It is a well known fact that flat irons can easily straighten or curl any type of unmanageable hair within seconds when applied with the right temperature. But have you ever thought of the dangerous impact that it can bring with it when the temperature is increased to above 400 degrees. Such high temperature requirement is essential to tame certain type of thick and coarse hair. But the frequent use of high temperatures can seriously affect the natural look and feel of the hair if not protected properly. Flat irons cannot be applied without taking essential steps of protecting the hair. The hair should be conditioned and protected with moisture rich heat protectant products that can strengthen the strands and help it in withstanding the extremity of heat during styling. The first stage of heat protection to the hair is therefore the preparation of hair by washing, conditioning and rubbing heat protecting creams on the hair.
The heat protection of hair is never complete if the iron that you are using on your hair comes with advanced heat protection features. Using ordinary, metallic rods can adversely affect your hair even if you have protected your hair with thermal protecting products. Thus, it is highly important that you make the right choice of buying the best quality styler that is perfectly ideal for your hair type. You can today compare from different brands of professional quality irons in the market. But without understanding how to choose the best one out of them according to their quality rating, you may spoil your hair as a whole.
The heating plate is the most important part of a flat iron, the quality of which determines the quality of the device. The best quality models are those that are manufactured with the best quality heating plates such as the ceramic, tourmaline, titanium etc. Manufacturers are now including several safety features and innovative technologies that can ensure the safety of hair from burning. One such important safety feature is the presence of variable heat setting that avoids the hair from being overheated and burned. The right method for application by styling the hair section by section can also reduce the chance for heat burns.