Titanium Vs Ceramic Flat Iron | Which Is Better For Your Hair Type?
Titanium vs Ceramic Flat Iron | Which is Better for your Hair Type?
Have you always wondered: "What is the difference between titanium and ceramic flat irons? Which one is better? ** Watch: Why I NEVER use my flat iron anymore (and maybe you shouldn’t either) https://youtu.be/xcG0Jp5QIy0
In today's video, I am going to decode the titanium vs ceramic flat iron differences that no one seems to know. Maybe you are just not getting the results you are looking for or maybe you are ruining your hair without realizing it because you are using the wrong one...
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Do you find that you're just not getting the results that you want from your flat iron? Do you need way too many passes to get your hair smooth? Are you finding that your hair is feeling really really dry, really really crispy and it's just not growing? No matter what products you use, no matter, what you do, you can't seem to get your hair in a healthy state. All of these issues may be coming up because you are actually using the wrong flat iron plate for your individual hair type. Today we are going to be talking about the different popular flat iron plates on the market, what type of hair benefits from the plate and what differences these plates actually have in the end result. What'S going on, my name is gabby, and this is glam girl gaby. This is your place to come, hang out and learn everything about beauty and fashion. If you want to be friends, then definitely hit that subscribe button below and hang out with me every single week. Let'S get right into it, we are going to go through each individual type of iron plate and we're going to talk about it in terms of a few features. Those features are smoothing capability, durability, heat and hair type. Suitability stay with me. This is all going to make sense, so let's go through ceramic plates. First, there are three types of common ceramic plates: a full ceramic, a ceramic coated plate and a tourmaline plate. So let's talk about the full ceramic. First, the full ceramic plate was the first to enter the high-end straightener market when it comes to smoothing capability, it's fantastic because it has a really even heat distribution without hot spots. So you get a nice hot iron smooths out the hair, and the iron is consistent throughout the entire barrel, which is always fantastic in terms of durability. Ceramic is a porous material. So, although it can last you a long time, it's not really the most durable plate in terms of heat ceramic plates do hold heat. Well, they have an even heat distribution and they don't get hot spots. They do heat up quickly, but they don't heat up as quickly as some of the other materials we're going to talk about. Finally, hair type suitability. This is probably the most important thing. You'Re going to learn from this. Video ceramic plates are great for fine, thin and sensitive hair, because there's less potential for it to actually burn your hair. It definitely gets hot, but it doesn't seem to get as hot and heat up as quickly as some of the other materials. If you're, finding that your hair is really dry and brittle and you're not able to get any length, you might actually be burning. Your hair repeatedly with an iron that is just too strong for your hair type. If that's the case and you're not using a ceramic ceramic iron, then i recommend switching over to that and then we have ceramic coated plates. So how that works is you have a metal and you have a ceramic coating that plate they get hot quickly because of the metal that is underneath the ceramic coating, but they don't stay as hot and they don't have even heat distribution. So this is really good to know. Ceramic coated basically means that it's a cheaper iron. These are the types of irons that you find on amazon. I do a lot of reviews on these. They can be great for a short duration of time, but they aren't as high quality and they don't hold the heat that you might need as well for as long of a time. So you may just find that you're not just you're, just not getting the results. You want and that's because it is a lower grade, um item, it's not necessarily to say that you can't have a ceramic coated plate that you might not love it. I have a lot of drugstore level, hot tools that i think are actually really great and they do really really work. But if you're comparing hot tools to like a toyota and porsche, you know the full ceramic would be like your porsche and then a ceramic coated would be like a toyota. It'S still gon na work really well, it's still gon na be okay. It might not last as long it might not have the bells and whistles and all of those additional features that maybe the porsche car would have. Then we have turmeline. So tourmaline is the newest in heat, styling technology tourmaline is a gemstone. It'S a