Styling hair into sleek and straight locks is integral to most women’s beauty routines, yet this process can be highly damaging to hair. Tippi Shorter suggests avoiding frizzy strands by selecting a straightener that delivers heat at an appropriate level, offering precise and granular temperature controls and smooth and protective ionic technology features.
1. Ceramic
If you want a hair straightener that can evenly distribute heat without damaging your strands, a ceramic flat iron may be just what you’re searching for. These irons also often include features to simplify styling, such as adjustable heat settings and cordless operation. Shopping for straighteners made entirely from ceramic plates rather than coated or plated ceramic coatings or platings will produce more negative ions that help shield hair against frizz and humidity than others. Titanium hair straighteners heat up more rapidly and could damage delicate and fragile locks without care. They also heat the surface of your waves directly, which could prove damaging over time.
2. Titanium
Titanium straighteners heat quickly yet evenly disperse the heat across your strands, leaving no cold spots or lock-in moisture for glossy and smooth strands. However, without proper heat protectant use or overuse, they may cause harm – especially to delicate hair strands. If you prefer daily straightening, this high-quality flat iron features an elegant design, 29 heat settings, and titanium plates with anti-snag edges for smooth results. Plus, its harmful ion emitters create a frizz-free and healthy finish! The BaByliss Pro features titanium and ceramic-infused plates to quickly straighten hair by up to 40% faster. It comes equipped with electronic temperature controls as well as an inbuilt ionic generator – although more costly, its premium professional styling tools ensure your strands will look their best!
3. Stainless Steel
An ordinary flat iron may become redundant with time. Still, this one stands out due to its plates made with lava minerals that offer unique properties such as reduced damage and frizz while locking in color for longer-lasting vibrancy. This sleek straightener is an excellent solution for damaged hair, producing more ions than other models and using lower temperatures. Furthermore, its quick heating process and modern design make it simple and fast to maneuver. Though you might expect the ideal hair straightener to feature advanced technology and multiple settings, the GHD Classic Straightener is an excellent pick for anyone seeking reliable results with minimal effort. Heating up is quick, while unruly strands become perfectly straight with just a few glides – and after 30 minutes of inactivity, the machine shuts itself off automatically!
4. Copper
The best copper hair straighteners produce noticeably shinier locks. They can reach professional-level temperatures, featuring plates coated in non-metallic materials like ceramic or gemstone tourmaline to deliver gentle heat distribution for an impeccable result. These devices are also ideal for curly hair as they produce negative ions that reduce frizz and flyaways. At the same time, predictive sensors monitor heat distribution 250 times every second to avoid overheating and singeing. This styler is an ideal option for thick or curly locks as its wide plates quickly straighten strands, saving time in the morning. Not to mention its sleek and stylish design and quick heating time of just 30 seconds!
5. Titanium-Plated Hair Straighteners
Titanium straighteners heat up much faster and reach high enough temperatures needed for straightening stubborn hair, are snag-proof, and produce smoother results with reduced damage than ceramic ones. They’re an excellent option for thick, coarse, or natural locks because their negative ion output helps smooth and enhance shine. BaBylissPro straighteners offer lightweight yet even heating with titanium, tourmaline, and nano-silver plates that feature smooth surfaces to ensure even and consistent heating. There are 50 temperature settings, reaching up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit; users can quickly create pin-straight styles without fatigue – thanks to their slim design,, reducing damage. To maintain their good condition, use alcohol on a soft cloth to wipe them down after each use, ensuring they’ve cooled before wiping down with a water or alcohol-soaked cloth – simply make sure they’ve finished using them first before wiping them clean with an alcohol solution first!
