What Flat Irons Are Made Of?

When you look at any site that sells flat irons, you will notice some scientific words used to differentiate between flat irons - ceramic, ionic, tourmaline, titanium. Let's learn what these words mean so you can better understand your hair straightener.

The most basic material that you want your flat iron's plates made of is ceramic. These plates allow for even heat distribution, which keeps your iron from having heat spots that could damage and burn your hair. So ceramic is really important.

An ionic generator is the next level. You do not realize it but when you step out of the shower, your hair is positively charged. As you walk around with such hair, and it interacts with different particles in the air, that creates frizz and static. So ionic generator on your flat iron, coats your hair with negative ions, which than cancels up the positive and makes your hair neutral, allowing it to be frizz-free and smooth.

The next level is tourmaline. It is crashed gem stones added to ceramic to boost ion generating, making your hair even more silky and more shiny.

At the top is titanium. This is an excellent heat conductor. It helps your iron maintain consistent heat so the temperature does not vary when ironing your hair. This minimizes heat damage done to your hair.

There are other great features that you need in flat iron, like adjustable temperature. People with thin hair do not need their iron to get as hot as people with coarse kinky hair.

You can also get an auto shut off. So if you constantly leaving your house asking yourself did I turned my flat iron off, you will need this function.

One of the most popular addons is beveled plates. This makes flat iron to become a styler that you can use for curls and creating volume.

We hope these have been helpful tips and that now you know more about your flat iron and understand what exactly it does. Now learn how to choose the best flat iron.