REVAMP Progloss Ultra X Shine Ceramic Hair Straightener - Flat Iron w/Wide Ceramic Ionic Floating Plates, Salon Professional Straightening and Curling for Long, Thick Hair, Ultra Fast Heat Technology

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Ultra fast Pro PTC heat technology gives ultra fast heat-up and heat recovery for one stroke styling Revamp Progloss Ultra X Shine Wide Ceramic Hair Straightener: Best straighteners for afro-textured hair Ultra-fast pro PTC heat technology gives ultra-fast heat up and heat recovery for one stroke styling Scratched plates: after a few years, you may start to notice scratches or even dents on the plates. This can lead to snagging (ouch) and means your hair is more likely to experience heat damage. Hair products can often sink into the dents too, which not only smells unpleasant, but won’t help your hair either.

Super smooth X-shine ceramic floating plates with ionic technology for superior smooth, shiny and frizz-free hair results One pass of the tool is usually enough to straighten the hair at 185ºC; the result is silky-smooth hair in half the time it might take to style with a standard 1in plate straightener. Advanced intelligent heat control that continuously regulates the temperature for minimum hair damage In the Good Housekeeping Institute lab, our experts used a Bossa Nova Shuffle machine to assess how long their style lasted and how much frizz was created in a humid environment.

Afro hair (3C-4C curl types): Consider ceramic-coated plates, which offer a good balance of effectiveness and protection. Steam hair straighteners are a good alternative for powerful styling that do less damage. There’s a pair (the L'Oréal Professionnel New Generation Steampod 3.0) on our list below. How we test hair straighteners Ceramic plates: they are slower to warm up than other materials, but they distribute heat more evenly. They tend to be cheaper too, but are more prone to chipping. The Progloss ULTRA X SHINE has a temperature memory function that memorises the last temperature you set at previous use. If the temperature set at previous use was 210°C, then the starting temperature for next time use will be 210°C. Ionic technology: when there’s too much positive charge on each hair strand, they begin to repel each other, making hair static and flyaway. This technology helps to neutralise the charge, smoothing strands down instead.

The straightener is light in weight – just 520g – but feels strong and well built in the hand, while the plates exert a consistent pressure on the hair, meaning even tightly coiled hair straightens well on the first pass of the tool. The results are glossy and long-lasting, with hair still straight at the end of a typical day. While the plates are wide and able to work through larger amounts of hair with ease, the slightly bevelled design means it’s also easy to get close to the roots for a smooth finish. A great alternative to the GHD Max, especially for curly girls. CREATE STRAIGHT & CURLY HAIRSTYLES -The ionic technology allows the floating ceramic plates to glide smoothly through your hair, so you can style your strands with ease. You can create a range of hairstyles, with frizz-free results, in a matter of minutes. You can go beyond just straight hairstyles, as the contoured edges also help you create flawless curls and waves, with a glossy finish and long-lasting results.

Advanced intelligent heat control that continuously regulates the temperature for minimum hair damages Ultra-fast digital heat 80ºC - 235ºC (170ºF - 450ºF) ready to style in seconds for long-lasting, beautiful looks whatever your hair type, even artificial hair (using lowest setting) Straighteners are a big investment, so you need to make sure you’ve got all your hair needs covered in one tool before you make the commitment to buy. If you’re not sure what all those buzzwords mean on the side of the box, we’ve simplified them below, so you can figure out what to prioritise. Banish frizz and boost shine with the Keratin Shine wide hair straighteners from Babyliss. The titanium and ceramic coating on the plates is infused with the protein keratin, which helps give straightened hair a soft and shiny finish. The tool heats up in just 30 seconds with a light indicating when it’s ready, and the 20 temperature settings are controlled using a dial on the side of the tool and range from 140ºC to 235ºC.

Progloss™ super smooth oils - Keratin, Argan and Coconut oil infused ceramic plates for ultimate smoothnessCeramic-coated plates: they usually have a metal base topped with a ceramic layer, combining the best qualities of both materials. The outer layer can chip and wear away over time, but a good-quality model should last you at least three years if stored properly.