So, what is a hair iron?
The hair iron itself represents a device similar to all of us familiar tongs, and consists of two parts having inside the heating plates. Between the heated plates pass strands of hair, reaching the effect of smooth, silky and straight hair.
When using ironing, it is recommended to fix the main mass of hair on the top of the head, and then, separating them with small strands, smooth from the back of the head, while the strands should be small so that the heat penetrates into each hair, otherwise it will not be possible to achieve the effect of smooth, even hair. And the harder the structure of your hair, the thinner the strands should be.
The variety of offers and manufacturers of ironing for hair puts us in front of the need to make the right choice and not make mistakes in the characteristics of ironing, which will suit your hair.
How to choose the right iron for hair? When choosing ironing professionals are advised to pay attention to the following characteristics.
Working surface. Now on sale there are ironing with metal plates and more expensive with ceramic plates. From the point of view of safety of use it is better to choose an iron with ceramic plates. Such ironing less damage the hair. Recently in the market there were ironing with tourmaline coating, which when heated emit negative ions that have a beneficial effect on the condition of your hair and prevent their electrification.
Thermoregulator. The hair iron must be equipped with this function, which will allow you to choose the optimum temperature for your hair type, the intensity of the exposure and, accordingly, avoid damage to the hair. For daily use, it is recommended to use a temperature of no higher than 120-130 degrees, and when creating a hairdo for a special occasion, you can use an iron, heated to 200 degrees Celsius, the effect will be stronger and the hair will last longer.
The width of the plate. This characteristic also matters when choosing ironing, and you need to navigate here depending on the type of your hair. If you have thin, fragile hair, then you will be approached by narrow ironing, if you are the owner of a thick head of hair or hard hair, then the advantage in choosing ironing should be given to models with a wider plate. Recently there have been ironing with various hair corrugation tools, but if you do not intend to use such attachments, choose an iron without baits - why overpay for those functions that you are not going to use.
Manufacturer of ironing for hair. Hair straighteners are now produced by both manufacturers of professional hairdressing equipment, and manufacturers of household appliances. Here the choice depends primarily on your wallet, but try to choose the model of a well-known manufacturer, which will last you a long time, and protect your hair from unnecessary harmful effects.
And the last. Do not forget that no matter how expensive you iron you do not use, regular use of appliances for hot styling leads to hair drying and damage. To reduce the risk of harmful effects to a minimum, use hair styling products with thermal protection. Manufacturers offer a wide range of such products - from shampoos with thermal protection to all sorts of mousses and sprays used directly during the styling process. Regularly use balms and hair masks and be sure to take breaks in the use of ironing. And then your hair will long please you with a healthy, radiant and well-groomed look.