Hair straightener
Since the days of Ancient Rus, a girl's hair has been an indicator of health and an important criterion for assessing female beauty. Currently, the fair sex is still striving to improve and maintain the health and beauty of their hair. Both folk recipes and achievements of science and technical progress are used.
Features and Benefits
One of the new products for hair care that has recently appeared on store shelves is a unique comb-straightener, which was previously widely used among professional hairdressers. Now on sale you can find a version adapted for easy home use. It looks like a regular hairbrush, but heating elements are built into the body. The rectangular teeth of the bristles also heat up, while the tips are covered with special rubber tips that protect the delicate scalp from the possible risk of minor burns. Each unit also has an additional row of bristles that do not heat up, which prevents the slightest possibility of scalding.
Most models are mains powered, but there are also battery-powered options. Often it is possible to regulate the heating temperature, which makes the use more comfortable.
Irons, which have already become accustomed to use, straighten hair due to the generated heat, and this new product emits negatively charged particles, and ionization occurs, under the influence of which the hair strands are straightened.
Thanks to the innovative design of the product, the curl has time to heat up and straighten without damage, thus, the product is effective and safe.
Varieties
The sharply increased demand for this product gave rise to an extensive market of proposals and, as a result, various types of such combs appeared, differing in their characteristics. A wide assortment allows the fair sex to choose a straightening agent in accordance with their own preferences and wishes:
- The most popular is the classic electric comb. It looks like a regular brush for combing hair, but due to the built-in heating plates and the ionization process, it helps to smooth the curls. A special coating protects the fragile hair structure from possible negative effects. There may be various options for the arrangement of the bristles, but the general principle of operation is similar.
Built-in ionizers help fight hair loss.
- The straightening round comb with hair dryer function is also already highly appreciated by customers. It combines two options at once: smoothing and drying, which saves time for creating a stylish and beautiful look.
Heated air is supplied from special holes in the body, as a result of use, the hair looks shiny and healthy.
- Brush with a rotating cylindrical body. For the effective use of such a technical tool, it is necessary to thoroughly practice or already have some skills so as not to entangle the hair to the state of a bird's nest. But the result is worth it - such a comb can completely replace the curling iron. With its help, you can not only achieve smooth hair, but also create beautiful and elastic curls.
- Ceramic brush clip. A universal comb-iron, with which you can not only straighten, but also curl your hair. The device looks like a regular curling iron, but cylindrical in shape and supplemented with bristles.
- Massage. Additionally, they stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles, which helps to accelerate hair growth and increase their density by awakening the "dormant" roots.
- Water reservoir brushes... Suitable for owners of naughty strands, due to the parallel moisturizing of the curls. Some manufacturers produce unique models with an additional reservoir for drugs that provide a therapeutic effect. The result is stunning, since in addition to improving the appearance, the hair is nourished and nourished with nutrients.
Some are thermally made with a tourmaline coating, which is believed to provide additional hair protection and saturation with useful caring microelements. More progressive models are complemented by a special electronic scoreboard. This display often shows the heating temperature at the moment of use, which allows you to control the process and prevent excessive overheating.
Which is better - a straightening comb or iron?
Many representatives of the fair sex may wonder whether it is necessary to pay attention to the new product released, if for many years the traditional hair dryer has been doing an excellent job with the main tasks of straightening.
It must be said that the straightening comb has a number of advantages that distinguish it favorably against the background of the usual means:
- An important advantage of such a brush is the undeniable ease of use - to achieve the desired result, you just need to slowly pass the comb through the hair, as in ordinary combing. In addition, all manipulations can be carried out with one hand - you do not need to simultaneously hold a strand and run it with an iron, which is much more convenient and less energy-intensive.
- The new product warms up faster and more evenly than the usual means, while the heating temperature is lower, therefore, less harmful to the curls. Thanks to the processes of ionization, the hair gets rid of static electricity and prevents the cross-section of the ends. An undeniable advantage is also a significant saving of time spent on styling - you can get neatly lying, smoothed hair after ten minutes of use.
- Lovers of travel and long trips will definitely like the compactness of the device - it takes up space in the purse like a regular comb and does not need to additionally take an iron or curling iron with you. The result of using such a straightening comb will be manageable and smooth hair. In addition, there is an enhanced toning and activation of important points on the surface of the scalp.
- The inevitable consequences of using an iron include hair damage of varying severity, while straightening combs are coated with special ceramic alloys that strengthen the curls and provide a long-term antistatic effect. The difference between the result obtained is also important. The iron simply makes the hair smooth and straight, while the innovative comb helps to maintain or, if necessary, add volume to a sophisticated hairstyle.
Relatively high weight and cost are among the few disadvantages of the novelty. The greatest danger is the risk of acquiring a low-quality fake, in which case protection from adverse effects will not be guaranteed.
Brands
Despite the fact that the product appeared on sale relatively recently, many manufacturers have already assessed the prospects of having such a product in their own assortment. Therefore, now you can choose a comb with the most suitable options and characteristics.
Fast hair
The most widely replicated and popular model is the Straightener HQT 906 from Fast Hair. The manufacturer has provided for various little things that contribute to ease of use, for example, a special design of the hinged wire to the body, due to which it does not scroll and tie into knots.
