Hair iron, how to choose

One of the fundamental criteria when choosing ironing - gentle effect on the hair. But besides this, there are many nuances that affect the choice of a particular model: the material and the optimal width of the plate, form, functionality and nozzle manufacturer.

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Floor heating plates

Metal irons - inexpensive, but the hair ruthless. Ceramic plates - more resistant, they are distinguished by uniform heating and easy gliding through hair. A more advanced embodiment - Teflon coated ceramics, which do not stick cosmetics. Ion ceramic models, heated, give negatively charged particles, which have a beneficial effect on the hair structure, smooth scales have served, split ends, prevents the magnetization. Possess excellent characteristics tourmaline ironing marble and ceramic. Ceramic Hair heats and cools his marbles.

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A suitable width of the plate

Owners of hair shoulder length can confine utjuzhkom plate with a width of 2-2.5 cm. If the length of the hair reaches the blade, the width of the plates should be between 3 to 4 cm. Thick hair below the blades easier to use the plate width of 7-8 cm.

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How to choose the shape of the working part

Plate with right angles suitable for those who use the hair iron only for straightening. Do hair or tighten up better tips utjuzhkom with rounded corners.

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additional tips

Typically, additional nozzles are supplied with irons middle class, less professional, but it does not mean that they are not useful or are not effective:

On the hair iron with removable comb should pay attention to owners of slightly curly or very unruly hair. Comb prevents the plates ironing coiled or cocked curls.
Nozzle pliers used for curling.
Spiral the nozzle uses for twisting long hair.
A wavy nozzle allows you to create a curling with the effect of "corrugation".

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Optimum operating temperature

For normal hair, a temperature of 230 ° C is suitable, but dry, painted or damaged hair it can cause irreparable harm, for them 150-80 ° C. The maximum possible temperature is 280 ° C.

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Additional features and opportunities

Professional irons are distinguished by the presence of many additional functions, and this is quite justified, because hairdressers have to come across every day with different types of hair. Ordinary user devices can only have one function - heating.

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The heating indicator indicates that the device is ready for operation.
Temperature control can be mechanical or electronic, such models are equipped with a display.
The heating rate can be up to 10-20 seconds, but if it is not fundamental, then this function can be saved.
The ability to dry wet hair eliminates the need to dry them with a pre-hairdryer, reduces the duration of thermal exposure.
Automatic shutdown is useful for those who often laid hair in a hurry.
The length of the cord in conventional models rarely exceeds 1.5 m, whereas professional - 3 m or more.

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Choosing a manufacturer

Choosing the manufacturer, it is worth a preference to firms specializing in techniques for beauty and health. You can mark GAMA iron (GA.ma), Moser, Remington, Babyliss and Philips. Not bad reviews about the rectifiers of CeraStyle, Hairway, Rowenta, Braun.