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Titanium straighteners get hotter faster, which means fewer passes through the hair, celebrity hair stylistGabrielle Corneytells SELF.
When deciding between titanium and ceramic styling tools, consider your hair pop in.
For those withdamagedor medium to fine hair that requires less heat to straighten, experts recommend ceramic straighteners.
First, spray a heat protectant on your hair to help keep heat damage at bay.
You should use a good heat protectant before evenblow dryingyour hair prior to straightening, hair stylistLucy Garcia Planckexplains.
Then, smooth the ends through with a styling iron.
The plates also swivel and can produce both waves and superstraight hair, which I love.
Derek Yuen, celebrity hair stylist
My go-to hair straightener is the Ghd Platinum+.
I love that it has one heat setting that is perfect for all textures.
Its curved edges allow you to straighten, curl, wave, and crimp your hair.
Plus, it automatically turns off when it senses its been left on accidentally.
Your mid-drive iron anxiety thanks you.
Its plates heat up evenly and smooth out every bump without drying hair or creating heat damage.
Its great for straightening, but also works when styling S-waves and curls.
Its technology smooths the hair and keeps it silky and healthy in one quick pass.
I use it on fine straight hair without damaging it, as well as when straightening super curly hair.
Its sleek, easy to handle, and has great adjustable temperature parameters.
I recommend Babybliss for every texture.
Gabrielle Corney
As far as titanium irons go, Im a big fan of Babyliss.
Ive been using them for years and they will get any hair pin straight.
They get super hot and come in different sizes.
It heats up quickly and evenly, and moves smoothly through hair.
It has a slightly rounded edge, making it a great choice for versatile styling.
