subject: Hair Straighteners - How Plate Width Can Impact Style [print this page] A big trend this season being the creation of big voluminous hair. Using your hair straighteners to create big bouncy curls or flowing waves is really very simple and looks fantastic.
In order to create masses of volume, hair straighteners have taken over from traditional curling tongs when it comes to creating your desired look. Hair straighteners have come a long way with technology in the last few years.
Now you can choose a styler that is more suited to your individual hair type, whether you need a narrow plated hair straightener for short on fine hair. Or, if you have particularly thick, course hair, wide plated models are available to help you manage your hair quickly and give a more professional finish.
When it comes to creating soft curls, using irons with medium sized plates are best as they will allow you create a variety of styles, from tight bouncy curls to a gentle wave. The size of the plate is very important as this will have a dramatic difference on the size of the curls that you create.
If you choose a narrow or mini plated hair straightener you'll create tight curls, this is best used on medium length hair or short hair as the tight curls will add height and volume to your style.
Hair straighteners today often have temperature controls allowing you to accurately change the heat depending on what style you wish to create. If you have particularly fine hair and wish to create soft curls it is best to set the temperature at 125 degrees C, this will provide enough heat to create the curls without causing damage. If your hair is thick, it's recommended that you set your hair straightener at 200 degrees C.
In today's hair care market there are numerous hair straighteners available. Some have built in technology within the ceramic plates that will add shine and help to condition the hair. Others will offer the option to finely control the temperature, therefore giving greater control over your style.
by: Cathy York
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