Selecting Hair Straighteners that Work for You

  There are many ways in which you can style your hair, the most common one and the easiest being to have it straight by using Hair Straightener. There are many ways in which you can do this, either at home or in a salon. As a matter of fact, it is very easy to do it yourself since there is equipment that has been designed for that. They are easy to use and are quite affordable too. It takes a short while to do it as well; therefore, this is something that you can even do in the morning before going to work. However, you have to make sure that you know exactly how to use this equipment as if not properly used, they could be very dangerous. Below are the three major tips to using these devices: Convenience when using: The device that you buy should not only be able to straighten your hair, but it should also be easy to use, comfortable and gives you the results that you want. For this to be possible, they should be light weight and have a place where the fingers rest comfortably giving you a firm grip. Additionally, it should provide protection against overheating which would be dangerous. There are many types of Hair Straighteners categorized mostly by the hair type they are best suited for. Long hair requires heavy duty Straighteners and those that have high temperatures. On the other hand, short hair requires a device with less heat. Thicker hair will require a device with more heat as compared to light hair too. If you are not able to choose the best one for you, your hairdresser should be in a position to advise you on which one to go for. The different devices have different heat distribution on the length of the tool. There are those that heat unevenly while others heat evenly. Those that have a metallic surface usually heat unevenly, and they are likely to result in unevenly straightened hair. At times it is really difficult to know which one has the best heat distribution especially if you have never used it before. It would, therefore, be appropriate to ask someone who has experience with such devices like your hairdresser or a friend who owns one. Other factors that you are likely to consider are: You are not supposed to use the device each day as it will drain your hair of its natural moisture. Your hair will look good to start with but will get weaker in the long run. Your hair should be dry before you use a Straightener. Water and electricity could lead to a fatal electrocution accident. The best Hair Straighteners are those that have a temperature regulator. This means that you will be able to reduce or increase heat as per what you require. [Photo: flickr.com]