Why You Need a Ceramic Curling Iron
Choose ceramic curling irons over metal ones!
If you’re not already a ceramic curling iron convert, you are seriously missing out! Metal curling irons can do serious damage to your hair, even if you’re an experienced stylist - they’re simply inferior to their ceramic counterparts. Here are a few of the biggest reasons why you need to spring for a ceramic curling iron today:
- Ceramic curling irons are less damaging to hair. While metal irons can burn, singe or cook your hair, ceramic plates actually preserve moisture by sealing your hair’s cuticles. This makes your hair soft, shiny and healthy overall.
- Ceramic irons heat faster and more evenly. This makes them easier to use, whether you’re an expert or a novice, and will speed up the styling process to boot.
- When you take care of it properly, your ceramic curling iron should last much longer than a metal one. But before you invest, make sure that you’re buying an iron with a truly ceramic barrel, rather than a metal barrel with a layer or two of ceramic over it. Ceramic curling irons are usually more expensive, but they are definitely worth the higher price. Just take care not to crack the ceramic, wind the cord around the handle or otherwise abuse your iron, and you can rely on it for years to come!