HEAT STROKES
There are many types of tools for styling your hair, ionic, thermal, ceramic, jade, etc. Is there really a
difference, is it worth the price, what is best and best for your hair type? Looking at the selection can
make your head spin, let me make it a little easier for you by giving you the 911 on hot tools.


Flat Iron and Curling Iron

Ionic
Creates greater shine, smoothness and silkiness, seals in moisture, protecting the hair cuticle  heat sleeks
down cuticle

Thermal

Ceramic
There are two types of ceramic irons, plates or rods that are made of 100% ceramic or metal plates that are
coated with ceramic. Irons coated with ceramic are harder on hair than ones that are made of ceramic. Safer
on hair than traditional metal. Ceramic irons or rods the heat is distributed more evenly and multiple layers of
protective ceramic between hair and heat. They also distribute the heat evenly and keep a constant
temperature, because of all this, even the highest settings, the heat is safer.

Jade

Traditional Thermal Steel/Metal
Steel can rust and develope carbon build up. Metal is prone to hot spots.


Blow Dryer
Cheap or old dryers with fewer than 1,800 watts, also, most travel sizes are hard on hair. Pro models with
high airflow and a nozzle attachment. More power (look for words like high output) speeds dry time so hair
has less chance to frizz or flatten. You will pay more, but the motor will last.

Ionic
Ionic blow dryer has a 60% faster drying rate due to negative ions. Reduces damage to hair, eliminates the
fizzy, "blow dried" look. Negative ions add moisture and sheen. Closes the cuticle layer to protect the hair.
Hair that is "fried" or very damaged should use an ionic dry carefully. Some Ionic dryers can get very hot and
should be held at least 3 inches away from hair and brush
Let hair dry at
least 30% of the
way before you
start blow drying
it will save your
hair from excess
heat damage
and a little on
your electric bill.
HAIR
APPLIANCES!
40% OF ALL
ELECTRIC
APPLIANCES!
POWER IS 40%
OF ALL
CONSUMED
WHEN THEY
ARE SHUT OFF
CRAZY RIGHT?
Unplugging your
flat iron after
use will save the
life of your
electric device at
elements will not
to burn out as
quickly.
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