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• A flat iron is a piece of equipment used to straighten the hair. It uses heat to change the structure of the hair. Flat irons may contain a comb on the panels, assisting to straighten and de-tangle the hair. Modern day flat irons commonly contain ceramic heating elements, which allow for a more constant heat. Flat irons are available in a variety of sizes, from extremely thin to more than two inches in width.

• Fast Facts

  1. Commonly called hair straightener
  2. Style irons are used to straighten or curl hair
  3. 1906 first heat iron was patented

• Warnings

  After prolonged usage of a flat iron, hair may become damaged, causing split ends, thinning of the hair shaft or the hair may become brittle and prone to breakage.

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  Mahalo recommends visiting our pages on Flat Irons, How to Flat Iron Hair, How to Straighten Hair and Hair Dryer

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