Anyone who’s ever watched the audition episodes of American Idol (the best part!) knows that once the finalists get to the big show they often get a major beauty overhaul with a team of experts.

One of those experts is American Idol head hairstylist Raissa Patton. Backstage on set, Patton uses the FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 blow dryer and FHI hair straighteners on the idol finalists. Personally, I think Adam and Allison have the best straight styles.

“[A 4/10"] styling iron is great for all short hair – male or female short-haired clients will be mystified with the texture and shape that can be added to their hairstyle by just a few well placed and executed passes with this iron,” Patton said. This must be what she uses on Adam!

For those who use their styling iron for waves as well as straigtening, a 1″ iron will work best (we’ve definitely seen Allison rock this style). “[A 1" iron] still smaller than most, will not only perform all your straightening needs but with a flick of the wrist give you glorious waves that last much like the larger bumper irons but much easier to manage with its floating plates and even heat.”

To straighten and “bump” the ends (shape straight hair to either curl under or out at the end) Patton recommends a 1-1/4″ iron. “[It] offers a full-size surface area for those clients who really need to get the hair smooth and shiny.”

“All [the FHI Heat] irons have a nonstick surface allowing you to glide smoothly through hair as well as adjustable temperature gauges to allow you to protect even the most fragile hair as well as straighten more course, durable hair with stealth.”

The American Idols aren’t the only performers to use FHI Heat styling products. Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Fergie and Alicia Keys all have FHI Heat products. But don’t get any ideas, I don’t think they’ll help you sing any better.

[Images: AmericanIdol.com]

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