Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Getting the right Hair Straightener

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.

The price range for straighteners can vary greatly, anywhere from $20-$220. There are very good straighteners throughout the spectrum of prices, but obviously the better straighteners are more towards the expensive end. Once you decided on your budget for a straightener, hop on over to Amazon and read as many reviews as you can to help you make your decision.

Its important to carefully review what the straighteners are made of. You don't want cheap stuff. Keywords to look for are ceramic plans and tourmaline because those are considered absolutely top of the line for hair straighteners. Don't settle for less if you can help it. They are costly, but leave your hair nice and healthy shiny when their work is done. Cheaper materials can break or damage your hair, leaving it without shine.

Lastly, consider all of the bells and whistles that are added onto your straightener. Do you need something that is great at curling? Do you need it to be able to create ringlets and locks in your hair? Do you need instant heat up? I recommend that you pick one that has an automatic shutoff feature - this will save you from many return trips home because you think you "might have left it on". - 15252

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