The Top 5 Need to Know Facts About Ceramic Flat Irons!
If you're in the market for a new flat iron you might be getting stuck on some
professional terms like ceramic, ionic, tourmaline, and far infrared! To help you
make the best decision our in house stylists got together to present the Top 5 Need
to Know Facts About Ceramic Flat Irons!
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How can I tell if it's Ionic? So your stylist told you that you need to get an ionic flat iron, but not every flat
iron is clear about whether or not it is ionic, right? Well if the plates are
ceramic, it is ionic - simple as that! If the plates are not ceramic but the heating
element is ceramic, it still creates ionic heat.
Why do you need Ionic Heat? If your hair is prone to frizz, ionic heat will help
tame and protect it from damage.
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Is it Ceramic Coated or Solid Ceramic and what's the difference?
Most ceramic flat irons are ceramic coated. Some brands like Corioliss and HANA do a
double coating of ceramic. Other models like the CHI Turbo and GHD Classic do a single coating of
ceramic. Brands with a double coating are less likely to peel and chip, and will
last longer giving you more bang for your buck.
Only two flat irons are 100% Ceramic - the HANA Elite and the FHI Runway. These flat
irons can get pretty expensive but they're worth the investment as they are the
safest for your hair and also the most effective for all hair types.
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Should I care if it is Infrared?
The short answer is Yes! The best part is, if your flat iron is ionic that means it
also radiates infrared heat. This is an especially great feature for those with
color treated hair as your hair is damage prone and Infrared heat is a way to more gently style the hair.
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Is Ceramic the right plate type for my hair type? For most women the answer to this question is yes, because Ceramic flat irons can be
used on all hair types. If you flat iron daily, you should be using a flat iron with
ceramic plates. If your hair is normal, fine, or thick, ceramic plates will be ideal
for your hair type. As long as your flat iron has adjustable heat, ceramic plates
can adjust to any hair texture.
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Will Ceramic Flat Irons damage my hair?
Ceramic flat irons are the least damaging of any heat styling tool BUT they are
still heat styling tools! Heat can easily damage your hair if you let it. No matter
what your hair type and what plate material you decide on, you ALWAYS need to use a
Thermal Protectant with your flat iron.
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Thanks to Alisa for writing this article for Misikko!
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