Battle of the Hair Straighteners

The Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron is the number one rated flat iron on the market as of right now. The patented ultra-smooth ceramic/tourmaline plates prevent pulling and snagging on hair and leave you with a smooth, straight look.

Here are the product features that make the Sedu hair straightener so outstanding:

• Exclusive patented heating plates ensure that your hair will stay silky smooth for days, even in humid weather!
  
  
• Patented ultra-smooth plates guarantee smooth straightening motion without pulling or breakage of hair.
  
  
• Hair becomes up to 3 times smoother and silkier than when using ordinary ceramic straighteners.
  
  
• True ceramic/Tourmaline plates generate 6 times more negative ion than regular ceramic straighteners.
  
  
• Cut your hair straightening time in half thanks to higher concentration of negative ions.
  
  
• Negative ions renew hair with softness and shine. Eliminate frizz.
  
  
• Infra-Red Heat technology seals the hair's moisture and luster
  
  
• Ultra-light weight: the body is made of light-weight, high-strength composite materials that are commonly used in aerospace industry.
  
  
• Faster heat-up time than conventional coil flat irons. The Sedu will rise to the desired temperature in less than 25 seconds from being turned on.
  
  
• Adjustable temperature: 240 oF~410oF (120oC - 200oC) for all hair types. For normal hair, temperature setting at 370-390oF is recommended; for bleached, fragile, damaged and fine hair, the lower setting is advised; for coarse, thick, ethnic and resistant hair in healthy condition, maximum heat on high setting is used to save time and effort.
  
  
• Ergonomic design gives greater control and is easier to handle.
  
  
• Available in both 1" and 1.5"
  
  
• Safety IDCI plug to prevent electrical shocks.
  
  
• 9 feet strengthened professional cord.
  
  

Sedu is also one of the most popular straighteners for celebrities. It has been used by Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce, Paris Hilton, and Jessica Simpson as well as many, many others. The big buzz with the sedu iron started when people found out that Jennifer Aniston's gorgeous hairstyles had been created with the Sedu.

While the Sedu Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Straightening Iron is one of the best for straightening, the Sedu Revolution Nano Tourmaline Ionic 1" Styling Iron is perfect for curling and also straightens well.

The CHI Hair Styling Iron is one of the most well known hair irons. It has long known as the best hair straightener, but is now just one of the best. The Farouk CHI flat iron was the first to have ceramic plates, which produce negative ions while sealing the cuticles and locking in hair color. The Farouk Chi Flat Iron iron uses the power of positive ions to help repel particles from the air so your hair stays cleaner and healthier. It takes approximately 6 to 8 seconds to heat up with a 10 foot swivel cord to help prevent tangling and mess. The Chi Flat Iron is made with 1 inch plates and creates a silky salon touch to any look. Besides straightening, the Chi Flat Iron can also curl or flip your hair, making this iron so versatile and sleek. The unique product features of the Chi Iron include:

Ceramic Heat

• Moist ceramic heat with ceramic plates and coils
  
• Ceramic will maintain even temperature all the times
  
• Ceramic will produce negative ions
  
• Seals the cuticle
  
• Locks in hair color and retards fading
  
• Ceramic heat will ensure the penetration of the silk molecules to the hair
  
• Traditional copper coil can cause more damage and dry the hair
  

Ergonomically Designed

• 10 foot heavy duty electrical cord
  
• On-Off switch (temperature not variable, fixed at 370oF)
  
• Light weight design
  
• Fits in a standard curling iron station
  

Power

• "Flash Heating" in only seconds
  
• Saves energy - CHI only uses 35 watts of electricity
  

Versatile

• For straight looks
  
• Flips
  
• Curls
  
• Crimping
  

One of the great things about the Chi iron is that it comes in several different varieties including:

Pink Breast Cancer Model

This one is hot pink and comes with the Breast Cancer ribbon on it to show your and Farouk's support for breast cancer awareness. It is a limited edition model

Chi Turbo

Available in three sizes and with adjustable temperature control, the Chi turbo is my personal favorite of the Chi irons. It is available in 7/10", 1", and 2". If you have long hair, the 2" would work great. Or, if you would like to use your straightener to produce curls, then the 7/10" would be the right choice.

