Hair straighteners for every hair type
Since ceramic straightening irons joined the hairdressing world a few years ago, it's fair to say their conception has revolutionised the industry.
Gone are the former giant irons that took eons to heat up, now replaced by the super speedy, sleek, easy-to-use and totally-frizz-free variety.
And the even better news is, there are plenty of irons to choose from, all designed with a unique selling point. So whatever your budget and requirements, there's a hair straightener perfect for you and your clients.
Perfect for...adding some bling The Corioliss C2 Crystal Hair Straightener is seriously lavish. It's a limited-edition iron, covered in Swarovski crystals which are individually set by hand. Not only does it look good, but it kills 99.9% of bacteria in your hair using its nano silver
technology.
RRP: £399
Call: 01273 461111.
Perfect for...brilliant, bouncing curls
The new Gorgeous QIV SI Styler has an improved ceramic heater, floating tourmaline plates and a more rounded design for creating perfect curls as well as super-sleek locks. Its ceramic heaters use micro sensors for instant controlled heat that maintains its temperature for effortless styling. Choose from a selection of colours and designs, including diamanté inlaid handles for extra bling.
RRP: £99.99.
Call: 01543 468086.
Perfect for...extra-straight hair
BaByliss PRO's The Straightener claims to have 40% more straightening power (in laboratory tests using real hair, versus other leading professional straighteners). It also has an active ionic conditioning system to combat static electricity, and added tourmaline to create glossy, smooth locks. Choose from pink or black models.
RRP: £99.
Call: 0870 5133191.
Perfect for...polishing locks
Add a touch of colour with the Pink Thermo from Hair Tools. It has four settings, variable temperature control, and ceramic-coated plates that protect the hair by using infra-red heat. By penetrating the hair and heating from the inside-out, its plates lock in moisture and natural oils creating a sleek, polished effect.
RRP: £49.99
Call: 01924 466999.
Perfect for...Afro hair
The ghd IV salon styler is perfect for long or Afro hair thanks to its wider plates. It enables you to curl, flick, add volume to hair, or opt for a classic, straight, glossy look. The styler heats up to its maximum temperature in seconds, and as its ceramic heaters and plates are the same size, the plates heat up evenly without hot spots - ensuring flawless styling and a static-free sheen.
RRP: £119.
Call: 0845 3301133.
Perfect for...protecting hair from heat damage
Wella Professionals' Pro straight Digital Ion has solid thermo-ceramic heating plates, which offer excellent straightening performance and hair protection. Its solid plates also act as a barrier to protect the hair from temperature peaks, while its permanent ionic function improves the hair's manageability.
RRP: £60
Call: 01256 490690.
Perfect for...standing out from the crowd
D:Fuse Professional Ceramic Styling Irons are a funky orange, grey and white design, and can create sleek locks or super curls instantly. The irons heat up to 210ºC in an impressive 30 seconds and come with a handy travel pouch.
RRP: £89.95.
Call: 01282 683100.
Perfect for...locking in colour
The O3 HairStyler combines ozone, ionic and ceramic technologies in a compact and stylish white design. When used in conjunction with protein-based conditioners, the O3 HairStyler forms a protective layer of peptides around the hair, which protect and create a sleek, shiny finish. O3's ozone technology is particularly useful for colour treated hair as it locks colour molecules into the hair shaft.
RRP: £79.99
Call: 01923 291797.
Perfect for...locking in colour and moisture
The T3 Narrow Duality Iron can straighten, curl or wave hair. Its negative ions help lock in moisture and colour, while closing the cuticle layer to protect hair. Its plates also contain tourmaline, which emits negative ions that are highly effective at breaking down water molecules.
RRP: £115
Call: 0845 2309660.
Perfect for...ultra temperature control
Wahl's Academy Collection Digital Straightener has a digital control panel, which allows the temperature to be viewed and selected accordingly. Its luminous display panel indicates when the preferred temperature has been reached and the temperature can be adjusted from 125ºC up to 220ºC. It has a rolled edge with floating plates, which have a super smooth ceramic and tourmaline finish.
RRP: £70.14.
Call: 01227 740066.
Perfect for...style on the move
If you want a straightener that is perfect on the move, the Freedom 24:7 is ideal. It's a cordless straightener that is ideal as an in-salon retail product. Its 7.4V battery means it heats up to 200ºC and stays at t
his temperature for 60 minutes. It also has an in-car charger and three travel plugs.
RRP: £99.99.
Call: 07792 987960.
Perfect for...fine hair
The Mikado Professional Ceramic Straightener from Kodo is available as a fixed model which has a set temperature of 210°C or variable, which is ideal for fine hair as its temperature can be set between 90°C and 210°C and heats up in just 35 seconds. It's an ultra-safe option, thanks to its Heatsmart technology, which means its heating element is set to a maximum of 220°C, which Kodo says represents a breakthrough in safety. Choose from three colours.
RRP: £89 - £99
Visit: www.kodo.co.uk
Perfect for...a wide variety of hair types
The Rusk Professional Str8ner is available in silver and pink and combines a ceramic heater with 1in ceramic and titanium-infused plates, allowing it to reach its optimum temperature super-fast. It has an ergonomic design which features 30 different temperature settings.
RRP: £99.99.
Call: 08700 500868.
Perfect for...extra condition and shine
Paul Mitchell's Pro Smoother comes with a variable temperature control and is ideal for flicking, bending and curling hair. Its nano ceramic plates help kill bacteria by creating an invisible film as its plates heat up, while ionic technology helps maintain condition and shine by diffusing water molecules into micro fine particles.
RRP: £89.99.
Call: 0845 6590012.
Perfect for...very thick hair
RRP: £78
Call: 01455 286285
Perfect for...locking in moisture
The Ceramic Straightening Iron from Keune Haircosmetics has ceramic coated plates which seal the hair cuticle and lock in moisture, while its sensor temperature control keeps it at the perfect heat.
RRP: £79.99
Call: 0870 3504411
Perfect for...gliding through coarse hair
The Hot Iron Straightener from Kadus has an extra slim design for greater control, with two heat settings. Its ceramic coated plates are designed to glide through the hair and simultaneously give maximum protection.
RRP: £73.40.
Call: 01264 334466.
Perfect for...combing and straightening
The Limited Edition Titanium Straightening Iron from Fudge is sleek and stylish with mirrored plates and an aerodynamic design. It offers extreme heat resistance and non-stick performance, and its comb and teeth allows silky smooth styles to be created.
RRP: £99.95
Call: 01282 683100.
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