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What
Is The Best Tourmaline Flat Iron?
By Robin OBrien
Tourmaline
is a precious crystal that is ground down into a fine powder and
then infused onto the ceramic plates of a flat iron. Tourmaline
plates produce a far greater number of negative ions than do ceramic
plates. Negative ions straighten your hair for far longer and give
it a silkier, shinier look.
So,
if you're thinking of buying a flat iron you should only buy a flat
iron with plates that have been plated with tourmaline. But which
is the best tourmaline flat iron?
Surprisingly,
the vast majority of producers still make ceramic only flat irons.
However, the market leaders in flat iron design and manufacturing
now produce tourmaline flat irons.
The
following are market leaders in tourmaline flat iron technology,
and all make top rated tourmaline flat irons. Which tourmaline flat
iron is best depends on your hair type, what function you want and
how much you're willing to spend.
One
of the cheapest, top-rated tourmaline flat irons is the Solia Tourmaline
Ceramic Ion Flat Iron. The Solia tourmaline flat iron comes in four
plate sizes; the 3/4"plate is perfect for bangs and really
short hair and is also the perfect size for creating all sorts of
curly-haired styles. Plate widths also include the 1" and 1
¼" - the latter being the most popular size.
These
sizes are perfect for medium hair length or hair that isn't too
curly. If you hair is difficult to straighten then you should definitely
go for the 1 ¾" plates on the Solia tourmaline flat
iron. Solia flat irons come with Dynamic Alignment System to ensure
perfect contact between the plates and your hair.
The
Solia Limited Edition Pink flat iron is a very popular model, however,
if you're looking to buy a pink flat iron, the Corioliss pink flat
iron is a better choice; it looks better and heats up quicker than
does the Solia but it is a lot more expensive - more about Corioliss
in a moment.
Finally,
Solia claim that their tourmaline flat irons can be used on wet
hair - actually damp hair that has been first combed through. This
is a real plus point as using wet to dry flat irons avoid having
to first use a hair dryer.
Sedu
flat irons are about 50% more expensive than Solia flat irons. Sedu
flat irons have gained popularity because of their association with
Jennifer Aniston. Many want to have the same look and believe that
using a Sedu tourmaline flat iron will give them this. Whilst this
is true, perfectly straight, shiny, sleek hair can be obtained using
other brands of flat iron.
But
there is no doubt that a tourmaline flat iron from Sedu is a top
rated product and delivers on its promise of creating smooth, straight
hair. Although the heat up time of the Sedu Ionic Ceramic flat iron
is not as quick as some other brands, it is still ready to use in
only 25 seconds.
The
plate widths of Sedu flat irons are either 1 or 1 ½ inches.
The body of the Sedu flat iron is made from high-strength composite
materials, which makes the Sedu one of the lightest flat irons on
the market.
Only
introduced onto the market in 2004, the T3 Duality professional
flat iron has gained a strong foothold in the market and is now
one of the leading hair straighteners. The first thing you notice
about the T3 Tourmaline Medium Duality flat iron is its good looks
but the qualities of the T3 flat iron go further than how it looks.
T3 tourmaline flat irons use the latest technology to give you perfectly
straight hair.
There
are four models to choose from: the T3 Domed Duality Flat Iron (3/4
inch); the T3 Medium Duality Flat Iron (1 3/8 inch); the T3 Narrow
Duality Flat Iron (1 inch); and the T3 Wide Duality Flat Iron (1
3/4 inch).
The
T3 domed iron is a versatile tool to straighten, curl and even create
chic flips to the hair. When curling, the grooves on the outer ends
allow for more control, and when locked in between, the hair is
actually being heated on the inside, as well as the outside.
The
T3 Narrow Duality is the one that gives you most control, the T3
Wide Duality is best for long hair, whereas the T3 Medium Duality
is the most versatile. Finally, there is also available the T3 Wet
to Dry Flat Iron. Just like the Solia model discussed above, the
T3 Wet to Dry Tourmaline flat iron can be used on damp hair, so
avoiding having to first dry your hair.
The
Corioliss Pro Silver flat iron is nearly twice the price of the
Solia, making it one of the most expensive tourmaline flat irons
you can buy, but it's worth every penny. Its good looks are consummate
with its performance. Heat up time is only 6 seconds!
The
plate size is 1" and the plates reach a top temperature of
430F - higher than that of many flat irons. Sedu claim to make one
of the lightest flat irons - the Sedu 1" flat iron weighing
in at 0.9lbs - however, the Corioliss Pro Silver 1" flat iron
weighs only 0.72lbs, making it very easy to use, especially when
straightening the back of your hair.
The
iconic Corioliss Limited Edition Pink 1" flat iron is for those
who want something a little special. And if you're looking for something
extra special, take a look at the Corioliss Pro-Hair Purple Flat
Iron.
Finally,
Corioliss flat irons come with dual-voltage as standard so you can
use a Corioliss hair straightener anywhere in the world.
If
you want to get the best results when straightening your hair, you
should only use a tourmaline flat iron. Whether you buy a Sedu,
Solia, T3 or Corioliss tourmaline flat iron is your decision, but
your first decision should be to purchase a tourmaline flat iron.
Follow the
links to find a lot more information about the Solia
Tourmaline Ceramic Ion Flat Iron, the T3
Domed Duality Flat Iron, the Corioliss
Flat Iron and other leading makes.
Article Source: What
Is The Best Tourmaline Flat Iron?
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