Chi Nano

Nano Silver Technology is a health system which works to eliminate bacteria from appliances to promote a germ-free zone of protection for your health and safety. This product is really popular in hair salons. This high tech flat iron utilizes Ceramic Technology, Negative Ions, Far Infrared, and Nano silver technology. It is also available in digital, for precise heat control

Not only does Farouk Chi make top quality hair styling irons, they also make some of the best and most popular styling products.

The GHD is yet another top of the line hair straightener and is the one that I personally use. I could not go a day without my GHD IV Styler. It curls and straightens so easily, and even comes with a DVD that instructs you how to style it straight, curly, wavy, and with volume.

There are currently 6 different types of GHD styling irons including:

• Original GHD Styler
• Ghd IV Styler
• GHD IV Pure Styler
• GHD IV Dark Styler
• GHD IV Hot Pink Styler
• GHD MK4 Mini Styler

The Unique Product features of the GHD include:

• Advanced ceramic heaters sense the porosity of the hair to apply and maintain the perfect amount of heat
  
  
• Infrared heat protects your hair with negative ions, sealing in its natural oils, moisture and color
  
  
• Aluminum plates for smooth static-free sheen
  
  
• Rounded barrel to create waves, curls and flips as well as sexy stick straight styles
  
  
• Sleep mode turns the styler off if it is not used for 30 minutes
  
  
• Fire retardant outer case ensures the iron body does not get too hot
  
  
• Universal voltage automatically adjusts to the local voltage for optimum performance
  
  
• Shiver mode combats condensation that can cause damage to the iron if the room temperature is below 5 degrees C.
  
  
• Thermal fuse safety feature prevents the iron from overheating
  9-foot power cord
  
  
• Instructional DVD included
  
  
• Built-in microprocessor for fast heat conduction
  
  
• 2 year warranty - Must fill out warranty registration card located with iron to ensure warranty from GHD

The GHD Original model iron features a unique built-in microprocessor which conducts heat fast and retains it more effectively. This results in instant, long-lasting heat for optimum styling control. The heat in this iron actually protects your hair by sealing in its natural oils and moisture, leaving you with beautiful hair and natural shine.

The ghd IV styler has all the features as the original, but is a little more advanced. It has a rounder barrel that makes it easier to curl with, universal voltage, advanced ceramic heaters, and a new sleep mode. The Pure, Dark, Hot Pink, and Mini ghd IV stylers have all of these advanced features too. Another plus with Ghd stylers is that each one comes with something different.

The ghd IV Pure styler and the ghd IV Dark Styler come with a limited edition heat-resistant styler case with flock pattern and tasseled zipper. Both of these will also turn off automatically after 30 minutes.

The mini IV styler is perfect for girls with short hair and also for guys. This one will also give you tighter curls, but still straighten just as well.

The hot pink IV styler is a limited edition model and part of ghd's "Power of Pink" campaign, an operation driven to help support breast cancer awareness while appealing to everyone's inner pink fashionista all the while. Ghd pledges to donate $15 to the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) for every ghd hot pink IV styler sold during September and October. Also, this year's (2008) model comes with its own ghd heat-resistant hot pink wrap and styler pouch to store your irons in.

Celebrities who currently use Ghd styling irons and ghd products include Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, and Penelope Cruz

The Solia Tourmaline Ceramic Ion Flat Iron is newly popular product, and is second in line to the Sedu. It has tons of 5 star reviews and is said to be as good as the Chi, but costs a little less. The iron features a Dynamic Alignment System to ensure perfect contact between your hair and the plates. This prevents snags and provides even heat distribution for true silky straight hair. Its ceramic/tourmaline ion technology generates more negative ions to your hair, preventing frizz and heat damage.

The Solia Flat Iron's unique features include:

• Ceramic/Tourmaline Ionic plates give a shinier, silkier result than other ceramic flat irons, in a shorter time
  
  
• The plates emit 6 times more negative ions
  
  
• Variable temperature control (140-150 degrees) to work with all hair types
  
  
• Ceramic heater with autosense technology provides instant, even heat
  
  
• Available in a 4 plate lenghts to accomodate all hair lengths
  
  
• Heating plates wrap around edge for easy finishing touches
  
  
• Can be used on damp or dry hair
  
  
• Contoured easy grip handles
  
  
• Professional 360 degree power cord
  
  
• 120V 60Hz for use in U.S. and Canada