The BaByliss PRO Nano Titanium Straightener uses materials (titanium and an ionic generator) to produce far-infrared heat, which (safely) penetrates your hair from within to prevent damage and make flat ironing efficient. Nano Titanium is an exceptional heat conductor. It maintains consistent, high temperatures while emitting negative ions for faster straightening locked-in natural moisture. Take advantage of the digital technology in the temperature controls that makes adjustments easy and precise. Use lower temperatures on fine or thin hair (like face-framing pieces) and higher temperatures on thicker or coarse hair. Features Nano Titanium extra long 1 3/4" plates;(1 3/4" extra long plates - great for long hair) LED temperature settings Digital ionic technology Heats up to 450 degrees F so it can be used to give or maintain Keratin treatments Straightens hair up to 40% faster Swivel power cord Slim design Recessed LED electronic temperature controls Built-in ionic generator 4 Year limited warranty Directions To flat iron: make sure your hair is dry, and then divide it into small sections. Adjust the temperature on the iron using the digital controls. (Use lower temperatures for fine or thin hair, higher temperatures for thick or coarse hair. We recommend keeping it between 180 and 350 degrees.) Apply a heat protectant to the section, clamp the flat iron plates at your roots and then glide down your hair to the ends. Repeat if necessary. Move onto the next section and continue until all of your hair is silky smooth.