TOP for your money: five excellent hair straighteners for home use

The Remington model will not only please you with its low cost and good quality, but will also be an excellent option for a gift to your girlfriend/wife/friend. After all, this is not just a straightener, but a whole styling set: in addition to the device itself, the package includes a cosmetic bag, two hair clips, a compact mirror and a small comb. By the way, the bag is made of fairly dense fabric and holds its shape well, but its purpose is not entirely clear: the manufacturer claims that it is resistant to high temperatures, but an iron cannot fit into it. Of course, you can put cosmetics or hair care products here, but it would still be better if it were a little larger to also accommodate a styler in case of travel.

Another advantage of the model is the high-quality plates. Firstly, their length has been increased to 110 mm in order to straighten a wider strand at a time and thus reduce the time spent on styling. Secondly, the plates here are floating, that is, they evenly distribute pressure and heat the strand so as not to dry out individual areas. But the most important thing is the coating, which combines ceramic and titanium. Ceramic provides easier sliding, and titanium is responsible for strength and durability. Agree, you rarely see such a tandem in the budget segment.

The plates heat up in just 15 seconds, and before you can blink, the styler will be ready for use. Temperature settings ranging from 150 to 230 degrees are available, which allow you to select the optimal heating depending on the type and condition of your hair and thus reduce damage caused to it. The selected mode is displayed on the display, and adjustments are made using two buttons on the body. By holding the “+” key for a few seconds, you will instantly increase the degrees to the maximum value, and similar actions with “-” will activate the button lock and prevent accidental presses. In general, the controls are as simple and straightforward as possible.

In addition, the Remington Pro Ceramic Titanium S5506 has an auto-shut-off feature after 60 minutes (if the user does not press any buttons during this time), a system for securing the plates when closed, and a cord with a rotating base, but without a hanging loop.

When creating the styler, Philips paid more attention not to design, but to the efficiency of the straightener, which should not only style hair, but also take care of its health. And in these matters the model is a real pro. It is equipped with ceramic-coated plates, which are additionally enriched with keratin. It is what makes hair stronger. The manufacturer has also developed SplitStop technology to combat split ends, which is mainly a consequence of exposure to high temperatures. It combines a ceramic plate coating, which provides easy gliding and reduces friction, and a UniTemp sensor, which constantly monitors the temperature and prevents the hair from overheating.

In addition, the iron has an ionization function, which provides additional care. Negatively charged ions released during operation of the device remove static electricity and add shine to hair. As a result, the styling looks more well-groomed.

Temperature settings also play a significant role: the model offers 11 modes from 130 to 230 degrees, so you can choose the degree of heating that suits your specific hair type. I'm glad that the settings include such a minimum temperature, because manufacturers often start counting from higher values. The heat-up time of the styler is only 30 seconds, and the controls have buttons that are slightly recessed into the body to prevent accidental pressing. The selected degrees are shown on a small display.

And to make the straightener not only safe, but also convenient, the manufacturer has added several useful little things. Firstly, there is an auto-shut-off feature, which will be useful for those users who constantly forget to turn off the power to their household appliances. After 30 minutes, the device turns off on its own, thus protecting both yourself and your home. Secondly, the thermally insulated edges will protect your fingers from burns and allow you to use the styler as a curling iron for curling curls. Thirdly, the lock function fixes the plates in the closed position - this makes the device more convenient to store and transport, and the plates themselves will not be accidentally scratched. Finally, the 1.8-meter cord has a swivel base and a hanging loop.

The French company BaByliss usually produces professional styling devices, the cost of which is as high as the quality. But this model belongs to the middle price segment and offers everything you need to create a salon-like hairstyle at home. The styler will become a reliable assistant for daily use, providing maximum comfort for both experienced users and beginners. The main component of any iron is the plates, which is why the manufacturer focuses on them. They are extra-long (as much as 120mm) and wide enough to grab large sections and cut down on wasted time. By the way, the heating time is only 15 seconds, so the BaByliss ST397E will be a good choice for those who are always in a hurry to get somewhere.

The plates are also coated with ceramic, which ensures uniform heating, and tourmaline, a source of negatively charged ions that fall on the hair during styling, preventing it from becoming electrified and adding shine. According to reviews, the plates are very smooth, glide gently over the strands without catching the hairs, and do not dry out the hair, retaining natural moisture thanks to ionization.

