Cortex International Platinum Flat Iron

The Cortex International brand platinum flat iron has been super hot the last few days(pardon the pun), probably mostly because of the price, which seems to be around $30USD on amazon and some even cheaper on ebay and other sites. Of course I would want a red one or the skull/crossbones patterned one and that’ll probably cost me a few bucks more. nbd. Check out the other color options in the pic below. Anyhow, it’s a good price for an all around solid flat iron with... Read More

Cleaning Your Hair Straightener

Cleaning Your Hair Straightener Doesn’t look dirty?  Many people use a hair protector spray or other products like hair straightening serum when straightening their hair so although it may not look dirty, there very well may be some build-up in the plates of your straightener that need to be occasionally cleaned.  It’s easy to do and doesn’t take much time. This will help make it last longer too and perform at its best. Your hair straightener probably came with... Read More

How to Clean Your Hair Straightener

Cleaning Your Hair Straightener Cleaning your flat iron will help keep your iron working at it’s best by removing any caked on build up from hair products. ALWAYS make sure that before cleaning your hair straightener that it is turned off and cool. With a soft, dry, clean cloth gently wipe down the plates of your flat iron. Never use anything sharp to clean the edges of the plates as this will scratch the plates. If there is build up in the creases cover your fingernail... Read More

Advanced high heat professional flat iron

andis ceramic 1" flatiron The high heat 1″ flat iron from Andis features ceramic plates to preserve moisture for incredible luster and shine. Fast 30 second heat-up to 400 degrees, combined with 20 heat settings provides precise temperature control for all hair types. Experience the primer brand professionals have loved for over 85 years. High heat professional flat iron.  $42 | andis.com  Read More

Flat Irons 101

Flat Irons 101 Ok, so there’s tourmaline, ceramic, ionic and all kinds of other types of technology involved with flat irons and hair straighteners… ever wonder what it all actually means? Here’s a short list of basic concepts for what you’re actually looking at when you look at hair straightener features: Tourmaline: This semi-precious stone is first crushed into a fine powder and infused into the ceramic plates of the flat iron. This plate generally creates... Read More

Ceramic Flat Irons, Ceramic Hair Straighteners

Ceramic flat irons produce gentle, far infrared ionic heat that won’t destroy your hair and can help repair damaged follicles. Our professional salon ceramic flat irons come from the top industry brands. For long/thick hair, try 1 1/2″, 1 3/4″, 2″ flat irons & up; short, medium & fine hair are suited to 3/4″, 1″ or 1 1/4″ irons. Use high heat settings only for the coarsest, curliest or ethnic hair; style damaged, chemically treated... Read More