Hair straighteners come in all sizes and shapes, but the good ones are not only easy to use, but also deliver excellent results. The available types and models start from as little as ?10 and might work for easy to style hair, but they are unrealizable and have only one or two temperature settings, which is always a disadvantage. The ones in the slightly higher price range (below ?70) could come with ceramic plates, which are ideal since they offer equal heat distribution, but often have narrower plates. On the other hand, the top of the line hair straighteners typically cost anywhere from ?70 to ?160, and are ideal for almost any types of hair. The best products make use of the latest infrared technology, which keeps moisture inside the hair and prevents it from drying, and also come with adjustable heat settings and warm up faster than the lower quality and cheaper products. They also make use of wider ceramic or tourmaline plates and this makes straightening quick and easy, and have a quality build, which lets them last longer as well.
Apart from choosing a good and quality brand and make, achieving good results also depends on using the hair straighteners properly. Always start by washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner, but dry it completely before you begin styling it, as wet hair is easy to damage. Do not flip your hair while drying it since this would make it frizzy and more difficult to work with, and always start with lower or mid- temperature settings, and increase the heat if you have to. Dividing your hair into a number of sections will help you style it easily, and brush each section before you begin in order to remove any tangles. Using a heat-protecting spray comes highly recommended at is it will not only help you protect your hair from burning or drying, but it will give it a decent shine as well. When shopping for hair straighteners, choose the ones that will work best for your hair type and length; longer hair would benefit from wider plates since this would greatly reduce the styling time, and if you travel a lot, then look for some of the mini hair straighteners, which have been on the market for some time. With some patience and skills, you can easily straighten your hair or give it the waves and curls that would make you look more glamorous than ever.
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