Remington Air Plates Titanium Ceramic Hair Straighteners, Floating Plates for Increased Contact - S7412, White

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Standard (1 inch): Most hair straighteners come in one-inch plate sizes that can be used on just about every kind of hair, be it long or short. While it’s not ideal for every hair type, it should be suitable if you need an all-purpose hair straightener. The Air Plates Compact don’t come with any accessories, such as a carry case, which seems like a bit of an oversight considering their intended use. With so much choice, choosing the right hair tool for the job can be a bit of a challenge. So, the question is, where do you start? The Air Plates Compact are designed to be a smaller version of the full-sized Air Plates, to make them the perfect straighteners for travelling. This has resulted in a main body that measures in at just 20cm, compared to the GHD Gold’s 25cm and the lengthy Babyliss 3Q’s 30cm.

My curls certainly define my look, It’s very rare for you guys see me without my famous curls. After Remington styled my hair last week at London Fashion Week, I wanted to try out their new Air Plates and see what all the hype was about. The suspended plates are an interesting feature, and certainly do a good job of keeping the outer casing of the straighteners cool – they sit away from the casing. Someone with shorter fine hair would only require a small less heated straightener, generally costing you less money. All hair types. Tourmaline straighteners are effective even at lower temperatures and heat in seconds. They get the job done without dehydrating your tresses, help reduce frizz and leave your hair looking shiny. Plate widthOnce heated up, these straightners do not beep. I know this is simple, but it is helpful to be able to hear a beep so you can be busy while waiting and then know when they are ready (I am yet to work out how to tell if they are fully heated up?!) Similarly, if the temperature is too cool, you will have to work twice as hard to straighten your hair, which can leads to unnecessary pulling and snagging that damages your hair. Unless you’re super-keen on their size and can deal with the downfalls this brings, the smart move would be to put the money you’d spend here towards a better pair of straighteners that suit both travel and day-to-day home use without the compromises seen here. Verdict ONE-PASS STRAIGHTENER】Titanium plate of hair straighteners is 150% smoother than ceramic, makes styling easier; Faszin HeatSyncX temperature compensation tech reduces temperature drift, ensure heated evenly from root to ends in just one stroke, allows you to create style easier than ever.

ENGINEERED BY FASZIN】Designed by top German engineers, listening to the customers: the LCD display is clear and easily readable; 30 Minutes auto shut-off is safe to use; dual voltage for global compatibility, more convenient; 2.2-meter 360°swivel cord, reach to style your hair from any angle. From cordless models to ceramic and tourmaline plates with built-in ionic technology, there are a dizzying number to choose from. As long as you have identified your hair type, plate type and size required, and also the temperature control - you have a better chance of choosing the correct straightener for you, regardless of the price. Curling isn’t quite as effective, but it is at least possible with some perseverance. Curls were loose, however, and didn’t hold for as long as those created by the Lee Stafford’s Rainbow Shine straighteners, for example, plus the shorter form factor of the Air Plates Compact made it more difficult to hold steady while curling too. When it comes to choosing a pair of hair straighteners, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest option and hope for the best.

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TENS OF MILLION IONS】Faszin hair straightener with 10 million negative ions/cm³ helps to increase hair shine by 23%, smoothness by 28%, and reduce frizz. You will get sleek hair for a long time. Short press the power button to turn the ion function on/off. Hold them further down to avoid this situation and you lose some grip and control when styling. Styling is further hindered by the fact the plates don’t come together as snugly as we might like – which may be more of an issue for those with fine hair.

Due to their small size and lightweight body, the Remington Air Plates Compact are straighteners aimed at the regular traveller. However, at just 5cm shorter than a device such as the GHD Gold, they’re hardly a huge space-saver.Worldwide dual voltage compatible 100V-240V allows you to use in America, Europe or any other country. 8-foot long and 360-degree swivel cord that minimizes entangling. Nonetheless, they are of course good quality in terms of material - they are lightweight and the plates are a nice width. They come with a super handy rubber sleeve that you can put the hot plates in to cool down. A blue LED on the handle signifies when the straighteners are turned on, and the instructions state that this should flash until they reach the correct temperature for use, with a quoted 30-second heat-up time. However, during testing we found this light remained static, which made it difficult to determine when the Air Plates were ready to use. Large (More than 1 inch): Anything larger than a one-inch plate is considered a large straightener, which can be found in sizes 1.25 inch right up to 2.5-inch models .The longer the hair, the faster you’ll be able to straighten it with a large-bodied iron. Temperature control With next to no handle to grip the device, you’re having to hold much further up the body and therefore closer to the the plates. While their suspended plate design means the Air Plates Compact don’t become hot on the outside, you’ll still feel the steam coming off your hair, which can burn your hand if you aren’t careful.