crystalline mineral. That'S crushed up and it's used to coat the ceramic plate, so this straightener is said to create an even smoother and glossier result, and that's because the crystalline mineral um it has a lot of negative ions. So when it works with your hair creates like a glossier, smoother result, it does have really consistent heat and even heat distribution, but the only con about this is that it can be extremely expensive. It'S kind of an innovative new technology, it's kind of like the hot thing in the market right now, so these plates can just be a little bit more expensive than a traditional ceramic and i'm not 100 sure if you're getting the benefit of that plate. In terms of the actual look of the hair, i do a lot of videos like this, and i talk about you know - is this worth the money when compared to just a true ceramic? If you look at two pieces of hair side by side, one is straightened with a tourmaline. One is straightened with a true ceramic. Well, you really notice the difference enough to warrant the price. Now, that's a personal thing and it's up to you. You have to experiment, but if you're interested in a video about that, then leave it in the comments section below i'll definitely look into making it for you. Finally, we have titanium. Titanium is considered a forefront in straightener technology in terms of smoothing capability. This has an incredible smoothing capability. It really does leave hair looking very, very straight, very glossy and very very smooth in terms of durability. It'S extremely extremely durable. It is not porous, it's not a porous material like ceramic, so it does have a tendency to last much longer and to also be just much more durable in general in terms of heat, titanium heats up very, very fast holds high heat very well, and it also Has really good heat distribution? It'S actually better in those regards than an actual ceramic plate is now hair type suitability again. This is what is really important. This is a fantastic iron for someone with very thick super curly, very resistant, hair hair that just doesn't straighten. I have the baby less pro nano titanium, optima 3000 iron, and i find that that iron will smooth out anything my clients with extremely extremely thick resistant, puffy, crazy, curly hair. I do one or two passes with that, and it is bone straight. So it is an excellent iron. However, you can't just go running out and buying yourself a titanium iron. If you don't have these issues, it's not really the best option for people like myself with really smooth soft um, very fine hair, because it can scorch your hair like that, the nano titanium optima 3000. You know i really am hesitant to sell that iron to clients, because you can literally just melt your hair. You can scorch it so fast if you are using a titanium iron and you don't have extremely thick. You know very difficult hair to work with and you're finding that your hair is just not growing that you're getting crazy split ends. Every single time you go for a cut. Your split ends are so big. You know it really could be, because that straightener is just too intense for your hair type, it's just creating so much more damage than any benefit at all. Finally, let's just mention the metal straighteners. There aren't many of these out in the market anymore, but you could find them for very, very, very cheap. I caution you to stay away from these irons completely. They have uneven heat distribution, they get hot spots, they can kind of spike up real quick. They can break really easily, but the worst thing about them is that they can cause a tremendous amount of damage and that's damage that cannot be reversed once you scorch your hair, that's it it's over. Thank you so much for watching. I hope that you learned something new today. If you have any questions, leave it in the comment section below and i will get back to you i'll see you next week, bye
Comments
Gabi: Thank you for watching! Stick around if you're interested in hot tool videos because I do lots of them here. Check this out next: Why I NEVER use my flat iron anymore (and maybe you shouldn’t either) https://youtu.be/xcG0Jp5QIy0
Lisa Malcolm: Hey Gabi, thank you for the video. I am about to buy a flat iron. My hair is fine but has a lot of curl especially underneath. Ever since I had my daughter my hair got more and more curly. Even though my hair was always straight. Suggestions please, thank you
Alice Walker: This was so helpful, I know with my fine hair a ceramic plate is what I wanted but I hadn't previously considered the options within that. Thank you!
Pina Nina: What hair strainghtener do you recommend for dry damaged hair? Not curly but wavy? As I understood ceramic is better for that type of hair,but which one? There are so many....
JS Navarrete: Thank you for the explanation, I was thinking about boy a ceramic coated one but now I prefer a titanium iron.
