Application of heat can naturally cause damage to your hair during the course of time
. The only precaution that we can take is to minimize the damage by selecting a suitable flat iron.
The most important factor to be considered while choosing a flat iron is plate material it uses. Your hair type decides which type of flat iron you have to choose. It depends on the nature of your hair whether its long curly type or short and thin hair etc. Cheap quality flat irons will eventually cause the plate coating to chip off, causing damage to your hair. They give non uniform distribution of heat over the plate surface. Ceramic or titanium flat iron plates give equal and uniform distribution of heat over the plate surface. This will make straightening efficient as it gives equal effect on each of the hair strands. Ceramic or tourmaline flat irons are little bit more costly but its worth the pay. It protects your hair and also makes ironing much easier.
For obtaining fast and long lasting results tourmaline can be used. Its a natural element which produces negative ions. The benefits of using tourmaline are that it seals the natural moisture and oil content of your hair preventing it from being dry and breakable. It also gives the hair a soft, shiny appearance. The length and texture of your hair decides the size of flat iron plate. It ranges from one to three inches.
Now advanced models of flat iron are available with variable heat setting for your requirement. Some also comes with automatic turn off facility so that it doesnt matter if we forget to turn it off. Special care should be taken to make sure that your hair is completely dry before ironing. Else the high temperature can cause damage to your hair. Even though the flat iron claims that it is usable on wet hair, there are certain disagreements. If choosing a cheap flat iron make sure you use it only when it is required. This reduces the possible damages.
Even though the type of plate is the most important feature, there are other options that you have to consider in order to minimize the damage.