Go Straight Pro Digital Hair Straightener with Active Infusion Technology

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Never straighten your hair while it’s wet because that’s when your hair is at its most fragile state,” says Bryant. And before styling, always, always apply a heat protectant first.

Plate material: Ceramic | Plate size: 1.5 inches x 4 inches | Temperature: 250-410 degrees Fahrenheit | Weight: 15.8 ounces | Cord length: 8 feet, 11 inches | Warranty: 1 year Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist and GHD ambassador Justine Marjan says she loves the GHD Unplugged. “Not only does this cordless styler make touch-ups on set and red carpets possible, but it’s small and lightweight enough to fit in a purse. I love how discreet it is when I’m traveling and that I can truly touch up my hair anywhere without sacrificing the styling power of other GHD hot tools.” The flat iron is designed for 20 minutes of cordless styling, along with a portable charging cable. The straightener is also a favorite of celebrity hairstylist Charlotte Mensah—noting that it’s especially suited for those on the go or to leave afro-textured hair smooth and soft. “It’s great for topping up a sleek look after traveling or creating curls for a night out. I love its light and portable design.” I found this compact model to be lightweight, comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver. Its combination of floating plates and rounded barrel helped serve two purposes: avoiding dreaded crimp marks when trying to style hair close to the root and doubling an adept straightener and curling iron alternative. It’s great for touching up second-day hair, especially face-framing pieces or flyways at the roots. It also comes with a heat-resistant travel pouch, and has a 360-degree swivel cord, universal voltage and auto shut-off after 30 minutes. This Chi flat iron doesn’t have multiple temperature options, but it does have an under 30-second heat-up time and extra-long (over 10 feet) swivel cord that gives you extra reach while styling. Most importantly, it has gloriously smooth ceramic plates with beveled edges that make it a nimble tool for creating everything from pin-straight styles to polished curves at the ends of hair. Tourmaline straighteners are ceramic or metal irons that are coated with the mineral for a smoother finish and better glide. “They’re great for most hair types and for people looking for smoothness and to fight frizz,” says Henry. “The coating allows the flat iron to glide through the hair without pulling or snagging.”The 1-inch plates on this iron make it versatile enough to work well for short or medium-length hair, or on bangs or fine baby hair around the face. “A 1-inch plate allows for a grip tight to the root regardless of hair length,” says Nicole Henry, senior colorist at Warren Tricomi Salon. However, the Chi may be slightly more time-consuming to use on longer hair between the single set temperature and the face that the plates cover less surface area.

Plate material: Ceramic | Plate size: 1 inch x 3.75 inches | Temperature: 365 degrees Fahrenheit | Weight: 14.3 ounces | Cord length: 8 feet 8 inches | Warranty: 3 years Conair Infiniti Pro Titanium Flatiron: I didn’t love the hissing sound this ceramic iron made while on, and it left my hair with a significant amount of frizz after several passes. Naeemah LaFond is an editorial hairstylist known for her sculptural styles that have been seen on countless runways, campaigns, and publications. T3 Smooth ID: Along with a new name, the Smooth ID is a consistently top-rated smart iron, and I love that it has heat personalization and a lower temperature “Refresh” feature for day-after hair. However, the buttons are fussy to press, and I used multiple passes to get my hair smooth.

BaBylissPro Porcelain Ceramic Straightener

Bio Ionic One Pass Styling Iron: This ceramic iron was a close runner-up, but I preferred the wider plate on the overall winner for everyday use. This model has an extremely smooth glide and the silicone “speed strips” helped guide my hair into the tool and straighten it after just one pass, which saved time. Another plus was the temperature memory so I didn’t have to recall the last heat setting I’d used.