Opal Stevens

Picking out a flat iron used to be easy, but as technology gets more advanced and we've begun to see names like ceramic or titanium flat iron it's not surprising that a lot of women are raising an eyebrow. It sounds all nice and fancy schmancy, but seriously, what the heck does it even mean? And is it really worth the extra cash?! I did a little research to figure it out. Ceramic irons have ceramic plates and provide even heating making it less damaging than the metals traditionally used in flat irons. Ceramic irons release negative ions which when heated can actually help seal the cuticle and give the hair a healthy looking shine.  Titanium irons have a very smooth surface and keep the temperature of the flat iron stable and even throughout. Titanium releases even more negative ions than ceramic flat irons and as a result the hair will be shinier. Although any kind of heat styling can cause damage, I've found that ceramic and titanium flat irons are defini...

FHI Heat is known for their top-of-the-line hair products and styling tools. Highly respected in the professional world and used by the top stars of Hollywood (Scarlett, Kate, Rihanna!), these products are amazing. But what about the hair-obsessed girls who wants that same technology but can't afford the pro line price? That's why FHI created GO - a line of trendy flat irons with the same amazing technology to give you that celebrity look! GO works just as well as the pro line, but saves you where it really hurts - your wallet. These styling irons come in 6 different colors and helps you achieve that straight, wavy, flipped, or curled look you're really after. I really fell in love with this flat iron - it is definitely one of the better flat irons I have used, but about 1/2 the price. Here's some more information about the FHI GO:

I had never really seen the point in buying a top of the line flat iron, when I felt like my $20 Conair infinities were doing their job. When I tried the KQC X-Heat Ceramic Flat Iron (1") I realized why it was worth the money. This flat iron from Flat Iron Experts is amazing - it leaves my hair straight, frizz-free, soft, and shiny! With this one iron you can get the pin-straight look, flips, and curls.  This flat iron is highly ranked as one of the best on the market. The KQC X-Heat can get up to 410 F within 30 seconds! It can straighten, flip, curl and tame the most frizzy and rebellious head of hair. " KQC X-Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Straightener's distributes heat across the entire surface evenly, retains heat more efficiently, and eliminates damaging hot spots. Ceramic emits a natural source of negative ions and far infrared heat that helps your hair 1.  Preserve more moisture  within the hair shaft 2.  Eliminates frizz and  cl...