Once heated up, these straightners do not beep. I know this is simple, but it is helpful to be able to hear a beep so you can be busy while waiting and then know when they are ready (I am yet to work out how to tell if they are fully heated up?!) Standard (1 inch): Most hair straighteners come in one-inch plate sizes that can be used on just about every kind of hair, be it long or short. While it’s not ideal for every hair type, it should be suitable if you need an all-purpose hair straightener. ENGINEERED BY FASZIN】Designed by top German engineers, listening to the customers: the LCD display is clear and easily readable; 30 Minutes auto shut-off is safe to use; dual voltage for global compatibility, more convenient; 2.2-meter 360°swivel cord, reach to style your hair from any angle. 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.

Large (More than 1 inch): Anything larger than a one-inch plate is considered a large straightener, which can be found in sizes 1.25 inch right up to 2.5-inch models .The longer the hair, the faster you’ll be able to straighten it with a large-bodied iron. Temperature control 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.The Air Plates Compact don’t come with any accessories, such as a carry case, which seems like a bit of an oversight considering their intended use. Worldwide dual voltage compatible 100V-240V allows you to use in America, Europe or any other country. 8-foot long and 360-degree swivel cord that minimizes entangling. 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.

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. Ceramic coated plates are great for smoothing out hair and reducing frizz. Heating evenly and gently, ceramic plates do less damage to your hair and evenly distribute heat. When it comes to choosing a pair of hair straighteners, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest option and hope for the best. Put simply, the form factor of the Air Plates Compact is the biggest selling point – but also their biggest downfall. However, this causes issues with handling, making us question the Air Plates’ suitability for everyday use.MCH Ceramic titanium technology. The Nano Titanium flat iron provides the shiny and ultra-smooth tresses that are without any damage and frizz free, due to the advanced MCH ceramic heater, it maintains steady, high temperature while releasing negative ions, producing shape and movement in each styling session. All hair types. Tourmaline straighteners are effective even at lower temperatures and heat in seconds. They get the job done without dehydrating your tresses, help reduce frizz and leave your hair looking shiny. Plate width Similarly, if the temperature is too cool, you will have to work twice as hard to straighten your hair, which can leads to unnecessary pulling and snagging that damages your hair.