Flatiron Review

Finding flatiron that suits your hairstyle can be difficult process. But this becomes easy if you are aware of your hair type. And what you want your flatiron to do with your hair. Flatiron is different from a curling iron. Though main function of flatiron is straightening of hair, it can also do the curling and wave making if used in that manner.

 

Following ideas should be kept in mind while buying flatiron.

Type of hair.

For fine straight hair:, ceramic model with smooth plates and multiple temperature rating is enough.

Fine curly hairs: Flatiron with wide range of temperature setting and the flatiron with tourmaline or titanium plates will be best.

Thick straight hair: Go for flatiron that has big plates with high temperature ratings.

Thick curly or coarse hair: the flatiron that offers high heat with hair protection is fine. The ionized models will protection your hair.

Basic aspects of a flatiron which you should look for before buying.

Width. For fine and straight hairs thin plates will be fine. But for long hair the plates should be wide and long so that more hair can pass through them in less time.

Plates. Plates are made from different materials and they have different shapes. The best plate for you should depend on density of your hair and style you need or desire.

 

Flatirons can be broadly divided into following categories:

Basic flat iron: This is for those who have occasional requirements of straightening hair. Or have fine hairs and they needed just portion of straightening hair.

Ceramic models: They have lot more functions and more temperature settings. The chance of hair burning is less with them than with basic metal model.

Tourmaline models: They give healthy and shiny look to hairs unlike others.

Ionic. They are the most advanced material plates. It is also expensive.

Review of some flatirons liked by professionals and by those who treat hairs at home.

 

1. BIO IONIC ONE PASS

This is fastest flatiron which heats up in 5 seconds. It comes with ceramic or ionic infused plates that do not damage the hair like other flatirons. The range of temperatures is wide which allow users to select one best for their hairs.

COLOR. Black and blue plates

COST: 100 $

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 13 x3 x 5 inches.

Pros.

• It is fast heating time only 5 seconds. And heat remains consistent through the passing from top section of hair to bottom.
• It is small and handy which makes it easy to manipulate for style and curls.
• Ceramic plates infused with ions make it fastest flatiron.
• It can be handled without fear as the rounded edges cannot harm scalp or ears.
• It takes only one pass or just moving it once from top section of hair to bottom will straighten the hair.

Cons.

• One pass is not enough some sections of hair need more than one pass.
• Wide plates do not allow bangs or short layers to get.
• The silicon guides along the straightening plates do not give desired straightening.
• It is right that it cannot straight hairs in one pass so two passes are needed on fine and thick hairs also because of its temperature ratings.

 

Conclusion: its light weight and quick heating settings makes it best for various styling options.

2. REMINGTON S 9500 PEARL PRO.

This is flatiron that can be used by a professional and an amateur easily. It can straighten even curlier hair. This flatiron comes in different sizes. The one inch is for short and thin hair and 2 inch for long and thick hair. Both the models come with small handle which makes it easy to handle and maneuver.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 2×4.9×13.6 inch.

COST: 21. $

COLOR: black

Pros.

• Heat up time is 30 seconds and gives 400 degree of temperature.
• Its plates are infused with pearls which makes it smoother for hair
• The temperature is shown in digitals on the upper side of the plates and is consistent throughout the straightening process.
• With high temperature only one pass is required to straighten hair.
• Buttons to regulate temperature are displayed nicely.
• It comes with swivel cord which makes it easy to take in hands while straightening hair.

Cons:

• Remington is not effective for long and think hair for the temperature may not stay consistent for long hairs.
• Plates require force to clamp them.
• One inch model is flexible to make curls and styling for it is rounded but the 2 inch model is flat and does not give that maneuverability.
• Handles also heats up which makes it difficult to handle with ease.

Conclusion.

For shiny and smooth hairs Remington can be given the title of best flatiron. The pearls infused plates do not any snag issues which other flatiron have.

 

 

3. PAUL MITCHELL PROTOOLS EXPRESS ION SMOOTHS FLATIRON

This flatiron actually heats fast than other similar models and the entire straightening process is faster. This flatiron can be used to make other styles than only straightening. It can give curls and wave shapes in different styles.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 12x 5x 3 inch

WEIGHT: 1.2 pounds.