No less important in any styler are temperature conditions, because different types of hair require their own degree of heating. The model is equipped with six modes - from 140 to 235 degrees. The minimum values are the most gentle, so they are more suitable for thin and weak hair; high temperatures are recommended for thick hair. If you are not good at such nuances, and are too lazy to look for instructions, the manufacturer has added convenient symbols: the PROTECT button turns on the safe heating mode (that is, low temperature), and INTENSE activates maximum heating. In addition, the temperature is indicated by indicators of different colors: green, yellow, orange and red, with the help of which it is intuitively clear which mode is best to use.

Another feature of the device are small comb attachments that are attached directly to the bottom plate and can be removed if desired. As a result, the device simultaneously combs and straightens the strand, increasing styling efficiency and eliminating the need to go through the hair several times. In addition, the kit includes a thermal mat designed for safe use of the styler and convenient storage. Also worth noting is the auto-shut-off function after 72 minutes and the long (2.5 m) cord with a swivel base.

The Italian manufacturer GA.MA positions the styler as a professional device that can be used both at home and in the salon for work. In terms of characteristics, it fully corresponds to this title, but the price tag certainly cannot be called inflated. The model is a representative of the GA.MA Keration family, whose devices focus on hair health and the most gentle effect on it. For this purpose, a special coating of the Micro Glitt plates is used, which ensures smooth gliding and protection of natural keratin - the substance responsible for the strength and shine of hair. It is complemented by the 3D Therapy Ultra Ionization function: during straightening, the generator releases even more negatively charged ions to retain natural moisture, remove static electricity and add softness and smoothness to hair.

The plates themselves are floating, that is, they spring back if you take a strand that is too thick. This technology guarantees uniform pressure and heat distribution, as a result of which the hair does not dry out. The size of each plate is 28x90 mm, that is, they are not too long, but, nevertheless, they can easily cope with thick hair. And the rounded shape also allows you to curl your curls, creating different looks.

Also, GA.MA Starlight 3D Keration offers flexible temperature settings for any hair type - from 150 to 230 degrees. The adjustment buttons are located on the inside to prevent accidental pressing, and the selected settings are displayed on the LCD display. Another big advantage is fast heating: the straightener is ready for use almost instantly - just 10 - 15 seconds after switching on.

Since the manufacturer says that this is a professional device, it should be as convenient and useful as possible. And the model fully meets these requirements. For comfort during work, there is a long cord(2.5 m) with a rotating base, which does not limit freedom of movement and does not twist. There is also a loop for hanging, although for such a price the kit still lacks a case. And safety issues fall on the shoulders of the automatic shutdown system: after 60 minutes of continuous operation, the device will turn off on its own.

A compact assistant from Beurer that will be an excellent companion during trips and travel. Although, in fact, you can take the straightener with you anywhere, because it is a wireless model that does not require an outlet for operation. It will help you do styling anywhere, be it a car interior, a work office, a train carriage, or even a park or street when you have a free moment. The iron is powered by a built-in battery, one charge of which lasts up to 30 minutes of battery life - this is enough to straighten even long and thick hair. Charging occurs via a USB cable; it takes about 2 hours to fully restore energy.

In addition, the iron is small in size and weight, so it can easily fit in a bag or backpack. The kit includes a heat-resistant protective cap for safe transportation and storage.

If you think that such a baby is not capable of straightening hair as effectively as corded competitors, you are deeply mistaken. In this case, size doesn't matter, as the Beurer HS20 works like a pro and gets the job done perfectly. It heats up quickly, and the plates themselves are coated with ceramic and tourmaline. Ceramic ensures even heat distribution and smooth glide, while tourmaline releases negatively charged ions when heated, which remove frizz and retain hair moisture and shine. Thus, the styler is not only convenient, but also safe (as far as possible, of course).

In addition, the straightener offers three temperature settings: 160, 180 and 200 degrees. Of course, you can’t really go wild, but, nevertheless, these modes allow you to choose the optimal temperature for different hair types. Although, a higher temperature is still not enough, since 200 degrees may not cope with thick, unruly hair. But the control is as convenient and simple as possible - there is only one button for it. It is responsible for turning it on/off and for selecting temperature settings, and to prevent the user from getting confused, an LED temperature indicator has been added.