Why is the Max 480 Slim the secret to perfect finishes?
High-quality straightening is measured by the details. The MQ Max 480 Slim was designed with ultra-narrow 25mm plates to reach the roots with extreme ease and safety. Weighing an incredible 205g and reaching up to 480°F, it delivers the thermal power of traditional straighteners, but with the surgical precision needed to tame baby hair, contours, and short hair.
25mm boards: The reach that regular boards don't have.
Attempting to straighten the roots with a wide flat iron risks burning the client and leaving marks on the hair. The slim 25mm floating titanium plate allows you to get millimeter-precisely close to the scalp with total control.You guarantee a uniform seal from the hair root, delivering a natural, continuous, and flawless straight look around the face.
Power of a giant, weight of a feather.
The Max 480 Slim weighs only 205 grams. It’s the lightest flat iron in our category, designed to be a natural extension of your hand during meticulous finishing work, eliminating wrist fatigue.Despite its compact size, it’s equipped with the MCH system for immediate heat recovery and 3 temperature settings, ensuring you don’t lose a single second of productivity.
Excellent hairdressers know that root touch-ups, fringe styling, and short men’s haircuts require a specific tool. The Max 480 Slim is the ideal tactical partner to complement your main straightener.Deliver maximum quality where your client’s eye is most critical: the contour of the face and the hairline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Max 480 Slim only for root touch-ups?
No! Although it’s the absolute expert at root touch-ups, baby hairs, and bangs thanks to its 25mm plates, it has more than enough power (480°F) and MCH technology to perform complete straightening, making it excellent for short hair and long beards as well.
What is the difference between the Max 480 Slim and the traditional Pro 480?
The main difference lies in the intended use, weight, and plate size. The Max 480 Slim has narrower plates (25mm), weighs only 205g, and has 3 temperature settings, focusing on precision and detail. The Pro 480 has 32mm plates and 17 temperature settings, making it the more versatile tool for larger sections of hair.
Can I use Max Slim on blonde, fine, or fragile hair?
Yes. The Max 480 Slim has 3 adjustable temperature settings. For fine, bleached, or sensitive hair, simply select the lowest temperature (ideal for the hair structure), ensuring safe straightening and styling without compromising the health of the hair fiber.
Yes. The Max 480 Slim has 3 adjustable temperature settings. For fine, bleached, or sensitive hair, simply select the lowest temperature (ideal for the hair structure), ensuring safe straightening and styling without compromising the health of the hair fiber.
Yes. Like other premium flat irons from MQ Professional, the Max 480 Slim is equipped with floating titanium plates that perfectly adapt to the hair strand. This provides an extremely smooth glide, without pulling or breakage, which is essential for delicate areas around the face.
