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This article is not going to tell you what the best flat iron of 2012 is. What I will tell you is how to find the best flat iron 2012 for you. And really, that’s what should matter to you. Not what some celebrity says is the best flat iron. They don’t know your hair do they? Of course not. So how can someone who knows nothing about your hair tell you what the best flat iron for you is? The answer is that they can’t. But I will tell you how to decide which flat iron will work the best for you. Then you can take that information and make an informed decision.

There are a limited number of features that go into making one flat iron different from others. Here’s a list:

Flat Iron Features

Adjustable temperature and range of temperatures
Width of plates
Heat up time
Composition of plates

See, that’s not such a big list. So it won’t take too long for you to learn what to look for in your next flat iron.

Flat Iron Temperature

Most, but not all flat irons offer adjustable temperature. And among the adjustable models, there are varying temperature ranges. They usually go from around 200 degrees F. to around 400 to 450 degrees. This is important because not everyone’s hair responds well to the same temperature. If it did, they wouldn’t make them adjustable. So, an adjustable flat iron is a good choice, because you will have to start at lower temperature and work your way up to find the temperature at which your hair looks its healthiest and shiniest.

Plate Width

Next, we’ll consider plate width. Basically, the longer your hair, the wider the plate width you should use. A wider plate takes less time, and you won’t have to make more than one pass over your hair so there is less damage to your hair. If your hair is down to your shoulders or longer, then you should choose a flat iron of more than 1 inch in width.

Heat Up Time

While the time it takes for your flat iron to heat up isn’t important to how it works on your hair, it does affect how convenient it is too use. Some flat irons can take up to a minute or so to heat up, while others are ready to in less than 10 seconds. This one is entirely a matter of how fast you want to be able to get started. In the case of flat irons for travel, where you may want to use it in the car or in the ladies room for a quick touch up, this could be important.

Plate Composition

The plates or blades of a flat iron can be made from pure ceramic, ceramic coating over metal, or ceramic with tiny bits of tourmaline or titanium in them them. Generally, the pure ceramic plates are considered to offer the most even heat, with no hot spots that can burn your hair. Makers offer flat irons with tourmaline and titanium to increase the negative ion output of the flat iron which is said to give your hair more shine and softness.

Choosing the best flat iron 2012 is not simple since there really isn’t a best flat iron for everyone. However, now that you know about flat irons, and what to look for, you can buy the best flat iron 2012 for you.