Did you ever wonder how she does it? The girl with the fabulous hairstyle? We bet she used one of our all time favorite, must-have hair accessories, a straightening iron. But with so many on the market, which one is right for you? Folica.com has got you covered. We have assembled expert and customer picks below, to give you the scoop on some of our most popular, best-selling, most raved about flat irons so you can find the tool that’s right for you.

Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline 1-1/2” Straightener

Alias: The Bestseller

Soft, shiny, straight and snag free! That’s what we keep hearing from our customers. Not only do we have 2,800 reviews already, Sedu customers are very passionate about this straightener; they keep coming back again and again to rave about it. There is a reason it’s our #1 best seller. Need we say more?

Plus: This ceramic, ionic wonder-tool is infused with 100% crushed tourmaline – a semi precious gemstone – allowing the patented, ultra-smooth plates to give incredible ‘slip’ through your hair. Any hair appliance that won’t snag or pull an overworked ‘do gets an A in our book. Thanks Sedu!

Chi Original Ceramic 1” Flat Iron
Alias: The Pro’s Favorite
Great hairstyles are simple with the right tool, CHI proves that time and time again. With an extensive product line and many different irons to choose from, we agree with their loyal customers, you can’t go wrong with CHI, but the original model is one of my faves, and surely to be one of yours! The pro’s know best!

Plus: Well known in the industry for continually creating new limited edition irons in trendy colors, CHI is great for you fashionistas!

Solia Pink 1″ Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron
Middle name: Versatility
One iron, endless styling possibilities! Straighten, flip, and even curl your hair with this baby. Solia’s Dynamic Alignment System ensures perfect contact between your hair and the plates every time you use it, and trust us, with an iron this versatile, you’ll use it a lot! We are definitely on Team Solia.

Plus: Smooth and sleek or sexy curls, change your style as often as a celeb with Solia. And you thought flat irons were just for straight styles!

Metropolis Technology T-Iron Tourmaline Ceramic 1” Flat Iron
Alias: The Mac Daddy of Techno
Love to take control? With the Metropolis Technology flat iron, you get precise heating every time you style. The temperature adjustability is right where it should be - at your fingertips. No more overheating, over-drying, over-damaging your hair. What’s not to love?

Plus: The Metropolis Technology iron looks as great as it performs! We love its major counter appeal and never want to put it away. It looks great on any counter or vanity (on top of a heatproof mat, of course!) Gotta love an appliance that has style.

Sedu Revolution Professional Nano Tourmaline 1” Ionic Styling Iron
Also known as: The Newbie
Already getting media buzz, the much anticipated launch of the newest arrival of the Sedu family does not disappoint! Being one of the lucky few to get a sneak peek, we love, love, love this iron. With its curved edge scratch resistant tourmaline plates, the Sedu Revolution makes it easy to create every hairstyle you can think of, and we’ve tried them all. Watch out competition, there’s a new player in town, the Revolution has arrived.

Plus: We hear that Sedu has created a professional iron cleaner, perfect for removing that caked up, burnt-on build up, sign us up please!

T3 Tourmaline Wet-to-Dry Flat Iron (1 ¾”)
Also known as: The Powerhouse
Specially designed to accommodate wet hair, the T3 flat iron utilizes a special channel and vent system that evaporates excess water and transforms hair into shiny, super-smooth locks directly out of the shower. Great for every hair type, the T3 makes straightening easy, even on the fullest, most unruly locks.

Plus: The T3 works just as well on dry hair, making it perfect for every primping situation.

GHD 1” Ceramic Hair Straightener
Alias: The International Fave
Already a best-seller in the UK and Australia, the Ghd flat iron is quickly developing a loyal fan base here in the US. Even heat conduction allows for quicker heating time than a conventional iron, and the long lasting temperature leads to optimal hair straightening in minutes. Just brilliant!

Plus: GHD has expertly formulated a line of thermal protectors to accompany your heat styling endeavors for maximum hair happiness.

