| Wet-to-dry flat irons are becoming increasingly popular. Not only do you save time but, by avoiding having to first blow dry your hair, you are helping to prevent heat damage. The Maxiglide wet to dry flat iron is one of the most popular on the market. What follows are some helpful guidelines to help ensure you get the best out of your Maxiglide hair straightener.
What are the benefits of using the Maxiglide Wet-to-Dry flat iron?
1. The ceramic plates produce 'negative ions' that seal the hair cuticle, locking in moisture, which makes hair less frizzy and shinier looking.
2. The plates are nearly 4" wide - most other wet-to-dry flat iron come with plate sizes of 2" or less. The extra wide plates allow you take a wider section of hair at a time, thus reducing the total time you spend straightening your hair.
3. The plates come with detangling pins. Acting like a fine comb, the pins allow you to detangle your hair right to the tips.
4. The Steam Burst System allows you to emit burst of steam to help straighten out stubborn parts to your hair. The placement of pins and the styling channels protect the scalp and skin from high temperatures and burning.
5. You also get variable temperature control so you can use the exact heat that best suits your hair.
Tips on using the Maxiglide Wet-to-Dry flat iron
1. For fine hair (or chemically treated hair) use a lower temperature setting (1 - 4) and (5 -10) if you have thick or coarse hair.
2. Wash your hair before using the flat iron. Your hair should be free of dirt, nearly dry and free of tangles and knots. This is extremely important.
3. Remember steam can scald, so never use the 'steam burst' feature within 3" (10 cm) of your scalp.
4. To prevent steam from wet hair touching your scalp, be sure the hair is completely dry at the roots.
5. Never touch the hot plates; they also can take some time to cool down after use.
6. Never use steam while your fingers are on the ridges of the iron.
7. Straighten your hair in sections; sections should can anywhere 1 1/2 to 3 inches wide depending on your hair type.
8. Be gentle with your hair; there's no need to squeeze the plates together. The ceramic plates and pins will do the work for you.
9. Pause for a second or two when you get to the end of your hair.
10. The 'steam burst' feature is especially useful for softening parts of your hair that are dry, frizzy or brittle. You simply close the iron (always gently) before administering 1 to 2 bursts of steam. Once, you've softened the stubborn section; go over the entire section again as you would normally.
Using the Maxiglide wet to dry flat iron can seem rather intimidating the first time round. But you'll soon master things. The secret is to take your time and let the iron do the work.
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