Curling Irons Sure Have Changed!

Probably one of the first hair styling tools you ever owned was a curling iron. In fact, if you went to high school in the early nineties, a curling iron was essential in order to create those sky high bangs that were so popular. Do you remember how you choose what curling iron you should use back then? Probably not, but I would bet that you didn’t choose your curling iron based on how good it would be for your hair. In fact, it hasn’t been until recently that hair styling tools have actually benefited hair. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when you are looking for a curling iron, because they have come along way since you first started using them.

If you are thinking about getting a curling iron, don’t make the mistake that they are only good for curling your bangs up to great heights. Curling irons are useful for so much more than that. If you have always wanted wavy, sexy curls, then a curling iron is the perfect tool for you. Or maybe it’s tight, spiral curls you’re looking for? A curling iron is also the tool of choice for you.

Be sure when you are looking for a curling iron to choose the barrel width that’s right for the style you want to achieve. Because curling irons come in a wide variety of barrel sizes, from ¾” up to 2” barrels. If you are looking for tight curls, choose the smaller curling iron barrel size. But if loose waves are your thing, you’ll want the larger barrel. It’s important to note that if you have short hair, you should not choose large barrel sizes, they are only useful on longer hair. Shorter hair does better with smaller barrel sizes as they are easier to negotiate on short hair. If you have medium length hair and want to have some versatility when you style, you may want to consider a 1” barrel size because they are the most versatile and you can create quite a bit of style with this size.

Another consideration when you are choosing a curling iron is the material of the barrel. Look for a ceramic curling iron because ceramic is an excellent material choice. Ceramic is known for conducting heat evenly and quickly so you do not need to worry about any hot spots developing on your iron which will burn your hair. Ceramic also smoothes your hair as it styles, so your hair will not look frizzy or over treated.

Other features to look for in a curling iron include ionic technology which actually locks in natural moisture and oils to make hair look healthier than before. Silver technology is also a great feature, because the silver kills bacteria and germs that may be in your hair or on your styling tool so that your hair can stay as healthy as possible.

Curling irons have come along way since your early styling days, so take the time to research a quality hair styling tool before you make the investment.

Simple Tips to Care for your Tools

Let’s face it; quality hair tools are not cheap. When you purchase a quality hair straightener, curling iron or hair dryer, you are making an investment in yourself, your style and your hair. And you have to remember that despite the initial cost, purchasing a good tool will actually save you money in the long run because you won’t have to replace it as frequently and it will do the job right making your hair look great.

Yet, it surprises me when I see how some people treat their expensive hair tools. If you have an investment of any kind, you should take care of it properly and nurture it right? It’s shocking to me to see people through their hair irons in a drawer, pinching the electrical cords or wrapping the cord around the hair dryer before putting it away. These are just a few of the awful things I see done to quality hair tools.

If you are going to spend the money buying yourself some excellent hair tools that are not only effective in styling your hair, but will help it stay healthy and look its best, why wouldn’t you treat those tools well? Of course everyone will have a reason for mistreating their tools, but the biggest excuse I see is that people honestly don’t realize that they are harming their tools.

It’s not hard to take care of your hair tools so that they will last, and I have a few simple hints and tricks for you to make it even easier to care for your straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers.

* Do not wrap the cords around the tool. This is probably one of the most common things that people do. When they are cleaning up the bathroom or packing for a trip, they will wrap the cord around and around the iron or hair dryer. Don’t do this. It will change the shape of the cord and may even permanently affect the cord shape. It also can kink or bend the wires inside the cord. Also, if your tool is still hot when you put it away you could melt the cord.

Instead of wrapping the cords around the tool, control the excess cord by collecting it and using a Velcro wrap to tie it up. This will keep it neat and tidy and will not damage the cord itself.

* Take care of the cords. Besides bundling the cord up nicely, be very careful when it comes to other hazards for the cord. One of the biggest culprits for damaging electrical cords is drawers. When you have all your hair tools out on the cupboard, and drawers are opening and shutting, it’s all too easy to get a cord shut in the drawer. This can pinch and even sever the cord making your tool useless.

Also be careful not to get more than one cord wrapped up around each other. This is a safety hazard as well as a risk for creating knots in the cords of hair tools.

* Keep your tools clean. This may go without saying, but if you keep your hair tools clean they will last much longer and give you quality performance for years. All you need to do is give your curling irons or hair straighteners a quick wipe down with a damp cloth when they are cool to remove any build up. If you have a bigger build up, use a bit of rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth. Check out our guide for cleaning your hair straightener. For hair dryers, clean the lint trap at the back of the dryer to keep it free from lint and build up. It is not hard to keep your quality hair tools working and looking their best. With minimal effort, your investment in a quality hair straightener, hair dryer or curling iron will last for years giving you beautiful, healthy looking hair.

