Hi Jewels 408 from another Newbie. Apart from the rec from my hairdresser I made up my check list (see below)
Check List
That
the plates are 100% tourmaline ceramic plates.
If the plates are colored e.g. red, blue, gold, it has
been treated, these may look nice but they are for show and they are not
good for your hair, so stay away from them.
Look for a plate that is ceramic or metal in looks.
Ceramic Plates are usually white or yellowish in
color. These plates are good but they are older technology from
around 2002. Many companies still use these as it is cheaper to
manufacture than a tourmaline ceramic plate. Be careful some use an
aluminum plate with ceramic coating, if you buy ceramic make sure it is
100% pure ceramic.
Titanium Plates – Usually Gun
Metal Grey color these are great plates and provide great results. Similar in quality to Tourmaline Ceramic
but work differently with different hair types. Ask your hairdresser to type your hair
before choosing.
Tourmaline Ceramic – Gun
Metal Grey in color – These are currently the best plates on the market.
Variable Temperature Control
(If you have thick hair make sure it heats up to at least 420ºF)
Swivel Cord
At least a 3 year warranty
(most hair straighteners will die in the first year or two)
If you travel then make sure
its dual voltage
Floating plates, you can
check this by asking the supplier or if you have access to the styling
iron by pressing on either side of the plate and it should move. All salon
professional irons will have this.
Auto shut off, the last thing
you want is to start a fire or cause damage to your home or salon because you
left the iron on, make sure it has a safety auto shut off feature. Make sure it has a 3 meter or 10 foot cord,
anything shorter will be hard to work with.
You can see I research before I buy.
Edited by Karen Shelton - December 15 2014 at 4:51am
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