Curlier hair were more popular in the 1980’s but during the mid-late 1990’s and through to the 2000’s the trend has changed considerably. I was always unsatisfied with my curly hair and managing them was also a problem. I used to envy my friends who had smooth silky hair. In short, i was planning to change the style of my hair which always looked messy and curly. So,  i made up my mind to straighten my hair with a hair straightener (hair iron) on regular basis so that i may come out of my curly hair complex.

Buying and choosing a hair straightener sounds too easy but in fact it is one of the most difficult things.

Actually i came to know that hair straightener is the best hair straightening method available and if used properly it does not cause any damage to the hair or scalp, it does not cost a lot (i paid $99 for my Babyliss Pro Diamond Titanium Professional Iron); it is easy to use and provides the desired outcome in very little time.

A friend of mine was kind enough to guide me with the basic things i must see before i purchase a hair straightener. The things to look for are:

1. Hair straightener must have ceramic plates which does not damage the hair. But later i found (by browsing the net) that Titanium is another option to consider. Titanium plates offer even heat distribution as well. Titanium plates are also much more durable under high temperatures than the ceramic options. They also less chance to scratch easily than ceramic flat irons, providing you a longer life. Another type is Tourmaline plates which are the newest, and therefore most expensive, type of hair straightening product.

2. It should be light weight.

3. It should get heated up quickly (taking long time to get heated is not good).

So, now coming to the topic of How to use it. Lets discuss a little bit about it.

Before you use it on your hair, make sure they are dry. Some women make this mistake of trying to straighten their hair while they are still wet, in an effort to dry their hair while they are straightening it. This will absolutely not work as the hair will still stay a bit damp and the objective of having straight hair will not be achieved. Best way to use it is to wash your hair first, blow dry it and then use your Hair Straightener. Caution is needed as straightening your hair every day may make them brittle. Care must also be taken not to over heat the straightener as this may burn hair.

Although family and friends do guide before we purchase some personal use electronic items, internet should always be searched and reviews of user read carefully as it helps a lot in decision making. Like i came to know that not all type of hair straighteners are for all types of hair by reading about it on one beauty forum. They say that “Heavy duty hair straighteners should be used for those with longer hair, and hair straighteners with higher temperature settings should be used for those who have thick hair.”

So, Now i can definitely say with confidence that I am happy with my hair now as at last i got the Perfect Iron For My Hair.