Meanwhile, titanium plates heat up very quickly and can reach higher temperatures than ceramic irons, which is why they’re recommended for thick and curly hair that requires extra heat to get smooth.īut those aren’t the only type of plates out there. The only potential downside? Ceramic usually takes a little longer to heat up. “ Ceramic plates are often ‘safest’ for dry, damaged, or fragile hair,” says hairstylist Amy Abramite, adding that these plates, in general, don’t get overly hot, so the overall temperature of ceramic irons stays in a relatively safe range. Neither ceramic nor titanium is necessarily better or worse-it's just that one plate is likely better for your specific hair type. We updated this article in October 2022 to add new flat irons the internet won't stop talking about, delete outdated oldies, and check in with new experts for the latest in hair straighteners, just for you. ✔️ P.S., This is new, up-to-date info, bb. I know it sounds overwhelming, so to make it easier for you, I rounded up the best hair straighteners of 2022 for every different hair type, need, and budget.
You've also got the choice between auto shut-off features, wide or thin builds, and ceramic or titanium plates (fyi, ceramic = softer heat that’s better for finer, straighter hair titanium = stronger heat that’s better for curlier, coarser hair). That doesn't mean you need to spend $$$, but a good hair straightener should be tailored to your hair type, straighten in one pass without pulling, and have a few heat settings.Īnd those are just the basics. As long as it gets the job done, right? But nope- a bad straightener can lead to excessive damage, breakage, and split ends. I thought it didn’t matter that my crusty ol’ flat iron had a bad habit of getting too hot, snagging my hair, and randomly turning off. Take it from me, someone who straightens their fine, thin, curly hair once a month max. Fact: Using a subpar hair straightener can destroy your hair.
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