The Air Plates Compact are designed to be a smaller version of the full-sized Air Plates, to make them the perfect straighteners for travelling. This has resulted in a main body that measures in at just 20cm, compared to the GHD Gold’s 25cm and the lengthy Babyliss 3Q’s 30cm. The white plastic body feels pretty sturdy, if perhaps not the most premium in the hand. The white finish is likely to become grubby over time, although the Air Plates’ smooth surface is easily wiped down should they require it. The plates themselves are 10cm long and are made from ceramic-coated titanium. This means they’ll be durable, but not quite as effective as the solid ceramic plates you’d find on more premium irons. A blue LED on the handle signifies when the straighteners are turned on, and the instructions state that this should flash until they reach the correct temperature for use, with a quoted 30-second heat-up time. However, during testing we found this light remained static, which made it difficult to determine when the Air Plates were ready to use. variable temperature– Offering you the optimum stylish temperature, and heats up in just 15 seconds.

Cool–touch technology – Ensures the outer casing remains cooler to the touch, for more comfortable styling.

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Not only is this straightener great for thin hair it is also suitable for both men’s and women’s hair which makes it nice and versatile (You know your partner uses your straighteners anyway). The Not So Good Put simply, the form factor of the Air Plates Compact is the biggest selling point – but also their biggest downfall. Hold them further down to avoid this situation and you lose some grip and control when styling. Styling is further hindered by the fact the plates don’t come together as snugly as we might like – which may be more of an issue for those with fine hair.

The Air Plates’ compact size results in a light overall weight of just 215g. Cable length is decent, with the 2.5-metre swivel cord suitable for most situations. What’s better REMINGTON Air Plates S7412 Hair Straightener or BABYLISS Pro 235 Smooth Hair Straightener?Some customers found them to feel bulky with bumps and ridges in the wrong places when styling. Our View However, this causes issues with handling, making us question the Air Plates’ suitability for everyday use. Unique technology protects the health of your hair for touchable smoothness and shine. Millions of active ions restore the moisture balance of your hair and instantly tame frizzy hair and fight static. With next to no handle to grip the device, you’re having to hold much further up the body and therefore closer to the the plates. While their suspended plate design means the Air Plates Compact don’t become hot on the outside, you’ll still feel the steam coming off your hair, which can burn your hand if you aren’t careful. Thin Hair – Smoother gold plates glide effortlessly through the hair causing less damage, even for frizzy hair

Variable temperature allows heat to be adjusted from a super low 80 degrees up to a high maximum heat of 200 degrees. The Wahl pencil hair straightener is IMPRESSIVE as it is tourmaline-ceramic coated plates which is gentle on the hair creating a smooth and shiny finish. This is just what you need with fine hair as we would recommend using the lowest temperature when dealing with delicate hair as its the inevitable that the high heat will damage your hair follicles. Unless you’re super-keen on their size and can deal with the downfalls this brings, the smart move would be to put the money you’d spend here towards a better pair of straighteners that suit both travel and day-to-day home use without the compromises seen here. Verdict For thin hair, it would be recommended to stay on a lower heat. Their groundbreaking suspended plates move freely with your hair to give you ultimate styling coverage. The Not So GoodDue to its smaller plates and lower temperatures, it can work at, still, with great results, which means they are the perfect set of straighteners for the job. The Not So Good The suspended plates are an interesting feature, and certainly do a good job of keeping the outer casing of the straighteners cool – they sit away from the casing.

Due to their small size and lightweight body, the Remington Air Plates Compact are straighteners aimed at the regular traveller. However, at just 5cm shorter than a device such as the GHD Gold, they’re hardly a huge space-saver.Ghd really is a brand you can rely on, you can trust this to style your thin hair no matter whether its simple straight or luscious curls, these hair straighteners will achieve your look.