Hair straightener

Any woman wants to be beautiful and charming, despite the harsh weather conditions and cold seasons. Everyone knows that one of the “calling cards” of a successful and well-groomed lady is a flawless hairstyle that can be done using a hair straightener. Its main purpose is to straighten unruly curly curls, which are especially confused and curled in wet weather.

Professional models, although they cost significantly more than conventional hair curlers, are much better options, which you definitely won’t regret purchasing. One of the main advantages is that any professional curling iron is equipped with a temperature control and an auto-off option, which will not allow you to dry your hair or burn it. The service life of specialized devices is much longer.They have more power, are made of better materials, especially their plates, which ensures smooth hair gliding and complete safety in use.

The iron is designed to straighten hair, as well as to create different styles. The basis of its design is two plates, between which the strand is clamped, and its alignment occurs under the influence of high temperatures. Titanium-coated models are considered the best, heating of which occurs as quickly as possible - within 30 seconds. The faster the device heats up, the more time is saved when creating a hairstyle or styling. There are also other models:

• Straightener-comb appeared on sale recently and now claims to be the main competitor of the flat iron due to the fact that it is even simpler and easier to use: often, in order to style your hair, you can simply comb it, after applying any styling product. Since such a rectifier is an innovation on the household appliance market, manufacturers present several varieties of them to choose from, each of which has its own characteristics. Ceramic straightener-comb looks like a regular massage brush, but it is heavier due to the underlying heating plate, which is equipped with teeth with soft rubber tips. It promotes hair growth, strengthens and tones their roots.

• Comb and hair dryer in one is a brush, the cylinder of which rotates in a certain direction, which allows not only to dry the hair, but also to immediately curl it.
• Iron with steam generator has a different appearance than a conventional straightener and acts on the hair differently: it straightens them without harm through the action of steam, so if necessary it can be used every day.

Let's highlight the main ones:

• metal plates irons are still common among consumers due to their resemblance to a regular curling iron and low price. However, the metal does more harm than good to the hair: its heating is uneven, as a result of which the hair is very easy to burn. Therefore, high-class professional hairdressers try to dissuade their clients from using cheap irons. This can cause not only split ends known to everyone, but also the destruction of the hair structure, which will be very problematic to restore.
• Any ceramic coating is already an order of magnitude better. Plates made of such material are always heated evenly and gradually, giving the hair shine and well-groomed. But unprotected ceramics, despite the perfectly smooth sliding of hair over the plates, has one significant drawback: excess hair care products will constantly stick to it, which means that they should always be carefully wiped with a soft cloth after each use.

• Unlike ceramic coatings, teflon plates have a water-repellent property, which applies to all possible styling and hair care products.Teflon may be the best type of material if the hair is soft and has a fine structure. However, any such coating will last less than the rest, because it tends to wear out quickly, especially due to the constant use of certain cosmetics. The most significant drawback is the imperceptible erasure of the Teflon base, often invisible to the ordinary eye, which in the future is a danger to the hair.
• marble flooring, despite the higher cost, is notable for its cooling effect on the hair when the iron is heated. As for tourmaline plates with anodized coating, they have absorbed the best properties of marble and teflon. Their main value lies in the neutralization of electrostatics that occurs during the heating process.

• The most high-tech and reliable at the present stage is titanium plating or diamond, characterized by increased strength and smoothness, which reduces friction when heated and provides the smoothest possible sliding. Hair becomes shiny and smooth. Devices with this type of coating are usually used by professional hairdressers, since the possibility of damage to the hair is almost completely excluded.

The convenience of the rectifier during operation depends on the options for attaching the plates to each other.Rigid fasteners located in the main part of the iron, when you press its handle, are compressed, and floating fasteners fixed in the body with rubber bands or springs allow for tighter and more even contact with the hair.

Along with the materials used in the manufacture of rectifier plates, their width is an important factor. It directly depends on what results can be obtained when creating a particular hairstyle. It is important to choose the right width of the plates, taking into account the length and structure of the hair.