Elsie: Your videos are so informative and I learn so much from you. I have fine hair that has thinned with age, and I learned from you that my theory that my high messy bun I rock daily has been making my hairline thin and cause a bald spot. I have been doing a loose low bun since seeing your videos about traction alopecia and I hope that my hairline may recover. Your videos are fantastic.
Adree Ruiz: So Interested In This video about ceramic vs. tourmaline infused ceramic I also love the Babyliss Prima 3000 for coarse hair! It smoothes amazingly
Jasmine Smith: Referencing curly hair as “crazy” and “difficult” and straight her type as “soft” and “fine” as if to say curly and coily can’t be those things as well. I initially resonated with true ceramic because I have fine hair (hair texture) with a tight curl pattern making it extremely sensitive and susceptible to mechanical and heat damage.
mediterraneanchick1: Wow, how interesting....I had no clue of these differences....I mean kind of but your explanation is very professional and detailed. Thanks a lot Gabi.
Fazie Fyzul: I currently have ceramic iron, sometimes it works well. But I think I should go for something more for my hair type (I have straight roots, but the rest is wavy/curly and it can be frizz and puffy). I'm still debating but thank you for the video and explaining it.
Amelia Black: Thank you! You helped answer so many questions in an unbiased way.
Tracie Warren: Great video! I love the detailed comparisons. Ceramic is definitely best for my textured, color-treated, but fine hair. I’ve found that titanium flat irons feels like it’s snagging my hair. I always use heat protectant, so I’m not sure what it is. Anyhow, i currently have the GHD platinum styler, which I think is ceramic (?). Do you know what plates are used in the GHD and Dyson Corrale? I’m still thinking of getting the Dyson, but haven’t taken the plunge yet.❤️
Natalie Trejo: I have a question: So I’ve been using ceramic straighteners my entire life and my hair is more wavy than curly but not super thick or thin. I can never get it to stay straight and smooth. It always gets frizzy and wavy within an hour. Should I switch to a titanium straightener for longer lasting results?
Jiya Chaudhary: Thank you ma'am for this wonderful and useful information about choosing our hair straightener... I want to know which hair straightener would damage our hair less and is long lasting..can you suggest some name?
kit kat: I just bought a ceramic iron because it was on sale! I tried it and it *straightened my hair* but not straight-straight - thick 90s straight. My hair is softer than when I use my babybliss which is titanium but it seems to fry my hair easily. It gets the work done but does a lot of damage. Anyways, I don’t necessarily like the results of either. And I have thick, frizzy, wavy/curly hair. I didn’t know about the different iron types. I think I might be returning it. I have tried my mom’s CHI LAVA and I loved it. Thank you so much!
Kenny Tr: Am i the only guy here looking for a good iron for my wife? ♂️
,,: Thank you so much for this video!!!this is exactly what i was looking for,i got fine but freezy hair and last year with the wrong flat iron i just destroy it,i still have a lot of damage,i mean i cut the split ends and they don't break anymore,they was "looking" long, but breaking at 20 cm,it was crazy...i stopped use heat for a long time,no straightner for about a year but my hair literally still fly away one from each other,even if i do a lot of deep conditions.And i was almost end up to buy a titanium flat iron for my freezy strands,but now i know i have to stay away from that.I just subscribe your channel❤
Selina Li- Beauty Therapy: Thank you for the informative video I learned a lot.
boobiejiggle: Hi! I have a medium/thin curly hair & it’s crazy frizzy & wouldn’t stay straight if i straighten it. Should I opt for ceramic or titanium iron? I am still not sure of what to get!
Mimi Paternostro: Your tutorial was very helpful , but I'll stick to my ceramic straight ahead pro glider.. with the other irons I smelled hair
Lisa Malcolm: Also I forgot to ask , does changing or lowering the temperature make a difference?
