Ionic Hair Straighteners
If you are a fan of shiny and sleek straight hair, then hair straightener can be your friend!
There are many types of hair straighteners available in the market like ceramic, titanium, ionic, etc. In this article, we will talk about the ionic hair straightener.
Our hair is positively charged and therefore for smoother, shinier and frizz-free hair, we need negative ions. The ionic hair straighteners are known for generating negative ions. Thus, when positively charged interacts with negatively charged ones, it neutralizes each out.
It is important to know that ionic is not material like ceramic or titanium but ions are produced when the heat is generated. All the ceramic straighteners naturally generate negative ions while titanium and tourmaline need an infusion of ion.
Ion technology helps in restoring the moisture balance and nourishes the hair. It prevents over-drying of hair and improves your hair strength. Now let’s look at the things that make an excellent hair straightener.
Below are the things you can expect in ionic hair straighteners
- The plates of straighteners are smooth and durable. It is easy to clean
- The straighteners are light in weight, ergonomically designed and easy to hold
- The cord is long and has swivel technology for flexibility
- The heat-up time is quick with easy to adjust the temperature setting
- The straightener comes with an auto shut off feature for safety purposes
- Different hair straightener plates are suitable for different hair types. The plate size also depends on the length and thickness of your hair.
- Most flat irons are travel friendly with universal or dual voltage so that you can use your straightener anytime and anywhere
How to choose the right temperature
Hair type | Hair length | Hair size | Heat setting |
Thick, coarse, curly, difficult to manage hair | Short hair Medium Hair Long Hair | ½ – 1 inch 1 – 2 inch 1 and ½ – 2 inch | 170 to 210 degree C 170 to 210 Degree C 190 to 220 degree C |
Normal, medium and wavy hair | Short hair Medium Hair Long Hair | ½ – 1 inch 1 – 2 inch 1 and ½ – 2 inch | 140 to 180 degree C 140 to 180 degree C 180 to 200 degree |
Naturally straight, fine and damage | Any hair type | Any size iron | 120 to 150 degree C |
Conclusion
We hope now it’s clear to you what exactly is an ionic hair straightener and how it works on your hair. We have also provided a few things to consider before buying an ionic hair straightener