Since the time of Ancient Russia, the girl’s hair was an indicator of health and an important criterion for evaluating female beauty. At present, the fair sex is still striving to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her hair. Both popular recipes and the achievements of science and technological progress are used.
Features and Benefits
One of the novelties for hair care, which recently appeared on store shelves, is a unique comb-straightener, before which it was widely used among professional hairdressers. Now on sale you can find a version adapted for easy home use. It looks like an ordinary comb, but heating elements are mounted in the case. The rectangular teeth of the bristles are also heated, while the tips are covered with special rubber tips that protect the delicate scalp from the possible risk of a small burn. Each unit also has an additional row of bristles that do not heat up, which prevents the slightest chance of getting burned.
Most models are powered by electricity, but there are battery options. Often there is the possibility of regulating the heating temperature, which makes the use more comfortable.
Irons that have become familiar with the use of hair straighten hair due to the generated heat, and this new product emits negatively charged particles, and ionization occurs, under the action of which the strands of hair straighten.
Thanks to the innovative design of the product, the curl has time to heat up and straighten without damage, thus, the product is effective and safe.
Varieties
The sharp increase in demand for this product has spawned a vast market of offers and, as a result, there are a variety of types of combs that differ in their features. A wide range allows the fair sex to choose a straightening product in accordance with their own preferences and wishes:
- The most popular is the classic electric comb. It looks like an ordinary brush for combing hair, but due to the built-in heating plates and the ionization process, it helps smooth out curls. A special coating protects the fragile hair structure from possible negative effects. There may be various options for the location of the bristles, but the general principle of operation is similar.
Built-in ionizers help fight hair loss.
- The straightening round comb with hairdryer function is also already appreciated by customers. It combines two options at once: smoothing and drying, which saves time on creating a stylish and beautiful image.
Heated air is supplied from special openings in the case; as a result of use, the hair looks radiant and healthy.
- Brush with a rotating cylindrical body. For the effective use of such a technical tool, it is necessary to thoroughly practice or already have some skills in order not to confuse the hair to the state of a bird's nest. But the result is worth it - such a comb is able to completely replace the curling iron. With its help, you can not only achieve smooth hair, but also create beautiful and elastic curls.
- Ceramic brush clamp. Universal comb-iron, with which you can not only straighten, but also curl your hair. The device looks like a regular curling iron, but cylindrical in shape and complemented by bristles.
- Massage. Additionally, they stimulate blood supply to the hair follicles, which helps to accelerate hair growth and increase their density due to the awakening of "sleeping" roots.
- Water tank brushes. Suitable for owners of naughty strands, due to the parallel hydration of curls. Some manufacturers produce unique models with an additional reservoir for drugs that provide a therapeutic effect. The result is stunning, because in addition to improving the appearance, there is nutrition and saturation of the hair with nutrients.
Some are thermally manufactured with a tourmaline coating, which is believed to provide additional protection for the hair and saturate it with useful caring trace elements. More advanced models are complemented by a special electronic scoreboard. On such a display, the heating temperature at the moment of use is often displayed, which allows you to control the process and prevent excessive overheating.
Which is better - a hair straightener or an iron?
Many women may wonder if they should pay attention to the new product released if, for many years, the traditional hairdryer has perfectly coped with the main straightening tasks.
I must say that the straightening comb has a number of advantages that distinguish it against the background of the usual means:
- An important advantage of such a brush is its undeniable ease of use - to achieve the desired result, you just need to slowly draw a comb through the hair, as with ordinary combing. In addition, all manipulations can be carried out with one hand - you do not need to hold the strand at the same time and carry it on with an iron, which is much more convenient and less energy-consuming.
- The novelty warms up faster and more evenly than the usual means, while the heating temperature is lower, therefore, less damages the curls. Thanks to the processes of ionization of the hair, static electricity is eliminated and the tip section is prevented. An indisputable advantage is also a significant saving of time spent on styling - you can get neatly lying, smoothed hair after ten minutes of use.
- Fans of travel and long trips will surely like the compactness of the device - it takes up places in your handbag like a regular comb and you do not need to take an iron or curling iron with you. The result of using such a comb-straightener will be obedient and smooth hair. In addition, there is enhanced toning and activation of important points on the surface of the scalp.
- The inevitable consequences of using an iron include damage to hair of varying severity, while comb-hair straighteners are coated with special ceramic alloys that provide strengthening of curls and a long-lasting antistatic effect. The difference between the result obtained is also important. An iron simply makes hair smooth and straight, while an innovative comb helps to maintain or, if necessary, create an additional volume of exquisite hairstyle.
The few disadvantages of the new items include a relatively large weight and cost. The greatest danger is the risk of acquiring a low-quality fake, in which case protection from adverse effects will not be guaranteed.
Brands
Despite the fact that the goods appeared on sale relatively recently, many manufacturers have already appreciated the prospects of having such a product in their own assortment. Therefore, now you can choose a comb with the most suitable options and characteristics.
Fast hair
The most popular and popular model is the Straightener HQT 906 from Fast Hair. The manufacturer has provided various little things that contribute to ease of use, for example, the special design of the hinged fastening of the wire to the housing, thanks to which it does not scroll and tie into knots.
