Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Some Tips To Help You Select The Right Flat Iron For Your Hair

By Jeremy Wallace


Recently, a straightening iron has become a requirement for women because gone are the days when curly hair or rolled in hair was the norm. Straight hair appears to be new tendency now.

In the market, there are thousands of flat irons available, which more often than not end up confounding the consumer a great deal. Thus, if you are one such confused customer, below are a few tips which will help you choose the perfect flat iron for your hair.

The first aspect to consider is the heating mechanism of the iron as your selection of a straightening iron will differ according to your hair type and length.

The iron should not heat up too much and the time it takes to heat up sufficiently should neither be too long, nor too short.

To handle the amount of heating, you should prefer the irons with temperature control as you can moderate the temperature according to your hair type while using this mechanism. You would naturally need higher temperature if your hair is curly or wavy.

Apart from coming with temperature regulations and distributing heat equally, ceramic flat irons are a good choice in this case as they also straighten the hair evenly.

Ceramic irons also preserve the moisture in your hair, keeping them soft and lustrous. This reduces any chances of hair fall. However, some flat irons tend to make your hair very dry after straightening. Hence, you should make sure that the iron is not very harsh on your hair.

Most of the times, you can be in such a hurry to get to the office early or be at college that you just cannot afford to wait for your hair to dry before ironing them. In such cases, ceramic irons come in very handy as they can safely be used to dry up and straighten hair. Thus, you should aim to purchase an iron that can also be used on hair that is a little wet.




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