Narrow plates are ideal if the hair is shoulder length, wide plates are good for hair that has reached the shoulders, especially for thick and thick hair. Many narrow straighteners can replace the good old curling iron at any time, especially when you need to wind curls on soft medium-length hair.

When you turn on some professional models, you can hear the characteristic sound of the ionizer and feel a specific smell, like in physiotherapy rooms. Ionization protects the hair from possible thermal damage. The plates of such rectifiers have a special coating. Its special layer, when the device is heated, promotes the release of ions with the “-” sign, which, covering each hair, preserve and restore the water balance inside.

More advanced models are always equipped with a temperature controller. It can be either mechanical or digital with the ability to fine-tune. On some devices, you can vary the temperature from 150 to 200 C, thereby making it optimal for any character and type of hair. There are irons equipped with a digital control panel with a light indicator of heating and cooling.

If desired, you can use all kinds of nozzles, which will help in creating any desired hairstyle. For example, the corrugation will create beautiful waves on the strands, the nozzle in the form of a comb will not let the hair under the plates if they are tangled, and the tongs turn any straightener into an ordinary curling iron. There is also a spiral nozzle, which is suitable for those who have a haircut for long hair. She creates beautiful and lush curls.

As additional functions of rectifiers, it should also be noted that among them there are options both with the possibility of fixing the plates in a closed form, and without it. If you need to purchase a rectifier that takes up less space and can be used as a travel option, this option should be checked and taken into account when buying. There are also models that run on batteries.

Before you make a choice, be sure to run the iron through your hair to evaluate its sliding properties. The device does not need to be turned on. If the straightener moves a little tight or catches the hair, it is better to refuse such a purchase in time.

It is important to pay attention to the shape of the device. The wide and square shape of the iron is inconvenient for straightening short or medium hair, as it does not allow you to get close to the roots and can leave ugly creases. You should not choose too cheap an iron with sharp edges: they will constantly cling to the hair, making it difficult for the device to move along the strands. This can even lead to pulling out individual hairs.

Even if the iron is equipped with ceramic plates, but it does not have additional accessories and coatings that protect the hair from burning, you should not buy it.Styling products quickly stick to an unprotected surface, it becomes rough and slip deteriorates.

There are devices with more modern characteristics. They are more expensive, but really convenient and comfortable to use. The plates of higher quality rectifiers are noticeably narrower than those of simple ones. The narrow plate flat iron is suitable for short, very short and medium hair, as well as for styling layered haircuts. It is very convenient for beginners to use it, as well as to style bangs, because narrow plates do not lift the hair at the roots and do not create the effect of sticking out and too voluminous bangs.

There are also more universal rectifiers. They are suitable for those with medium or long hair. You can choose a two-in-one set, which is both an iron and a curling iron. A model with rounded edges in this case will be optimal: it will provide perfect glide along the entire length of the hair, and the convex outer surfaces of the plates will greatly simplify the curling process itself.

Before you start styling, you need to use thermal protection for hair in the form of special products that will protect them from high temperature effects. It contains a complex of vitamins and minerals that nourish, additionally protect the hair, bringing them undoubted benefits. Before styling, the curls should be slightly damp or completely dried.

You should move the iron, starting from the roots, taking each strand in turn with tongs, equal in width to the dimensions of the plate. The movements of the rectifier should be made smoothly, without stopping. Do not leave the tongs on the same strand for a long time to avoid drying it out.

It is recommended to purchase special protective equipment that will contribute to maximum safety during high heat. If the iron has a digital display with a smooth temperature control, the speed and intensity of heating of the device is controlled in the best way, which also helps to protect the hair.

With wet hair and the need for quick styling on them, you should not worry that straightening wet strands can be dangerous. Most modern rectifiers prevent this possibility of damaging them.

Styling for short hair can be done very quickly if the haircut does not require additional effort in the form of curling bangs or winding strands in different directions:

• Gotta comb my hair apply a heat protectant on them and wait a while until it is absorbed.
• Straightening should always start from the bottom, removing the top strands to the crown with a clip. Of course, a lot depends on the texture of the haircut itself, because it happens that you don’t really need to remove anything, but you just need to walk the iron from the roots evenly over the strands, lifting the hair tightly sandwiched between the plates.

