Straightening Irons

Ceramic flat irons and straightening irons are the newest revolution in the hair care industry. Designed with healthy hair in mind, ceramic irons produce even heat that straightens hair without the "hot spots" traditional metal straightening irons often create. Famous manufacturers like Farouk Chi and Hot Tools offer superb selections in ceramic and ionic straighteners.

Farouk Chi designs some of the most popular straightening irons. Ranging in size from half-inch plates to two-inch plates, its ceramic flat irons service all types of hair, from curly to dreadlocks. The technology uses moist ceramic heat with ceramic plates and coils to provide even heating. The ceramic heat from a ceramic flat iron offers the benefit of fade resistance for color and protection from humidity. Farouk Chi also ergonomically designs its irons for comfortable private and professional use. Hot Tools is a manufacturer of less-expensive straightening irons, that tend to offer less range in temperature variation.

Tips for Use
An ionic hair straightener and ceramic flat iron are the same thing, for the most part. They both use ceramic plates to create negative ions that cause the hair to relax at the cuticle. When purchasing an iron for hair straightening, you have to pay close attention to your hair type to make sure you don't damage your hair in the straightening process.

If you have fine, fragile hair, you shouldn't set the temperature above 300ºF, as the heat can damage the hair follicle. For tough-to-straighten or coarse hair, the heat temperature of the iron should still never exceed 410ºF. Usually, a mid-ranged temperature is ideal for normal hair. Also, daily ironing is not recommended, as over-drying and breakage can occur.