“Straightening hair from the inside is better than heating the hair shaft.” According to her, which option you should choose is based on your hair type and desired look. “Ceramic irons take longer to heat up and they heat the hair from the inside, titanium heats up immediately and heats the hair on the surface,” explains Parker. Product Specs: This flat iron uses titanium plates to heat hair up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.Ĭeramic Versus Titanium Hair StraightenersĪs you begin your search for your next flat iron, you’ll notice that there are several plate materials available-ultimately impacting how fast the iron heats up and how the tool works to straighten each strand.And what’s great about any straightening iron is that you can curl at the hair as well!” The model is designed to reach temperatures up to 450 degrees, and straighten even thick, coarse hair.

Why We Love It: When editorial hairstylist Cassandra Normil needs a good hair straightener, she often reaches for the Salon Tech Titanium Xtreme for its titanium plates, remarking that “it gives a smooth glide when straightening the hair.Hot Tools Black Gold Evolve Ionic Salon Flat Iron Product Specs: This cordless flat iron uses ceramic-coated plates and maintains an optimum styling temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit.

“It’s great for topping up a sleek look after traveling or creating curls for a night out. The straightener is also a favorite of celebrity hairstylist Charlotte Mensah-noting that it’s especially suited for those on the go or to leave afro-textured hair smooth and soft. I love how discreet it is when I’m traveling and that I can truly touch up my hair anywhere without sacrificing the styling power of other GHD hot tools.” The flat iron is designed for 20 minutes of cordless styling, along with a portable charging cable. “Not only does this cordless styler make touch-ups on set and red carpets possible, but it’s small and lightweight enough to fit in a purse.

Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist and GHD ambassador Justine Marjan says she loves the GHD Unplugged.

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