Be Aware – Get Educated!

Tabitha Speaks Out -click to watch video Please share! We are very passionate about our field, and those of you who know us we have been fighting about this in Canada as well with their LACK of responsibility in this industry.  To read more about Qulaifications in Canada and how they work please visit the following … Continue reading Be Aware – Get Educated!

Tips when Flat Ironing

“Many people think that they can use a flat iron at the highest setting every day and have their hair look wonderful every day.” - WRONG!  A flat iron is a heated hair appliance, and like any heated hair appliance it should be used with care and thought.  Don't believe everything that the manufacturers tell … Continue reading Tips when Flat Ironing

How do Negative Ions have anything to do with your hair?

Everyone’s hair carries a positive electrical charge that is caused by dryness.  Over time, this positive charge increases, and as your hair becomes drier, more hair cuticles open, creating ‘ragged’ unhealthy looking and feeling hair that is difficult to style.  Flat irons and hair dryers will create negative ions.  When the flat iron or hair … Continue reading How do Negative Ions have anything to do with your hair?

How does a Wet to Dry Flat Iron Work?

Flat irons, in particular, deliver intense heat directly to the hair shaft.  One way to prevent damage when using a flat iron on your hair is to always be sure the hair is 100% dry before you start ironing it.  Otherwise, any excess moisture left in the hair could literally boil.  Water boils at 212°F, … Continue reading How does a Wet to Dry Flat Iron Work?

What Materials Can Flat Irons Be Made Up Of?

There are not as many noticeable differences between ceramic and tourmaline as there are between ceramic and metal plated. The ceramic and tourmaline plates perform almost equally, but tourmaline does it slightly better.  Both use negative ions to straighten your hair safely and with results that cause far less damage to the hair cuticle than … Continue reading What Materials Can Flat Irons Be Made Up Of?

Points to Consider When Shopping for a Flat Iron

The difference between a poor quality flat iron and a professional flat iron will literally make or break your hair.  You wear your hair everyday...it is worth investing in a good iron.  Professional flat irons feature the most sophisticated technologies and provide the best styling.  When choosing a flat iron, it’s important to consider your … Continue reading Points to Consider When Shopping for a Flat Iron