Daisy Rios: I think I just discovered that I have fairly thin hair. I have a lot of hair and it’s heavy so I just thought I have thick hair. A ceramic curling iron holds better for me. I bought a $90 curing iron from chi that is titanium and it goes flat as soon as I’m done , and also my hair smells burnt. I really thought that spending a little more would get me better results lol Loved the video! Very helpful
Natalija: Hi Gabi! I would like to ask for advice. What you think which straightener is best to use on thin, healthy, long, and naturally straight hair for making curls? Just to add, my hair is very difficult to curl and stay curled :) It gets straight again after few hours. I wouldn't like to damage my hair, and wouldn't use a straightener often. Only in some occasions. So which from those you mentioned would be the best by your opinion for my hair to stay curled during the whole day? :) Thank you! :)
Lexi: This was really helpful thank you so much!
Tracy C.: I have fine (small hair strand diameter) type 4a hair. My Sedu Revolution works great for getting my hair straight in one pass and I don't use the highest setting. My hair is soft as silk and very smooth after using it. I think the titanium flat irons would be too much for my delicate hair.
Bolty: I had no idea there even was a difference thank you for explaining so well
Niharika Chityala: Well you almost covered everything, but may I know how durable is tourmaline straighteners are?
mimilili99: Thank you so much, that was very informative! Please what is the minimum heat to straighten thin to medium hair?
dah lia: Thank you so much this is so informative and beneficial .Can you recommend me a titanium flat iron that doesnt hurt the hair that much? I don't have a thick hair but its not that thin also! Its smooth but its frizzy .
Mona Ali: Helped me alot!! Thank you
Audrey Griffin: Wow, very informative. Excellent. Thank you!
neetrab: Thx so much for the vid. I am African American and am a believer in tourmaline flat irons. Any iron that helps protect hair from heat is what I'm about!! I have loved my 1st flat iron for years which was the h2pro tourmaline ceramic flat iron. Now I just purchased the titanium BaBylissPro Ionic iron. Wish me luck!
Liza Liza: Tank you for that video, I have a titanium flat iron and it makes my hair so "sick" straight dry/ i feel almost electrocuted lol but I always heat it a 350° to 395° only and I have big wavy 2b hair..
Cheryl Weeden: Very informative I appreciate it so much
Fafette Balbaa: Hello, I wanted to ask if you use a same low heat temperature setting ,for example 150 C.is ceramic or titanium more damaging or drying to the hair(fine curly hair) . Or do they have the same effect,specially on the long run. Thank you
Marcia H: Thank you so much for this video! I have a quick question: I’m trying to buy my first flat iron! I have wavy thick hair that has been relaxed before so it doesn’t hold the curls anymore. I want to try straightening instead maybe like once a week and I don’t really wanna get heat damage so I was thinking of buying a chi ceramic one. Would you recommend I get a titanium one instead based on my hair type? Thanks for the info again!
Allyza Joy Umali: Thank you so much, i was about to buy ceramic but then my hair’s the thick and crazy one. Titanium it is then
Paola Vázquez: I loved your video, there’s no info on google as clear as this
Meenu: Good explanation. This video cleared my all doubts.
Ana D: What about the hair type for the tourmaline plated iron? I have thin hair and I use extensions in my hair and would need an iron to use on them as well. My boyfriend will be using it as well and he has thick, wavy hair so I’m not sure if we’ll need two separate irons or if a tourmaline will do it..
kamaljit sandhu: Hi Gabi, I have fine but really fizzy hair and whenever I straighten they turn back to frizzy in no time (I watched your video about frizzy hair and products too). Should I use titanium or ceramic. I am deciding between Revlon or babyliss pro titanium& ceramic flat irons? Your help will make my life easier.
Kada Boyce: Couldn't grow my hair for ages!! Aria Lacey - best straighteners I've ever found. Tourmaline plates with ceramic coating. My hair is quite fine, damaged, fragile, but stubborn and thick AF. I normally straighten my hair all except the bottom 1/2 inch and just brush through my post straightening oils and making sure the ends are taken care of Hair is healthier, actually growing! (Just found out about "hair Botox" deep conditioning salon treatment so I'll be doing that once a month from now on, highly recommend even if it's just the once, it felt amazing I had TV advert hair for the first time ever.) This video confirms what I had stopped but hadn't actually figured out... Why my hair stopped growing. Subscribed!
