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When someone mentions the damage caused by hair straighteners most people think in terms of heat. While this is the case, it is not the only thing to be considered. Damage to your hair from your straightener can come in the form of physical (mechanical) damage as well. Low end straighteners or old worn out straighteners tend to not go through your hair smoothly. This can result in breaks and loss of hair which after awhile will begin to affect your hair's health. Split ends will make your hair unmanageable and fried looking. This is, in no way, the look that we wish to have. Smooth, sleek, healthy looking hair with a bit of shine is the desired results and in order to get this not only do we need a great straightener but we need to keep it well cared for as well.

The ceramic hair straightener is one of the new high end models to hit the shelves. The ceramic plates which consist of an alloy covered in multiple coats of ceramic that have been baked on. They glide through your hair with no problem what so ever. These plates heat within ten seconds and they do so thoroughly. This allows you the needed heat to successfully straighten your hair in minimal time with very little damage. It should be stated here that when working with heat there will be some damage however measures can be taken to counteract this. Keep in mind that in order to keeps your straightener running like new, you will need to perform some upkeep on it. Be sure to clean away any dirt or hair that has become stuck or caught in it, before and after using it. If there is anything stuck in it you run the risk of it adding to any wear and tear that the heat might cause.

A high end, well constructed, ceramic hair straightener should last you for a number of years. If you notice it beginning to slack in its job or if you notice that you need it at a higher setting in order to achieve the same results then it is time to replace it. After three or four years it is best to do so anyways as any wear and tear it has accrued will add to the damage done to your hair. However, if you take the time to give it some attention every now and again: clean it, keep it in a safe dry place, then you will have it to use for quite some time. If you go with the ceramic hair straightener, then you will be able to achieve that salon quality hair for that same amount of time.