Reviews of the Best Hair Straighteners in 2018

Straight to the point when it comes to Straighteners

Let’s be honest – for the majority of us, a pair of straightening irons has become one of life’s essentials. Just as a kitchen needs a kettle, a lounge area needs a TV set, a bedroom/dressing room needs a good pair of straighteners. Whether our hair is naturally straight, curly, fine or coarse, it’s just one of those necessities.

And for me, a straightener very definitely is an essential.

Without it, my hair is thick, color-damaged, flicks out at one side and in at the other, and just makes me feel rubbish. I am very literally lost without a good pair of straighteners!

Furthermore, I am passionate about the ease of styling a good pair of straighteners can bring. I’ve spent YEARS trying to find something that styles my hair well and I believe that straighteners are as good as it will ever get. In fact, I’m so thankful to the straightening iron, that I’ve started this site.

Everyone deserves a great pair of straightening irons but they need to the right pair for your needs.

But where do you start?

I may have a preferred brand of straightener that I tend to think will ‘do the job’, but deep down I know that actually they don’t really do a perfect job. I crave salon look hair as if done by a professional at the top of their game – I really do! Great hair boosts mood and confidence and I want a part of that feel good action.

And with that in mind, I am on a mission – a hair straightener mission. I want to test, prod, straighten, curl and flick my way through what is currently out there on the market in order to find the straighteners that truly deliver.

How will the reviews help my purchasing decision?

I am painfully honest – just ask my friends and family! I am not here to take a back hander off a brand, but I am simply an obsessive hair straightener nerd. Of course it’s just my humble opinion, but by looking at finish of my hair, straightening and curling ability, cost, features, plate materials, and just anything else that jumps out as important, I am hoping that your hair straightener buying decision will be blessed with a little more clarity.

PROS and CONS

At the end of each painfully honest review there is a quick reminder of the plusses and minuses so you can make a valued judgement at a glance – genius!
So what are we waiting for?

LET’S GET STRAIGHTENING!

Here’s a guide to guide you through what to what you can expect to read within these pages – happy guiding!

Plate materials – when it comes to straightening, this is as important as it gets. Superior plate materials usually equate to superior straightening results – it’s a simple equation. Questions such as “Do the plates hold the hair in place?”

“Do the plates retain heat?”

“Do the plates heat up quickly?”

“Does the plate material enhance the condition of my hair?”

“How many passes does it take for a great result?”

“Will the plates protect my hair from damage?”

These are all deeply important straightening questions to which you need straight answers.

Styling too!

We have moved well and truly beyond the days of using straightening irons just for straightening, so it’s time to see if the straighteners will curl and flick as well as a product specifically designed for that purpose. Current hair trends are very much about the return of big hair that screams great looking condition, and we will show you just how to achieve the look with your straightening irons.

Cost

Does buying cheap mean inferior results? Or do premium brands ensure premium results? With such a wide variation in cost, and with a potentially large outlay, are certain straighteners worth it? It is commonly thought that the more expensive the straightening iron, the better the result will be, and we examine this in our guide of performance versus cost.

Size and looks

We may suspect it, but does size matter? And is all that glitters really gold? These may seem like minor issues to consider in a straightening iron but they are not. The right size of iron can save time and make styling dream-like, as well as being very useful for those who have dexterity issues. Our guide to a straightener’s usability may just be the best piece of research you have ever undertaken. And a nice looking pair of straighteners can add to your bedroom’s décor the same as a bottle of designer perfume. Honestly. We examine which straightener’s are fit to grace the bedroom of anyone who owns them, and which brands and models may need to be packed away quick-sharpish.
So bearing in mind that we all have very individual styling needs, hair types, likes and dislikes and a load more considerations, just what are currently coming out the must-have straightening irons?

 

The Best of the Best

So bearing in mind that we all have very individual styling needs, hair types, likes and dislikes and a load more considerations, just what are currently coming out the must-have straightening irons?