Choosing a hair straightener can be quite intimidating these days. There are literally hundreds of straighteners on the market, and more being added all the time. There are some simple ways to choose the right one for you, to avoid the common sense of buyer's remorse felt by those lured into buying overpriced irons that don't meet expectations.
Pick an iron with the best features and technology. There are many features available on hair straighteners, and while many are gimmicks, several are absolutely essential to getting the best results. Firstly, you'll need to make sure the iron has variable heat settings, as different temperatures work better on different hair types. You'll also need to make sure your iron has floating plates, as fixed plates do not properly close and get the best results, often causing snagging. You'll want to pick a straightener that has a long swivel cord, and has advanced heaters that have a fast recovery time. Recovery time is the term used for how long it takes an iron to heat up after the heat is transferred from the plates to the hair. The best irons heat up in generally 1 minute or less.
Stay away from 'wet to dry' hair straighteners, because although they claim to be for damp hair, they are an extreme electrocution hazard. Don't put an electrical iron on wet hair, unless you want to fry your iron and possibly die.
Get an iron with dual voltage, so you'll never have to worry about traveling. If you take an iron that is not universal voltage overseas, you'll fry it, and void the warranty. The best plates are titanium, and the second best are ceramic. Almost as important as the plates your straightener has is the heating elements inside the plates. Ceramic heating elements are the best option for even heat distribution and low static results. Don't pick an iron with coil metal heaters, because they are exactly the same technology of a toaster, and will 'toast' your hair. The best technology as of 2012 is titanium plates with ceramic heating elements. Ceramic heating elements, commonly known as PTFC heaters, generate a negative ionic charge to neutralize the positive ions in the hair, reducing hair static, and in return, flyaways.
Pick an iron with good, real reviews. Take it from those who have actually purchased the iron you're looking for. Look for honest user reviews, and stay away from editor reviews. These are always favorable to whatever product that website is promoting. Look for real consumer reviews.
Make sure the iron you choose is correct for your hair type. That means if your hair is fine, you absolutely need an adjustable temperature iron, or an iron that only heats up to about 250 degrees Fahrenheit. And if your hair is very thick and coarse, you need an iron that gets up to at least 420 degrees Fahrenheit. It's also a good idea to read up on the manufacturer warranty. Many companies, like CHI, require a warranty fulfillment fee of up to $60 in order to get your warranty fulfilled.
Take your time and choose wisely, and you'll be glad you did. Picking the best hair straightener for your hair doesn't have to be rocket science. For a complete, 1,000+ word guide on choosing the best hair straightener, visit our site, and read real flat iron reviews.
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