Professional hair straighteners

Every woman at any age wants to look beautiful every day and have a hairstyle no worse than a hairdresser will do from a fashion salon. A professional hair straightener is ideal for these purposes: it will help the house to do complex styling, straighten unruly hair or curl it in original, resistant curls.

How to make the right choice, what you need to know in order to choose an excellent device, which famous stylists use - you will find the answers by reading our article.

Differences in professional technology

Firstly, it’s power, which is much greater than that of household appliances, and secondly, the ability to control the temperature for a certain type of hair, its value is reflected on the built-in display. The iron heats up quickly, and the plates on such a device are made of ceramic, Teflon or titanium, there is always an ionization function.

Power

The higher it is, the faster the plates and the processing speed of the curls are heated. A professional appliance is able to heat plates up to 230 degrees in a few seconds. Household rectifier up to 100 will warm up for about 3-5 minutes.

Heating adjustment

This is a prerequisite for such a technique, a specialist during work selects the appropriate temperature for curls of various types. If you have never encountered such a function, then the recommendations from the instructions will help you master this simple process. Each model has its own individual characteristics in setting this parameter.

Functions

Professional products can straighten curly strands or twist straight hair into the original curls, make a hairstyle with the effect of the same waviness along the entire length with the help of a corrugation nozzle, regardless of the type of hair and its length.

Work surfaces

As a rule, the coating of plates is made of expensive materials and has a different spraying:

1. Ceramic plates - evenly heat up and act well on the strands without harming them, the disadvantage is slow heating.
2. Tourmaline pads help ionize during straightening.
3. The healing mineral jadeite has magical properties - it was used by American aborigines in their rituals, from there it was brought to Europe, and Chinese healers have been using it for 6 thousand years.
4. Teflon in its properties resembles ceramics.
5. Titanium coated plates instantly and evenly heat up to the optimum temperature for use.
6. Silver plating has a high antibacterial effect.
7. Tungsten is a fast heating, but also the highest cost. Experts believe that plates of this metal are the best material for the working surfaces of irons.

In addition to the above materials, the working surface can be made from combinations based on them.

Additional nozzles

The more of them there are, the more diverse are the hairstyles that a master can perform - household curls, as they say, nervously smoke aside.

Each professional iron has a power cord with circular rotation, which prevents its twisting during the masterly work of the makeup artist.

Technology for the pros at your home

To work with such a device, you need skill and certain skills, but experienced masters once started with the basics, so that with a strong desire to master all the wisdom, you can quickly enough.First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that it heats up faster, and more carefully conducts the processing process than a device for use in domestic conditions.

The temperature has a separate adjustment for each type of hair, so such devices easily straighten any curls, while the quality is guaranteed. An iron with a steam function is very kind to curls, its principle is somewhat different from a traditional product.

Advantages and disadvantages

Professional equipment has more positive qualities than negative:

1. Additional devices help the master to experiment in the process of creating a personal masterpiece.
2. The hair structure is sufficiently protected from the negative effects of high temperatures by the ionization system.
3. The latest technologies used in professional devices help create hairstyles that are not subject to the vagaries of nature.
4. Models are suitable for daily use for a long time.
5. Temperature adjustment for different types of hair allows you to choose a gentle treatment, safe for curls.
6. The effect of such an ironing on your hair is less dangerous than the similar effect of a household hair dryer.
7. These products will cope with any naughty curls.

There are few disadvantages:

• models are a bit heavier than household counterparts, so hands get tired quickly;
• professional products vary significantly in value.

This is due to the fact that the manufacturer quite often uses the latest technologies, takes special care of quality, and adds original nuances to the familiar design of products.

How to make the right choice

When buying a professional device for use at home, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:

1. The width of the work surface.
2. Plates come in two varieties - hard mounts and floating. The first option acts denser and better straightens, but they can harm the structure of the strands, the second - protects against overheating, moving with curls.
3. The shape is rectangular or with roundings on the long side, which perfectly curl the strands, ensuring smooth gliding.
4. Temperature control can be carried out mechanically or electronically, some models save the mode in memory for later use.
5. Warming up time - the faster the plate heats up, the more convenient it is to use the device.
6. Additional nozzles - the more of them, the more functional ironing.
7. The material of manufacture.

Based on our recommendations, you can always choose a product with optimal parameters that will help you make original hairstyles at home, really saving the family budget.

Rating of the best models

We present to your attention a small list of models, compiled on the basis of popularity among users for 2019.

GA.MA P11.CP3ETO (1031)

A model from Italian masters at an average price of 3 610 ₽, high power 170 W, fast heating of the ceramic work surface in 10 seconds to 220 degrees, the width of the plates with tourmaline spraying 23 mm. There is protection against overheating, weight 270 g, warranty for 2 years.

A good professional iron for hair care, perfectly straightens, easily twists curls without pulling out hair, temperature adjustment, a long power cord with rotation. No complaints.

GA.MA P11.CP3DLTO (1056)

The cost is from 4.2 thousand rubles, 175 W power, the size of ceramic plates coated with tourmaline with silver 23x90 mm, digital display, laser-ion system. The model is considered the flagship of professional rectifiers CP3 series, includes all the latest developments of the manufacturer. The case is made of heat-resistant plastic.

Digital thermostat with optimal heating on display.Ion technology rejuvenates the hair, restoring the cut ends. Quick heating in 10 seconds, the rubberized handle fits comfortably in your hand. The dense power cord rotates, preventing twisting, there is a loop for storage in suspension. There were no comments.

BaByliss BAB2072E

The average cost of the model is 6.2 thousand ₽, 60 W, the maximum temperature is 230 degrees, heating is 50 s, ceramic plates with titanium sputtering are 24x120 mm in size. The temperature regulator is mechanical type, a light indicator informs of readiness for work. Weight 230 g, cord length 2.7 m, protective gloves and an insulating heat-resistant multilayer mat are included.

Great design, glides well over hair, comfortable to hold, smooths hair well in one motion. The temperature regulator has 5 positions, the hair after the procedure is smooth and shiny, quite soft to the touch, ionization works wonders. Cons are not identified.

BaByliss BAB2091E

The average cost is 4.4 thousand ₽, 70 W, heating up to 230 degrees, ionization, the display shows the temperature at this stage of the process, the cord 2.7 m with 360 degrees rotation.

Temperature adjustment, quick heating, a comfortable handle, after straightening you feel like you just left the fashion salon, it perfectly twists curls, your hair is silky and does not break from overheating, the model really saves money. With proper operation, negative effects on the hair do not occur.

findings

Professional irons are more expensive than household counterparts, but as a result of home use they save time and money that would be spent on visiting a makeup artist. In addition, energy saving has an important plus, since they quickly warm up to the optimum temperature.

Title	GA.MA P11.CP3ETO (1031)	GA.MA P11.CP3DLTO (1056)	BaByliss BAB2072E	BaByliss BAB2091E
Power	170 watts	39 watts	60 watts	70 watts
Maximum heating temperature	200 ºС	220 ºС	230 ºС	230 ºС
Design	loop for hanging, rotation of the cord	display loop for hanging	cord rotation	display, rotation of the cord
Power cord length	3m	3m	2.7 m	2.7 m
Included	for straightening	for straightening	for straightening, case	for straightening
Price	from 4000 rub.	from 6000 rub.	from 5500 rub.	from 5200 rub.