How to Choose The Best Flat Iron

Choosing the right flat iron is not an easy task, so here are some tips to help your shopping experience.

 You should be focused on four key points that explain main functions and technologies.

The most often asked question is should I get ceramic, titanium, tourmaline or diamond plates flat iron.

Not sure which one to pick?

These four technical terms really do the same thing. They all have some things in common. They all emit negative ions and far-infrared heat.

If you are wondering in which order they came in, the first was ceramic plate, than tourmaline, titanium and finally, diamond.

When it comes to flat irons, you should not choose solely on these types.

Firstly, check what the product is made of. Two main concerns are durability and performance. 90% of all flat irons today are made in China and South Korea.

Those made in Korea are better in terms of quality and longevity. Consequently, they are more expensive. However, this does not mean that all hair straighteners coming from China are bad. There are some very good products made in this country. On the other hand, there are also a few faulty irons made in Korea.

Another question asked is do I need a flat iron that heats up to 450F. The answer is yes and no.

80% of women have normal to fine hair. and only need flat iron that heats up to 410F. If you have super thick, coarse and curly hair, you might want to consider buying a brand that heats up to 450F.

But be very careful, because this high temp can burn your hair very easily.

So, you want a flat iron with a temperature dial. Why? Since we all have different hair types, pre-set ironers can either be way too hot or not hot enough. So temperature dial is useful when selecting the right heat desired for your hair type.

Does the plate width really matter? Based on experience, perfect size for flat iron is 1 inch. Because they are lighter and you won't strain your arm as you style. Also, 1-inch plates make it easy to flip and curl your hair.

However, if you do not mind extra weight, thick plates allow you to straighten quicker.

There are tons of options and features that you won't necessarily need for your flat iron. We know how difficult can be to pick and choose between them, so we hope that these four key points will help you in search for the right flat iron for your hair.

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