We have come a long way from hot rollers and velcro-based curlers. In
todays hair care isles you will find items that sound like they were NASA’s
brainchild. The terminology is confusing, but what’s worse is finding the right
tool for you – that is where we can help! This is your go-to guide to take the turmoil
out of the terminology and turn your mane into a head of hair any girl would
envy.
First, lets start with the terms:
Ceramic – the
heat source in your tool is made with ceramic instead of metal. Ceramic will
regulate itself and will prevent over-heating (decrease in heat = decrease in
damage). Ceramic will also make your hair smoother, shinier, and seal in the
moisture.
Ionic – negative
ions are used to shrink water droplets and neutralize static-causing positive
ions. This cuts the drying time and prevents frizz.
Nano – water
molecules are broken down into tiny particles. This allows more moisture to
seep into your hair and decreases frizz.
Tourmaline – this is a stone that releases negative ions and
far-infrared (aka long wavelength) heat. It knocks out static producing
positive ions, reduces drying time, and closes hair cuticles leaving your hair
silky smooth.
So what are the best tools for your hair?
Curly Girls – go
for tools that say ceramic, ionic, or nano. These
properties will smooth the hair and drop the drying time. Ionic dryers will
save you time and ceramic or tourmaline curling irons can give your hair a more
defined look.
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Dryer:
Chi Rocket Professional
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Curling
iron: Amika Curler
Stick Straight –
tools with any of the properties are great for your hair. Try tourmaline to
reduce drying time lessening the damage done by heat.
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Dryer:
Revlon Tourmaline Ionic 1875 Watt Dryer
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Straightening
iron: Sedu Icon Prive
Limp/Fine Hair –
try using a round ceramic brush to give your hair volume and dryers with
different heat settings are important for your thin delicate strands. Preventing your hair from overheating will
help deter breakage and maximize its growing potential. Using a dryer with
multiple properties will help prevent static.
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Dryer:
Conair Infinity Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Styler 223X
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Brush:
Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Mega
Girl-on-the-go
–No need to subject yourself to damaging effects of a hotel wall-mounted dryer.
Different ceramic dryers and flat irons now come travel-size!
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Dryer:
Andis 1875 Ceramic Folding Dryer with retractable cord.
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Straightening
Iron: Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium
Bonus: To dry
hair in even less time try a brush with synthetic and bore bristle combo. Bore
bristles are gentle on the hair and synthetic bristles will dry hair faster!
