How Does a Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Work?
Ceramic ionic hair straighteners work by thermally straightening hair. Just as use of a blow dryer and flat or barrel brush results in hair that’s straighter and silkier, hair straighteners work by using heat to temporarily break down and reform the hydrogen bonds in the hair. Because heat is applied directly to the hair by pressing it through hot tongs, the results are more pronounced. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) notes that hair will stay straight until exposed to moisture, be it a humid or rainy environment, or the next shampooing. Newer straightening irons that use ceramic technology rather than plain metal plates and plastic heating elements are more efficient in transferring heat more evenly and uniformly. The less time the hot tool is applied directly to the hair, the less damage that results from flat iron use.
