- Hair curling irons
- Pliers DEWAL 03-870 Pro-Z Slim
- Philips BHS375 StraightCare Essential Pliers
- Tongs Panasonic EH-HV10
- Pliers Polaris PHS 2405K
- BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB2091EPE / LPE / NKWE / NKPE
- Hair straighteners
- BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB2073EPE / EPYE
- BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB3000EPE
- Philips HP8344 Care & Control Pliers
- Tongs Philips HPS930 Pro
- REDMOND RCI-2314 Pliers
- Hair straightener: how to choose?
- Additional features of the hair straightener
- What is the best plate width?
- Fastening plates
- How to use it correctly?
- Styling options
Hair curling irons
Pliers DEWAL 03-870 Pro-Z Slim
Hair straighteners DEWAL 03-870 Pro-Z Slim have 4 modes, 30 W power. Working surface 10x88 mm, heats up to 210 ºС.
The curling iron is designed with a hanging loop and a corrugation attachment to add volume and curl to the hair.
DEWAL 03-870 Pro-Z Slim
pros
- Convenient thermostat
- Heats up quickly
- Possibility of a choice of temperature conditions even for depleted hair (from 140 °)
- Maintains temperature
- Acceptable price
- Comfortable handle
Minuses
- The device cools down for a long time
- There is no cooling rack
Philips BHS375 StraightCare Essential Pliers
The Philips BHS375 StraightCare Essential iron for curling and straightening hair has an on indicator, a hanging loop and overheating protection.
The 1.8 m power cord rotates around its axis, the ceramic plates are covered with keratin, they are heated up to 180 and 220 degrees.
Philips BHS375 StraightCare Essential
pros
- Long swivel cord
- Closed position latch
- Acceptable price
- Straightens and curls hair well without damaging them
- Heats up quickly
Minuses
- Irons when squeezed do not fit snugly together
- No bag included
Tongs Panasonic EH-HV10
The Panasonic EH-HV10 curling and straightening iron has an on indicator, heats up in 40 seconds and is made in Thailand.
The plates of the device have a photoceramic coating, their size is 18x68 mm. Temperature mode 1, with a maximum heating temperature of 210 ° C.
Philips Panasonic EH-HV10
pros
- Compact size
- Comfortable to hold in hand
- Convenient to carry
- Heat up quickly
- Perfectly straighten and make curls
- Long swivel cord
- Easy to clean
Minuses
- No temperature indicator
Pliers Polaris PHS 2405K
The professional iron Polaris PHS 2405K for curling and straightening hair has 5 heating modes up to 220 ºС, a power-on and ready-to-use indicator.
The device turns off automatically if you forget about it.
The coating of the plates is ceramic, the maximum power is 35 W, the length of the cord rotating around its axis is 1.8 m.
Polaris PHS 2405K
pros
- Does an excellent job with its duties
- Heats up quickly
- Acceptable price
- Many heating modes
- Floating plates
- Doesn't dry out hair
Minuses
- Poorly straightens highly curly or frizzy hair
BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB2091EPE / LPE / NKWE / NKPE
Professional iron for straightening and curling hair from the famous French manufacturer BaBylissPRO BAB2091EPE / LPE / NKWE / NKPE equipped with a display and indication of switching on, have 5 temperature modes and a 2.7 m power cord.
The plates of the device are made of titanium with a ceramic coating. They are made using Ep Technology 5.0 technology, which indicates the strength and durability of the product.
BaBylissPRO BAB2091EPE / LPE / NKWE / NKPE
pros
- Heats up quickly
- Long cord
- Comfortable to hold in hand
- Multiple modes
- Curls and straightens hair well
Minuses
- High price
Hair straighteners
BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB2073EPE / EPYE
The professional BaBylissPRO BAB2073EPE / EPYE iron for hair straightening with a maximum power of 61 W and a heating temperature of up to 230 ° C has 5 modes, a long (2.7 m) rotating cord and a ceramic coating of working plates, 38x120 mm in size.