COLOR: silver only

Pro.

• This flatiron contains moisture on hairs. It does not take moisture from hair unlike other flatirons.
• It leaves shiny hair and voluminous texture to hair.
• It is one of the lightest flatirons.
• Plates do not snag or pull hair as plates are cushioned
• Plates have silicones which grip the hair and glide them through plates for smooth straightening.
• Temperature remains constant in straightening process
• Wide range of temperature can be suited to any type of hair even curlier, coarse and thick hair.
• The sleek design is perfect for short hairs and for hairs near head or scalp.

Cons

• The temperature is very high which has damaged hairs in many cases.
• The silicon on plates pull and snag hair, not giving them straighten smooth look.
• For thick and curly hair this may not be the best flatiron, because its plates cannot pass without pulling hair.

Conclusion:

This is for thick and long wave like hair. And this is only flatiron that restores moisture in hairs rather than taking it away.

 

4. H SI  PROFESSIONAL:

Professional comes in rounded casing which enables to make any style easily. It can work close to the scalp also because of its rounded design. It is considered best in anti frizz category. Its handle has a round shape at the end which gives good grip. Professional comes with dual voltage by the virtue of which it can be used anywhere in the world.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: I inch plate

WEIGHT: 1.5 pound.

COST: 40 $

 

Pro.

• It heats up quickly.
• Temperature remains consistent. The two indicators red and green show the heat of plates.
• Tourmaline infused plates doesn’t damage the hair.
• Ionized plates do not drain moisture away but they seal the moisture in hairs.
• Seven feet long swivel power cord makes easy to use from any angles.
• It has adjustable temperature from 240F f to 410 F which suits every hair.

Cons

• The major fault is that it cannot maintain the high temperature
• There comes a gap before it regains its temperature for next section of hair.

 

Conclusion. It turns out as one of the best for any length and any type of hair. The problem with heat setting occurs only at the high heat and the gap of waiting is only few seconds. Compare to others its results are betters in hair straightening.

 

5. INFINITI PRO BY CONAIR PROFESSIONAL.

This flatiron is tourmaline infused ceramic plates which give shine and restore health of hairs at the same time. Unlike metals plates tourmaline plates don’t take moisture and nutrients from hair. Infiniti comes in three models 1 inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch. Its temperature goes up to 446 degree .the heat is evenly spread on the plates thus preventing the forming of hot spots which frizz .it also does not have static issues which fly some hairs from the section of hair.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 12.4 x5.2 x 2.4 inches

COLORS:

• I inch royal blue.
• 5 inch pink
• 2 inch black color.

COST: 30 $

WARRANTY: 2 years on parts and maintenance.

Pros.

• Heating time is only 20 seconds.
• The three sizes can be selected for any particular hair type.
• The ceramic plates give constant temperature.
• Keeps moisture and nutrients of hair intact.
• The long plates give better contact with hairs and thus better straightening result.

Cons:

• It is not for fine hairs since its heating setting are very high, that can damage the hairs.
• Some users also have issue with its clamping, which is not effective in proper straightening of hairs from the top.

 

Conclusion; The main plus side of this unite is that it restores moisture and nutrients in hair. It is also used for curl, wave and flip.

 

6. FHI HEAT PLATEFORM TOURMALINE CERAMIC PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLING IRON.

This flatiron comes with high heat settings which are best for difficult hair styling. It has floating plates thus can be used for curl, wave and straightening proposes. The use of tourmaline plates ensures that heat is even on all over plates, which prevent any damage to hairs from heat.

It comes with red ceramic plates and durable design with three ceramic layers fitted with the straightening plate.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 11.5 x 1x 1.5 inch

WEIGHT: 1 pound.

COLOR: black

COST: 126 $

Pro.

• It has one of the widest temperature ranges from 140- 450 degree. This plus point makes it ideal for thick, curly or coarse hairs
• The negative ions in the tourmaline plate repel water thus restore water in hairs.
• The plate has sloping edge which reduces the clamping of hairs at top and bottom section of hair.
• The floating plates grip the hairs with right amount of force
• Plates give even heat distribution which is good for straightening hair.