• The top part at the crown should be left for last. and give the hairstyle additional volume, alternately lifting the strands and stroking them with an iron from the bottom up. If the haircut is with bangs, you can either straighten it, like all other hair, or curl it in the opposite direction - this can be convenient so that it does not get into your eyes.

Styling for medium hair is also easy to do:

• For maximum convenience, you need to divide your head into three zones. Remove the hair from the sides to the back of the head and secure with clips. Start styling from the bottom zone, throwing your hair forward and tilting your head slightly.
• Strand lead from the roots, holding her hair between the plates and throwing it through the flat iron once. The slower you move the iron along the strand, the more elastic the curl turns out. The end of the strand needs to be twisted additionally. This will give the set a finishing touch.
• The same should be repeated for the middle and upper areas of the head. It is important that the laying always goes in the same direction. For a more natural effect, finally, you can lightly fluff the hair with your hands.

For curling long hair with the effect of beach curls, the temperature should be 210-220C, especially if the hair is thick and difficult to style:

• The upper part is removed with a hairpin - "crab". A small strand is selected from either side, placed in an iron, clamped, wrapped back, scrolled twice and slowly pulled between the plates from top to bottom.
• While the curl is hot, scroll it with your hand in the direction where it curled. It is important to act smoothly so that creases do not form on long hair. It is better to twist all strands in the opposite direction from the face.
• Before winding such curls, the hair should be clean, without treatment by any means. Do not use hairspray or foam on long hair to avoid sticking. To improve glide, a small amount of oil can be applied.

When creating a particular hairstyle, an important point is to choose the right width of the plates, taking into account the length and structure of the hair. Narrow plates are ideal if the hair is shoulder length, wide plates are good for hair that has reached the shoulders, especially for thick and thick ones. A narrow straightener can replace the good old curling iron at any time, especially when you need to wind curls on soft medium-length hair.

Consider the most popular:

• Binatone is one of the most famous home appliance companies in general. Creates high-quality hair straighteners, the price of which is moderate and suits many. Among them, a series of irons with a ceramic coating with a tourmaline coating, as well as a model “Slim line”, which allows you to straighten and style even very short hair. The most "budget" and running rectifiers from this company have simple but durable ceramic plates and are ideal for home use.

• Leben is a German company with an unconditional 1 year quality guarantee for all products. She also excelled in the production of hair straightening and styling products.In the assortment of this company, in addition to modern irons based on ceramic coatings, you can even find curling irons to create waves and curling irons of past samples based on aluminum. A unique know-how from Leben can be called an electric comb-straightener, which in appearance is no different from a regular massage brush, but at the same time has a number of advantages in the form of gentle care and quick straightening of unruly hair.

• HairWay is also a German company that has been on the market for a little over 10 years., but its main specialization lies precisely in the production of hair care products and equipment for hairdressing salons. Every HairWay iron has the best features, from high-tech tourmaline-coated ceramic plates to a digital temperature indicator. Of course, such hairdressers can be used by both women who create their own hairstyles at home, and professional hairdressers.

• Cloud Nine is a prominent manufacturer of a range of stylers for the world of haute couture and the film industry. The hair straighteners of this company are used by the world's leading stylists to create unique model looks on the covers of famous glossy magazines. The main feature of Cloud Nine rectifiers is a special protective coating on the plates, made from the mineral sericite. Translated from Greek, sericite means "silk", which already speaks for itself and justifies the high price of stylers from this particular manufacturer. Thanks to sericite spraying, one and the same person can create several different hairstyles during the day without harm to the hair, which is especially important when working with stars and media personalities.

