The device is positioned as a professional, that is, suitable not only for home use but also for work in beauty salons, so has a large range of temperatures in “steps” of only 5 ° C: from 140 to 230 ° C, as well as a long 2.5 m cord, allowing you to straighten pretty far from the outlet.
Philips HPS930 Pro hair straightener
CHARACTERISTICS
POWER: 45W.
CONTROL: stepless temperature adjustment 140-230 ° C in “steps” of 5 ° C, digital display, auto-ionization, mode switch wheel , on off button.
SAFETY: universal voltage 110-240 V , auto shut-off after 60 minutes, function ThermoGuard.
CONSTRUCTION: titanium “floating” plates, plate length 110 mm, cord length 250 cm, swivel cord fastening, loop for hanging.
Plastic pouch for closed storage.
WARRANTY: 5 years 2 years warranty and another 3 years after online registration on the manufacturer’s website .
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER: China.
PRICE: 4190 Dollars.
“FEATURES”
This straightener has titanium plates – extra strong and perfectly smooth. Titanium coating distributes heat evenly over the work surface.
The device is positioned as a professional, that is, suitable not only for home use but also for work in beauty salons, so has a wide temperature range with “steps” of only 5 ° C: from 140 to 230 ° C, as well as a long 2.5 m cord, allowing you to use the straightener away from the outlet.
ERGONOMICS
Control
Managing the easiest and most convenient: the device turns on and heats to a gentle 160 ° C by default, you can raise or lower the temperature by turning the dial.
On the outside of the body there is a digital display that shows the temperature. Our test group found the image to be “blurry” and a little hazy. The same review is also on the official website of the manufacturer.
The straightener automatically selects the voltage: in the range of 110-240 V, which is convenient for travel: in many countries the voltage in the network is different from ours.
Ionization is activated at the same time as the rectifier: generation of negative ions occurs all the time that the device is on.
ThermoGuard safety feature ensures safe use – so you won’t accidentally hurt yourself or your customer. If the set temperature is higher than 200 ° C, then first the plates are heated to this value, and then they will gradually warm up in increments of 5 ° C. We set the temperature to 225 and the 225 numbers flashed and then lit up steadily, which meant that the hair temperature was reached. It would be more logical to have some kind of warning signal – light or sound, because just a slower increase in temperature does not give much in terms of hair protection.
Straightener turns off automatically after one hour: no need to worry if you turned it off or not.
STYLER
No “child-proof” control lock, though this may be because the device is professional and stylists are not children. Claims fast heating – ready to use in 10 seconds. But our tests showed that the plates heat up to the default temperature 160°C in 29-30 seconds, to the minimum 140°C in 26 seconds.
Design
The titanium plates are spring-loaded. n. “floating”. Made to minimize the risk of damaging your hair by jamming it too tightly with the hot plates. The floating plates touch the hair more gently, evenly distributing heat and pressure.
The styler is only locked in the closed position with a plastic heat shrink tip. No mechanical lock for locking in the closed position. The long wire on the swivel mount rotates easily without twisting and allowing freedom of movement. Large hanging loop for easy hanging – tiny, but very useful.
The rounded shape of the body of the appliance allows not only straightening, but also a slight curling of the hair strands. Comfortable for stylists and “hobbyists” alike: no need to use two devices.
STRAIGHTENING: SUMMARY OF THE TEST TEAM
The plates glide through your hair like a glove, you get fast, high-quality straightening, styling is good, hair stays nice and does not electrify. No complaints about the straightening quality.
Titanium floating plates, smooth and precise setting of temperature modes, large temperature range, ionization, handy plastic tip, loop, long swivel cord. Auto power off, ThermoGuard safety feature.
A little blurred image of the numbers on the display – people with poor eyesight may be difficult to understand. Heating up takes longer than the claimed 10 seconds, although this does not affect the performance of the device.
Can someone who has used the Philips HPS930 Pro hair straightener share their experience? Does it effectively straighten hair without causing damage or frizz? Is it easy to use and does it give long-lasting results? I’m considering buying it and would appreciate any feedback or recommendations. Thank you!