1) Do hair straighteners damage your hair?

Yes, there are more chances of damaging your hair when you use straightener on a regular basis. After having a shower bath, most women try to make their curly hair straight which results in hair loss. And also the heat distribution may not be same due to the dampness in the hair.

2) How does a hair straightener work?

Hair straighteners or a flat irons work by breaking the hydrogen bonds present in the hair cuticle, which gives the hair its original shape, bended, curly and elastic. Using the heat it breaks the bonds, once it breaks, the hair becomes straight. However the bonds re-form whenever the hair comes in contact with moisture. This is why a flat iron cannot give you a forever straight hair style, it goes back to its original shape after you take a shower or go out in extreme humid weather.

3) Does straightening you hair results any side-effects?

Using hair straighteners on a long run may result in several side effects for those who are more sensitive to heat. Given below are some of the possible side effects of using hair straighteners at home. Check it out!* Frizziness* Dullness* Hairloss* Skin rashes and* Irritations

4) What factors should I consider while purchasing a hair straightener?

With the availability of numerous brands available in the market, you may face difficulty in choosing the right one that matches with hair type. Given below are some of the important factors that everyone must know while buying a straightener. Have a look!* Hair straightener type.* Hair straightener size and weight.* Adjustable temperature.* Hair straightener coated material.* Auto-off, LED indicator, LCD display.* Price and warranty information.

5) How often you should replace the hair straightener?

Once you start using the straightener, you may likely to replace after 2 years. Because, the heating element or plate may lose the ability to heat the hair evenly and thereby diminishes the overall performance.

6) What is the ideal temperature range for thick, thin, frizzy and hair curl types?

For attaining the best hairstyle, you need to adjust the temperature or heat settings of straightener for different hair types.* For thin, fine or damaged hair – 300°F* Normal, medium and wavy hair- 310-390°F* Thick, coarse and curly hair – 390-450°F

7) How to use a hair straightener at home?

Using hair straightener at home isn’t so hard. Here are the simple steps to guide you for straightening the hair.* Firstly, for easy styling divide the hair into sections. And use the fingers to lift the section you want to style.* Now, place the hair in-between the plates of Philips straightener.* Push the device downwards, and glide through the hair.* Repeat the process and the result will be straight, smooth and shiny hair

8) How to get straighten hair like salon?

In most salon and parlors they use professional straighteners those are very expensive and come with high temperature heat settings which need professional hands to handle. If you try at home you may end up burning your hair. Though it is not impossible with some practice but better not try at home. Some of the reputable products can bring you the same results even at low temperature if done patiently with care.

9) How to curl hair using a straightener?

To curl hair with a straightener choose one that has round edges to wrap your hairs around the barrel/round blades( the same you would do with a curler) hold them for few seconds depending on the temperature and hair section then leave.

10) Do I need to apply a heat protectant?

If you style your hair often it is always recommended to use a heat protectant. It is a non-aerosol spray that adds a layer over the hair cuticle, then protects it and keeps the moisture locked. You can also use natural heat protectors like argan oil, coconut oil, almond oil etc.

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Top 8 Best Hair Straighteners in India: 2022 Review & Buying Guide

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on Jan 16, 2022

Be it short or long, hair straighteners are the perfect solution to get straight hair every day at home. Most of the us spend a lot of money and time to get our hair styled in the saloon.

But by investing in a hair straightener, you can straight, curl, increase hair volume and style your hair as per your requirements.

Right choice of a hair straightener will not only last long but also protect your hair from damage, breakage, splits and uneven textures.

So to make the right choice, we recommend considering below factors…

1.Hair Type

Fine and Thin Hair – Ceramic plated hair straighteners are best as they are perfect for smoothening and reducing hair frizz.
Thick Hair – Titanium plated are perfect as they heat up quickly and maintain high temperature, making the straightening process easily.
Curly/Frizzy Hair – Tourmaline straighteners are perfect as they are effective even at lower temperatures.
Damaged Hair – Tourmaline plates are perfect as they produce more negative ions which reduce frizz and sealing hair shaft.

2. Plates Width

Basic thumb rule – Wider the plates are, faster you will complete the straightening. Below, we have mentioned options based on hair type…

For long and thick hair – 2 inch or more
For coarse and curly hair – 1 ½ inch
For curls, perms, waves – 1 inch
For short hair, bangs, spikes – mini plates

3. Temperature

Most of the hair straighteners come in temperature range from 160 to 220 degrees C. For thin, fine or damaged hair, prefer 180°C or below. But for thick and curly hair, you can go for higher settings (190°C or above).

Other considerations include quality, grip, indicators, weight, etc. For more information, you can read our Buying Guide

We have also shortlisted Top 8 Hair Straighteners in India based on the same information.

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Best Hair Straighteners in India

Hair Straightener	Plate Material	Temperature	Heat-up Time	Warranty	Buy Now
Philips HP8302 Essential Selfie Straightener	Ceramic	210 °C	60 Seconds	2 Years	Check On Amazon
Braun Satin Hair Straightener	Ceramic	140 – 185° C	30 Seconds	No Warranty	Check On Amazon
Philps HP8316/00 Kerashine Hair Straightener	Keratin Infused Ceramic	210 °C	60 Seconds	2 Years	Check On Amazon
Havells HS4101 Hair Straightener	Ceramic	210 °C	45 Seconds	2 Years	Check On Amazon
Syska Superglam HS6810 Hair Straightener	Ceramic	210 °C	60 Seconds	2 Years	Check On Amazon
Kemei KM-329 Hair Straightener	Ceramic	160- 220 °C	30 Seconds	No Warranty	Check On Amazon
Nova NHS 860 Hair Straightener	Ceramic	160- 220 °C	30 Seconds	1 Year	Check On Amazon
Vega VHSCC-01 3 in 1 Hair Styler	Ceramic	N.A	N.A	2 Years	Check On Amazon

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Best Hair Straighteners Reviews in India 2022

1. Philips HP8302 Essential Selfie Straightener