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We know that some days you feel like wearing your hair straight (keep on reading below for that). But on those days when you're looking for products to unfurl those curls, we've got you covered too!!!
1. A ceramic hair straightener over 52,000 reviewers (yes, you read that right!) have deemed THE flat iron to own, taking your hair to ~new heights~ in as little as a single pass through.
It also uses micro-sensors to regulate the temperature and help evenly distribute heat onto your hair for fewer passes throughout your strands.
Promising review: "I have to start out by saying I have extremely coarse, thick, wavy, long hair and have tried many straighteners throughout the years (including Chi and other higher end brands) and none of them even come CLOSE to this one. I've had mine for about three years now and is just as durable and works just as well as the day I bought it. It straightens perfectly, and gives a great shine to my hair as well. For someone who has issues with frizz and coarseness like me, it completely changes the texture of your hair. If you're even considering it, I would 100% tell you to buy it, you will not be let down! And, NO PRODUCT BUILDUP!" —Allison
Get it from Amazon for $34.54.
2. A hair straightener with Argan oil to lock in your hair's moisture and keep the frizz away. You'll basically be ready to schedule that photoshoot ASAP!
The ceramic plate is also infused with nano silver, tourmaline, and titanium to help prevent staticky hair.
Promising review: "Whoa! Super impressed! I have long, thick, kinky, curly, frizzy hair and nothing ever seems to really work on it as far as straightening goes. This product is sleek, easy to use, heats up fast, and leaves my hair feeling silky smooth! Love it!" —Meghan
"I have naturally, extremely curly (it’s practically coils) and very very, thick hair, and I straighten my hair often using a $130 straightener. All of the straighteners I’ve used in the past pull and rip my hair, and they also leave it frizzy and bumpy. BUT THIS ONE LEFT MY HAIR STRAIGHT, SLEEK, AND DIDN'T PULL AT ALL. 10/10 GET IT." —Jaci Gaines
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in two colors).
3. A versatile hair straightener for taking your hairstyle from pin straight to bouncy curls with just a switch of a flick of your hand.
Designed with a longer plate, this straightener also aims to capture more hair to save you time in the morning.
Promising review: "Loooove this titanium flat iron. I have very thick, course, tightly coiled 4abc textured hair. I used this flat iron to straighten my natural hair after wearing braids for 7 weeks and IT IS AMAZING! I used it at the 410-430 degree setting with 1-2 passes through small sections of hair. I have NEVER had a home flat iron get my hair this smooth and straight...and it stayed that way. I did use Biosilk thermal protectant to prevent heat damage because of my color. I usually only flat iron my hair about two times a year but will do it more often now that I have the proper tool to get the job done." —ECW31308
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
4. A hair straightener brush that'll literally have you second guessing why you every blow dried your hair to begin with. It's SO good you can literally get close to your roots without the anxiety of burning your scalp — unlike most hair straighteners.
If you're looking for products that'll transform your hair, this brush will use one of 16 levels of heat to help transform your hair from drab to fab.
Promising review: "This product is simply the best straightening brush (iron). My first use and I loved the results. I love the fact that I can brush my hair from the scalp/root without the concern of being scald unlike other flat irons. It doesn't dry out my hair either. I have very thick 4b hair which can sometimes be difficult to manage and after using this brush, my hair feels so much lighter, silky, and easy to handle. I love my curly hair but it shrinks up so much. It's nice to see the true length of my hair. My hair feels and looks healthy and my hair color is just brilliant." —Masdas
Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (originally $69.99).
5. A hair straightener with an anti-scald feature that will beep when you're getting a little too close to your roots because why should you have to put up with bed head AND a burnt scalp?
Since it's one of those products to fix your most annoying hair woes, it includes a temperature lock feature.
Promising review: "This straightener is awesome. It heats up well and stays hot. I have very thick curly hair and this brush makes the tiresome task of straightening easier and less time consuming." —berry bunch
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
6. A multi-temperature hair straightener brush for helping you find a temperature that's ~just right~ and *won't* leave your precious locks burnt to a crisp, AND, on top of that, reviewers are obsessed with how fast it heats up – so you can spend those extra minutes in the morning catching some Zzzs.