Julissa Gomez: Thank you sooooo much for this video! Very helpful
максим шепиль: Your comparison is great. I love your video :)
Natalia Sánchez Rodríguez: So useful and informative!
Carla Frisbie: The titanium is probably the reason I have so many split ends alllllll the time!
Veronica Rowland: Thank you for the information on flat iron durability between titanium and ceramic irons. My hair is course and very soft, I have been natural for over ten years. Any signs on moisture in the air I am done, so I mostly wear plaits or Afro-puffs' some time I wear cornrows not often due to the thickness. Always wearing braids. Once finished with wash and condition I have to rush to braid my hair while it is wet if it drys then I have a problem. Where I use to use hair conditioner grease right away before it drys. In order to manage it, now I am using a moisturizing cream leave in. It leaves residue on my hair. My hair is White around the edges and Silver Gray after leaving the face hair line and the back hair line at the nap of the neck is Black a few strangs of Gray. When I flat iron my hair the ends are dry and brittle no split ends, what do I need to do for the ends of my hair get them cut?
Janice B: Thank you so much! I have 4c hair and was struggling now I know why sheesh I was using the wrong iron
Aliyah Khan: I have very smooth soft straight hair and this iron is the one my hair dresser uses - it works so wonderful on my hair when she uses it . And I really want to get it for myself, if I put it at the right temperature and don’t use it that often will it still be as damaging ? My other option is the Rusk Heat Freak 1” .
Mona. K Hairstyle: It was very helpfull.Thank you for sharing
Anna L: Can you recommend ceramic one for my damaged thin weak hair please ? Thanks
ely elena: I dont get the part with heat. You can adjust the heat on your iron so it should not matter if its ceramic or iron. both can adjust heat
Char Cee: Most stylist use the babyliss prima 3000 for their natural clients!! And ceramic for relaxer or chemical service clients!! What do u think?
les: what are some good ceramic flat iron’s you recommend for thin short hair on ulta?
Vell Baria Official: I have titanium hair straightening for 5 years and I loved it.
zaida gutierrez: Hi ! I’m trying to get a new straightener iron ... which one do you recommend? Thanks
Maiden Rose Flores: Hi, your Video helps me a lot, I'm planning to buy iron, online but I don't know what Iron best suited my super thick hair, and thru your video I learned that titanium iron is what i need to buy, Thank you and more power
Jill Morrissey: very helpful video!! thank you!
lifewithstaphany: You never mentioned what hair type is best with Tourmaline.
Victoria Garcia: I think I need a ceramic iron. What do you recommend?
Hailey Andrews: I just watched this video, and I am still confused as to what i should get... I have very thick hair but its not resistant to heat. 1-2 passes through and it is straight. This is embarrassing but I still a very old iron by Remington. i have had it for so long and I think its time to upgrade. After like 2 hours my hair goes back to the normal wavy. What do you recommend? I was thinking the babyliss pro one but wasn't sure.
Mere Asli Baap: Kindly tell me, which type should I use for SPIKES and STRAIGHT hairstyle My hair type - 1 thin ( were thick befor saloon straightening) 2. Slight curly 3. very dry ????
Amber Aufiero: I just bought a cheap iron from tj maxx. The brand is called GEM and the box says it is all 3. "Titanium ceramic tourmaline plates for instant shine". The box also says it has moisture protection. What does all of this mean?
hell0durga: idk if i have fine , thick or sensitive hair but , is ceramic layer hair straightener will be suitable for me ? :)
Wiles Buckingham: Thank you so much! But, what hair type is best with tourmaline?
Deepika Bharti: Very Informative!
Kimberly K: So helpful , Thank you
Liga. Hakobyan: Would curly but fine hair be good with the titanium flat iron?
inocentegabrielita: La babyliss me duró 10 años! Y volveré a comprarla.
