I have been blessed with naturally curly hair, but it wasn’t always that way. When I was a child, I had thick, wavy hair, however, I would not characterize it as curly (I wish I had a picture to show you!). As the saying goes, we always want we can’t have. I used to beg my mom for a perm because I wanted curly hair like the other girls in my class. As it turns out, my hair over time became extremely curly. And now I want to straighten it…constantly! In fact, before my son was born I straightened my hair every few days. Of course, that isn’t realistic at this point in my life, but I do like to straighten my hair on the weekends for a “change.”
You may not know this, but if you use the wrong flat iron, you could do some serious damage to your hair, according to my stylist. Since I dye my hair and it’s thick and curly, it’s particularly susceptible to damage from heat and chemicals. I have always used a ceramic flat iron, however, I recently learned that many ceramic flat irons on the market use ceramic coating on metal base plates as opposed to 100% solid ceramic. To be honest, I don’t know if the flat iron I used to use was ceramic coated or not but I do know that because I’ve had it so long, it doesn’t really straighten my hair as effectively as it did when I first purchased it. And, at times it smells like my hair is burning which means it probably isn’t 100% ceramic. If you purchase a ceramic-plated flat iron, it has the potential to peel or chip which leaves you hair exposed to metal that is damaging to hair. At present, there are two companies that manufacture flat irons with solid ceramic plates…Hana and FHI. I recently had an opportunity to try out the 1″ Hana Elite Flat Iron, courtesy of Misikko. Here is a little more information from the site:
The Hana Elite Flat Iron is 100% true, solid ceramic. Hana can include large ceramic heaters that cover the entire plates for the best possible heat distribution and retention.
I definitely noticed a difference with this flat iron from the moment I opened it. It comes packaged professionally in a Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch(which means I don’t have to wait until it’s completely cool to store it) and tin case (perfect for packing in a suitcase for traveling). It also comes with a Heat Proof Silicone Mat which I like because I’ve placed my previous flat irons down on plastic and other surfaces not designed to be exposed to that much heat and have experienced the result of that action! The iron heats up very quickly (less than a minute) and has an adjustable temperature dial with five settings from 140-450° F for various hair types. I recommend referencing the manual to determine which setting is best for your particular hair type (I prefer the highest setting so I can quickly straighten my hair). I am really impressed with the ability to use it on damp hair (something I’ve never been able to do before). This saves me so much time and I don’t have to expose my hair to excessive heat with a blowdryer and a flat iron. The iron’s smooth grooves keep hair strands separate and snag-free. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten my hair stuck in a flat iron.
I’ve been letting my hair air-dry some before using the flat iron when it’s damp (it’s been so hot here in Southern California that it’s been working really well). One of the other highlights I should mention is the ability to style your hair with the flat iron. You can achieve a simple, straight look, soft curls, or flip your hair in/out. I like to flip my hair for a little body. Here is a before and after picture of my hair and a video I shot of the flat iron in use:
The Hana Elite Flat Iron’s ceramic plate is naturally hygienic, protects color, retards fading, and won’t discolor with hair products or dyes. It’s energy efficient at only 38 watts and comes with a two-year warranty which Misikko will extend by one year when purchased on their site. You can purchase the Hana Elite Flat Iron on Misikko for $189.99. Be sure to check out their May Sale and Mother’s Day Sale going on right now!
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Very cute! Your hair looks fabulous!
Wow! That works great!