A hair straightener is a household appliance that uses electric current to heat an internal heating element (such as MCH, PTC, or heating wire), and uses aluminum or ceramic plates to conduct heat to achieve hair styling. It has both straightening and curling functions. It softens hair by heating and then cools to shape. Common types include ceramic, PTC, and MCH heating elements, which can be divided into V-type (dual-use for rolling and straightening) and X-type according to their structure. It is equipped with wet dry dual-use, steam holes, and other designs to meet different needs.
This product entered the home market from professional hair salons in Europe and America in the 1970s and became popular in China around 2010. The "Roll/Straightener" group standard released in 2019 addresses industry chaos and standardizes six technical indicators, including temperature control. The 2023 AWE exhibition shows that hair straighteners have integrated high-speed motors, intelligent temperature control, and negative ion hair care technology, and are developing towards efficient hair care. Tests have shown significant differences in electrical safety, temperature uniformity, and hair care effects among products on the market. When purchasing, attention should be paid to ceramic materials, temperature control accuracy, and safety certification.
Introduction to hair straighteners
A straightener, as the name suggests, is used to straighten hair by heating and softening it with a heating element, and then cooling it down to achieve the goal of straightening hair. Nowadays, straighteners can both straighten and curl. In the past, the main users of hair straighteners were professional hair salon hairdressers. In the 1970s, in Europe and America, they had already entered the home and personal market, where you could do a SPA for your hair at home. In 2010, straighteners entered the Chinese home market and developed into essential personal care products, just like combs.