A Different Kind Of Gel For Your Hair

I have straightening irons with all sorts of different coverings on them, and they go beyond just ceramic or tourmaline. Basically I’m a collector. What can I say, it might be a sickness! Anyway, while I was trying to find the right curling iron I was wondering if there were any with some kind of fancy covering like the silicon that is on one of my straightening irons. I went on the hunt for something “outside the box”, and I’m pretty sure I’ve found it.

The Babyliss Pro BABNT125S Professional Nano Titanium curling iron with sol gel technology is one of the rare older style irons made of titanium and uses nano technology that can be found on a lot of straighteners. Beyond titanium however, is an additional gel covering that goes on top of the heated element. And there’s the added trick I was looking for!

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Gellin’ Like A Fellon

The Sol Gel technology covers the titanium, so it’s more likely to grip the hair without pulling it too close or frying it. Sometimes these coverings do amazing things for hair, and sometimes they actually cause bigger problems or slide off over time. I like the idea of putting the stress on the barrel rather than the clamp because the clamp is usually what puts an ugly line on the curls I attempt to make. Meanwhile the gel also smooth’s out your hair as you pull it out of the iron.

Titanium And Nano

Nano Titanium technology takes the frizz out of your curls and makes sure they stay that way. The negative ions counteract the positive ones that make your hair frizzy to begin with, and they combine with the heat to smooth and make sure you can keep your curls without a whole lot of product. Better yet, you don’t have to use as much heat to get the style you want.

High Heat Without The Wait

It’s really important to remember that you don’t have to use the full heat your iron is capable of. It may seem like it’s the faster way to go, but irons like this can get up to 450F. For a lot of people that’s going to be too much heat.

When you choose the temperature you want on your Babyliss Pro Curling Iron it will heat up almost immediately. This saves a lot of time when you’re getting ready, and it will reduce the amount of heat you have to put on your hair.

Mid-Range, Middle Value

Considering how inexpensive curling irons can be, this one actually comes in at the higher end of the price spectrum. This doesn’t make it incredibly expensive, but it does put it in the middle of the price range. For $50 you get a lot of perks, but you are paying about $20 more than similar irons.

Length Makes The Difference

The handle on this iron is actually really long which seems strange at first. It’s as long as (if not longer) than the actual barrel, and that’s a total change from what most irons have. Once you get used to this difference in design it helps you balance the iron in a way that makes it easier to twirl your locks around it.

You Won’t Get The Crimp!

Okay now I’m excited! Whatever the material on this iron does, it seems to make it so the barrel can hold without using the clamp as much. This means you won’t get the line a lot of irons can cause where the clamp hits the curl. Personally, I think it looks weird and I hate it when it happens. This iron skips that which is a massive plus in my book.

On /Off – Off/On – What’s The Deal?

While the curling on this iron is great, the controls might not be. The on/off switch is in a place where it gets hit while you’re curling – all the time! It can slide under your hand and flip off when you’re using it. All of a sudden you could have no heat and not understand what’s going on when your curls stop taking, so this is something to think about.

Not As Cool At The Tip

When the iron gets hot, the tip of it does too. This can be a problem when you’re trying to curl your hair because it doesn’t give you a lot of different ways to get your hair in order without burning your hand. The cool tip is a really important part of a curling iron because your fingertips kind of rely on it! That being said, you could invest in a heat glove.

So Close, But Maybe Not Quite

I like a lot of things about this iron, but I really need a cool tip in order to be able to use it successfully. It doesn’t seem like a huge deal when you’re not used to curling, but the few times I have attempted it I’ve really relied on that part. When I also consider that I have very long hair and need more room on the barrel than this one has, I don’t think it’s the right one for me. That being said, shorter hair and people who are more proficient with an iron will be just fine.

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Pink and Silver Make Pretty Curls

Titanium is one of the newer materials used for curling compared to other options like ceramic and chrome. I know plenty about ceramic because of some of the flat irons I’ve owned before. I’ve also had chrome curling irons because they have been around forever, and they are not always kind to my hair.

Knowing what I know about the options that are on the market, I wanted to look into titanium options in order to find out if they really are better for thick hair like mine, and if they cut anything out of the styling time.

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The Hot Tools PinkTitanium Curling Iron has a titanium barrel, and no matter what the functionality of it is, this thing is REALLY pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever found a hair tool as visually appealing before, but I really like the colors and the way they go together. Design helps, but I’m more interested in what this iron can do!

Getting Heated

It heats up to 450F which should be more than enough for just about anyone. Aside from the increased likelihood of burning myself, I prefer my iron to have really large heat variations that allow me to choose the right one for my hair. I always start low and work my way up the first time I use an iron, but that’s because I want to make sure not to burn my hair. I usually need a lot of heat to get style that stays and doesn’t frizz over time, and this iron can definitely deliver that.

Buhbye Corrosion

I have never really thought about it before, but I definitely have had irons that change color and rust over time. Maybe it’s because the metal is not as high quality, but I remember moving one time and finding a beat up iron in a box a year later. Needless to say, that one went into the trash. This iron has a corrosion resistant covering to keep it usable for a long time (even if it does end up in a box for a while)!

Keeping Cool

If you look at the style of this iron, it has one perk a lot of others don’t. It has more than just a “cool tip”. The tip is oversized which means people like me will be even less likely to burn themselves. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super talented and can totally find a way to burn myself on just about anything, but that doesn’t mean it will happen. I like fail safes that protect me from myself in these situations.

Sizeable Differences

The iron comes in four different sizes so you get the style you want just like you want it. You can get it in .75, 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75 inch. From tight curls to bigger waves, you can get just about all of it with this baby.

Priced Well for the Material

Titanium is state of the art technology when it comes to trapping in moisture and smoothing hair without needing as much heat as other options. Because of that, I expected this iron to be way more expensive than other models. At just under $40 for just about all the sizes, it’s not priced too badly. It’s much less expensive than a comparable flat iron, and only slightly more expensive than similar curling irons. Overall, I think the price is right considering what you’re getting for it.

Perfect Curls

This iron really can make some beautiful curls for those who are proficient with a curling iron. I’ve always had trouble getting an iron that will curl my hair and keep it that way without needing a whole lot of additional product. People are pointing out that this one does just that which has really made my ears prick up!

Thumbing the Issue

One of the complaints about this model is there is not enough heat protection in the thumb rest which basically means it can get hot when you’re using it and burn your thumb. As someone who is capable of burning myself on just about anything, I don’t really need the extra help from an iron. That being said, I’m not sure this happens to everyone, and it may just be the way certain people hold it that causes the issue.

Trying Titanium

I have been a ceramic devotee for a long time, but I can’t ignore the performance and price of this one. I have always wanted an iron that will give me beautiful curls and waves that stay without a lot of product. I hate the feeling of too much hairspray or thick, crunchy curls. Finding a tool that will do the work for me and makes sure I get soft hair with just the right amount of style sounds exactly what I’m after.

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