Material Quality | Professional salons, daily home use | Industry Standard: Plastic (standard) ▲ Our Base: Silicone (ASTM D543 compliant, 50+ chemical exposures) ▲ Our Advanced: Reinforced silicone (UV-resistant, ASTM D4303) | ▲ Base: Lightweight, heat-resistant ▲ Advanced: Longer lifespan in sunlight | Base: Slightly heavier than plastic ▲ Advanced: Higher cost |
Portability | Travelers, on-the-go styling | Industry Standard: Rigid plastic (standard) ▲ Our Base: Collapsible silicone (folds to 50% size) ▲ Our Advanced: Ultra-collapsible (folds to 30% size) | ▲ Base: Easy to store ▲ Advanced: Fits in handbags | Base: Requires care to avoid bending ▲ Advanced: Slightly stiffer to fold |
Noise Level | Open-plan offices, shared living spaces | Industry Standard: 65 dBA (loud) ▲ Our Base: 55 dBA (whisper-quiet) ▲ Our Advanced: 48 dBA (quieter than a fridge hum) | ▲ Base: Reduces disturbance ▲ Advanced: Ideal for noise-sensitive settings | Base: Slightly louder than Advanced ▲ Advanced: Requires premium motor tech |
Heat Resistance | High-temperature styling, frequent use | Industry Standard: Up to 120°C (basic) ▲ Our Base: Up to 150°C (ISO 17025 tested) ▲ Our Advanced: Up to 200°C (NASA-grade silicone) | ▲ Base: Safe for hot-air styling ▲ Advanced: Withstands extreme heat | Base: Limited to medium-heat settings ▲ Advanced: Bulky compared to Base |
Curl Definition | Curly/wavy hair types, salon-quality curls | Industry Standard: Flat design (basic airflow) ▲ Our Base: Conical layers (3-tier airflow control) ▲ Our Advanced: 5-tier spiral design (ISO 3801 verified) | ▲ Base: Defined curls ▲ Advanced: Ultra-defined, voluminous curls | Base: Less control for fine hair ▲ Advanced: Requires practice to use optimally |
Ease of Cleaning | Daily use, hygienic needs | Industry Standard: Hard-to-reach crevices ▲ Our Base: Smooth silicone surface (FDA-approved non-stick) ▲ Our Advanced: Self-cleaning UV coating (ASTM G154) | ▲ Base: Wipes clean in seconds ▲ Advanced: Resists bacterial buildup | Base: May trap moisture over time ▲ Advanced: Coating wears off with frequent use |