The Best Hair Straighteners Of 2024

What to look for when buying a hair straightener

With advances in hair protection technology, the new generation of hair straighteners are smart, easy to use and tailored to hair types – which means it’s a cinch to achieve the hairstyle you want.

But what is the best hair straightener for you? And, what features should you look for in this hairstyling tool? Here’s your tangle-free checklist of must-have tech…

• Plate material: Finding the right one for your hair type is key. Titanium, ceramic or copper – each is suited to a specific hair type (more on that below!).

• Adjustable temperature settings: A high temperature of 230°C is essential for ultra-thick hair; fine, synthetic extensions or damaged hair needs a lower temperature of 100°C.

• Safety features: Look for a straightener with an auto shut-off timer for your ultimate peace of mind.

• Warranty: Rest easy, knowing your new styler can go the distance.

• Styling capabilities: Consider your styling habits. For example, if curling your hair in wrap-around-the-barrel styles, choose a hair straightener with heat-protective paddles to protect your hands.

• Size and portability: Compact designs are great for travel, while cordless hair straighteners are perfect on the go.

Top 5 hair straighteners of 2024

Looking to upgrade to a hair straightener that can hack a blowout every time, smooth your frizzy flyaways or perfectly curate beach waves? Here are our picks for the best hair straighteners of the year

Dyson Corrale Straightener Copper/Nickel

An award-winning cult favourite, this cordless Dyson hair straightener features flexing copper plates to shape and gather hair easily, as well as intelligent heat control to regulate the temperature of the plates 100 times a second. It also comes with a folding charging dock and heat-resistant travel pouch, so you can have perfect hair at home and on holiday. Gentle on strands and ready to use with 30 minutes of cordless styling, this salon-quality splurge is worth the hype.

VS Sassoon Steam Straight Brilliance

Titanium plates with Vapour Infusion steam technology deliver poker-straight hair with a shine worthy of a Vogue cover. Five temperature settings cater to all hair types and textures, while a universal heat glove protects skin when creating wraparound styles. Saving your locks from damage (and your hip pocket from expensive smoothing treatments), this cost-effective styler helps to retain hair hydration for a smooth, shiny finish.

Remington One Straight and Curl Styler

Switch hairstyles easily, creating beachy waves with an anti-slip curling barrel or smooth, straight styles with anti-static tourmaline plates – all in one handy device. This Remington hair straightener also has 110mm plates to capture more hair, as well as a flexible swivel cord, so you won’t tie yourself – or your mane – in a knot!

Beurer Hair Straightener

Adjustable temperature settings for heat control protect hair, while spring-mounted hot plates make for flexible styling so you can achieve the ultimate look. This great-value buy even features keratin-coated plates for added shine and nourishment for your hair.

Remington Shea Soft Straightener

Ultra-fast heating in just 15 seconds and five temperature settings make this styler suitable for every hair type and hectic morning routines. Shea oil-enriched ceramic plates boost natural shine – a high-end feature in a budget-friendly styler.

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Best hair straightener for specific hair types

Working with curly, frizzy, thick or damaged hair? Matching your straightener to your hair type will set you up for home styling success. So you can nail that divine style that’s going viral on TikTok, here are the straightening stars to add to your cart…

Best hair straightener for curly hair

For curly hair, it’s all about hydration and avoiding heat damage. You want to limit the number of times the straightener passes through your hair while still achieving a smooth look.

“It’s always worth investing in innovative plate tech when upgrading your hair straightener, especially if you’re going to be using it regularly,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “Look for models with plates infused with shea, keratin or argan which protect the hair shaft from styling stress.”

Your best hair straightener for curly hair will have:

• Variable heat control: Curly hair requires higher temperatures to put curls on the straight and narrow. Your ideal straightener should heat to 230°C for a single pass-through.

• Ceramic plates: The even heat distribution is gentler on hair and helps protect natural curls from heat damage.

• Ergonomic design: Curls take longer to tame, so look for a lightweight straightener with flexible plates that easily grip hair to cut your styling time (and fatigue).

Top picks:

Remington Shea Soft Straightener

Remington Ceramic Straightener 2 1 5

Best hair straightener for thick hair

Taming a thick, lustrous mane doesn’t have to be a workout for you. Updates in home styling tools mean you can take advantage of powerful tech you’d expect to find only in salons.
“Most hair straighteners are of a similar size but, for thicker hair, look for models with plates that are larger than average to help style more hair at once,” says Tracey. “Also look for titanium plating on stylers, which can reach a temperature of 230°C to pass through thick hair quickly.”

Your best hair straightener for thick hair will have:

• Wider or longer plates: Taming thick hair calls for gathering more hair between the paddles to reduce styling time.

• Steam feature: Vapour infusion technology hydrates and relaxes thick hair into sleek styles.

Top picks:

Remington One Straight and Curl Styler

VS Sassoon Steam Straight Brilliance

Best hair straightener for frizzy hair

Styling frizzy hair can often feel fruitless – the more you style, the frizzier it gets. Chances are if your mop becomes wilder the longer you style it, you’re in need of a hair straightener with ionic tech to smooth your tresses.

“Over the past decade we’ve seen ionic tech take the lead in hairstyling technology,” says Tracey Ellis. “The ability for stylers to use negatively charged ions to break down water molecules has meant these tools can further reduce frizz and static, while sealing the hair shaft for smoother styles.”

Your best hair straightener for frizzy hair will have:

Ionic technology: Anti-static tech fights frizz for smooth results. Plus, ionic straighteners also tend to be compact and lightweight, making for great travelling companions.

Hair comb: Straighteners with a built-in comb or hair straightener brush are better equipped to tackle tangles and unruly hair.

Top picks:

Shark Flex Style Air Styling and Drying System Silver

VS Sassoon Nourishing Smooth Straightener

Best cordless hair straighteners

The ultimate in convenience, the latest cordless stylers deliver the staying power needed for on-the-go styling.  “We’re seeing a new wave of cordless stylers where battery-life updates ensure consistent heat for high-performance styling,” says Tracey. “Gone are the days of cordless hair straighteners that don’t stay hot for long.”

Whether you’re on a photo shoot, touching up post-workout or travelling, here’s why you should upgrade to a next-gen cordless hair straightener:

• Flexibility: Creating on-trend styles including tousled tresses, beach waves or c-curls calls for ease of movement when styling. Cordless stylers free you up, so you can cover all the angles. 

• Battery life: They can store up to 30 minutes of battery life, so you can get the job done – with time to spare.

• Results: Packing 200W of power, cordless stylers such as the Dyson Corrale Straightener prove you don’t need to sacrifice convenience for performance.

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