We all love a good deal. Nothing makes us happier than to get a much-desired item at a discounted price. Today, we're going to talk about three reasons why you don't want to bargain hunting when shopping for hot tools.

Curling irons, straighteners, blow dryers; we all know that our hair can be damaged, but that doesn't mean that we can live without them. Quality hot tools minimize damage, deliver better results, and last longer. Investing in good quality tools to maintain and promote healthy hair is essential. Don't forget to add a heat protector every day and to use recommended styling products that provide moisture and protection for your hair. Tools like straighteners dry-out your hair's natural moisture to give you the styles you want, so it’s essential to replace that moisture regularly.

Let's talk about the materials. Low-quality hot tools are made from a number of materials, but they matter. Some professional stylists recommend hot tools made of ceramic, tourmaline or titanium. Most bargain products may claim to be ceramic or Tourmaline, but only have a very thin coat of material over them, which will end up cracking and chipping away over time, especially with heavy use. This thin coat also affects the distribution of heat, which can reduce the effectiveness of tools and damage your hair. Titanium plated irons are usually more expensive, but for a reason. Titanium distributes heat more evenly than ceramics or tourmalines. Titanium plated irons are also used during the smoothing treatment process because titanium is not a porous surface and does not absorb any moisture or product in the hair. Ceramic flat irons should never be used during the treatment of keratin due to porosity. The porous surface will actually strip off the treatment while it is being processed. Titanium plated tools are usually designed to last as well and hold up much longer than other materials. They're definitely worth the investment.
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Ionic heat tools are another great technology that can be built into a flat iron or blow dryer to help smooth hair out at a molecular level. Our hair has both positive and negative ions in it, and when our hair is wet it is full of positive ions. When you use ion technology, the hot-tool emits negative ions that help evaporate water faster and give your hair a more polished overall look.

The setting of heat is another important thing to look for in quality styling tools. Not being able to control the temperature settings for your individual hair type and needs can damage your hair, or worse. Have you ever seen those videos of someone losing a piece of smoking hair wrapped around a curling iron? Proper heat settings are very important so you don't get your hair damaged or burned! Anyone who uses a blow dryer on a regular basis also knows that different heat settings and tools are needed to obtain different looks. This is important if you want a multi-functional tool.Look for hair dryers with a minimum wattage of 1800 (for fine hair) up to 3600. Having a cool shot button on your blow dryer is also important to set your look after smoothing and drying.