How to choose a hair straightener?

April 06, 2019

Hair straighteners, also known as stylers, occupy leading positions in sales in the beauty and hair care category, so we think it would be interesting to discuss the main aspects to consider when choosing one in a post.

In the category called hair straighteners, you will find products from several leading brands, with varying prices and functional features, so we recommend that you first review this review and then make your choice.

The main thing: The ideal hair straightener should achieve the main goal of achieving salon-style hair at home.

How?

You probably think that the blades of hair straighteners are flat by default . This is not surprising, there are many such models on the market and in most cases there are no bad reviews about them, but you should definitely know that if these blades are slightly rounded at the ends, then the iron can also be used for curling hair, and if they are flat at the ends, then only for straightening, although it is relatively more effective in the straightening process itself.
The thickness of the blades is also important. Obviously, if you plan to carry it with you, narrow and compact ones are more convenient, but in addition to this, relatively thin blades have another advantage: they almost eliminate burning hair, so avoid wide straighteners, the so-called "mesh".
Choose the right material! Yes, each of them can have a different effect on your hair:

Titanium irons: Heat up quickly and reach high temperatures more evenly. These types of models are relatively expensive and, if you take our advice, you don't need them unless you have particularly curly hair.
Ceramic irons: They are equally suitable for almost all hair types. The only thing you need to consider is that under conditions of intensive use, the ceramic layer wears out in 1-2 years, leaving metal that can damage your hair. Therefore, in this case, choose only premium brands.
Ionized blades: used for damaged, already burnt hair, otherwise it is less effective to buy.

What is the average price of a hair styler?

Our recommendation is not to buy abnormally cheap irons (30-50 GEL) and not to focus on the most expensive ones unless you intend to use them in a salon or for some professional purpose.

For home use, models priced between 150-200 GEL, with ceramic or titanium blades, are ideal.

Brand?

It depends on your preference and taste. In this case, Philips is considered premium, while Kemei and Sokany are considered relatively cheap, although popular.

Don't forget, especially when shopping online:

Request video reviews if not posted and watch carefully;
Familiarize yourself with customer reviews;
Specify the warranty period and terms. A minimum 1-year warranty means that the model is of high quality.

We will offer additional tips on functionality in our next post.

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