When it comes to hair straighteners, there’s a myriad of options that can seem overwhelming in selecting the right one for you. Ceramic, titanium, ionic technology, variable heat settings – the tech details are great, but really… you just want to get the best straightener for your hair that isn’t going to break the bank! 

To take the hard work out of selecting the perfect straightener for you, we’ve put together a top five list of the must-have straighteners that will make your hair fabulous!

Flair Ceramic Straightener

For the under $100 price point, this professional straightener is definitely one to consider! Designed for everyday use, this straightener has ceramic plates with tourmaline that helps to give your hair extra shine and ensure that hair glides through the plates. The variable heat settings allows you to adjust to suit your hair needs (hint: thin, fine hair – use a lower temp!) and this straightener not only straightens your hair, but does a great wave and is ideal for curling your hair too (if you’ve mastered the straightener curl!). 

Flair Straightener Titanium Lux Edition

Designed for those of us with thick, coarse and unruly hair – this salon professional straightener with titanium plates is divine! It makes styling a breeze and takes the pain (and time) out of getting beautiful, smooth hair that we tend to lust after! The curved plates ensure ease of styling for curling, waving, bending the hair into style or the trusty straighten, so your hair will look a million dollars – and your wallet will be pretty happy too.

Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener

At under $150, why not try the Remington Hydraluxe Pro. You have the option to reach up to 230°C, however at 170°C, it delivers the same expert results as a professional straightener styling at 210°C but with no heat damage*. Great for someone who wants to improve the health of their hair, it also features advanced Hydracare technology which means a cool mist is sprayed onto your hair before styling to relax each strand of hair in order to prevent heat damage. 

*no added damage Vs. unstyled hair when straightening at 170°C with the Hydracare Mist switched on.

ghd original IV styler

Ahhh, the original, multi-award-winning ghd IV styler. Used by many and lusted by all – this straightener is renowned world-wide and there are so many reasons why! It’s a brilliant all-rounder for everyday styling and is the perfect tool for quick, effortless straightening and easy curls and waves. The ghd original IV styler is suitable for all hair types and lengths and is one that won’t disappoint! 

ghd platinum+

For unbeatable styling and ultimate hair, you can’t go past the ghd platinum+. Declared as the world’s first smart styler, it predicts your hair needs and constantly adapts to ensure the optimum styling temperature at all times. For beautiful hair (with up the 20% more shine thanks to precision milled plates with ultra-gloss coating), the styling ability of this latest styler for straightening, curling, waving and smoothing will leave you with amazing hair that’s fit for a Queen!

Expert tip: Consider how frequently you’ll be using it, type of hair you’ve got. Have you used a straightener before? What did you like about it? Quick, easy and simple-to-use. Ensure a heat protectant is used each time to protect your hair.