Advances In Hair Styling Tools

One thing that has been the same for many generations is women usually want the hair type they were not born with. Those with curly hair would do anything for straight locks while those with that straight hair want some curl and wave. So every generation has done something to get those curls in or out of their hair and get that look they want. Women of today do not realize just how lucky they are that the hair straightening irons and curling irons available do not cause the damage that some of the methods of the past have done to the hair of some women.

Benefits of Tourmaline In Hair Styling Tools

Tourmaline is touted as the miracle of hair styling tools for its amazing ability to add lots of negative ions to your hair and make it not only look healthier but be healthier. These negative ions break down the water on the hair, which allows it to be absorbed right into the shaft of the hair. This will make your hair moister and will make your hair so much more healthy and vibrant than if you used hair styling tools that did not use tourmaline. So hair tools such as tourmaline flat irons will not only style your hair like you want it but also leave your hair healthier in the process.

Making Sure Your Hair Tools Are Clean

If your curling iron or hair straightener is not doing as good of a job as it used to when you first purchased it the chances are you are getting frustrated trying to style your hair with it now. This can make you frustrated that you spent money on something that should last and it is not living up to those expectations. But the problem with the hair iron may not as bad as it seems, you may only need to clean off the build up that comes from the styling products you use while you are using it.

Dual Voltage Hair Styling Tools For Travel

If you travel a lot for work or personal pleasure than you surely have come across the times when the hair styling tools you have brought along to do your hair with do not work do to the discrepancies in voltage levels between some countries. This can be alleviated though by getting hair tools that will operate with either 110 or 220 voltage levels. Items like dual voltage straighteners from Karmin make looking your best while traveling as easy as it is at home and you do not have to have separate flat irons and blow dryers for when you travel.

Getting Swivel Cords On Hair Styling Tools

One feature that you need to look for in any hair styling tool if you want it to last for a significant amount of time is a swivel cord. Whether you are talking blow dryers or curling irons the way you handle and move the tool to style your hair will tangle the cord and twist it around. If the styling tool uses a swivel base where it enters the tool this twisting action will only spin around harmlessly. If there is no swivel base the cord will continue to tangle and bind which will put excess stress on the junction which will end up pulling the cord out of the hair styling tool.

Stopping Static Electricity With Ceramic & Tourmaline

Since we are well into fall and quickly approaching winter static electricity in your hair is probably increasing making it harder to keep your locks under control and looking their best. The dryer air and cooler temps encourage static electricity and makes styling your hair difficult. If you use professional hair styling tools with ceramic or titanium plates or barrels static electricity is less of a hassle for you. These tools such as ceramic straightening irons and titanium curling irons are proven to reduce static electricity so you will experience less of this nuisance and have better looking hairstyles.

Getting Authentic Name Brand Hair Tools

We all hear about the replica designer purses and shoes that look exactly like those from the top designers but they are far from the same quality. These knock offs are sold on the streets, in black markets, and even online from non-authorized dealers. You would never think that this same replica knock off market would copy the top hair styling tools and sell them, as they were the real things. When you are purchasing your hair styling tools make sure you are buying from an authorized dealer who is selling you the real thing and not a cheap knock off that will only ending up costing you more in the long run.

The Benefits of Hair Straighteners with Tourmaline

It you have been paying any attention to the latest news and development with hair styling tools you will have heard the term –tourmaline. Tourmaline is the latest in styling developments and hair straighteners with tourmaline have become the latest and greatest tool to have in your arsenal.

 

What exactly is tourmaline? Tourmaline is a mineral that occurs naturally in the environment. In its natural state, tourmaline is a beautiful crystal formation that is quite striking. The great thing about tourmaline is that it is a natural source of negative ions and when it becomes heated it reacts by emitting those negatively charged ions.

 

So why is tourmaline used in hair straighteners? That’s a great question. Because tourmaline is a source of negatively charged ions it emits those negative ions when it’s heated. Because a hair straightener is a source of heat, there are a great deal of negative ions emitted. Those negative ions are extremely beneficial to the hair because they actually enter the hair shaft and smooth hair down.

 

Negative ions are responsible for creating healthy, beautiful and shiny hair. The negative ions affect your hair by keeping it straight longer, and by smoothing the hair shaft the hair looks not only straight, but healthy and shiny as well. So you don’t have to worry about that over processed, frizzy look that some hair straighteners give you.

 

The other great thing about tourmaline is that it dries and straightens your hair faster. Because of the concentration of negatively charged ions, the hair is straightened much faster which means less time in the styling chair which ultimately means your hair will be exposed to heat and styling tools for much shorter periods of time. Another great reason why a tourmaline flat iron is a great idea! If you don’t have to expose your hair to styling tools for long periods, it will stay healthier longer.

 

Hair straighteners with tourmaline are definitely the latest and greatest in hair styling technology and for good reason. If you are in the market for a hair iron that will straighten your hair while keeping it looking healthy and beautiful, you must check out an iron with tourmaline in it.

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