The 5 Best Hair Straighteners

Introduction

It can be challenging to find hair straighteners that properly suit your needs. You have to figure out which straighteners are the most durable, which ones won't damage your hair, and which ones are the fastest and most convenient.

Characteristics of a Good Straightener

There are two types of hair straighteners available on the market- tourmaline straighteners and ceramic straighteners. Tourmaline hair straighteners are best if you're looking to create an ultra-straight look with high shine. When put in comparison with other hair straighteners, they also heat up the fastest. Ceramic hair straighteners are good because they can distribute heat consistently, and therefore have significantly less chance of burning or damaging your hair.

If you have thin hair, a thin hair straightener is the best option for you. However, a wide straightener is ideal for those who have thick, or curly hair. 

Good hair straighteners will alert you when they're done heating off. Also, they'll have an automatic shut off feature for safety reasons. 

A good straightener will feature a comfortable grip, scissor or clamp style. You'll want a straightener that has smooth, rounded edges and a long swivel cord. Any sharp plastic corners run the risk of ripping out your hair. 

5 Best Straighteners

1. The SalonTech Silicon 450

The SalonTech 450 can reach 450 degrees in less then twenty seconds. These hair straighteners are capable of straightening even the coarsest hair with one pull through. It communicates using something called "smart sound" once it's done heating up, and it turns off after 30 minutes of not being used. Also, it won the "Best of Beauty" award in straighteners, which is a definite plus.

2. FHI Heat Runway

These hair straighteners are capable of producing sleek and smooth hair with only one or two pull throughs. Because of this, it's a favorite among professional hair stylists. This straightener is extremely durable, and it will last a lifetime. 

3. HAI Ceramic Flat Iron

This hair straightener is particularly good because the plates are coated to protect your hair from the heat. This way, it will get hot enough to straighten your hair but not hot enough to damage it. This straightener is able to heat up after only 30 seconds. 

4. Farouk Systems CHI

The CHI is a rather popular straightener that is very durable, and is very similar to the HAI. Most flat iron aficionados will have a hard time choosing between these two as they're both very effective and they both protect the hair from being damaged.

5. Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline

These hair straighteners are some of the most popular hair straighteners currently available on the market. It gets particularly high ratings, and it's an Allure favorite. 

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