The CHI LAVA AirGlide – Pearl is a multi-purpose styling tool that blends the function of a flat iron with that of a hair dryer. It is designed to let you dry and style at the same time, using a stream of heated air that passes through vents built into the plates. Those plates are infused with volcanic lava ceramic, a material CHI uses to help distribute heat evenly and smooth the hair cuticle with less damage than traditional plates. The result is a tool that can create straight, wavy, or softly curled looks while leaving the hair shiny and frizz-free.