Philips hair straighteners: features, models and operation

Hair styling is the key to a woman's grooming. To look neat, many curl or straighten hair daily. To this end, few people visit the hairdresser - his services are expensive, and the result is short-lived. The way out in this situation is the purchase of a hair straightener (ironing) for hot styling at home. Consider Philips professional devices designed for use at home or in hairdressing salons.

Philips is one of the oldest in the world. It was founded back in 1891 by Gerard Philips. Over the years, the Dutch company has repeatedly changed the scope of activity. At the beginning of their journey, the company's specialists were engaged in the development of lighting devices, then there was the production of household appliances. Not so long ago, health equipment was launched under this brand name.

The multinational company Philips has many subsidiaries located in China, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States of America. All products of this brand have established themselves among consumers in many countries, thanks to its high quality performance and reliability.

Today, Philips is one of the most successful companies. It has approximately 80,000 employees. The products of this brand are in demand in more than 100 countries. The range is constantly updated with new devices and advanced models of devices. Philips brand hair styling products deserve special attention.

The rectifier has 2 plates, between which a curl is clamped. When exposed to temperature, the cortex (core) of the hair is released from excess moisture, due to which the strands straighten, become perfectly smooth, shiny and even. If the plate is of poor quality, the curls will quickly be damaged, which will not affect their appearance in the best way - they will become dull and brittle.

Philips uses materials and coatings to produce rectifiers. minimal damage to hair. Thanks to this approach, Dutch brand products are safe.

Other advantages of this brand's flat iron include:

• the ability to independently adjust the optimal operating temperature;
• the presence of additional sensors to prevent hair injury;
• ionization function (on some models);
• quick change of nozzles for multi-stylers;
• fast heating of the device (15-45 seconds are enough for this);
• auto power off option for safer operation of the rectifier;
• the presence of a hinge that prevents tangling of the cord.

Philips rectifiers come in a wide range - they have different plates, differ in size, technical characteristics and additional functions. A significant disadvantage of styling devices from the Dutch brand include its high cost.

Professional and household hair straighteners are classified according to the type of material and variety of heating elements. The cheapest plates are uncoated metal. However, they are unsafe. The fact is that such devices dry hair very much, as a result of which they become brittle, and their ends are split. Due to the damage to curls, Philips has long ceased to produce ironing with plates without a protective coating.

In the manufacturer’s catalog you can find devices that have titanium, ceramic, ceramic-keratin and tourmaline “shell”, as well as models with ionization function. Consider these devices in more detail.

Ceramic plates are one of the best heating elements in terms of safety for hair. They have a number of significant advantages, which determine the high demand for these products. Products with ceramic coating are inexpensive, especially if the choice is for household models without various additional options. The main advantages relate to the technical characteristics of the devices. For example, they quickly heat up over the entire area, their plates slide smoothly over the curls, preventing their damage.

The disadvantages of ceramic heaters include their fragility - when the iron is dropped, the risk of damage to the protective "shell" is great. Also among the shortcomings noted the need for regular cleaning of the surface of the rectifier from the remnants of the laying compositions. Otherwise, they can damage the structure of the hair.

Popular ceramic iron models include the following:

• Philips StraightCare BHS677 - professional rectifier with ionization function, temperature sensor, floating plates with heating up to 230 degrees;

• Philips StraightCare BHS675 - iron with the option of ionization, temperature sensor, quick heating and automatic shutdown function;

• Philips Selfie Straightener HP8303 - household rectifier with a maximum temperature of 210 degrees, characterized by lightness and compactness.

Titanium protective coating is one of the most effective and safe. It is less harmful to the health of the hair than others and at the same time guarantees a 100% result. A titanium-coated straightener provides perfectly straight and smooth hair.Such plates heat up almost instantly (after 15 seconds the device can be used), and thermal energy is evenly distributed over the entire working surface. Among the disadvantages of titanium irons, the durability of the coating (with time, with careless handling, is erased) and the high cost of these devices are distinguished.

