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Titanium vs Ceramic Flat Iron: What’s the Difference?

August 15, 2017 By Abby 2 Comments

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A flat iron is one of the most basic styling tools in a woman’s beauty arsenal. It is used primarily to straighten your hair but plenty of women also use it for curling their hair. This added versatility is therefore a good way to get more out of this hair styling tool. Before you buy one, please note that there are different types available to choose from in the market. Your ability to distinguish one from the other is crucial in terms of achieving the right style without causing damage to your hair.

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Before you learn the difference between ceramic and titanium flat iron, it is important to know what ‘ionic’ means when referring to flat irons. When a hair tool is referred to as ‘ionic’, it only means that the tool has the ability to generate negative ions. Your hair is positively charged due to its water content. When you use ionic hair tools, it generates negative ions that neutralizes the positive charge from your hair. This results in achieving shiny and smooth hair. Both ceramic and titanium flat irons are ionic; however, there are also several other key differences between the two that you need to know about to make the right buying decision.

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Ceramic Flat Iron

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Ceramic plates is arguably the most popular product used on hair straighteners today. The use of ceramic technology on the plates ensure even distribution of heat onto the strands. Hence, you can prevent damage to your hair that could result from over-heating or cold spots. You need to examine closely when you buy ceramic flat iron in the market. Some manufacturers claim that they use ceramic plates when in fact these are made of aluminum with ceramic coating. This makes the flat iron more affordable; however, it does not offer the same quality styling results as when the plates themselves are made of ceramic.

When shopping for a ceramic iron, look for words such as pure or solid ceramic. This will help to give you confidence knowing that the manufacturers used ceramic plates and not just ceramic coating on the plates. This will ensure consistently good styling results.

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Titanium Flat Iron

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A titanium iron is notable for its ability to conduct heat effectively. This impressive conductive ability enables you to produce consistent heat with minimum temperature variation. Hence, there is no need to crank up the heat in order to achieve your desired style. It not only products result with less heat, but also with fewer passes on your strands. With lower heat, you can also expect less heat damage on your hair. The high ionic output of the titanium flat iron also ensures faster transfer of heat as compared to ceramic flat iron. If you are willing to shell out more money for the best flat iron, this is worth the extra investment as it delivers performance superior to that of ceramic flat iron.

When it comes to shopping for flat iron, do you choose ceramic or titanium?

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Abby

Abigail is a travel enthusiast who enjoys trying new foodie destinations. She graduated with a degree in Creative Writing and has worked as a web content writer since 2010. She enjoys writing about travel, lifestyle, beauty, hair care, and wellness.

Filed Under: Hair Care, Styling

Comments

  1. Badol Hossen says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Thanks Abby for sharing a discrepancy about Titanium vs Ceramic flat iron.I think every body should know about the discrepancy before buying a flat iron.

    Reply
  2. Lorraine says

    September 8, 2018 at 2:31 am

    I personally love my Karmin.

    Reply

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