BaByliss PRO · Elipstyle

BaByliss PRO Elipstyle is a hair straightener with floating titanium plates measuring 31 × 110 mm and a lightweight curved metal housing. With it, you can straighten your hair, but also create curls or waves, because the rounded shape of the housing works like a curling iron. The slim profile lets you get closer to the roots.

What it does for you

• Glides through hair without snagging, thanks to the floating titanium plates with a smooth surface.
• Heats up very quickly and recovers quickly between sections: the Advanced Ceramics system distributes heat evenly, without hot spots.
• Creates curls and waves: the curved housing heats up, and the plates lock closed when you twist the iron.
• Doesn't force you to grip tightly: the floating plates mold to the section and hold it firmly, so your wrist tires less.
• Adds shine to the hair, thanks to ionic technology.
• Shuts off automatically after 72 minutes.

How to use it at home

1. Start with washed and completely dry hair. Apply a heat protection product to the lengths.
2. Turn on the iron and choose one of the 5 digital settings. For fine or color-treated hair, start with 150 °C.
3. Secure the top section of hair with clips and work on thin sections, from the nape of the neck upwards.
4. Place the section between the plates near the roots, without touching the scalp, and gently pull the iron towards the ends.
5. For curls, close the iron on the section, twist it half a turn, and slowly lower it towards the ends.
6. Finally, turn off the iron, unplug it, and let it cool on the heat-resistant mat.

For what type of hair

It works on all hair types, because you can choose the temperature between 150 and 230 °C. The wide 31 mm plates cover larger sections, so they are more suitable for long or thick hair. If you have very short hair, a narrower iron will be easier to maneuver.

Specifications

What else you need

• Schwarzkopf Fibre Clinix Fibre Sealer anti-frizz heat protection
• ETB Hair Stylesse Shield Smooth heat protection spray
• Clips for securing hair sections
• Olivia Garden Fingerbrush curved brush, for detangling before straightening

ProBeauty tip. For loose waves, take sections as wide as the plates and move faster; for tight curls, take thin sections and move slowly. Let the curls cool before releasing them with your fingers.