User manual BABYLISS ST95E

[. . . ] The steam in combination with the Ionic function (negative ions emitted by a high output ion generator are diffused on the hair during straightening to reduce frizz and static electricity) also makes hair softer and shinier. Finally, the steam guarantees longer lasting straightening compared to ordinary straightening. the straightener heating plates have a new Ceramic and Titanium micro-particle coating. Thanks to this technology, the plates are smoother and they guarantee perfect glide to respect your hair even more. [. . . ] Wait a few minutes until the straightener has heated up. The first time you use the unit, you might notice a little smoke and a particular odour: this is common and will disappear the next time you use the unit. You will also notice that the unit sputters slightly, this sound is normal for a high output ion generator. A green LED will light up, an indicator light for the lowest temperature, the blue LED (3) indicates your straightener's ionic function. A lower temperature is generally recommended for fine, bleached and/or damaged hair, and a higher temperature for curly, thick and/or difficult to style hair. Since every hair type is unique, we recommend you use position 1 (green LED) the first time you use it. Progressively increase the temperature, if necessary, during the following uses. Use the table below as a guide: The LED of the selected temperature blinks until the temperature is reached, then it remains lighted during the whole using time. TEMPERATURES 170°C green LED 185°C yellow LED 185°C yellow LED 200°C orange LED 200°C orange LED 215°C red LED 230°C red LED HAIR TYPES Fragile hair: fine, dry, bleached, damaged and/or frizzy Wavy hair Normal or coloured hair Wavy to loosely curly hair Thick hair Curly to very curly hair Select the desired output according to your hair type. Also use the untangling comb (7) which will let you spread your hair evenly between the teeth of the comb and to untangle your hair with ease. On first use, or if the unit has not been used for a while, start up the steam function by closing and opening the unit 7 to 8 times (a pumping action). It is shiny and silky and stays straight for a very long time. USING WITHOUT STEAM The straightener can also be used without steam, all you need to do is slide the switch into the `no steam' position or use it with an empty reservoir. Furthermore, to perfect and set hair you have straightened and that is more difficult to manage, or that is stray, etc. , start with one stroke with steam then a second without steam. tips and techniques to straighten your hair · Take up a section of hair about 2 to 3cm wide and place it between the 2 heating plates, near the roots of the hair. Press the straightener handles, grip it tightly to hold the hair and slide it slowly from roots to tips. Repeat if necessary, then release the pressure on the straightener. [. . . ] Make sure you empty the reservoir after every use. Clean the plates using a soft, damp cloth, without detergent, to preserve the optimal quality of the plates. Store the straightener with the plates pressed together to protect them. It is preferable to use distilled water to fill the reservoir. [. . . ]