The iron can be used on damp and dry hair. The set includes a storage case and a protective mat on which you can put the cooling device.
BaBylissPRO BAB2073EPE / EPYE
pros
- Successful package
- Quality material
- Long plates
- Suitable for wet hair
- Long cord
- Ergonomic design
- Heats up quickly
Minuses
- The power button is poorly located
- Does not fix when folded
BaBylissPRO Pliers BAB3000EPE
The professional hair straightener BaBylissPRO BAB3000EPE for hair straightening has 2 attachments in the set, an indicator of inclusion and readiness to work.
The device is equipped with functions for adjusting the heating level, ionization, has movable plates and turns off when overheated.
The heating element is protected by a ceramic coating.
BaBylissPRO BaBylissPRO BAB3000EPE
pros
- Quality product
- Heats up quickly
- Long swivel cord
- The presence of a stand / rug
Minuses
- Inconvenient two-finger glove
Philips HP8344 Care & Control Pliers
The Philips HP8344 Care & Control Professional Hair Iron is equipped with indicators:
- inclusion;
- heating;
- readiness to work.
The power of the device is 25 W, the maximum heating temperature is 230 degrees. Work surface with ionization and ceramic coating.
The iron has a hanging loop, lock for setting buttons, 14 temperature settings, display and storage case.
Philips HP8344 Care & Control
pros
- Heats up quickly
- Low noise level
- Display availability
- Performs well its function
- Cools down quickly
- Shutdown button lock
- Locking the forceps in the closed position
- Thick, high-quality power cable
Minuses
- Glossy body
- Location of buttons on top
Tongs Philips HPS930 Pro
The professional Philips HPS930 Pro hair straightening iron has an ionization function, heats up to a maximum temperature of 230 ºС, has a display, a hanging loop and a long (2.5 m) cord rotating around its axis.
Floating plates and overheating protection make styling easier.
Philips HPS930 Pro
pros
- Heats up quickly
- Durable sliding cover
- Temperature control
- Display availability
- overheat protection
Minuses
- High price
REDMOND RCI-2314 Pliers
The iron REDMOND RCI-2314 for hair straightening has a display and a power indicator. The design provides for a loop for hanging and a 2-meter cord rotating around its axis.
Floating plates with tourmaline coating 96x23 mm are protected from overheating and heat up in 10 seconds.
REDMOND RCI-2314
pros
- Acceptable price
- Long swivel cord
- Heats up quickly
- Ergonomic external fork
- Fits comfortably in the hand
Minuses
- Inconvenient display layout
Hair straightener: how to choose?
Unlike a hair dryer, in which a powerful air flow destroys the scales of the hairs, the iron, on the contrary, straightens the strand - presses them. Therefore, base your choice of rectifier primarily on the coating of the plates. A good surface finish won't burn your hair.
To know which iron to choose, consider the following:
ceramic coating distributes heat evenly over the surface. With such tongs, it is easy to straighten the strands. The iron glides smoothly and does not burn them. This is like a safety effect in ceramic dishes (housewives know), which is not afraid of exposure to high temperatures, it is reliable and durable;
teflon plates easily glide along the strand. Do not stick to the forceps even if the vortices are treated with cosmetics;
marble covering has a cooling effect by neutralizing hot temperatures. For those with weak, split ends, this spray is optimal;
tourmaline coating combines the qualities of Teflon and marble coating. Perfectly removes static electricity;
metal cover burns through the hair due to the fact that the metal conducts heat unevenly. If you often use a straightener, be sure to apply hair care cosmetics to the strands;
titanium plated - reliable and durable. It is used for professional styling, since the plates have increased smoothness (compared to ceramics). They reduce friction and keep damage to curls to a minimum.
Additional features of the hair straightener
Hair styling devices have a number of additional attachments and functions for which you will have to pay extra. The iron, in addition to the straightening nozzle, can make horizontal or vertical curls.