Cons.

• High heat can damage the fine hairs.
• It is not good for fine hairs.

 

Conclusion.

This is one of the best flatirons for curl or coarse hairs.

 

 

7. BaBYLISS PRO NANO.

This unite has titanium plates and sleek design. It gives the best smoothing experience because the titanium plates are smoother than ceramic or tourmaline plates.

It comes with far infrared heat that will not burn the hair and keep moisture and natural oil in hair that is must for shiny hairs. It is comfortable to use even for beginner and for professional also.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 13.2x 2.2x 7 inch

WEIGHT: 2 pounds

COLOR: blue.

COST: 100 $

Pros.

• It is light weight and sleek design with removable casing which makes it perfect as curling iron or making wave, besides being a straightening hair flatiron.
• It comes with far infrared heat which prevents burning of hairs even at high temperature and keeps water and natural oil in hairs.
• The temperature goes up to 450 degree which gives perfect straight hairs.
• Titanium plates are scratch resistance and moves smoothly over hairs.

Cons.

• This is not for fine hair. With fine hairs the plates are not pressed satisfactorily.
• The lowest temperature setting can fry fine hairs.

Conclusion:

This is for coarse hairs because of its high heating settings.

 

 

8. GHD PROFESSIONAL REVIEW.

Ghd professional comes with most advanced technology which is called static free technology. This gives perfect anti frizz look. This technology does not charge hairs. With no static charge hairs, the hairs stay in perfect position once they are styled.

RPODUCT DIMENSIONS: 19x 1.2 x 4 inch

WEIGHT: 12 ounce

COST: 163 $

Pros.

• Ghd professional comes with gold aluminum plates which discharge static charge.
• This quality makes it best anti frizz flatiron.
• The black chasing is rounded which is used for curling and wave or flicks hairs.
• Heating setting can be suited for any type of hair.
• Anti frizz capability is best.
• Same devices can be used for curling as well as for straightening hair.

Cons.

• The gold titanium plates can make hair crisp at high temperature.
• Heat protection cream is must for fine hairs at high temperature.
• Some users were not able to get hang of it.

Conclusion

Best flatiron for fine and frizz hair not for thick and coarse hair.

 

 

9. ION ONE STROKE PERPETUAL HEAT FLATIRONS.

Ion one stroke perpetual heat flatiron has temperature sensor circuit heat technology. It also has tourmaline and Japanese ion ceramic minerals. Combinations of these technologies make it to give uniform temperature without any hot or cold spots on plates.

GUARANTEE: 1 year

WEIGHT: 1 pound

COST: 65 $ at Amazons

Pro.

• It Heats up quickly the heating time is 45 minutes.
• Keeps hair free from frizz even in high humidity.
• Hairs are shiny and smooth
• Range of temperatures can be selected for every type of hair.

Cons

• Users experience is not satisfactory with long thick hair.

Conclusions:

Tests have shown that this unite gives frizz free hair even in humidity and gave shiny look to hairs. At the low cost it has been able to match the best high quality units.

 

 

10. THE SULTRA THE SEDUCTRESS FLATIRON.

The sultra has been able to give smooth, straight hair with silky feeling. It comes with three temperature settings for fine, normal and thick hair.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 10.5x 1.5x 2 inch

WEIGHT: 8 ounce

WARRANTY: 2 years

COST: 210 $

Pro.

• It has three temperature ratings 370 F, 380 F and 395F for fine, normal and thick hairs respectively.
• The exclusive thermo Tru ceramic technology protects hairs while giving constant heat for various styles.
• It gives silky feel in hairs.
• It has no hair snag issues.
• Highly glossy plates smoothly glide through hairs.

Cons

• Temperature options have not got down well with users.
• Users don’t get silky hairs feel as claimed.
• Hairs do not remain frizz free after straightening.
• At cost of 210 $ it is beyond many users.

 

Conclusion:

It is for those who want to get long lasting soft curls, waves and shiny straight hairs and they are willing to pay for style they want.