How to choose your flat iron?

Choosing a fluid and excellent quality product can be difficult: there are almost unlimited options, great diversity, and for all budgets. Some women who buy straighteners without knowing the best models are disappointed by their initial use of poor-quality flat irons, which damage their hair. To avoid such disappointment, we have compiledthe best tips for hair straighteners.

Hair Straightener

A hair straightener is a device composed of two heating plates, with heat adjustable between 150 and 230 degrees. It can be battery-powered or corded. There is also the steam straightener, which is more respectful of the hair fiber. With it, you can straighten, curl, or even wave your hair.

It also comes in different plate sizes: small plate, wide plate, medium plate.

It can be made of3 different materials such as:

1. Ceramic: Easy straightening thanks to its homogeneous and regular heat diffusion. For frizzy hair or for fine and fragile hair.
2. Tourmaline: Diffusion of negative ions to eliminate frizz and static electricity. For all hair types.
3. Titanium: Long lifespan, straightens easily thanks to its good conductivity. Not recommended for damaged hair.

 Straightening or curling damaged hair

To avoid having completely damaged hair or even hair that breaks during straightening, we advise you torespect your hair!

Because each hair type has its specific protection product and also regarding heat:

• Very damaged hair: 80°C to 140°C.
• Fine hair: 140°C to 170°C.
• Normal hair: 170°C to 190°C.
• Wavy hair: 190°C to 210°C.
• Thick hair: 190°C to 235°C.

How to use a hair straightener: 7 tips to know

Hair straightening sometimes seems easy, but it is important to know the basics so asnot to damage your hair or even burn your hands.

1. Always hydrate and protect your hair before you start
2. Hair must be 100% dry
3. Detangle your hair
4. Use an appropriate straightener
5. Set the correct temperature
6. Make clean sections for easier styling.
7. Use a protective glove and a comb to straighten thoroughly down to the roots and avoid burns

So if you're afraid of not straightening your hair properly and don't know how to do it, go to a professional who will use a pro straightener.

Why not straighten wet hair?

We100% advise against - in fact, we forbid you to straighten your wet hair!

All your hair cuticles are open, which is ideal for deep nourishment, but if you heat them, your hair will burn directly from the inside.

Imagine putting your hand in boiling water or in your oven at 230 degrees! It's exactly the same thing, so to avoid ending up bald, we strongly advise against it.