Archive for May, 2009

Best Ceramic Flat Iron for Hair

Are you looking for the best ceramic flat irons?

Straightening your hair to get a smooth silky finish is all the rave these days. To determine which ceramic flat irons are best I decided to do some research and ask some friends about their experiences. Firstly your selection of a ceramic hair straightener versus the old metal types is a great idea. Ceramic plates tend to heat up faster and more evenly and are less damaging to your hair. The ceramic emits negative ions which helps preserve moisture and the natural oils plus it seals the hair cuticle and reduces static. I looked at some of the top selling ceramic straightening irons and here is a summary of their features plus the pros and cons to help you decide for yourself.

Farouk CHI Flat Hairstyling Iron

The Farouk Chi Ceramic Flat Iron is the probably the top selling ceramic flat iron these days. It heats up in seconds and stays hot - temperature reaches up to 410 Degrees. It has a long 10 foot swivel cord which makes it comfortable to style entire head. Also it is great for not just straightening but also flipping and curling your hair. Hair comes out shiny and smooth after one pass. The draw backs are first it has no temperature control and second many people have had problems with it breaking down within months. Even so I have friends who swear by it and say it it worth every penny and the shortcomings.

Ceramic Tools Professional Flat Iron

The Ceramic Tools Flat Iron for hair and is very economical and provides very good results. It heats up fast and stays hot evenly. Unlike the CHI this one comes with 25 different heat settings which go up to 446 degrees and it has on on/off switch with an indicator light.I also like the soft grip handle. It has rounded edges which help hair glide easily and allow for curls or flips also.

Andis Ceramic Clamp Flat Iron

The Andis Flat Irons is probably the cheapest ceramic on the market. Although this one does heat up fast and has 20 different heat settings, it only goes up to 375 degrees which may not be enough for really thick hair. The temperature dial on this flat iron for hair is not in degrees but on a scale of 0-20 which different than most. You will need to test to figure out what works for you. The clamp style holds hair tight and gives you more control when styling. Also I like the auto off feature.

Solia Ceramic Flat Iron

The Solia is also a very popular brand for straightening irons and they also claim you can use it on damp hair or dry hair. I don't recommend that kind of heat on wet hair but some people claim it works great and does not do any additional damage to your hair. The Solia does heat up fast and goes up to 450F. It maintains it temperature and the iron plates are smooth and don't snag hair. The handles are very comfortable and the extra long 9 foot cord is ideal.

All the above ceramic flat irons work very well. After you take into account some of different features and your budget I think you will be happy with whichever one you select. Hope this information helps you decide which ceramic flat iron is best for you.

Ann is a home based business entrepreneur who researches various topics and reviews internet products. For more ceramic flat iron reviews visit Best Ceramic Flat Irons and get more information on total hair care at her site Best Hair Care Guide

 

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Do you have the maxiglide flat iron?

Maxene asked:

my friend has the maxiglide flat iron and its the best flat iron i have ever used and i was wondering if you can buy it in stores? if so what store can you buy it at? also can you tell me how you like it

Reply:

I don't have it, but they have some useful reviews on www.folica.com

answer mine?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

 

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Straightening Irons

A straightening iron is the device that is used to straighten hair. While there are many individuals that have naturally straight hair, there are also certain groups of people that have hair that is wavy and curly. Oftentimes, genetic and racial factors can play a major role in determining the texture of a person’s hair. In the modern world, people are open to experimenting with different hair styles. As such, individuals with curly or wavy hair often consider changing their overall appearance by straightening their hair. As with any treatment where your natural appearance is modified, hair straightening has its own set of pros and cons. On the one hand, straightening your hair will give you a very polished look and help you to exude the vibe of someone who takes a lot of time and effort looking after their appearance. On the other hand, it is a well known fact that frequent use of hair straighteners can cause some damage to your hair. Hair damage problems that may come about as a result of straightening treatments include split ends, hair thinning, and hair becoming more prone to breakage and hair-fall. Individuals who have hair that is only slightly wavy are less prone to having any of the aforementioned problems occur as they will have to spend relatively less time with their hair in the straightening iron. Conversely, individuals with some African ancestry tend to have very thick and curly hair. Hair straightening process should not be used very frequently by these types of individuals.

Modern straightening irons have ceramic materials incorporated into their overall design. The use of ceramic material is believed to make the process of hair straightening less abrasive and damaging to the hair. http://www.muimports.com.au/ is Australia's leading online retailer of straightening irons and stocks a wide variety of different straightening iron models.

 

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