• Irit is a well-known household appliance company that produces inexpensive rectifiers, as well as separate corrugated tongs. There are models with a cheap metal coating in the range, but there are also several options whose plates are made of ceramic, such as IR-3160. Similar products are supplied to the Russian market by a young East Asian company Sakura, which produces simple and uncomplicated hair straighteners designed for home use, among which you can find several models with a ceramic or Teflon coating, for example, SA-4409.

• Unlike companies that produce cheap straighteners along with high-quality ones, H Designo produces stylers with ceramic plates only. Each model is equipped with a temperature controller, while their cost is low. Despite the fact that there is almost no information about this manufacturer, its products are not inferior in quality to well-known "budget" brands.
• Scarlett is one of the most popular and beloved manufacturers of small household appliances in Russia., which for 20 years of its stay in the Russian market began to produce hair straighteners. Among them, you can often find combined options that combine both the possibility of straightening and curling.

• Energy is a domestic brand with product assembly in China. It produces inexpensive curling irons and hair straighteners, among which you can choose options with a ceramic coating. In addition to the production of its own products, the company is also engaged in the supply of household appliances from other manufacturers to Russia.
• Sinbo has been on the Russian market since 1983. Its products are made in Turkey.It produces hair straighteners of good quality at reasonable prices in a fairly wide range, among which you can also find options with fixing the plates in a closed form, for example, Sinbo SHD 7049.

If the plates become dirty and rough, they should be cleaned with a soft cloth. A regular iron cleaning pencil will help get rid of soot and more persistent pollution. You need to turn on the device, let it warm up and draw a pencil over the plates. The liquid formed as a result of the melting of the pencil on the hot surface of the plates must be immediately wiped off with a soft cloth.

The first place among budget rectifiers according to positive feedback from customers is Binatone HS 4110. Its main advantage for women is its low price and durability in use (from 3 to 6 years or more). It can help you get rid of split ends. It is especially appreciated that a strand can be carried out only once or twice - and the hair already becomes smooth and shiny due to the action of a high-quality ceramic coating. This iron is able to straighten hair in seconds and cope with even the most unruly curls.

Also received good reviews and ironing Sinbo SHD 7049. Despite the low cost, customers note the smooth sliding of hair over the ceramic coating, the fast heating rate and the ability to fix the plates to each other using a special device, which makes it easy to take the iron with you on a trip. An additional bonus of this model is its soft white color, which, of course, attracts attention to it.

HairStyle flat iron with three attachments allows you to make both large and small corrugations, which is very important for hairdressers specializing in weekend and holiday hairstyles. This model can really be classified as a professional one, since it is successfully used in beauty salons and has a modest cost for such a device. Hairdressers note the special convenience of a three-meter long cord, which allows them to move freely with the device in any direction, and high-quality ceramic-tourmaline coating ensures gentle handling of hair.

IR-3160 from Irit is one of the popular models among teenage girls, mainly because of its ease of use and low temperature, plus thermal protection. Narrow plates allow you to wind curls on thin hair without any problems. The range includes four bright colors to choose from: blue, pink, green and purple.

Despite the fact that the hair straightener of the company with the Italian name H Designo it can be difficult to find in retail, customer reviews about it are quite good. The rounded ends of the plates do not damage the hair, and the ceramic coating retains its original appearance for a long time, does not wear out and does not damage the hair.

Modest in price, but conspicuous styler Scarlett SC-HS60589 attracts women with the option of both hair straightening and the possibility of curling them in one device. It is light, does not weigh down the hand, the hair gently glide over its plates, without getting stuck anywhere and without sticking to them. There is also a choice of two color options: black and gold.

Highly professional styler from Cloud Nine always receives the most rave reviews from professionals in the fashion industry.This device is very convenient to work in any conditions. High power and fast heating speed contribute to fast and efficient work of the stylist. The styler is reliable, it has a durable body made of high-tech materials. Of course, the unique "silk" coating of the plates is a guarantee of hair safety even during the most intense working day, when the same model has to change her hair several times in a row before going to the red carpet. The plates securely fix the hair, their stroke is soft and smooth, and the strict design and pleasant to the touch handle create a feeling of comfort and tranquility during work.

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