| Tourmaline is a precious crystal that is | | | | flat irons are either 1 or 1 ½ inches. The |
| ground down into a fine powder and then | | | | body of the Sedu flat iron is made from |
| infused onto the ceramic plates of a flat | | | | high-strength composite materials, which |
| iron. Tourmaline plates produce a far greater | | | | makes the Sedu one of the lightest flat irons |
| number of negative ions than do ceramic | | | | on the market. |
| plates. Negative ions straighten your hair | | | | |
| for far longer and give it a silkier, shinier | | | | Only introduced onto the market in 2004, the |
| look. So, if you're thinking of buying a flat | | | | T3 Duality professional flat iron has gained |
| iron you should only buy a flat iron with | | | | a strong foothold in the market and is now |
| plates that have been plated with tourmaline. | | | | one of the leading hair straighteners. The |
| But which is the best tourmaline flat iron? | | | | first thing you notice about the T3 |
| | | | Tourmaline Medium Duality flat iron is its |
| Surprisingly, the vast majority of producers | | | | good looks but the qualities of the T3 flat |
| still make ceramic only flat irons. However, | | | | iron go further than how it looks. T3 |
| the market leaders in flat iron design and | | | | tourmaline flat irons use the latest |
| manufacturing now produce tourmaline flat | | | | technology to give you perfectly straight |
| irons. The following are market leaders in | | | | hair. There are four models to choose from: |
| tourmaline flat iron technology, and all make | | | | the T3 Domed Duality Flat Iron (3/4 inch); |
| top rated tourmaline flat irons. Which | | | | the T3 Medium Duality Flat Iron (1 3/8 inch); |
| tourmaline flat iron is best depends on your | | | | the T3 Narrow Duality Flat Iron (1 inch); and |
| hair type, what function you want and how | | | | the T3 Wide Duality Flat Iron (1 3/4 inch). |
| much you're willing to spend. | | | | The T3 domed iron is a versatile tool to |
| | | | straighten, curl and even create chic flips |
| One of the cheapest, top-rated tourmaline | | | | to the hair. When curling, the grooves on the |
| flat irons is the Solia Tourmaline Ceramic | | | | outer ends allow for more control, and when |
| Ion Flat Iron. The Solia tourmaline flat iron | | | | locked in between, the hair is actually being |
| comes in four plate sizes; the 3/4"plate is | | | | heated on the inside, as well as the outside. |
| perfect for bangs and really short hair and | | | | The T3 Narrow Duality is the one that gives |
| is also the perfect size for creating all | | | | you most control, the T3 Wide Duality is best |
| sorts of curly-haired styles. Plate widths | | | | for long hair, whereas the T3 Medium Duality |
| also include the 1" and 1 ¼" - the latter | | | | is the most versatile. Finally, there is also |
| being the most popular size. These sizes are | | | | available the T3 Wet to Dry Flat Iron. Just |
| perfect for medium hair length or hair that | | | | like the Solia model discussed above, the T3 |
| isn't too curly. If you hair is difficult to | | | | Wet to Dry Tourmaline flat iron can be used |
| straighten then you should definitely go for | | | | on damp hair, so avoiding having to first dry |
| the 1 ¾" plates on the Solia tourmaline | | | | your hair. |
| flat iron. Solia flat irons come with Dynamic | | | | |
| Alignment System to ensure perfect contact | | | | The Corioliss Pro Silver flat iron is nearly |
| between the plates and your hair. The Solia | | | | twice the price of the Solia, making it one |
| Limited Edition Pink flat iron is a very | | | | of the most expensive tourmaline flat irons |
| popular model, however, if you're looking to | | | | you can buy, but it's worth every penny. Its |
| buy a pink flat iron, the Corioliss pink flat | | | | good looks are consummate with its |
| iron is a better choice; it looks better and | | | | performance. Heat up time is only 6 seconds! |
| heats up quicker than does the Solia but it | | | | The plate size is 1" and the plates reach a |
| is a lot more expensive - more about | | | | top temperature of 430F - higher than that of |
| Corioliss in a moment. Finally, Solia claim | | | | many flat irons. Sedu claim to make one of |
| that their tourmaline flat irons can be used | | | | the lightest flat irons - the Sedu 1" flat |
| on wet hair - actually damp hair that has | | | | iron weighing in at 0.9lbs - however, the |
| been first combed through. This is a real | | | | Corioliss Pro Silver 1" flat iron weighs only |
| plus point as using wet to dry flat irons | | | | 0.72lbs, making it very easy to use, |
| avoid having to first use a hair dryer. | | | | especially when straightening the back of |
| | | | your hair. The iconic Corioliss Limited |
| Sedu flat irons are about 50% more expensive | | | | Edition Pink 1" flat iron is for those who |
| than Solia flat irons. Sedu flat irons have | | | | want something a little special. And if |
| gained popularity because of their | | | | you're looking for something extra special, |
| association with Jennifer Aniston. Many want | | | | take a look at the Corioliss Pro-Hair Purple |
| to have the same look and believe that using | | | | Flat Iron. Finally, Corioliss flat irons come |
| a Sedu tourmaline flat iron will give them | | | | with dual-voltage as standard so you can use |
| this. Whilst this is true, perfectly | | | | a Corioliss hair straightener anywhere in the |
| straight, shiny, sleek hair can be obtained | | | | world. |
| using other brands of flat iron. But there is | | | | |
| no doubt that a tourmaline flat iron from | | | | If you want to get the best results when |
| Sedu is a top rated product and delivers on | | | | straightening your hair, you should only use |
| its promise of creating smooth, straight | | | | a tourmaline flat iron. Whether you buy a |
| hair. Although the heat up time of the Sedu | | | | Sedu, Solia, T3 or Corioliss tourmaline flat |
| Ionic Ceramic flat iron is not as quick as | | | | iron is your decision, but your first |
| some other brands, it is still ready to use | | | | decision should be to purchase a tourmaline |
| in only 25 seconds. The plate widths of Sedu | | | | flat iron. |