What's the best hair straightener for a novice in hair care?

Tess L · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2007, 04:02 PM

I'd like to get a hair straightener. I've relied on my friends to do it in the past, but would like to invest in my own that is quick and easy to use. Suggestions?I'm interested in the Remington Wet2Straight because I don't have much time for blow-drying. I see mixed reviews, mostly positive. Is it worth it? Where can I get it?

Melanie R · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2007, 07:22 PM

Corioliss. It's worth the price

shoe gurl · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2007, 10:36 PM

Remington Wet2Straight. I've used various straighteners and this one is by far the best

katii · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2007, 11:47 PM

I would say get one from Conair if you dont wanna spend much. Theyre about 40-150 dollars. Pretty cheap! If you actually want a good qulity one, i would say get a proffesional one FROM YOUR STYLIST!! (as long as you dont get your hair cut from supercuts or somewhere gross like that) those stylist ones are about 400+ dollars. Personally, i think of those as a great investment!Hope that helps!

Amy W · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007, 03:55 AM

You need a ceramic flatiron. Metal will heat hair unevenly and lead to damage, also there are tiny burrs in the metal which will catch your strands and shred them. I am very impressed with my Jilbere iron which I purchased at Sally Beauty Supply quite inexpensively. It has an adjustable heat setting, which is important to me because my hair is fine and bleached and needs a lower heat to avoid damage. If you have thicker hair, you need adjustable heat because you will want it to be hotter. Practice sectioning your hair with a clip, starting from the nape of your neck and working up, taking down one row of hair at a time about an inch thick. Also, if you have extremely curly or african american hair you may want to look into getting a relaxer. It will do some of the work for you and make straightening easier. You will want a medium heat for relaxed hair, and a thermal protecting spray is important, too. matrix makes a good one, so does paul mitchell.Oh and PS, Supercuts does not have to be gross. I happen to work at a very nice one in a classy town. It is all about the location and the staff's talents. It is not nice to make such prejudiced, generalized, and hurtful statements.