In addition, the length of the wire allows it to be plugged into an outlet even if it is not located in the immediate vicinity of the mirror. The heating plates are made of ceramic with a tourmaline coating, which is considered the safest material.
More details on how to use this model can be found in the following video:
Dafni
The Dafni ironing brush belongs to the professional line, which is appreciated by the hairdressing experts. Experts note the high quality of the product, combined with ease of use - there is only one button on the case, which is enough for full operation. The coating of the teeth is ceramic, which makes the brush safe for the hair shaft and hair roots.
Braun
Black Braun comb. The creators of this brand's comb tried to focus on the positive effect of the product on women's curls. Basically, the ionization process in such combs occurs due to the content of charged particles in the material of the brushes. Braun engineers have designed a special hole through which a stream of ion-rich air is directed to the strands of hair, entering each hair and supplying it with moisture.
In addition, the brush is easy to clean - after use, you can simply rinse it with water.
Braun's top-selling product is the Satin Hair with the optional ionization function. A distinctive advantage of this product will be the removal of electrostatic charge from the hair, which prevents messy tangling.In addition, a huge positive feature of the model is its mobility - the brush runs on batteries, which allows you to carry it with you and use it without being tied to the presence of nearby outlets.
Philips
The Philips HP8651 / 00 hair dryer is a tapered apparatus covered with bristles. Three power modes allow you to choose the optimal one, taking into account the peculiarities of the hair structure. Due to the shape and automatic twisting of the drum body, it is possible to simultaneously dry and style the hairstyle.
Avon
Avon, whose specialists have created an excellent alternative to previously used styling products, did not stand aside from the innovations. The product is a double comb, with the help of which the curl is grabbed and pulled out under the influence of a stream of air directed at it.
Be uni inferia
A unique product is the Be Uni Inferia model. This electric comb will be a real boon for those with thin and weakened hair. The stunning effect is achieved through the simultaneous effects of ionization, infrared radiation and vibration. Comprehensive care is provided for both the hair follicles and the hair shaft along its entire length.
Rowenta
A special feature of the comb from Rowenta - Brush & Straight, is the inclusion of hairs from natural materials, which contribute to the gentle distribution and smoothing of curls. A special display is also provided with which you can easily monitor the degree of heating of the device.
Bosch
The well-known company Bosch has released its own thermocomber. Model PHB5363 is equipped with the original Quattro - Ion ionization mechanism, which makes hair silky and manageable. The device is powered by batteries, and the affordable price even more disposes to purchase it.
Colour
The range of colors is quite extensive and allows you to choose a product in accordance with your own preferences or your favorite everyday style. On sale you can find both basic colors: black, white, pink, red, and unique models with paintings or differing in a combination of several shades. The most versatile and widespread color is black, as damage and scratches are less noticeable on such a surface, which allows you to extend the life of the product.
How does it work?
The design of the new item is similar to the structure of a conventional comb, but supplemented with heating elements and various caring properties. The unit works either from the electrical network or from finger batteries.
The principle of operation is due to the process of ionization (due to which static electricity is removed) and gentle heating, which helps to smooth and straighten the strands.
Experts advise to set the heating temperature depending on the type of hair and their condition:
- for thin and dry strands, you should not raise the temperature above 170-190 degrees;
- normal hair will not be damaged by heating up to two hundred and ten degrees;
- and thick and lush hair will calmly endure straightening at 230 degrees.
The positive aspect of using such a comb is the significant ease of the styling process. Unruly and wavy hair will get less tangled and straighten faster.
How to use?
Before use, be sure to read the instructions, because products from different manufacturers may differ in their own nuances, which are important to pay attention to.
There is also a general standard algorithm of actions that you can focus on:
- Hair must be washed. It is not recommended to use the product on dirty hair.
- For additional protection, it is advisable to apply a special thermal protection agent.
- Then the device is connected to the electrical network and heats up. Typically, heating takes no more than one minute.Some models are equipped with a special display or sound signal that notifies users that the product is ready to use.
- When the comb is warm enough, you can start brushing along the hair growth. It is better to divide your hair into small sections for better combing. The average styling time depends on the density and length of the curls, but this usually takes about ten minutes.
- When the process is complete, it is important not to forget to disconnect the device from the mains, let it cool down and clean it of hair.
Reviews
Most of the reviews for the straightening comb are positive and enthusiastic. Customers note that with its help the hair looks much more well-groomed and healthy, and its quality increases. Models with a tourmaline finish are especially popular with women.
It is important that even when used for a long time, there was no damage to the hair.
Most of the customers are also enthusiastic about the ease of use of the unit and its safety. Thanks to the special tips, the delicate scalp is protected from damage - this is what women who previously used conventional curling irons paid special attention to.
The mothers of the girls also liked the novelty, who note that now the preparations for school are much faster. But it is better not to leave children alone with the device, since, despite all the security systems, this is an electrical unit, which must be used with caution.
Based on numerous positive reviews, we can conclude that a straightening comb is a truly universal tool with which any woman can produce a stunning effect and attract the eyes of others with her shiny, well-groomed hair.