Flat Irons Brands and Links

Flat Iron Links

Folica.com's flat iron buying guide provides an excellent explanation of various features as well as a temperature guide and tips for choosing the right size.

Misikko.com, a retail website, separates fact from fiction in their article, "The Truth about Flat Irons." Editors also provide tips for flat ironing African-American hair.

About.com has several articles about flat irons, including a flat iron how-to guide and a list of 10 tips for success. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

YouTube hosts several video tutorials that demonstrate how to properly use a flat iron and how to curl your hair with a flat iron, among others.

Hairstyling website Hairfinder.com offers tips for how to properly use a flat iron to prevent damage. A brief history of the flat iron is included.

TheBeautyBrains.com, a website run by cosmetic scientists, discusses the differences between straightening with a flat iron and a chemical relaxer.

Manufacturers' websites

These sites provide useful information about each model as well as proper care and styling tips:

Conair

Farouk CHI

FHI

InStyler

Remington

Sedu