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You’ve probably heard the same story, “titanium is faster but ceramic is safer”. Statements like these can really confuse you when trying to choose between them, especially since you don’t want to ruin your hair by choosing speed over safety. So let’s learn a little more about each of these heating materials and see what their advantages and disadvantages are.
Starting with ceramic, which is and has always been the most popular choice among professionals and home users due to its constant heating and protection technologies. These are better known as far infrared heating and ion technology. The ceramic’s natural far-infrared heating gently heats the hair from within without damaging the outer layer which is prone to damage. This promotes moisture retention within each strand to reflect a hydrated and nourished appearance on the outside, giving you a dramatic shine and healthy look. As for the ionic technology, this unique component uses negative ions to neutralize and balance the hair to relax and smooth the cuticles. This also contributes to healthier hair as straightening time will be cut in half and your hair will look twice as smooth.
Now let’s move on to titanium. This exceptional heater can reach maximum temperatures in record time for a fast styling experience, which is ideal for all busy girls. It also features impeccably smooth plates that will glide effortlessly over your hair for a silky, shiny look. One of the biggest advantages of titanium is that it is naturally strong and light, so straightening will be easier and the flat iron will last much longer.
Top salons use titanium straighteners because of their high performance and fast heat-up which reduces waiting time, making them more efficient and pleasing their clients with incredibly smooth and long-lasting styles. However, its power and heat are only beneficial for girls with thick, coarse and rebellious hair that needs high temperatures for proper straightening. If your hair is fine or fragile, then you won’t need such high heat settings and it would be safer to stick with ceramic.
If you are still torn between these two materials, good news! Some professional flat irons actually combine ceramic and titanium to use the safety and protection of ceramic along with the speed and efficiency of titanium. The only problem is that these powerful straighteners are more expensive, but the results would be outstanding and the benefits well worth the investment.