Today a high quality straightening iron has become a woman’s best friend.
Having straight hair is now back in vogue, after the wild and crazy hairstyles of the 80’s and early 90s. It is no longer considered chic to look like a member of the big hair rock bands. Besides, do you really want to look like you just stuck your finger in an electric outlet? Today many women are choosing the sleek and sexy look of straight hair, and why not, it is a great natural look!
With manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon, choosing a quality straightening iron is easier than ever before. With that in mind, lets take a look at a few of our favorite brands.
The Chi Flat Iron model is one of the best-sold hair straighteners on the market. The Chi one-inch flat iron, which uses ceramic technology, is a professional style straightener. It is also their best selling model.
Equipped with fixed temperature settings, it will maintain an even temperature at all times. You can straighten, curl, and flip your hair in a variety of ways and it can be used for every hairstyle and texture.
The Sedu ionic flat iron is another popular hair straightener you can find on the market today. Used in many salons, this iron utilizes ceramic plates that will straighten your hair without doing any damage. What sets the Sedu apart from it’s competitors is that it can heat up in about 25 seconds, almost half the time it takes most other irons to reach the same temperature.
Other features include an ultra light weight design and 1-5 inch plate for medium to long hair and hotter and more consistent heat for all adjustable temperature settings (240ºF – 410ºF, 120°C – 200°C).
The Solia ceramic ion hair straightener features a dynamic alignment system that ensures your hair comes into proper contact with the plates. This allows you to have that silky smooth look so many women are looking for.
It has a variable temperature control (140°F – 450°F) and 1-1/4 inch plate. It is also available in a 1-3/4 inch plates for longer hair. This iron is well know for working in humid conditions and comes in a variety of colors, including black, red, hot pink and purple.