Diva Pro Styling Wide Digital Straightener and Styler with Macadamia Argan Oil and Keratin infused ceramic plates

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The use of steam opens the hair follicle. This lets moisture in while straightening or curling and makes steam straighteners typically less harsh and drying, particularly on curly or more delicate hair types. Our models were impressed with how glossy and defined their hair looked after using the Revamp Progloss Steamcare and after a fortnight of use, many said their hair felt softer and seemed to be in better condition overall. There was also a noticeable improvement in how long fresh colour lasted on hair when using these straighteners. Key specs – Plate width: 1.8in; Type of plates: Titanium/ceramic; Ionic technology: No; Number of heat settings: 20; Maximum temperature: 235ºC ; Auto shut-off: Yes (72 mins); Heat-up time: 30 secs; Cord length: 3m; Weight: 320g; Accessories included: Heat-proof mat With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work. Afro hair (3C-4C curl types): Consider ceramic-coated plates, which offer a good balance of effectiveness and protection. Steam hair straighteners are a good alternative for powerful styling that do less damage. There’s a pair (the L'Oréal Professionnel New Generation Steampod 3.0) on our list below. How we test hair straighteners

The Platinum Plus is GHD’s premium offering, with floating ceramic plates designed to deliver optimum heat for your hair type and maintain that temperature using intelligent heat technology that measures and adjusts it constantly while styling. The result is even heat across the plates that won’t scorch the hair, leaving hair looking glossy and feeling healthy. The smooth gliding plates and even heat distribution mean you won’t have to run the Platinum Plus through the same strands more than once to see results, and the wishbone-shaped hinge reduces the risk of catching or snagging hair as you style.Pros: Compact yet powerful; cord-free design allows for more freedom of movement; making creating complex hair styles easier; USB-C charger Ceramic plates: they are slower to warm up than other materials, but they distribute heat more evenly. They tend to be cheaper too, but are more prone to chipping.

The best designs come with optimum heat settings or automatic heat modes that adapt to suit your hair. Heat plates that can maintain the heat output, or come infused with minerals, will also work well if your aim is to smooth frizzy hair. Find the perfect hair straightener for you, explore our collection of award-winning stylers and achieve salon-worthy looks at home.

Key specs – Plate width: 1.4in; Type of plates: Ceramic; Ionic technology: Yes; Number of heat settings: 17; Maximum temperature: 235ºC ; Auto shut-off: Yes (60 mins); Heat-up time: 15 secs; Cord length: 3m; Weight: 470g; Accessories included: Heat-proof mat They are designed to maintain 185°C, which GHD suggests is the optimum styling temperature and this heat is achieved in a rather impressive 30 seconds after turning them on. This is standard heat temperature set across GHD hair straighteners, including the GHD Platinum+, which currently comes in a limited edition Orchid Pink finish. Frizzy hair: Ionic technology is a must to stop water and humidity “fluffing up ” your hair and creating more frizz.