First, to understand which is the best ceramic hair flat iron I would think you need to understand the technology behind ceramic plates.

Ceramic plates, when it comes to hair flat irons, are generally used in straightening hairs irons made to straighten your hair (common sense).

The ceramic plates in a straightening iron works by breaking down the hair’s hydrogen bonds found in the hair’s cortex, which causes hair to bend and become curly.

Once the bonds are broken the hair straightens, however if there’s a lot of moisture in the air, or your hair becomes wet, your hair will go back to being frizzy, curly, wavy, or whatever is your case.

The high-end and best ceramic hair flat irons use ceramic heating elements and are more effective due to their constant heat, with a very fast heat-up time (less than 10 seconds). A higher quality plate is the most desirable asset of any flat iron because quality plates straighten the hair more easily and cause much less damage.

Very hard ceramic coatings that are sprayed in layers and baked on tend to perform best. Less expensive units usually do not have ceramic heating elements and some may have a paint-like coating that gives the appearance of ceramic plating. These cheaper coatings wear off very quickly and cause more damage to the hair.

Even the best ceramic hair flat iron can cause damage to your hair if not careful. There are two types of damage all flat irons create, heat damage and mechanical damage. Heat damage is unavoidable, since the hotter a flat iron is, the better it works. Less mechanical damage is achieved through smoother plates.

Here is what you need to look out for when shopping for the best ceramic hair flat iron. Most plates are aluminum and coated with something, such as a hard ceramic coating. As cheaper coatings wear off the levels of mechanical damage increases. So there you have it, now you understand the basic technology behind ceramic plates.

There is one technology of plates which in my opinion is the best and that is, those which are infused with titanium and ceramic for maximum heat transfer from roots to ends. I know of only a very few who uses this technology in their straighteners, curling irons, dryers and rollers to meet the high standards of beauty professionals. So, want the best of the best ceramic hair flat iron?

I don’t know if there’s such a thing as a Best Flat Iron For African American Hair. After all, there are so many models of flat irons out there, and unless you’ve tried all of them personally (at a great expense), you’re not qualified to say one is better than the other.

My step-daughter has African American hair and at the age of 21 has gone through quite a few flat irons since her teen years. From cheap ones to more expensive ones, she’s guided my younger daughter on which to buy when it comes to, what is in her opinion, the best flat iron for African American hair.

I’ll give you her opinion on this in just a moment, but as I always say, “if your not absolutely sure, just visit your local hairdresser shop (the best one), and ask what they use”.

According to Steph (that’s my step-daughter), she tends to lean towards the InStyler I bought her for Christmas, although this is not a flat iron per say. But in her mind it is the best tool for African American hair. Contrary to what people may think, checking the technology behind it, it’s easy to understand why one should consider this one as the best flat iron for African American hair.

It’s not a brush. It’s not a flat iron. It’s not a curling iron. It’s actually a combination of all these as a rotating hot iron. This is what makes it work so great for frizzy, curly hair. First and foremost, it is a straightening tool and styling tool.

What makes it so great as the best flat iron for African American hair is that it has a rotating heated polishing cylinder along with a series of precisely aligned bristles, of which there are four.

Watching my daughter working on her hair in the mornings, and the rotating hot iron through her hair, the first set of bristles gently sorted and separated her hair strands. Then the rotating heated polishing cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand. Finally, the second set of bristles puts the finishing touch on your hair, leaving you with shiny, silky, hair! It was truly an eye opener for me. Now I understand, after seeing the finished result, why she considers it the best flat iron for African American hair.

I did some further research by going to the local (classy) hairdressing shop and asked their opinions on the topic. I got both some negatives and positives. More positives because when it comes to styling African American hair, it can’t be beat as long as you practice and get the twist.

Because of the rotating hot irons, your hair doesn’t get smashed and baked by the super-intense heat that you get from a traditional flat iron. In fact, rotating hot irons uses less heat than traditional flat irons, and delivers better results. The heat is gentle in conjunction with the rotating motion of the polishing cylinder and literally polishes your hair strands individually so it doesn’t need extreme heat to get amazing results. Hence, your hair is shinier, bouncier and full of lift and life! That is what makes this tool the best flat iron for African American hair.

This is a tough one. Because of the multitude of hair straightening irons on the market, it’s not always easy to determine which hair straightening iron is the best.

According to popular vote on the web, the Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron gets great reviews. But, all Sedu hair straightening irons do and are all similar in characteristics. As an example, they all have ceramic tourmaline plates varying from 1″ to 1 ¾”. They all have variable temperature settings which range from 140 degrees to 450 degrees. They all come with a 2 year warranty, which in my opinion is a great warranty. So you’ll have to do your own personal research as to which hair straightening iron is the best for you.

I don’t believe there is just ONE hair straightening iron which is best because the competition is so great between manufacturers to satisfy the ever growing demand from hair professionals and stylists. If you’re really unsure as to which hair straightening iron is best, here’s a tip that I teach to most who ask me. Go into the classiest beauty salon in your neighborhood and ask which hair straightening iron they use.  Some will look at you “weird”, but someone who has great self-esteem and pride in his work will tell you. If you’re too shy to ask, here’s another tip. The classy joints usually display and sell what they use in their storefront window. There you have it, and then again, there are tons of reviews online.

When I’m looking for something, and that can be for anything, I don’t usually rely on the public’s consensus because it varies too much. Who better to ask then a professional who is using the tools consistently… don’t you think so? If I want to buy a drill, I won’t even count on the salesman’s view because his opinion is biased. I want to speak or see some construction professional who uses drills on a daily basis. The same applies to which hair straightening iron is best. But as I said earlier, in general they are all good because of the tough competition in the market, and so follow the crowd.

When you think Farouk flat irons, you think of the man behind these flat irons… Shami Farouk, founder of Farouk Systems. However, many do not know that Farouk is also synonymous with Chi.

In fact, there is no such thing as a Farouk flat iron. It is a Chi flat iron made and or manufactured by or for Farouk Systems, which is a manufacturer of high quality professional hair care and spa products.

More importantly, Farouk systems’ is a company owned and operated by a team of hairdressers that include over 2,000 educators in over 92 countries, which makes for a lot of expertise in hair care products and flat irons.

Farouk’s CHI Flat Irons provide CHI 44 Ceramic Technology, different plate sizes and features for every hair style and texture.  Plus, all CHI flat irons come with a 1-year warranty keeping your CHI safe.