Sedu vs Solia - Which Is The Best Flat Iron?

by Robin OBrien


Sedu and Solia flat irons are two of the most popular brands. They share many similar features, incorporate the latest technology and are top rated flat irons loved by consumers the world over. But are there any differences? And which is the best flat iron: Sedu or Solia?

Before we compare the Solia flat iron with that of the Sedu flat iron, we'll first list off some of the main features shared by both. Sedu flat irons come with two different plate widths: 1-½ and 1 inch. Solia flat irons come with four different plate widths but its 1-¾ and 1-¼ inch models are its most popular and as these roughly match the plate sizes of the Sedu, so we'll compare these models against Sedu.

Both the Sedu and Solia flat iron come with tourmaline plates. If you're going to buy a flat iron you must buy a model with tourmaline plates. Basically, tourmaline gives off negative ions, which have been shown to lock in moisture into the hair follicle and help to straighten hair without excessive heat damage. Both Sedu and Solia are American-designed flat irons, though both are actually manufactured in the Far East. Both come with 1-year warranties. Both have quick heat-up times of less than 30 seconds.

Both the Sedu and Solia flat iron come with variable settings. However, the Solia just nudges ahead because its heat setting ranges from 140F - 450F, whereas the Sedu flat iron has a slightly narrow range: 240F - 410F.

When it comes to weight the Sedu wins out over the Solia flat iron. The Sedu 1" tourmaline flat iron is 0.5lbs whereas the Solia 1 ¼" tourmaline flat iron weighs in at 1.2lbs. Weight does make a difference because when straightening your hair the flat iron you use will start to feel heavier and heavier.

You may not be too interested in what the flat iron looks like, but f you are, the Solia tourmaline flat iron looks far more stylish that the Sedu. The Solia has a better, more contoured design, than does the Sedu.

The above are minor differences and neither Sedu nor Solia come out on top. However there are two further reasons why the Solia Ceramic Ion Flat iron comes out the clear winner: the Dynamic Alignment System used by Solia flat iron and its price.

The Dynamic Alignment System used in the Ion ceramic plates of a Solia flat iron is self-adjusting, which helps to provide perfect contact between hair and plate. This means that hot spots are avoided that can cause damage to hair. The Dynamic Alignment System also works as a pressure equalizer that helps avoid any specific pressure points during the straightening process, thereby allowing the Solia flat iron to work through the hair smoothly without pulling.

There's no avoiding the price differential between a Solia and Sedu flat iron. A Solia tourmaline flat iron is about three-quarters the cost of its comparable Sedu flat iron. Both the Sedu and Solia flat iron are quality products and are amongst the best flat irons you can buy. But quality flat irons aren't cheap and the consumer wants value for money, so the price difference between the two brands make the Solia Professional Ion Ceramic flat iron a clear winner.


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How To Use Your Solia Professional Ceramic Ion Flat Iron

by Robin OBrien


A Solia flat iron will give you the straightest, shiniest and most beautifully sleek hair. Not only does the Ceramic/Tourmaline plates of a Solia flat iron distribute heat evenly, the Solia Dynamic Alignment System helps to ensure perfect contact between your hair and plates. Here are some tips for using your Solia hair straigthener.

First, decide what temperature is best for your hair: a lower setting is best if your hair is bleached, fragile, or damaged; use a higher setting if your hair is coarse of thick. If you're not sure what heat setting to use on your Solia ceramic flat iron, then you should try a lower setting first: it's much easier to re-do your hair with a higher temperature than it is to un-do heat damage. The Solia ceramic hair straightener comes with an easy to use temperature control that can be set from 140F to 450F.

Next, plug it in a wait for the Solia flat iron to reach the desired temperature. Don't use the hair straightener until it's at the right temperature. You won't have to wait long, all types of Solia ceramic flat irons take about 30 seconds to heat up.

Dry your hair thoroughly using a towel and patting it flat and in a keep. Doing this will help to keep it soft and manageable.

Blow-dry your hair: your hair must be perfectly dry before you use your Solia flat iron.

Use hair oils or smoothing serum to protect your hair. Flat irons, like hair dryers, subject your hair to high temperatures that can cause hair damage. Using a good quality serum will protect it and it really is a false economy to buy a good quality Solia flat iron but use a low quality hair serum. Most hair protectors are applied to perfectly dry hair before you use a flat iron. Read the manufacturers instructions and follow them.

Now you can begin to use your Solia ceramic flat iron. The most popular Solia flat irons come with plate widths of 1 1/4 or 1 3/4 inches. It doesn't matter what size plates or what model of Solia flat iron you use, the principles remain the same. Start by lifting the hair up about half way up round your head and pinning up the top layers out of the way, to expose the hair underneath.

Draw a thin strip of your hair through the plates. Use sectioning clips, if you have them. Divide your hair into sections no wider than the heating plates of the Solia iron, and straighten slices no thicker than half the width of your heating plates. By working with small sections and slices, you can apply the heat evenly, and will get the desired straightness fast.

Never stop mid-section when using your Solia flat iron. You should always keep the plates moving. If you stop along a section of hair, you risk heat damage.

Straightening the back of your hair can be difficult. There is no easy solution; practice makes perfect. However, it can help if you place two mirrors on the diagonal so you can see the back of your head. Take the clipped sections of your hair out. Start at the bottom of your head - the neck or nape area and gradually work your way to the crown of your head.

Finally, don't use your Solia ceramic flat iron everyday - the more you use, the more you subject you hair to high temperatures, thus causing heat damage. When you get the hang of it, you hair should remain straight, shiny and beautiful for days.


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