After you have made up your mind to straighten your hair with a hair
straightener, you must choose the one that will fit the best to your
needs. Assuming that by this time, you have realized that hair
straightener is the best hair straightening method - If used properly
it does not cause any damage, it does not cost a lot; it is easy to
use and provides the desired outcome in no time.

We have gathered the crucial parameters for choosing a hair
straightener:

1. Price - It is obvious that like any other purchase money plays a
vital part. You must remember that purchasing a hair straightener is a
one time investment which will improve your life style for years.
Therefore, you shouldn't buy the cheap hair straighteners that cost
less than $100. How ever, you should not invest more that $160 in a
hair straightener. You can buy excellent hair straighteners like the
Sedu hair straightener in an average price of about $130.

2. Weight - The lighter the better. Remember, there is a good chance
that you will use the hair straightener daily. You should buy a hair
straightener with an ergonomic design and a light weight. The Sedu
hair straightener, for example, weights as low as 1 lbs.

3. Best fit - Most hair straighteners fit all hair type (even the
curliest). However, You should adjust the width of the ceramic plates
to your hair' length. For 95% of hair lengths, It is advisable to get
a width of 1.5". For a very long hair, you should get wider plates.
The Sedu hair straightener comes with ceramic plate's width of 1" and
1.5".

4. Plate's types - A hair straightener includes two plates. Only
ceramic plates assure no heat damage if use properly.

5. Heating time - You should not compromise on less than a quick heat
of the hair straightener. How ever, make sure you can adjust the
temperature or at least have not less

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