Professional models with ionization give shine to curls, making them smooth and silky. This is due to negatively charged ions that close the hair scales, removing their magnetization.
The overheating protection (just like the thermostat) prevents overheating, allowing you to choose the best option for your hair type:
low temperatures (145-165 ° C) - for lightened, colored or thin,
medium temperatures (170-180 ° C) - for normal,
high temperatures (190-200 ° C) - for thick and hard.
It is convenient to use an iron with a display, because the heating temperature is displayed on the screen.
What is the best plate width?
The choice of a hair straightener for the width of the plates depends on the characteristics of the strands. The longer and thicker, the wider the plate:
- 2-2.5 cm - if the length of the strands reaches the shoulders,
- 2.5-3 cm - not dense, reaching the shoulder blades,
- 3-4 cm - thick and up to the shoulder blades,
- 7-8 cm - for long and thick curls.
Fastening plates
In modern rectifiers, there are two ways of fixing the plates: fixed and floating.
In the first case, each plate is rigidly attached to the base, so the entire responsibility for the success of the straightening procedure lies with the user. It is necessary to evenly distribute the strands over the working surface, adjust the pressure force, etc.
You can not calculate the effort, which is why to squeeze the strand too much, causing them microdamage. Insufficient force will lead to the fact that straightening the strand will have to be repeated several times.
Floating plates are another matter. They are attached to the base through special shock absorbers. During straightening, they spring the entire surface, allowing it to deviate from the base by 2-3 mm. In other words, they “float”.
Floating plate straighteners adjust the angle as they move through the hair according to the thickness of the strand. Treatment time is reduced as the strands are straightened in fewer passes. This leads to the fact that the temperature load on the hair is also reduced. In addition, the floating plates compensate for excessive pressure on the curls, which avoids the formation of microcracks in their structure.
How to use it correctly?
Before you start styling, you must use thermal protection for curls in the form of special tools that will protect them from high temperature effects. It contains a complex of vitamins, minerals that nourish, additionally protect the hair, bringing them undoubted benefits. Before styling, curls should be slightly damp or completely dry.
You should move the iron, starting from the roots, taking turns taking away each strand with tongs, equal in width to the dimensions of the plate. The movements of the rectifier should be carried out smoothly, without stopping.
You should not leave the tongs on one strand for a long time in order to avoid overdrying it.
It is recommended that you purchase special protective equipment that will maximize safety in high heat. If the iron has a digital display with a stepless temperature control, the speed and intensity of heating of the device is controlled in the best way, which also helps to protect the hair.
If your hair is damp and you need to quickly style it on it, you should not worry about the danger of straightening wet strands. Most modern rectifiers prevent this possibility of damage.
Styling options
Styling for short hair can be done very quickly if the haircut does not require additional efforts in the form of curling bangs or winding strands in different directions:
You need to comb the curls, apply a thermal protective agent on them and wait a while until it is absorbed.
Straightening should always start from the bottom, pulling the top strands to the crown with a clamp. Of course, a lot depends on the texture of the haircut itself, because it so happens that you don't need to remove anything special, but you just need to iron it from the roots evenly along the strands, lifting the hair tightly clamped between the plates.
The optimum temperature for such laying is 170-180 ° C. Straightening the top layer of the haircut (if any) follows the same principle. Particular attention should be paid to the strands around the forehead.
The upper part on the crown should be left for last, to give the hairstyle additional volume, alternately lifting the strands and running through them with an iron from the bottom up. If the haircut is with bangs, it can either be straightened, like all other hairs, or curled in the opposite direction - this is convenient so that it does not get into the eyes.
When choosing a hair straightener, you need to pay attention not only to the price factor, but also to the characteristics that affect the health of the curls. At the same time, it is not necessary to choose a professional device, because many irons for everyday use at home can boast of good characteristics.