Flat iron brand

Features, advantages

Price (February, March 2015)

Where to buy?

L’Oreal Professionnel steampod flat iron (France)

The iron was created by L’Oreal and Rowenta companies. Anodized ceramic plates, water filtration system with steam pressure to reduce damage, for various hairstyles and hair types, 5 temperature settings.

210-1167 USD

lookfantastic.com

pro-clipper.com

ebay.com

amazon.com

ry.com.au

Mark Hill (United Kingdom)

Funny and unique designs: leopard, zebra. Tourmaline-nano ceramic or ceramic, floating plates, variable temperature settings. Some models are mini. Fast heating-up. Some  Some models infused argan oil.

30-150 USD

markhill.co.uk

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Nicky Clarke hair straighteners: desired, etc. (United Kingdom)

Sleek ceramic floating plates, nano silver, tourmaline technology, adjustable temperature settings, auto shut off after 60 minutes, ionic emitter, infrared rays. Some models have curved or bullet tip design. Some models for short hair and fringes or long ant thick hair, hair color protection technology, suitable for straightening and curling. LCD temperature display. Some models use real diamonds infused in heating plates for glossier and smoother hair. Some models with mirror chrome finish. Some models with built in comb.  

30-130 USD

nickyclarke.com

boots.com

tesco.com

ebay.co.uk

Nexxus (United States)

Titanium floating plates, LCD touch screen with 6 adjustable temperature settings, for various hairstyles. Temperature range 320-455F.

60-90 USD

Amazon.com

bedbathandbeyond.com

ulta.com

target.com

anaso.ca

ebay.com

OzHead (Australia)

Professional hair straighteners. Vibrating and floating, tourmaline ceramic heat plates, lightweight, LED temperature display, safe heat control with Microchip Temperature Control, for all hair types, heat up in 5 seconds, even heat distribution, ionic emissions, far infrared rays. Nice colors (cherry, purple, lime, black).

160-230 USD

ozhead.com.au

Paul Mitchell (United States): Neuro, PRO tools (Express ion style, Express ion smooth, etc.)

For all hair styles (wavy, curly, straight), ceramic plates with silicone strips for faster straightening, heats up in 30-60 seconds to 400-450F, LCD display, adjustable temperature settings. Professional’s choice award 2013. Some models with IsoTherm titanium plates (volcanic minerals) and SmartSense microchip for temperature regulation, customizable automatic shut-off. Express Ion Complex technology, far infrared rays, energy efficient.

61-180 USD

Ebay.com

Amazon.com

Parlux (Italy)

Ceramic flat iron, innovative axial rotating shape (anatomic handling). Strict international standards compliance.  Maximum temperature 392F.

100-150 USD

Ebay.com

parluxus.com

glamourbeautycenter.com

Panasonic (United States)

With Nanoe (nano-E) technology (infuses moisture into hair and protects against drying and damage), ceramic plates, 5 temperature settings, temperature 300-395F, automatic shut off after 60 minutes, consistent temperature. For curling and straightening.

100-130 USD

shop.panasonic.com

Amazon.com

ulta.com

beauty.com

folica.com

beautyjoint.com

Philips (Netherlands)

Ceramic floating, gentle vibrating (sonic) or titanium plates for less pressure on hair, Ionic moisture protect technology protecting hair from overheating, constant temperature, even heat distribution. Some models with longer plates. Temperature adaptation according to hair to preserve natural moisture. Heats up in 10-60 seconds. Negative ions emission to eliminate static, 3 temperature settings. Auto shut off after 60 minutes. Digital temperature control. 

55-160 USD

Amazon.com

Ebay.com

Paul Brown Hawaii (United States) AKI styling iron

Ceramic, tourmaline, diamond coated plates, for all hair types and styles, adjustable temperature 180-450F, 5 temperature settings. Heats up in 30 seconds, far infrared heat.

100-230 USD

Amazon.com

Ebay.com

hairproductspro.com

naturallycurly.com

QT Performance Hairstyling (Korea): Wet to dry, Phoenix, Diamond, etc.

Ceramic diamond infused plates for better hair protection, adjustable LCD  temperature settings, maximum temperature 450F. For various hairstyles. Advanced diamond ceramic technology for natural moisture protection and less damage. Heats up in 30 seconds. Many natural negative ions and far infrared heat. Some models are mini for traveling, suitable for short hair, hair ends, touch-ups, with tourmaline ceramic plates. Some models allows to straighten wet hair. Nano silver technology for purifying and hair protection. Ergonomic, durable. Best wet-dry flat iron award and Best of the best flat iron (Flatironexperts).

42-230 USD

qtperformance.com

amazon.com

kijiji.ca

ebay.com

vancouverbeautysupply.com

flatironexperts.com

Remington (United States)

Wide selection of flat irons, very popular and recognizable. Some models with ceramic plates, infused with pearls for extra smoothness and wet heat. Heats up in 15-30 seconds, maximum temperature 455F. Consistent temperature. One of the best flat irons 2015. Some models with floating, tourmaline ceramic plates, anti-static technology, anti-frizz therapy, longer plates, automatic shut off after 60 minutes, wet/dry styling indicator, precise digital temperature control and lock. Professional results at home. Beauty Breakthroughs award 2010 (Allure). Some models uses water and macadamia conditioning treatment (vapor infusion technology) for better protection and hydration, 30 heating settings. Nice designs (pretty fierce, purple, blue green dots, blue, pink). Some models with silk powder coating, wider plates.

20-85 USD

remingtonproducts.com

amazon.com

target.com

ebay.com

walgreens.com

bestbuy.com

walmart.com

ulta.com