Hairstyling and High Temperatures: Material Technology in the BabylissPRO Straightener

From polymer selection to functional design: how a truly safe professional straightener is created.

Did you know that a professional hair straightener can reach 230°C? At these temperatures, every detail matters: the materials used must provide thermal resistance, dimensional stability and, at the same time, end-user safety. This is the starting point for the Stilista straightener project from the BabylissPRO line, born from the collaboration between Conair and LATI, the Italian leader in high-performance thermoplastic compounds.

The Key Role of PPS in the Straightener’s Housing

For the internal and external housing of the Stilista straightener, Conair chose LARTON G/40, a compound developed by LATI based on PPS reinforced with 40% glass fiber. This material offers an optimal combination of:

• Thermal stability above 200°C
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Dimensional precision on complex geometries
• High-level aesthetics, even on painted or embossed surfaces

The choice of a technical polymer like PPS allows for handling critical conditions near heating elements while ensuring lightness, robustness and maneuverability of the finished product.
[Read here the technical data sheet for LARTON G/40]

An Insulating, Safe, and Resistant Housing

The Stilista straightener’s heating system brings ceramic surfaces from 150°C to 230°C in just 40 seconds. The external housing, however, must remain cool to the touch, even when the straightener is used close to the hair root.
This is where LARTON G/40 shows its effectiveness:

• Functions as a thermal insulator, increasing safety during use
• Maintains precise and stable shapes, preventing deformation
• Enables high-level aesthetic finishes, thanks to superior surface quality after molding

A Straightener Designed for Professionals, Made in Italy

Beyond thermal performance, the Stilista straightener is designed to ensure an ergonomic and comfortable user experience. The housing design allows for a firm and light grip, while the materials used ensure excellent durability.
The project, entirely made in Italy, represents a concrete example of integration between materials engineering and industrial design, where every technical choice is designed to meet the needs of those working daily in professional hairstyling.

LATI and Conair: a Collaboration that Continues to Innovate

This new development marks another step forward in the collaboration between LATI and Conair, already established in developing high-performance hairstyling tools. The result is a product that combines safety, aesthetics, and reliability, ready to become a reference point for salons and industry professionals in the beauty sector.