The styling plates are 2cm across – slightly narrower than the plates of full-size stylers, but the handle is a similar width to that of GHD’s other stylers and feels comfortable and nicely balanced in the hand. As with corded straighteners, always ensure hair is completely dry before straightening (rough-dry the hair first with a hairdryer if you’re straightening after a workout). Section the hair prior to styling and spray with a heat-protective product to keep heat damage to a minimum and help your chosen style to last longer. I’m no hair stylist but after years of living with untamed frizz and curls I finally taught myself the art of curling with a straightener. Here’s my technique:

Babyliss’s straighteners have three heat settings – 160°C, 180°C and 200°C – and heat up in just seconds. The battery charges fully in three hours and lasts for 30 minutes, which will be sufficient to style most types and lengths of hair. Start with an inch-sized section at the front your hair. Holding your straightener parallel to your face, begin to use your hair tool much like you would to straighten your hair. The answer here largely depends on your hair length, type and condition. All Ghd stylers are set at 185 degrees, and many other brands have followed suit. This temperature is widely considered to be the ideal middle ground: it's hot enough to straighten strands in one pass, yet won't scorch your strands. There will be a slight buzzing sound from the ionic port whilst releasing the ions which is totally normal according to the user manual of Babyliss Pro 235.The Revamp Progloss Liberate Cordless Ceramic Compact Hair Straightener is a diminutive device which uses ceramic floating plates to glide easily through the hair without pulling or tugging. The plates are infused with keratin and argan oil for extra conditioning, and it uses ionic technology to hydrate the hair to a glossy finish.

Variable Temperature Control– 3 heat settings ( from 180°C to 235°C). It is suitable for all hair types. Key specs – Plates: Flexing copper alloy plates; Heat settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 210°C; Time to charge: 70 mins Charge lasts: 30 mins Nano-Ceramic Plates– the straightener glides smoothly on my hair which minimizes hair breakage and heat damage. The Corrale has three heat options: 165ºC, 185ºC and 210ºC, so you can choose the temperature that best suits your hair texture and desired style. The flexing design means that the plates mould themselves gently around the hair, so excellent straightening results can be achieved without needing the very highest temperatures and at speed.Cloud Nine’s straighteners have a unique vibrating Revive Mode setting, which is designed to minimise friction as you draw the hair through the tool, reducing damage from snagging.

That’s pretty rapid, but if you’re expecting to use it in 30 seconds or less, you’ll have to wait an agonising two and a half more minutes. More on temperature and functions The straighteners are small but they still feature GHD’s familiar ceramic plates and dual-zone heat sensors to maintain a safe, consistent temperature of 185°C across the plates. The tool heats up in only 45 seconds, and a single battery lasts 20 minutes from full charge, which takes 2 hours. I’ve found it works well for curls that hold; however, when I straighten my hair, I can usually count on a bit of frizz and loss of straightness if it’s humid or rainy. But, I blame this more on my hair’s incessant need to be in some way wavy. Key specs – Plates: Ceramic; Heat settings: 1; Maximum temperature: 185°C; Time to charge: 2 hours; Charge lasts: 20 minsSeparate your hair into three sections horizontally, pinning the middle and upper sections on top of your head.

Start straightening your hair by placing the section of hair between the straightening plates, very close to the roots. Repeat the same process if the hairs are not completely straight (avoid overheating your strands though) Yes. The new Babyliss hair straighteners come with built-in sensors whereby they turn themselves off automatically when you don’t use the straighteners for a certain amount of time. It is a safety feature that is very important to protect yourself and your family. How Long Does The Flat Iron Last?Ionic” flat irons are better than ceramic flat irons. The word “ionic” is commonly used in the styling industry to refer to negative ions only. Ceramic flat irons use ceramic heaters, which produce negative ions when heated - no matter what. An ion is an atom that's gained a positive or negative electrical charge. 2. What are ionic hair straighteners? Key specs – Plates: floating ceramic; Heat settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 200°C; Time to charge: 3 hours Charge lasts: 30 mins