How to Choose the Best Hair Straightener for Your Hair?

What is the difference between ceramic, tourmaline or titanium iron? What is the advantage of ionic straightener or steam straightener? Learn more!

There are various types of hair straighteners on the market and it is very difficult to choose the best hair straightener for your hair. Therefore, we have prepared a few tips and advice on how to choose the right hair straightener, which will be tailored to your hair!

Before buying it is very important to realize that different kinds of flat irons can make different sorts of effects. Of course, their primary function is to straighten hair, but they can also wave it and curl it, depending on how you use them.

Material of a Hair Iron?

Ceramic

• Ceramic plates are the most common. The ceramic technology allows it to warm up very quickly (within 10 seconds) and ensure even heat distribution. A golden mean for all hair types.

Tourmaline

• Tourmaline plates radiate negative ions and infrared heat, which keep moisture and shine in hair. They also protect against frizz. With tourmaline you achieve a good effect even at a lower temperature. Therefore tourmaline flat irons are the best for fine, thin and damaged hair.

Titanium

• Titanium plates are lighter, the most durable and achieve the highest temperatures.
• They are highly efficient - the hair is straightened after the first pass!
• The titanium technology allows titanium hair irons to heat up faster than ceramic hair irons.
• Titanium also has ionic charge, which helps to make your hair look smooth quickly and without undesirable burning.
• The best for thick and coarse hair.

Size of Plates

Narrow

• Narrow plates are ideal for shorter hair and to create waves.
• Small hair irons are also perfect for styling bangs and spikes, and they are great for travelling.
• The most favourite hair straightener for travelling is the BaByliss PRO Babysleek Mini Pro Straightener.

Classic size

• Classic plates are the most versatile.
• These irons are suitable for all hair types and hair lengths.
• They are usually in a rounded design, which is great to create waves.

Wide

• Wide plates have a bigger ironing surface and are a good choice for individuals with long or thick hair.

Shape of Straightener

Flat Shape

• Flat shape is not good to create beautiful waves or curls.

Rounded Shape

• Rounded shape can also be used as a hair curling iron and you can create kinks in your hair.
• For example with the CHI Luxury 3-in-1 Hair Styling Iron you can achieve exactly the same effect as with curling.

Crimped Hair Iron

• Crimped hair iron forms a special category.
• Crimped irons are especially popular to supply volume to hair and make a trendy, special hairstyle.

Hot Brush

• Hot brush is a new innovative solution to ensure a smooth and sleek hairstyle.
• It combines the functions of straightening and brushing. Taht's why this revolutionary concept reduces styling time.
• These hot brushes offer e.g. ghd Glide Hot Brush

Special Technology

Ionization

• Ionic irons radiate negative ions which prevent frizz. They close hair cuticles and hair is therefore better hydrated, shinier and more protected from damage. 
• These hair irons are great for frizzy hair.

Steam

• Steam function is more friendly to hair fiber
• It has a salutary effect on hair, therefore, hair straighteners with steam are more suitable for fine or brittle hair.
• Their disadvantage is a higher price, but the result is definitely worth the money. One affordable model is e.g. the L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod 3.0 Hair Straightener.

Infrared Heat

Tip! The special hair straightener Redken Pro Restorative Hair Treatment Tool is brand new and is designed for a salon treatment cure.

Temperature Setting

Temperature adjustment is very important! Flat irons with adjustable temperature allow you to select the right heat for your hair type and style.

Temperature according to hair type:

• Very fragile, brittle and weak hair: 100°C - 140°C
• Fine hair: 140°C – 160°C
• Normal hair: 160°C – 180°C
• Thick hair: 180°C – 240°C

User Friendliness

• Friendly to use - for example: sufficiently long swivel cord (min 2 metres), adjustable temperature for more style, ergonomic design, and so on.

• Heat up - most hair straightteners are ready to use in 30 seconds.

• Heat protective case - to safely cover hot plates and also perfect for travelling. Can be purchased separately - e.g. ghd Curve Heat Protection Case.

• Sleep mode - heaters automatically switch off if they are not used for 30 minutes.

Price of Hair Straighteners

Cheap flat irons are usually equipped with a metal plates that are not suitable for any heat styling! These cheap irons can severely damage your hair and the way to healthy hair is not always easy.

The price of quality hair irons ranges from € 40 to € 250 and more. Professional hairdressers and stylists usually reach for the more expensive pieces, which have a longer life and are designed for more frequent use. But for home the price of a perfect hair straightener starts at € 40.

Glamot recommends: The best hair straighteners!¨- 1) Wella Professionals Style - this is the most popular flat iron for hairdressers. It is one of the few flat irons that we have never had a complaint in our entire history.

• 1) Wella Professionals Style - this is the most popular flat iron for hairdressers. It is one of the few flat irons that we have never had a complaint in our entire history.

• 2) L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod - this is a favorite flat iron of hairdressers and customers. It is especially appreciated by owners with thick and difficult to manage hair.

• 3) The IKOO e-styler and ghd Glide Hot Brush ironing brushes are not classic irons, but immediately after their launch they became an absolute bestseller among our customers. Ironing with them is really easy and even a beginner can do it.

• 4) ghd irons have long been among the best and most popular irons ever. The ghd Gold Classic Styler is already a classic. ghd irons are also rightly regarded as the most beautiful irons on the market, which is especially appreciated by those who appreciate design as well as quality.

• 5) However, if you want a really luxurious and extremely high quality piece, bet on elchim. The elchim brand offers the most advanced tools with highly advanced technology with regard to not only the health of the hair but also the health of the clients. For example, the Elchim 8th Sense Styler is the only flat iron suitable for all hair types thanks to its wide range of temperature settings, which is especially appreciated by hairdressers and stylists. The Elchim Natures Touch Styler is designed to maintain hair health even with frequent use. Simply put, every tool is unique. Not to mention the beautiful design.

Tip! You can also use our filter - where you can set different parameters (plate surface, features, brand, etc.) depending on the iron you are looking for.