Heat-wise, this Revlon offers the most temperature settings of any straighteners I’ve tried. There are 10 to choose from, ranging from 285 degrees Fahrenheit (140 Celsius) up to 455 degrees Fahrenheit (235 Celsius), which makes this a great choice for every hair type. I expected the copper ceramic plates to pull on the hair, due to the fact there are four of them and they’re so far apart, but they glide over it easily. The plates are also smaller than I had imagined—each one is 1/2 an inch whereas standard plates measure 1 inch—but they still cover similar widths of hair as standard straighteners. The biggest downside to the design is that it’s much harder to use these straighteners for curls. Not impossible, but difficult. — Victoria Woollaston-Webber For extra ionic technology it's always best to use a tourmaline straightener. I use the Karmin G3 because it has ceramic and tourmaline so it's extra safe and incredibly effective. But you can stop your endless browsing right now, because we’ve put together a list of the styling pros and cons of ceramic straighteners, so you know what you’re dealing with! So, keep scrolling to get the lowdown on this amazing heated styling tool and find out, once and for all, what a ceramic hair straightener is actually good for! Pros and cons of the ceramic hair straightener

Straightening my hair used to be a two-day affair. I'd wash all the product out the night before, let it air-dry, then braid it before bed so that the next day, the curls were looser and easier to work through. Then, and only then, could I go in with a flat iron. With the RevAir, I can decide to straighten my hair at literally any time. It's a luxury I've never known before. If you plan on using your iron every day or have fine or thin hair, tourmaline plates might be the best option as they are the most gentle, thanks to their semi-precious stone coating. Tourmaline“emits negative ions once it heats up,” says Kee, which prevents static and frizz, while increasing shine.

Pros and cons of the ceramic hair straightener

Ceramic Hair Straighteners vs Ionic Hair Straighteners An ionic hair straightener again delivers the same advantages as an ionic dryer, releasing active ions that surround your hair to give a shine boost with every pass, eliminating static and taming the dreaded frizz. 4. What is the healthiest hair straightener? We know that trying to find a ceramic hair straightener can almost be a full-time job – especially when there are so many brands out there selling you different information about what ceramic straighteners actually do. But with this in mind, do handle your straighteners with care – no one wants to accidentally touch hot hair straighteners (ouch)! The heat is evenly distributed These features, along with a swivel cord, that enabled us to easily reach all the way around our head, were especially beneficial when we used the narrow plates to work in small sections and create curls. A tighter clamp may have led us to see more defined curls on fine hair, but we were glad that it was loose enough to avoid clamp marks. Just as the bristles can determine the shine and volume of your hair, the type of plate can further enhance the desired result. The most common and popular type of heated plate is made from ceramic, which glides through your hair easier than others. Why is this so important? The ceramic prevents pulling and tugging, which stops breakage and further damage. In combination with the right bristles, you can end up with glossy, healthy, and voluminous hair. Other options available can produce similar results, such as ion technology, which distributes heat more event and prevents frizz to the ends. However, you may end up reversing the process if you use the maximum heat – this can actually strip away the keratin in your tresses, doing more harm than good.

However, we should note that we were initially concerned that this hot tool would be, ironically, too hot for us (especially on fine or damaged hair), as 370 degrees is the lowest heat setting available, which is far higher than your average straightener. Fortunately, we didn’t have to clamp down on our hair for more than a few seconds, so the heat isn’t applied for very long, and Chi also happens to make a top-notch heat protectant.

But the ion-neutralising properties of a ceramic hair straightener don’t have the same effect, so you won’t wreak as much heat havoc on your delicate tresses – which is good news all round. However, there are some cons, too…

Don’t use any harsh or abrasive cleaning products as this can tarnish or damage the plates,” she says. For the most stubborn build-up, wipe the plates down with a damp, hot cloth, says Justin. “Just make sure it’s not drenched with water.” On paper, it also doesn’t appear to offer much versatility in terms of temperature settings but this is the same across the entire GHD range because 185°C is, according to the brand, the optimum temperature to achieve maximum styling ability with minimal hair damage. It’s also a shame that GHD has relied on an older version of its dual-zone sensor technology, taken from the mid-range GHD Gold, instead of the ultra-zone technology seen on the hair brand’s flagship model, the Platinum Plus (below). In reality, this seemingly means very little to the performance of the Unplugged, and its ability to protect our hair while styling. Certainly not to a noticeable extent. Yet when paying a premium price, you expect premium technology. Have you ever wanted to recreate a red carpet style but don’t know where to start? This Revlon One-Step can get you there faster, with its nylon bristles and round brush shape. Designed to recreate a blow wave style, you can add volume, shine, and full body in a single sweep. Ideal for towel-dried hair, you can try out all three settings to find something perfect for your hair length, texture, and desired outcome. Now you can try those TikTok trends and perfect them in no time.What We Love: With smooth titanium plates, a curved-edge design, and negative ion technology to reduce frizz, this versatile tool imparts shine and creates styles faster.