The amount of accessories it comes is jaw-dropping including a heat protectant glove, comb, hair clips, brush cleaner, hair rope, and a hair tie.
Promising review: "I have used this straightener brush several times and I LOVE it. I own two other similar brushes, but this one is the best for me. The main thing I like is the control button is on top of the brush. I am a leftie and I would always either accidentally turn the other brushes off or change the heat settings while using them because of where the button is positioned on the brush. I have long thick 4C hair and I can brush through larger sections of hair making the straightening time much shorter than using my flat iron." —MSBROWNSKATER
"This brush is so easy to use and really a time saver for me! I use it almost daily when I wake up with 'bed head.' It really heats up SUPER QUICKLY — just a couple of minutes and it's 450 degrees! Then it's as easy as brushing my hair. I used to always miss a few spots in the back when drying. The front of my head would look great and my husband would comment, 'What's with the back of your hair?' Oops! But, not anymore. After blow drying I just 'brush' my hair with this brush-flat iron combo and I look like I was born with straight hair. And no damage to the ends at all even with daily use." —Karen's Opinion
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
7. A sleek hair straightener your bathroom counter is practically yelling at you to put on display since it uses the power of steam to straighten (or wave!) your hair — minus the frizz a lot of flat irons can leave you with.
If you're looking for products that will get your hair's life together, this includes a removable comb and three different heat settings.
Promising review: "My hair is thick and curly, and lately it's been extra dry and unmanageable after straightening and blow drying. I decided to try something new with this steampod and I am shocked. My hair is so smooth and shiny after the first use. The time it took to straighten it was insanely fast and I cannot stop touching my hair — I'm shocked. I honestly cannot believe this worked so well and I recommend this is anyone with dry hair who struggles straightening. I'm so in love." —Mel
Get it from Ulta for $250.
8. A titanium hair straightener ready to flatten *every* curl or wave to make sure you're not left with any partially-straightened sections, and instead, be left with gorgeous hair-flippable locks.
Promising review: "My hair is super thick and curly that it usually takes me two hours to straighten and I couldn’t believe it only took me 20–30 mins!! Great product!! definitely worth the purchase." —toniemarie
"This is magical lol. You can do more hair faster and settings go from low to extremely high in seconds. Tons of features! Two iron settings for thick to very thin hair. Once you use it you won't believe how little you paid for an amazing hair flat iron. It won't disappoint." —Nancy Trozzi
Get it from Amazon for $24.64+ (available in two colors).
9. A hair dryer and styling brush for those looking for a budget-friendly pick that gives high-end results, using two heat settings and a cooling option to achieve that freshly blown-out salonworthy finish.
Promising review: "Don't think, just buy lol. I typically blow out my natural 4b hair maybe three times a year. I usually use the tension method which is okay but it just doesn't get my hair straight enough. I used the Revlon paddle dryer on the low setting and was shook at how stretched my hair was! I didn't blow dry it on soaking wet hair, but washed my hair the night before, let it air dry in four sections, then blow dried it the next morning. I'm so happy I bought this! P.S my curls reverted back just fine, I didn't have any heat damage." —Estella
Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in two colors).
10. A nano hair straightener prepared to change the hair styling game with its LED temperature settings and anti-hot spot design, to keep your hair looking sleek.
Promising review: "This has been my lovely flat iron for 12 yrs. Gets my thick, course hair straight and can make it wavy with the correct technique. Just noticed today it finally gave up and is not heating up as well as it should. So I'm on here getting ready to order the exact, same flat iron. You can't go wrong with this!!!" —LisaDinATL
Get it from Ulta for $154.99 (available in two sizes).
11. A hot air brush so you can brush your hair AND straighten it all at once — plus, those charcoal bristles will leave your hair with a nice glossy shine.
Promising review: "One-stop shop! No more getting my hair tangled in my round brush or heating up my flat iron unless I want a super fine finish, this is great for a quick dry-and-go when you’re in a rush. I have long thick wavy hair and it dries quick, soft, and smooth. The temperature settings are spot on and the bristles run smoothly through my hair. My first 'Hot Tool' Gold Curling iron is still going strong 14+ years, so buying another one of their products was a no brainer 🤩 ." —LLGrammy of 8
"I absolutely hate, and I mean hate drying my hair because it is so thick and it takes so long because it holds water. I was skeptical about buying this product because I didn’t know if the bristles would break and I questioned the drying power. This dryer brush is the ABSOLUTE best and it’s beautiful! I cannot imagine being without it. I now look forward to the next self-shampoo, yes self! It blows out evenly, is very lightweight, ergonomic — so it’s easy to hold, and does the job. I got it because it’s also a part of my silk press routine, but it does the job so well, that if you want to blow-dry and go with the layer straight look you can." —IMTS Leadership
Get it from Amazon for $45.71.
