There are so many straighteners are available on the market, maybe too many. Being overwhelmed with choices is common in the hair styling industry, so here's an explanation of what the main types of straighteners are to give you a better idea of what your hair needs.

Ceramic

Smooth, steady and safe for all hair types is a good way to describe this popular material. Professionals will all recommend ceramic over any other type of straightener due to its superior heating and versatile uses. It is well-known for its equal heating that reduces hot spots and self-regulation which prevents burning, so it's a great option for anyone who wants to shield their hair from heat damage. But the best part about ceramic is its natural far-infrared heating (locks in moisture) and ionic technology (smoothes hair and repels frizz) which both work to improve the efficiency of the straightener and to enhance the results for your hair.

Tourmaline

This is a crystal which is being widely used in many hair styling tools due to its powerful ionic component which promises faster heating and smoother results. Tourmaline is an excellent option for girls with thick, curly and frizzy hair types but its exceptionally gentle heating also makes it ideal for girls with damaged and color treated hair. The only hair type that tourmaline shouldn't be used on is thin and fine hair since tourmaline's ionic component works to relax the hair and decrease volume, which is probably the last thing fine hair needs.

Titanium

If ceramic is too slow and tourmaline is too gentle, then titanium is your best option. This type of straightener is known for being much faster at heating and straightening while also being a lot more durable and lighter to use. It sounds like the perfect hair straightener but it's only truly beneficial for girls with thick, coarse and stubborn hair types that need high temperatures for a proper straighten. If your locks don't require so much heat then titanium's power wouldn't be very useful to you.

So these are the three main types of hair straightener on the market, but if you still can't make your mind up then don't worry, there are plenty of alternatives that combine these fantastic materials to provide the best straightening experience. A ceramic titanium straightener is perfect if you want speed and safety while a tourmaline ceramic straightener is ideal if you want gentle heating but zero frizz. Whatever your choice, just make sure you choose a professional straightener for superior results and your money's worth.