Philips offers professional model with titanium plates Philips Pro HPS930. The device is equipped with floating heating elements, an ionization system, elongated plates (110 mm), a long cord (2.5 meters). The iron heats up in 10 seconds, has the ability to digitally adjust the temperature.

Such devices have all the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic rectifiers. For example, their plates heat up quickly when the device is turned on, and the heat is evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​the work area. Devices do not dry hair, and the straightening procedure is gentle. Keratin spraying on the plates provides another advantage in reducing the risks of injury to the hair shaft. Thanks to the heated keratin, the scales are sealed, which gives the hair an extra shine and silkiness.

The most common ceramic keratin coated Philips iron is StraightCare Essential BHS377. The device heats up in 30 seconds, its maximum temperature is 230 degrees, the minimum is 160. The rectifier supports 10 operating temperature modes, supports the function of automatically turning off and automatically locking buttons to prevent accidental switching on.

There is a separate category of Philips rectifiers that are equipped with an ionization system. We are talking about powerful professional models. Ionization is an important additional feature. The fact is that when a device with this option is heated, negatively charged ions are released. They act on each hair shaft, helping to restore water balance in it. Negatively charged ions also eliminate the electrification of the strands. As a result, the hair looks healthier, silky and docile. The most popular models with ionization are Philips KeraShine HP8348, EssentialCare HP8324, StraightCare BHS674.

Hair straighteners are distinguished by their appearance, size, technical characteristics and various additional options. Sometimes from a large assortment it is difficult to single out one optimal model. There are several parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing an iron.

• The size of the plates. Heating elements can be elongated, short, narrow and wide. Compact devices are perfect for styling bangs or short strands. More overall options are designed to work with thick hair with a length of from shoulders and below.
• Heating time. Depending on the power, Philips rectifiers can take up to 10 seconds to 1 minute to heat up. Powerful professional appliances designed for use in salons are heated most quickly. For independent hair styling, it makes no sense to purchase expensive solutions.
• Additional functions. These include the ionization option, the Moisture Protect system (automatic selection of the level of heating of the plates), vibration of the heating elements, floating plates. The more functions the device provides, the more expensive it will be.
• The number of temperature conditions.

Irons of the Dutch brand, depending on the model, weigh from 280 to 560 grams. It would seem a little. However, when laying, the muscles and hands are very tense.

Hair straighteners are designed for both straightening hair and curling curls.Most often, these devices are used to give the strands perfect smoothness and silkiness. Consider how to properly use these devices.

• First you need wash your hair and dry it thoroughly. Straighten wet curls is strictly prohibited. The scales of wet hair are opened, which makes it easy to damage them by exposure to high temperatures.
• Next stage - division of hair into the occipital, parietal and 2 temporal parts. It is necessary to start straightening with hair located on the occipital area. Strands must be captured near the roots and pulled them down.
• After you need remove clips from the temporal and parietal parts of the hair, straighten each strand by placing it in heating plates and pulling from roots to tips.
• After hot styling, apply to hair. varnish or other fixing composition.

Regardless of the type of heating element, straighteners injure hair. To reduce the risk of negative effects, experts recommend applying a special protective composition to the strands before starting hot styling, protecting them from exposure to high temperatures.

At Philips rectifiers, mostly consumers leave positive reviews. According to buyers, devices 100% cope with their task of straightening hair. After using irons, the strands become smooth, shiny and silky. Judging by the reviews, stylers are safe to use (especially with the auto-off function), they are ergonomic and easy to use. Women note the soft sliding of the plates through their hair, so that they do not break out, and the irons are heated quickly.

Philips rectifiers also have some disadvantages. According to consumer reviews, advanced models are slightly heavy. The minuses also include the high cost of professional devices, quick heating of the case in budget models and a peculiar smell from the plates, which slowly erode.

In the next video you will find an overview of the professional Philips Hair HPS930 / 00 hair straightener.