What hair straighteners does Things Square offer?+−
Things Square offers hair straighteners across all key types — ceramic flat irons with floating plates and ionic technology, titanium plate straighteners for thick and resistant hair, infrared straighteners for colour-treated and fine hair, compact dual-voltage mini and travel irons, versatile 2-in-1 curved plate stylers, wide plate irons for thick long hair, narrow plate irons for precision work and short hair, and tourmaline-infused ceramic straighteners for maximum gloss. All straighteners feature adjustable temperature settings, auto shut-off, and 360° swivel cords.
Is ceramic or titanium better for hair straighteners?+−
Ceramic is better for fine, normal, and colour-treated hair — it distributes heat evenly across the plate surface, reducing hot spots that cause concentrated damage, and emits negative ions that smooth the hair cuticle for frizz-free results. Titanium is better for thick, coarse, or resistant hair — it heats faster, maintains consistent high temperatures under the load of dense hair, and slides through thick sections more efficiently. For most people with normal to fine hair, a quality ceramic or tourmaline-ceramic straightener at the correct temperature produces the best results with least damage. Titanium straighteners at high temperatures on fine hair accelerate damage and are genuinely not appropriate regardless of time-saving arguments.
What temperature should I use for my hair type?+−
Fine, thin, or damaged hair: 150–170°C. Normal, medium hair: 180–200°C. Thick, coarse, or resistant hair: 200–230°C. Colour-treated or bleached hair: 160–185°C maximum regardless of thickness — chemical processing compromises hair structure's heat tolerance. Never use the maximum temperature setting habitually — even thick hair achieves better long-term condition with slightly lower temperatures used with slower, more deliberate passes. Always start at a lower temperature and increase only if the hair is not achieving the desired result, rather than beginning at maximum heat as the default.
How do I prevent heat damage when straightening?+−
The five most impactful heat damage prevention practices are: (1) apply heat protectant to every section before heat contact; (2) only straighten completely dry hair — never damp or wet; (3) use the lowest temperature that achieves the desired result for your hair type; (4) move slowly and steadily with one deliberate pass rather than multiple rapid passes; and (5) limit daily heat styling — straightening every day without recovery time is more damaging than the temperature setting itself. Additionally, deep condition hair weekly during periods of regular heat styling, and consider a professional keratin or protein treatment every 3–4 months to maintain the internal hair structure that heat styling gradually depletes over time.
Are Things Square hair straighteners suitable as gifts?+−
Yes — a quality hair straightener is one of the most appreciated beauty gifts. It is used daily, immediately improves the recipient's styling routine, and represents an investment that most people benefit from upgrading but rarely prioritise for themselves. A ceramic straightener with adjustable temperature and auto shut-off suits the widest range of recipients. For gifting, choose a model with a wide temperature range (150–230°C) to accommodate different hair types, and consider pairing with a quality heat protectant spray for a complete, considerate hair care gift set. Hair straighteners are particularly well-received for significant birthdays, graduations, and special occasions where a lasting everyday-use gift is appropriate.