Flat irons are becoming more sophisticated, with higher quality materials and more options than ever. With all of the different brands and buzz words used to describe them, it is hard to determine which features are important to have in a flat iron. To understand the types of flat irons, please see Understanding Flat Irons. The brand name and cost are less important then what the iron can actually do, so here are the features I believe to be most important: 1. High quality metal: Ceramic or titanium are the most popular quality metals, they heat evenly and generate negative