Itzel Vas: What about straighteners made out of aluminum? Like the ghd
Tina Mariya: Thank you for this video!
Bferns F'des: Dear Gabi... Shall I go for titanium plated iron for my stubborn hair? Also would like your recommendation on chosing flat iron for smoothening process.. (I just tried to smoothen my hair today.. But it turned dry) It's like until now I have bought dozens of straightners... But of no use.. None of it could turn my hair straight... Phillips selfie straightner, Vega Straightner.... But nothing is changiiiing... Which brand shall I buy and what plate it should be... Feel like I'll never be able to go out for parties with straightened hair..
Sandra Curry: I have soft, fine hair. Can I use my Titanium Styler on a low heat, say 320° without damaging my hair?
Nicol Sha: If I have fine, hair that is dry & long. Which type of iron is better for me? I’m leaning to ceramic based on your review
hadeel shady: Best review ever ... i have a very thick long hair.. i would like to get the flat titanum iron, Can you recommend good brand for me ..♥️
K Bhatt: Which category does pearl ceramic falls into??
Gcj Boo: My lifetime nightmare is having really frizzy and curly hair but thin what van you recommend for me also I feel ñike EVERY single iron pulls my hair I've bought and tried soooo many hair Straightners and still HELP
Victoria Craig: I am looking for a great straightner for my thick and wavy type of hair. Do you have any suggestions ?
anulekha dey: Really good info.. But how do I know my hair type
DARA: Hi, Gabi..I was watching your video..I am in the middle to buy a flat iron...I was looking for a nume hair straightener (tourmaline) My question its a good brand?..Hope yoy can answer my question..Thank you so much..
Aya El Ghandour: Amazing video! Thank you
Michael sanico: Thanks for the information, God Bless!
Vinu.Briju: That means I need a ion with titanium coating... Thanks for the information.. really helpful
Safa Mullaji: Which damages hair more? Titanium or ceramic? I have fine curly damaged hair.
elizbeth kieffer: I have thick hair but it is just wavy and straightens decently easy. I have a titanium straightener and I really only keep it at 365 degrees, do you think I am still damaging my hair by using that type of straightener?
Selina Li- Beauty Therapy: What’s the best ways to help with hair damage from bleaching and dying hair?
Nour Imen: Hi what do u think about the remington keratin therapy ? what would u recommand me from drugstore for normal hair
Harsheen Kaur: I have thick hair. They are mostly straight but I have some waves in between especially the lower sections amd near the scalp. What type of straightener should I go for?
LYNETTE JOHNS: I have thin hair that frizzes easily and I desire a glossy finish. Which type would you recommend ceramic or titanium? and If I get titanium what heat settings would you recommend to prevent heat damage on my fine hair.
Taylor Couret: I got a new T3 Single pass ceramic straightener from Costgo today. I didn’t have a flat iron and wanted a nice one.
Modern Green Goddess: Very helpful video
Andrijana Stankovska: Please create a video on the Touroline vs full ceramic. I'm looking at investing in an iron.
Vibhu Gupta: Is titanium coated plates are good ?? Or titanium infused?
Lisa Bi: Clear and concise!
Jessica Correa: I have the SOLEIL hair straightener 100% solid ceramic magnetized plates, i paid $350.00 for it but i have a lifetime warranty on it. I can always get a new one if mine breaks or it does not work anymore, i just pay a $45.00 shipping and handling fee and i get a new one. Thats the only one i use. This one is a good hair straightener.
Ajitha: Yes please make the video on different technology straighteners & hair dryers
Oh Keh: What hair straightener do you use?
karlaaa0093: Which one should i get i have thin wavy curly hair ? Any brand recommendations
Nabila Khan: Thanks for ur information..i have wavy hair can i use titanium iron?
Margo: I know this is about flat irons, but can you please recommend me a good, titanium curling iron?