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So You’ve Decided to Buy a Flat Iron. Now What?

Which one should you purchase?

by Erick Carter
he right size iron is Irons with negative ions help reduce frizz caused
important. With short by positive ions.
T hair, thick or fine, an Remember to check the weight. A two-pound
iron with narrow plates is best. iron gets very heavy in a short period of time.
That means look for half an inch Make certain your new iron has a thermostat.
or up to one inch iron plates. Finer hair requires a lower heat setting. Thicker hair
For long hair, either thick or needs a higher heat. You don’t want to damage your
thin, use an iron with one and a hair!
half to two inch plates. One more thing….
What is the right material for my iron? Find a good thermal protectant spray to protect
Look for irons with ceramic, tourmaline or your hair from the iron’s heat.
titanium metals. These materials heat more evenly Naturally you will begin with the finer pieces of
and help prevent hair damage. The iron should NOT be coated with hair on a lower setting. Raise it for those thicker areas.
ceramic or Teflon as the heat is not as even as those with metal. Voila. You are flat ironing your hair just like a pro!

Questions? Please stop by the salon or email me.
Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
Erickcre8u@gmail.com
239-777-2380
www.SalonZenergy.com/

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