Friday, March 20, 2009

Picking out the right Straightener For You

By Steve Belltran

Choosing the perfect hair straightener is not the same process for everyone. It all depends on you. What type of hair do you have? Are you looking for a great deal, or just the absolute best, pricing aside? A general rule is that the lower the price, the lower the performance.

Controlling the temperature is a critical factor in your purchasing decision. You likely want as many options as possible, as getting perfectly straight hair that doesn't burn or damage your hair means you need to have the right temperature setting. It isn't the same for everybody. You also have to consider if you are going to use the straightener as the curler, and ensure if you want this ability that the straightener does a good job at this.

You should choose a straightener with a ceramic element for the best results. Ceramic elements are used only in high quality straighteners, and ensure even and quick heating and don't break very easy. Additionally, you should ensure that your element can get up to 210 degrees... this will ensure that the job is done quickly and with good quality.

It is important to set a budget for yourself for how much you want to spend on a straightener. Their are good straighteners out there for $30, and their are great straighteners out there for $200. It is all up to you in how much you want to spend. Once you decide on that, you should read as many unbiased reviews of the straighteners. A great place for this is Amazon, where the reviewers have no incentive to lie to you.

Be certain that you review all of the different materials used in the various straighteners you are considering. You want to ensure that, if possible, you choose straighteners that have tourmaline ceramic plates. These are top of the line, and anything less will definitely have a negative impact on the finished product, which is your hair. If you can afford it, it is highly recommended that you get a straightener made with these.

You also need to keep in mind what you expect from a hair straightener. This is because hair straighteners come with many extra features. They can also be used to create ringlets and locks. It is important to choose one with the desired features, as it saves your time and money. Certain straighteners also have an instant heat up capacity which helps save time and energy while straightening your hair since the consumer doesnt have to wait for a long period of time in the bathroom. This feature also enables you to run your straightener without becoming warm. More importantly, the automatic shutdown system helps maintain safety in case you accidentally forgot to switch off the straightener. A circuit breaker also acts as an added advantage to a good hair straightener. - 15252

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