Dazzling Hair From CHI
July 28, 2008 by Courtney · Leave a Comment
Straighten, flip and curl with the versatile Farouk Pink Dazzle CHI 1” Flat Hair Iron ($114.95). This ergonomically designed, limited edition iron is lightweight, and comes with a matching pink travel case. With a side on-off switch and 360 degree swivel cord, this iron is incredibly easy to use on your own hair, or someone else’s. Ceramic plates and coils maintain an even temperature and produce negative ions to give you professional results every time. Traditional copper coils can dry hair and cause damage, but the ceramic heat helps ions penetrate deeply to seal the cuticle and repel humidity. As an added bonus, the CHI iron uses just 20-25 watts of electricity, so it saves energy while saving your hair.
Choosing the Right Flat Iron
July 9, 2008 by Courtney · Leave a Comment
Not all flat irons are made equal! If you’re ready to go from curly or wavy to smooth and glossy, follow these tips to choose the right flat iron that will give the most gorgeous results for your hair type:
-Flat irons generally come in widths between one and two inches. Wider irons work best on longer hair, while thinner irons work well for short hair. If you’re somewhere in-between, select an iron in the 1.25-1.75” range.
-Adjustable heat settings let the iron heat enough to effectively straighten and shine without being too damaging to your hair. Those with thin or fragile hair will not need to use as high a setting as those with thick or coarse hair. Also, make sure the iron has enough power- 150 watts or more should do it.
-No matter what your hair type, you will want an iron with ceramic plates! Ceramic is less damaging than aluminum or other metals. And those wet to dry irons that allow you to skip the blow dryer? Many work thanks to tourmaline ceramic plates, which produce a flow of protective negative ions to close the hair’s cuticle and ward off damage. If you have especially curly, frizzy or difficult to style hair, wet to dry flat irons may help you finally achieve the look you want! The CHI Wet to Dry Flat Iron (myhairstylingtools.com, $147.95) is a popular choice!
