Babyliss ST95E iPro 230 Steam: ENGLISH

Ceramic Technology™, that allows

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precise and continuous electronic

control of the temperature. The

i pro 230 steam straightener

ACT™ means the unit heats up

The BaByliss i pro 230 steam

instantly, attains a very high

straightener is a very high

temperature, maintains the

temperature straightener that

temperature to the nearest degree

has been specially studied and

and has very quick reaction and

designed to straighten all hair

recovery capacity.

types perfectly in just one stroke.

GENERAL FEATURES

BaByliss selected steam because

1. On/O switch – Automatic

of the benets it oers hair

switch o

The steam function gently relaxes

2. 5-position temperature

the hair bre. Hair is uniformly

selectors, 170°C to 230°C

and perfectly untangled and

3. Blue LED – Ionic function

straightened from the roots to the

4. Water reservoir

tips.

5. Steam function switch – 3

The steam in combination with

positions – no steam/normal/

the Ionic function (negative ions

high

emitted by a high output ion

6. Plates (w 38mm x l 85mm)

generator are diused on the hair

with nano Ceramic Titanium

during straightening to reduce

coating

frizz and static electricity) also

7. Retractable untangling comb

makes hair softer and shinier. It

– 3 positions – no comb/medium

ensures it is rehydrated.

comb for ne hair and smaller

Finally, the steam guarantees

locks of hair/long comb for thick

longer lasting straightening

hair and larger locks of hair

compared to ordinary straigh-

8. Swivel cord

tening.

9. Multi-layered heat-resistant

insulating mat

The straightener heating pla-

tes have a new Ceramic and Ti-

USE

tanium micro-particle coating.

Thanks to this technology, the

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE

plates are smoother and they

STRAIGHTENER!

guarantee perfect glide to respect

• ll the water reservoir with

your hair even more.

water,

• check that the reservoir is

Finally, your straightener integrates

properly positioned and

a state-of-the-art self-regulating

closed,

heating element, Advanced

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• check that your hands and the

The rst time you use the unit, you

outside of the reservoir are

might notice a little smoke and a

dried well.

particular odour: this is common

and will disappear the next time you

If the reservoir is full, you can

use the unit.

use the steam function about

You will also notice that the unit

50 times. If you have to ll

sputters slightly, this sound is normal

the reservoir a second time,

for a high output ion generator.

unplug the unit and replace

• A green LED will light up, an

the reservoir immediately after

indicator light for the lowest

lling it making sure you don’t

temperature, the blue LED (3)

touch the hot plates.

indicates your straightener’s ionic

function.

Let the unit heat up for at least

• Select the desired temperature

2-3 minutes before using the

using the temperature selectors

steam function.

(2). A lower temperature is

Avoid any contact between the

generally recommended for ne,

hot surfaces and your face or

bleached and/or damaged hair,

neck.

and a higher temperature for curly,

Make sure you don’t direct the

thick and/or dicult to style hair.

steam at your face or neck.

Since every hair type is unique,

we recommend you use position

• Prepare your hair for straigh-

1 (green LED) the rst time you

tening: wash your hair and

use it. Progressively increase the

untangle using a big tooth comb

temperature, if necessary, during

and then dry using a hairdryer.

the following uses. Use the table

• Divide your hair into sections. Pin

below as a guide:

the upper sections with clips to

work with the hair underneath.

The LED of the selected temperature

• Remove the little reservoir (4)

blinks until the temperature is

located at the top of the unit and

reached, then it remains lighted

ll it with water, preferably distilled

during the whole using time.

(rst lift the little black rubber

button). Then put the reservoir

back on the straightener.

• Plug the BaByliss i pro 230 steam

straightener in and press the

ON/OFF (1) button. Wait a few

minutes until the straightener has

heated up.

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TEMPERATURES HAIR TYPES

STEAM OUTPUT

Fragile hair: ne, dry,

High

170°C green LED

bleached, damaged and/or

185°C yellow LED

frizzy

Wavy hair

High

185°C yellow LED

Normal or coloured hair

High

200°C orange LED

Wavy to loosely curly hair

Medium

200°C orange LED

Thick hair

Medium

215°C red LED

Curly to very curly hair

Medium

230°C red LED

USING WITH STEAM

USING WITHOUT STEAM

Switch the steam function on

The straightener can also be used

(5). Select the desired output

without steam, all you need to

according to your hair type.

do is slide the switch into the ‘no

Also use the untangling comb

steam’ position or use it with an

(7) which will let you spread your

empty reservoir.

hair evenly between the teeth of

the comb and to untangle your

Furthermore, to perfect and set

hair with ease. Select the desired

hair you have straightened and

height beforehand.

that is more dicult to manage,

On rst use, or if the unit has not been

or that is stray, etc., start with one

used for a while, start up the steam

stroke with steam then a second

function by closing and opening the

without steam.

unit 7 to 8 times (a pumping action).

Tips and techniques to straighten

Straighten your hair from root to tip.

your hair

A single stroke is enough! Your hair

• Take up a section of hair about 2

is straightened impeccably! It is

to 3cm wide and place it between

shiny and silky and stays straight

the 2 heating plates, near the

for a very long time.

roots of the hair.

• Press the straightener handles,

grip it tightly to hold the hair and

slide it slowly from roots to tips.

Repeat if necessary, then release

the pressure on the straightener.

• Take up another section of hair

and continue until all your hair

has been straightened.

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