In addition, the length of the wire allows you to connect it to an outlet, even if it is not located in the immediate vicinity of the mirror. The heating plates are made of ceramic with tourmaline coating, which is considered the most safe material.
You can learn more about how to use this model from the following video:
Dafni
Dafni brush-iron belongs to the means of a professional line, which is appreciated by hairdressers. Experts note the high quality of the product, combined with ease of use - on the case there is only one button, which is enough for full operation. The tooth coating is ceramic, which makes the brush safe for the hair shaft and roots.
Braun
Black comb Braun. The creators of the combs of this brand tried to focus on the positive impact of the product on women's curls. Basically, the process of ionization in such combs occurs due to the content of charged particles in the material of the brushes. Braun engineers designed a special opening through which an air stream enriched with ions is directed to locks of hair, falling into each hair and supplying it with moisture.
In addition, an easy brush cleaning is provided - after use, you can simply rinse it with water.
Braun's main bestseller is the Satin Hair model with an optional ionization function. A distinctive advantage of this product will be the removal of electrostatic charge from the hair, which prevents their erratic tangling.In addition, a huge positive feature of the model is its mobility - the brush runs on batteries, which allows you to carry it with you and use without reference to the availability of nearby outlets.
Philips
The Philips HP8651 / 00 hair dryer is a conical unit covered with bristles. Three power modes allow you to choose the best, taking into account the characteristics of the hair structure. Due to the shape and automatic torsion of the drum body, simultaneous drying and styling of the hairstyle is possible.
Avon
Avon did not stand aside from the innovations, whose specialists created an excellent alternative to previously used styling products. The product is a double comb, with the help of which the curl is captured and stretched under the influence of a stream of air directed at it.
Be uni inferia
A unique product is the Be Uni Inferia model. Such an electric comb will be a real find for owners of thin and weakened hair. A stunning effect is achieved due to the simultaneous effects of ionization, infrared radiation and vibration. Comprehensive care is provided for both the hair follicles and the hair shaft along its entire length.
Rowenta
A feature of the comb from the company Rowenta - Brush & Straight, is the inclusion of hairs from natural materials that contribute to the gentle distribution and smoothing of curls. A special display is also provided, with which you can easily monitor the degree of heating of the device.
Bosch
Released its own thermal bath and the famous company Bosch. The PHB5363 model is equipped with the original Quattro-Ion ionization mechanism, which makes hair silky and manageable. The device works on batteries, and the affordable price is even more conducive to its purchase.
Color
The color scheme is quite extensive and allows you to choose a product in accordance with your own preferences or your favorite everyday style. On sale you can find both basic colors: black, white, pink, red, as well as unique models with paintings or differing in the combination of several shades. The most versatile and common is black color, since damage and scratches are less noticeable on such a surface, which allows to extend the life of the product.
How does it work?
The design of the novelty is similar to the structure of a conventional comb, but is supplemented by heating elements and various caring properties. The unit works either from the mains or from finger batteries.
The principle of operation is due to the ionization process (due to which static electricity is removed) and gentle heating, which contributes to smoothing and straightening the strands.
Experts advise to set the heating temperature depending on the type of hair and their condition:
- for thin and dry strands, do not raise the temperature above 170-190 degrees;
- normal hair will not be damaged by heating to two hundred and ten degrees;
- and a thick and lush hair will calmly endure straightening at 230 degrees.
A positive aspect of using such a comb is a significant facilitation of the styling process. Unruly and wavy hair will become less tangled and straighten faster.
How to use?
Before use, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions, because products from different manufacturers may differ in their own nuances, which are important to pay attention to.
There is a general standard algorithm of actions that you can focus on:
- Hair must be washed. It is not recommended to use the product on dirty hair.
- For additional protection, it is advisable to apply a special tool with thermal protection.
- Then the device is connected to the electrical network and heats up. Usually it takes no more than one minute to heat up. Some models are equipped with a special display or sound signal that notifies users that the product is ready for use.
- When the comb is sufficiently warmed, you can start combing for hair growth. It is better to divide the hair into small strands for better combing. The average styling time depends on the thickness and length of the curls, but usually it takes about ten minutes.
- When the process is completed, it is important not to forget to disconnect the device from the power supply, let it cool and clean from hair.
Reviews
Most of the reviews on the hair straightener are positive and enthusiastic. Buyers note that with its help, the hair looks much more well-groomed and healthy, their quality improves. Tourmaline-coated models especially appeal to women.
It is important that even when used for a long time, damage to the hair was not noted.
For the most part, customers are also enthusiastic about the ease of use of the unit and its safety. Thanks to special tips, delicate scalp is protected from damage - this is what women who previously used ordinary curling irons paid special attention to.
The new mothers also liked the girls' mothers, who noted that now school fees are much faster. But it is better not to leave children alone with the device, because despite all the security systems it is an electrical unit that must be used with caution.
Based on numerous positive reviews, we can conclude that the hair straightener is truly a universal tool with which any woman can produce a stunning effect and attract the looks of others with her shiny, well-groomed hair.