Blue Hair Straighteners
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Three tips when buying a straightener
If you have very thick and/or long hair, you’ll be spending a lot of time with your arms up, whether you’re straightening or curling, so it’s a good idea to choose a hair straightener with an ergonomic grip that’s comfortable to hold. A cord of longer-than-average length with a swivel mechanism is definitely an added bonus.
Rough-textured plates that snag your hair and create unsightly kinks in your hair should be avoided at all costs. So look for ceramic plates, ionising technology that reduces static electricity, and softly rounded plates. A rounded barrel is also ideal for corkscrew curls.
Hot tools such as straighteners, curling tongs and hair dryers can cause heat damage to your hair. So choose a straightener with adjustable heating and preferably a maximum temperature of less than 160 degrees.
You might also want to consider using heat protection so that you don’t accidentally damage your hair. Kerastase has some tips on what to consider.