Difference between curling iron and straightening iron

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 12, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Curling iron:
Curling irons is the types of hair iron which is used to create waves or curls in the hair. Curling irons are round. It can also be used to shape the bangs. The main purpose is to get better curly hair due in less time. Hair protection serums should be used to use a curl iron to prevent from the hair from getting damaged.
Straightening iron:
Straightening iron is the type of iron which is used to straighten the hair. It is also known as straighteners and flat irons. It consists of two flat plates. Hair protective spray should be used to prevent hair from heat damage. People can curl their hairs using the hair straighteners as well.
Differences:

Basis	Curling iron	Straightening iron
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A device incorporating a heated rod used for rolling a person’s hair into curls.	A device for straightening hair, now typically in the form of tongs holding two electrically heated plates between which the hair is pressed
Objectives/Purpose	The purpose of a curling iron is to provide some curls or waves to naturally straight hair.	These irons are used to remove natural curls and waves from the hair and make it straight.
Types	The types of curling irons are: Loose and beachy Sleek and glamorous Gently stoped Slight bends Tight and symmetrical Naturally wavy Narrow and polished	Its types are: Ceramic Tourmaline Titanium
History	The first person to have a patent on a curling iron was Sir Hiram Maxim in 1866 (Maxim was a prolific inventor, having invented an early form of machine gun). This claim was challenged by two French inventors, Marcel Grateau and Maurice Lentheric in 1874, who said that they had invented it first.	In 1872, Marcel Grateau (a Parisian) used heated rods to straighten or style hair. Simon E. Monroe patented a hair straightener in 1906 that was like a metal comb. In 1909, Issac K. Shero patented a hair straightener made of two irons that are heated and put together around the hair.
Word origin	The word curling iron was originated in between 1625-35.	The word straightening iron was originated in Mid-19th century.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈkəːlɪŋ/ /ˈʌɪən/ Eng (US): /ˈkərliNG/ /ˈī(ə)rn/	Eng (UK): /ˈstreɪt(ə)n/ /ˈʌɪən/ Eng (US): /ˈstrātn/ /ˈī(ə)rn/
Made of	Curling irons are typically made of Teflon, ceramic, tourmaline, metal.	Straightening irons are made of ceramic, tourmaline, titanium.
Advantages/Benefits	Its benefits are: High quality curling iron delivers all types of curls right at the comfort of your own home. Curling iron does cost more, but can last a lifetime. This means that you will pay onetime, but the benefits are lifetime. You don’t need to spend money every time you want to curl your hair. High quality curling iron is safe to use. There is a less chance of overheating; hair damage is not really a problem. It delivers a consistent curl. High quality curling iron evenly distributes heat, which will make the curl evenly beautiful. You can do the curling on your own. You don’t need to ask someone to curl your hair for you. You can achieve the kind of curl you like in an instant. No more travelling to the hair salon. No more expensive curling session.	Its benefits are: Reduction of frizz Quick heating time Flexibility of changing the hairstyle
Disadvantages	Its demerits are: People with dry hair should be very careful when using curling iron as it can damage the hair making it look frizzy. Substandard curling iron can severely damage the hair. High quality curling iron is quite expensive.	Its demerits are: Dry, brittle and damaged hair Create split ends Best models are expensive
Example in Sentence	She knows to use the curling iron like a professional. I don’t know much about the curling iron as I don’t use it more.	Straightening iron can be used to curl the hair as well. The price of straightening iron depends upon the quality of products used.