12. A wide-plated hair straightener for making sure no strand is left behind — shoutout to the 4-inch long and 1.6-inch wide plate for taking on that thick mane of yours and leaving behind smooth results.
The LED display screen also makes it easier for adjusting the temperature, especially if you're looking to stock up on products for uncooperative hair.
Promising review: "My hair is thick and hard to deal with and this works quickly and easily to calm it down, and straightens it beautifully. It also heats up quickly and tangle free cord works great." —Ms. Reader
"Bought for my teenage daughter's bday and she loves this straightener over any other she’s ever used. She has thick curly hair and this straightener makes her hair silky, straight, and beautiful every time." —Jennifer Alvarez
Get it from Amazon for $52.95 (available in two colors).
13. A hair straightener with temperature control and an auto-shut off feature to avoid that moment when you think "Wait, did I remember to turn off my straightener?"
The rounded edges also make it easier to curl and wave your hair.
Promising review: "I absolutely love the way this iron straightens my hair. I have coarse curly/coily hair, and honey, one maybe two swipes and it's BONE STRAIGHT. Two days later it's still straight and it heats up in seconds! Stop debating and just buy it." —May
"I have thick long hair and I was in need of a new flat iron as the one I currently use was taking me over an hour to get the job done. I got this yesterday and decided to try it this morning and WOOOW it took me 15 minutes to get my whole hair done!!! I am so impressed, best investment I have made so far this year lol." —alea
Get it from Ulta for $150.
14. A flat iron that can also curl your hair to avoid having to suddenly plug in another hot tool after you decide you no longer want to straighten your hair.
Promising review: "This hair straightener/curler is really nice for creating a variety of different hairstyles. You can adjust the temperature and choose to straighten your hair or create gentle, bouncy waves, and soft curls. It's a really cool hair tool that comes with a protective glove and drawstring pouch. I love that you can lock the plates closed for easy storage and it heats up quickly, and is very simple to style your hair. For reference, I have thick, straight, colored hair and it works effectively for my hair type. This is one of the nicest hair styling tools I've ever owned!" —♤ Pain ₩arrior ♤
Get it from Amazon for $45.96.
15. A rounded hair straightener boasting a heat-up time of up to 30 seconds and an extra-wide plate for days when you need some extra time to deal with your hair.
Promising review: "I usually don't write reviews but this one deserves it. I was a bit hesitant at first because of the price, but I'm so glad I bought this. I have very thick, wavy hair and I've never had a straightener that truly only took one pass to straighten my hair until this one. As I was doing my hair, I was SHOCKED to see how great the results were I had to stop a few times just to take it in LOL. Usually, when I want to straighten my hair I have to plan for at least an hour or more, but to my surprise my hair only took about 15 minutes using this straightener, and I had so much time to spare afterwards. Also should mention that it heated all the way up within seconds of turning it on so I was able to use it right away!" —Court B
Get it from Ulta for $249.
16. A pink Barbie-themed hair straightener that won't leave your hair Barbie-qued since it was made with steam technology and an integrated comb ready to give you good hair days basically everyday.
Promising review: "I have thick, curly, poofy hair and any time I straighten it, by the next morning it’s wavy again. This straightener changes that — it stays straight. It’s soft, smooth and feels so healthy and I’ve been using it for at least a month and I can tell it causes less damage than my usual T3 straightener. Worth every penny." —eli1992
"This hair tool is perfect — I’m able to straighten my hair or curl it and the finish is great! I have used it a few times without any products in my hair and the shine is amazing. I have long curly hair and I typically only have to use it on each section once. Best part it looks like you had your hair blow dried. My husband asked me after the first time I used it when I went to the salon because it looked so good!!!" —StylishLook
Get it from Sephora for $250.
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