Choosing a smoothing iron according to the coating of its plates

  • The ceramic coating: There are three types of ceramics: white, yellow and black (particularly suitable for frizzy and curly hair.) Ceramic plates diffuse a soft and homogeneous heat, do not cling to the hair and are particularly suitable for hair thin and fragile.It is ensured that the plates are made entirely of ceramics and that it is not just a component.
  • Titanium coating: thanks to titanium, your plates will be lighter and stronger. Here again, the diffusion of heat is homogeneous. Titanium plates, however, are not recommended for colored hair.
  • Tourmaline coating: Tourmaline plates are suitable for all types of hair, including damaged and colored hair. This coating does not cling to the hair and eliminates static electricity.

Choosing a smoothing iron according to the size of its plates

  • The ideal plates for short hair are narrow and thin, like those of mini-straighteners, to smooth as close to the hair root.
  • The ideal plates for semi-long hair are called "classic". They are generally 3 cm wide and 9 cm long.
  • The ideal plates for very long, curly or frizzy hair are called "very wide" plates. The measurements are generally greater than 4 cm in width and 10 cm in length.
  • The ideal plates for curly hair can also be so-called "floating" plates. Soft and flexible, these plates adapt to the undulations of the hair and accompany it in its movement.

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Choosing a smoothing iron according to its temperature

  • A temperature between 80 ° and 150 ° for fine and damaged hair
  • A temperature between 150 ° and 170 ° for fine to normal hair
  • A temperature between 170 ° and 200 ° for wavy and curly hair
  • A temperature between 200 ° and 230 ° for frizzy hair

And even if you now have all the cards in hand to choose the smooth iron that suits you, remember nevertheless that smoothing your hair daily is strongly discouraged.