Mistakes You Are Making With a 220 Volt Hair Straightener

Posted by Samstores on January 13th, 2016

A 220 volt hair straightener can be handy for styling your hair. It is a tool many professional hairstylists use to produce outstanding hairstyles, too. However, many people misuse this hair styling device, resulting in low-quality results. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make with a 220 volt hair straightener:

•    Cranking up the heat to the extremes
Some 220 volt hair straighteners come with an adjustable temperature—and users typically think that the higher temperature, the better and quicker they can achieve straighter hair. On the contrary, too much heat will destroy your hair and make it brittle. Professional hair stylists recommend a maximum of 410 degrees in temperature for every hair type.

•    Not using a heat protector
There are specially formulated thermal protectors for hair. Look for a high-quality heat protector that will shield your strands from heat damage. Most protectors may tame frizz, enhance the effect and results of the hair straightener, and provide additional shine on your hair, too.

•    Running over curls
If you have curly, consider using a brush to stretch out each section of your hair before you run a 220 volt hair straightener on it. Slide the iron steadily and slowly in a single pass, and avoid stopping to prevent horizontal lines on your locks.

•    Ironing wet or damp hair
It is not good if you see steam or if you hear something sizzling when you iron your hair while it is damp or wet. Wait for it to dry or blow dry it first.

•    Buying a thick 220 volt hair straightener
You might think that a bigger 220 volt hair straightener will produce straighter hair, but it will make it difficult to get to your hairline where hair is usually the curliest. Hence, go for a straightener that comes with inch-wide ceramic tourmaline plates.

•    Pin straight hair
This happens when you iron straight. To avoid this, consider moving your arm in a C shape as you run the iron down the hair, then bend the ends inward or under. This way, your can have a bit of shape and volume.

•    Buying abroad
Certain types of 220 volt hair straighteners may not be available abroad any more, or tend to be sold at a higher price overseas. Consider buying a 220 volt hair straightener from a US-based online store that specializes in selling 220 volt appliances, so you can find exactly what you need at a more reasonable price.

•    Not buying the appropriate converter
If you are plugging in a 220 volt hair straightening iron into a 110 volt socket, be sure that you have a step-down converter for it. You can buy this type of converter at the same store where you plan to purchase your 220 volt hair straightener. A step down converter will make it safer for you to style your hair while protecting your device.

About the Author:

Peter Perira is the managing director of SamStores, which is one the largest distributors for household Electronic Goods, we Guarantee the infrastructure to offer you nothing but the best in quality of products and after sales service.