Ergo Prosleeker Ceramic Mini Flat Iron 1”
Alias: The Sleek Seeker
Tame even the thickest of hair into smooth shiny locks with the Ergo Prosleeker. After one use and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Now we can all have the same results as the pros, this Ergo does exactly what its name implies, kudos Prosleeker!

Plus: Ergo makes a pretty pink heatproof mat, the perfect accessory for your Prosleeker. Technology and style side by side.

HAI Convertible 1-1/4” Ceramic Flat Iron
Alias: The Multitasker
The HAI Convertible’s sapphire ceramic plates are unmatched for equal heat distribution and the ergonomic design makes it is easier to press, hold, mold, twirl and curl your hair. Talk about multitasking! Our customers love this iron, and we do too.

Plus: The HAI is just right for smoothing your hair, and for creating loose waves, perfect for those of you who like to mix it up! And who doesn’t love sapphire?

Corioliss Tourmaline Ceramic Wet to Dry Flat Iron 1.75”
Also known as: Quicksilver
The Nano Silver Technology high density ceramic floating plates will dry and straighten your hair in one fast, healthy step! Strategically placed vent holes allow steam to evaporate, locking in moisture and softness, while drying your hair at the same time. Who knew an iron could do so much?

Plus: The larger plates on the Corioliss make straightening longer hair a breeze!

Author: Michelle J. Mooney, Beauty Editor
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You can feel and see the muscle that is most prominent at the front of the neck. This is the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This muscle is usually in pain after an auto accident when stretching occurs to this muscle as the head and moves backward and forward. The head can be abnormally tilted to one side due to spasm. For example, if the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is in spasm, the face and chin will be turned to the left. This is known as torticollis.

The trapezius muscle is at the back of the neck. This muscle gives the contour to form the slope of the shoulder. It stretches from the base of the head to the tip of the shoulder. The upper portion of the trapezius is commonly very tender in most people. If one side is more in spasm, you can see the swelling very obviously from the front.
The neck movements include looking down (flexion), looking up (extension), neck rotation and bending or inclining the neck sideways (lateral flexion).

The normal range of motion of the neck: At least 50% of flexion and extension occurs between the occiput of the skull bone and C1 vertebra. This is called the “yes” joint as in nodding the head to agree. The remaining 50% is distributed between the movements occurring between C2-C7 levels. Most of the movements occur at the C5 and C6 vertebral levels.
In the normal situation, you should be able to bend your neck down such that you should be able to touch your chin to your chest.

You should be able to bend your neck upward such that you should be able to directly look at the ceiling above you. All these movements should be able to done without hesitation or halting movements. You must not lean back to perform this motion.
When you rotate the neck as in saying “no”, at least 50% of the rotation movements occur between the C1 and C2 levels which is thus known as the “no” joint. The remaining 50% of the rotation movements occur between C3 to C7. In the normal situation, you should be able to turn your head in such a way that your chin is in line with the shoulder, almost touching the shoulder. You must be careful not to elevate your shoulder to perform this motion.

Bending or inclining the neck sideways, involve all the cervical vertebrae. To perform this motion, the neck has to also rotate. Normally, you should be able to incline the neck sideways for about 45° from the midline of the head from the starting point which should be a plane perpendicular to the floor. When you have restriction to perform this motion, you will usually have a tendency to elevate the shoulder.
Difficulties with neck range of motion can occur with fixed deformities from having arthritis in the neck. However, pain and/or discomfort with tightness of the muscles will further restrict the range of motion. Relaxing the muscles of the head and neck is essential to regain the loss in range of motion due to pain and spasm of these muscles.

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Jennifer Chu, M.D. emeritus professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, pioneered eToims Twitch Relief Method that utilizes surface electrical stimulation to locate motor points (trigger points). The motor points are then stimulated to induce strong local muscle contractions, termed twitches. This results in reduced muscle pain and discomfort in the areas that were stimulated. The involved pain/discomfort-relieving mechanism is thought to include local muscle exercise and stretch effects.
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