Flat Irons: Still Hot!

In the last handful of years super straight hair has been a huge trend. Guess what? It's not going anywhere! Straight and sleek hair is here to stay. Concerned with extra heat damage? Using the right products and tools can help protect your hair. Flat irons are not to be skimped on! Can your current one pass the test of not damaging your hair? Here's the latest and greatest for flat irons...

• Ceramic- Produces negative ions, diffuses heat and seals the hair cuticle for shiny, frizz-free locks.
• Ionic- Dry, damaged hair carries a positive ionic charge that prevents it from looking its healthiest. An ionic flat iron creates negative ions to neutralize your charged strands for shiny, smooth results.
• Infrared- This gentle heating method penetrates the hair shaft without causing damage. It helps balance ions and maintains temperature consistency to deliver smoother, frizz-free results.
• Nano- An advanced smoothing and styling technology infused into flat iron plates. Typically, Nano works with another technology such as Nano Silver or Nano Titanium.
• Silver- This technology eliminates bacteria on the iron plates and your hair, creating a germ-free environment with every use.
• Titanium- An innovative technology that straightens hair quickly, maintaining consistent heat levels to prevent hair damage.
• Tourmaline- A semi-precious gemstone that produces six times more negative ions than ceramic. It's often infused into ceramic plates to produce even straighter, shinier results.

Your hair type and length also plays into what iron will suit you best.

• Thick, Coarse, Curly- Set your iron temperature from 380 to 450 degrees. Above shoulders? Use 1 to 1.5 inch plates. Shoulder length? Use 1 to 2 inch plates. Below? Use 1.5 to 2 inch plates.
• Normal, Medium, Wavy- Set your iron temperature from 360 to 410 degrees. Above shoulders? Use 1 to 1.5 inch plates. Shoulder length? Use 1 to 2 inch plates. Below? Use 1.5 to 2 inch plates.
• Fine, Thin- Set your iron temperature below 360 degrees. Above shoulders? Use 1 to 1.5 inch plates. Shoulder length? Use 1 to 2 inch plates. Below? Use 1.5 to 2 inch plates.

Make sure to purchase a professional iron with temperature settings. It's important to use the proper temperature for your hair type to prevent heat damage and get the best styling results. Croc 2 Infared iron, Sedu Revolution Tourmaline Ionic Styling iron and Hai Convertable Ceramic iron are all awesome choices. Now you have all the flat iron knowledge you will need.  Check out Amazon.com and Folica.com to make your purchase.