Straightening Irons

Hi AggiePam,

I`ve been using a Conair one that works with steam. I think the price range is anywhere between $20-$25.
I`ve been really happy with it. I have really curly hair and even when I blow dry it straight i still get waves. I use the iron after (just make sure your hair is *completely* dry, otherwise it makes a sort of...umm..sizzling noise, which I`m sure can`t be good sign :) and it comes out fabulous. I was using it when when my hair was cut really short (wynona ryder pixie type thing) and it worked wonders for getting that sort of messy bed-head look. Now that my hair is growing out a bit, it gets it stick straight for that Meg Ryan piecy look.
It hasn`t been too damaging to my hair either (if at all). My hair goes through torture - highlights last november...let them grow out...got bored...bleached my hair....colored my hair....hated it....highlighted again...trip to the carribean...sun damage i`m sure...got sick of that....colored it again....all while using the straighting iron on a daily basis....and my hair still looks healthy (really.) I`m sure i`ll pay for it one of these days though.

ok. sorry for the rant. hehehe hope this helps.