Panasonic EH-HW19 Hair straightener review

This was the first time I had ever straightened my own hair. Actually.. this was the first time I had ever straightened any hair and the experience left me quite pleased. Here are some of the reasons I feel Panasonic EH-HW19 hair straightener is a great one, especially for beginners.

Price: Rs. 1,388 on Amazon   

Pros:

1)  Only 2 temperature settings i.e '0' and '1'. Zero means 'off' and 1 is extremely hot (200 degree Celsius). The straightener gives the desired effect. Heats up quickly.

2) Light in weight: Does not put a strain on the hand while straightening.  It's easy to hold (see specifications).

3) Not too large in size: Easy to store. Can be carried in a handbag effortlessly (see specifications).

4) Around 1 inch width plates: Can be used for straightening and curling. Best suitable for short and medium length hair (see specifications).

5) Comb-like teeth on both sides of 1 plate:  One of the plates have tiny teeth on both it's sides. Helps in preventing hair strands overlapping while straightening.

6) Cap for the plates: The cap comes in handy as an extra measure of protection for the plates when stored away after use.

7) Universal voltage: One does not have to worry about different voltage supply when travelling abroad.

Specifications:

Model Number	EH-HW19
Dimensions (HxWxD)	230 x 28 x 32 mm
Weight	267 g

Cons:

Ceramic coated plates: Can get chipped in time, bringing our hair in direct contact with the metal underneath, causing it to snag. So this is something NOT meant for everyday use.

The straightener in the picture above has been used twice a week for 3 years. Works very well so far.

Result on my hair:

My hair remained straight for 2 days after using this product. One of my friends had straightened hair for almost a week. All of us used this straightener without a hairspray.

Straightened section of hair on the left.

A disagreement with the product claim:
The comb-like teeth on the sides of the plates are not big enough to save us from combing our hair before straightening as claimed by Panasonic on it's website (see link below).

Warranty Policy:

Subject to the Terms and Conditions mentioned on the product warranty card, Warranty shall be valid for repairs against any manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase mentioned on Purchase Invoice.

Helpline: 

Panasonic Customer Care call centre: 1800 103 1333/ 1800 108 1333

Email: helpline@in.panasonic.com

References:

http://www.panasonic.com/africa/consumer/beauty-personal-health-care/womens-beauty/hair-straighteners/eh-hw19.html
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http://www.hairstraightenerstudio.com/material/(may or may not use infor from here.)

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