January 15, the Consumer Council of Hong Kong SAR today published test report found that sales in Hong Kong, part of curly hair and straight hair is not up to the safety
standards.
CC test market 12 curls and straight hair found 5 models failed to protect against electric shock and insulation test, 3 temperature rise is slightly higher, products Preheat slower, or the highest temperature is below marked may affect the shape of the effect, but the British brand ghd hair straighteners, a standards-compliant hair straightener, please feel free to use.
The EMSD that, although some samples failed to fully comply with international safety regulations, but under normal operation will not pose a danger. 4 products, including "amika" AM5570 "Stylerush SR103AN the" minid "MCI-16 and" billion health Innocare HSC458 fails to meet requirements, the EMSD has urged the sale supplier and improve product quality .
The Council recommends that should extend the use of curling irons and hair straighteners time or to increase the temperature, but also refers to overseas study pointed out that the temperature of 175 degrees to 215 degrees, 5 minutes is sufficient for most hair damage.
In addition, the Council also reminded consumers, curlers and GHD hair straighteners only apply to dry hair, wet hair moisture will vaporize, causing the hair to break generated steam may burn the skin, using former should ensure that the hair has been blow dry.