BaByliss I-Pro 230 Steam ST395E

Steam and ionization functions

The straightener of the well-known French manufacturer of hairdressing accessories is distinguished, first of all, by its wide functionality. Firstly, it can be used both on dry and wet hair, and the effect in both cases will be equally good. Secondly, there is a steam function to moisturize the hair. Steam comes out only when the plates are compressed, so there is no risk of getting burned during use. It is better to take distilled water to avoid scale formation. The tank itself is small, it is inconvenient to pour water into it, but one “filling” is enough for several short haircuts. If you have long, thick and curly hair, most likely you will have to add water. If desired, the steam function can be turned off.

Thirdly, the ionization function fights static electricity and adds shine. As a result, even curly and fluffy hair becomes smooth and "alive". You can also twist the ends a little, but this model is hardly suitable for creating wavy curls.

Titanium ceramic coating

The BaByliss ST395E plates have a titanium-ceramic coating that is durable, reduces friction during movement and protects the hair from high temperatures. They are quite wide (38 mm) with a length of 85 mm, so straightening does not take much time: it usually takes up to 5 minutes to style medium length hair. There is also a retractable comb on one of the plates that hides in the body and appears with the adjustment button, but the effect of using it is negligible.

5 temperature settings

The rectifier offers 5 temperature modes: 170, 185, 200, 215 and 230 degrees, and it will take about 20 seconds to heat up even to the maximum temperature. To simplify the settings, there is a colour indication: a gentle temperature for thin and damaged hair is indicated in green, then as the degrees increase, the colour changes from yellow to orange.

The iron takes a long time to cool down, but you can immediately put it in the heat-resistant cover that comes with the kit. It is also not lightweight, so with prolonged use, the hand gets tired. For more convenient use, a 1.8 m long swivel cord is provided.

In general, BaByliss ST395E will be a good choice for owners of obedient hair and curly curls. Most users note that the hair looks healthy and well-groomed, the straightener does not dry them out and does not spoil the structure, even with prolonged daily use.