Is your appliance dual voltage?

One of the main reasons for the popularity of dual voltage is that they are great for travel. Whether you are in Germany or in US, you can use a flat iron with dual voltage without getting Short-circuit. 

While the United States uses 110 volts of electricity, other areas in the world like Germany use 220 Voltage– that’s a big difference! It means that if your flat iron isn’t dual-voltage and you’re using it outside of the US, it could either fry your hair, not work properly, or even burn out completely!

Dual-voltage flatirons have been growing in popularity throughout the past few years. One of the main reasons for this is that they are great for travel. While the United States uses 110 volts of electricity, other areas in the world like Europe use 240 – that’s a big difference! It means that if your flatiron isn’t dual-voltage and you’re using it outside of the US, it could either fry your hair, not work properly, or even burn out completely!

Dual-voltage irons eliminate the need for voltage converters and transformers. You can figure out whether or not your flat iron is dual-voltage by checking the product itself as well as any instructions booklets and packaging that came with it. On some flatirons, you may need to flip a switch to use it in an area that uses 240 volts.

However, be careful when purchasing a supposedly “dual-voltage” product! Is your appliance dual voltage?

Pros and cons of dual voltage

Just like with any type of product, dual-voltage hair straighteners have their good and bad sides. Below are the best and worst qualities of dual voltage flat iron.

Pros:

· They’re great for travel! Whether you’re staying in US or France, you can rest assured that your flat iron isn’t going to short-circuit or fry off your hair!

· They have all the qualities of a “normal” flatiron as well, so you’re not missing out on any great components.

· They tend to have a long lifespan, so you won’t have to shell out the money for a new flatiron anytime soon.

Cons:

· Some flatirons are marked as dual-voltage, but aren’t actually dual-voltage or don’t work the way they’re supposed to.

· You need to shop more carefully than usual to ensure you’re actually getting a dual-voltage iron. You’ll probably spend a lot of time reading customer reviews to make sure the product works correctly.

· You may have to follow specific instructions (like flipping a switch or pushing a button) to use the dual-voltage feature. If you forget, you might fry your iron–or your hair!

Normally, the curling irons and flat irons made by FBT are dual voltage, from 100-240V. If you have special requirements about the voltage, e.g. you want it from 110-200V, please do contact our sales consultant and let them know.