Is a curling iron better than a flat iron?

Flat iron and curling iron are hair styling tools used to create different curl pattern on the hair. Based on one’s preference, and the type of curls they are opting for, one can decide on which tools would be better for them to get the desired results.

Flat Iron

A flat iron is used to change the shape and texture of the hair to create tight curls. They use a clamp to hold the hair in place while styling it, and the curls stay at it is even when they are released from the clamp. However, one is not left with too many hairstyling options while using this tool.  

Curling Iron

A curling iron can be used to create various hairstyles such as big curls, small curls, loose curls, and tight curls. Unlike flat iron, they do not have a clamp to hold the hair. After rolling the hair with a curling iron, one needs to hold it for sometime before pulling it out. This will result in creating great bouncy curls.

Difference between Flat Iron and curling iron

As mentioned earlier, both these tools are used to create curls and it depends entirely on one's personal choice to select the ideal tool for them. While one can experiment with various types of looks with a curling iron, flat iron does not offer a lot of options for that matter. Besides, Flat iron is required to be used near the root of the hair and if not used carefully they can cause heat damage to the hair. On the other hand, though the hair can experience damage from heat while using a curling iron, the chances of it are lower. Besides, many users find it easy to maneuver it better than the flat irons.

The hair differs from person to person in terms of texture, types, shape, etc. Therefore, it necessarily means that while one product can work wonders on a particular type of hair, it will provide the same results for other types of hair as well. Therefore, before selecting the right product for the right hair, one needs to gain an understanding regarding the requirements of their hair.

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