooth plate surfaces, plate durability, infra-red heat and ions. Toss in brand names for good measure, and you know you've got a professional flat iron in your hands!
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