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Having the fear of having a bad hair day is underrated. So it’s imperative you have the right kind of hair straightener to always get you out of the mess.

To buy hair straightener online need not be a daunting task. All you need to have is a little knowledge about your hair density, type, and texture. Here’s how you can go about it.

The most popular type of irons by far are ceramic flat irons. The reason for this is pretty straightforward. Ceramic conducts heat evenly and effectively smooths the hair. They also come at great prices and are value for money.

But on the flipside, they take time to heat up, so if you're in a hurry, they’re a bad idea.

If you have unruly or coarse hair, ceramic might not be the right option. In the case, titanium straighteners are your best option. They tend to get hotter but they do conduct heat evenly. This results in reduced damage to your tresses. Make sure you always use the lowest heat setting because titanium plates tend to get very hot.

But since they get hot easily, they are perfect for quick touch ups for the ones leading hectic schedules and busy lifestyles.

Then come the Tourmaline straighteners. Tourmaline is a gemstone that produces negative ions, counteracting the positive ions that cause frizz and waviness. So they are ideal for wavy and fine hair textures. They heat up evenly, quickly straightening and shining even unruly flyways.

Now it gets more interesting.

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Glass irons are a cool idea for a straightener, particularly if you're worried about damage from hot straightening plates. But not much can be said about their quality. Also, glass doesn't conduct heat well, resulting in uneven and ineffective straightening. This results in repeated swipes with the iron and damages your hair further.

Likewise, 'metal' can refer to a wide range of substances and usually denotes a much cheaper iron. It's better to know exactly what you're getting, so avoid straighteners generically described as 'metal'.

Hope this clears your mind about buying the right hair straightener for your hair type.

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