Flat iron brand

Features, advantages

Price (February, March 2015)

Where to buy?

Amika flat iron (USA)

100% ceramic plates, lightweight styling iron, infrared and negative-ion technology, preserves moisture, prevent damage, beautiful glam designs (cheetah, peacock, graffiti, golden disco, etc.), for straight, curly and wavy styles, energy saving technology, eliminates frizz, for professional hair styling at home, heat from 140F to 450F, durable. Some models are mini, or with floating plates, tourmaline-ceramic or titanium plates, perfect for Keratin treatments.

29-260 USD

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AG hair Sweet Heat flat iron (Canada)

Ceramic tourmaline plates, heats up to 450F in less than 1 minute, with negative ion and infra red technologies, for all hair types, can be used to create waves and curls.

76-149 USD

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BaByliss PRO (France)

Nano titanium plates, with ionic generator for smooth and shiny hair, far-infrared heat, heats up to 465F (can be used for Keratin treatments), 50 heat settings, maintain constant temperatures, fast hair straightening, multiple styling (not only straightening but waving), slim design, ready to use in 30 seconds, floating plates, auto shut off, ultra-lightweight. Some models with porcelain ceramic plates and extra long plates for large sections straightening. Some models have ultrasonic cool mist technology that adds more moisture and shine for hair, protects from breakage. Some models are mini and cordless for travel needs. Some models with diamond infused ceramic plates. Some models with an infused mineral complex (Japanese Kioyseki minerals emits more natural ions), smart memory function.

10-200 USD

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Bio Ionic (USA): Agave healing vapor iron, RTX, Freestyle, Stylewinder, Onepass

Natural ionic styling tools with a patented mineral blend that emits natural negative ions and far infrared energy, for hair professionals. Nano-ceramic flat irons for different hair types, leaves hair healthy, hydrated, smooth and shiny. Temperature up to 450F (for Brazilian treatments), fast heat up ant fast straightening, longer lasting styles. Straightens, waves and curls. Some models with floating plates and automatic shut-off. Some models for short hair and touch-ups. Some models with natural agave nectar that smoothes the cuticle of hair. Some models are portable, mini, for traveling.

55-300 USD

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Belson (USA) Brazilian Heat BBH, Gold N Hot flat irons

Titanium extra-long plates, ready in 30 seconds, precise temperature settings (250-450F). Some models with tourmaline or tourmaline ceramic plates, for all hair types, temperature lock, ergonomic design, can be used for Brazilian Keratin Treatment. 60 second auto shut off.

48-90 USD

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Brocato (USA)

Vibrastrait oscillating iron (plates vibrate up to 7500 times per minute), with tourmaline ceramic plates, less or no hair damage (no tugging, no pulling), can be adjusted for fragile and thick hair, for all hair types and styles, rapid heat up. Temperature range 190-450F. Automatic safety shut-off after 50 minutes, ergonomic design.

80-220 USD

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BeBella (USA): WC, Premium Pro

100% floating onyx plates, negative ion technology, 180-500F temperature range, can be used for straightening, curling, waving. Some models with titanium keratin plates. Suitable for all hair types. Some models with 100% ceramic or tourmaline plates and far-infrared heat. Heats up in less than 30 seconds. Some models are mini and portable, for traveling. Fine designs (moustache, zebra, leopard, etc.)

30-300 USD

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Unil Electronics Europe Ltd Cloud Nine C9 (United Kingdom)

Ceramic plates, hibernation mode with intelligent sleep technology (after 30 minutes). Some models with mineral infused plates. Heats up and cools down rapidly, on demand (heat guard). Fully automatic iron (regulates with touch: one touch temperature control, on/off switch technology), total styling freedom, ergonomic cord. 329-383 degrees temperature. Some models are lightweight and micro sized (for traveling, short hair, men, fringe hair). Black color. Fast heating up. Elle Beauty Award winner 2014.

110-400  USD

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Corioliss (United Kingdom): C1, C2, C3, Baby SXE, The Crimper, GoGo Styler, etc.

100% titanium plates, you can straighten, curl, flick, twist hair, far infrared technology, 140-455 degrees temperature, negative ion, floating plates, locking system. Some models are perfect for thick (coarse) hair. Heats up within 20 seconds, long plates. Ultra smooth, slim, lightweight, ergonomic and beautiful design. Automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes. Professional hair styler. Accurate temperature adjustments. Some models with tourmaline/ceramic technology.

70-242 USD

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Farouk Systems, Inc. CHI (USA)

Ceramic heater, 30-40 seconds heat up to 175-425F. Some models with W shaped plates. Some models are cordless, mini for travel needs. Auto shut off function, far infrared, negative ions. Some designs are glamour (Bubble pink, Pink Bliss, Striped, Magenta Chrome, Zebra, Bohemian Purple etc.). Some models with tourmaline ceramic or titanium, or steel plates, temperature control panel. Multicolored digital LCD screen for various hair types and hair styles, eliminates static.

50-178 USD

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Conair (USA): Infinity, Bamboo, ProShine

Ceramic, silicone, titanium or tourmaline ceramic straightener, 15-30 seconds instant heat-up time, auto-shut off, temperature up to 455F, ionic technology, infrared energy, longer plates. Some models with bamboo-carbon ceramic technology (bamboo extract) for hair strenghtening, anti-static technology, 25-30 heat settings, floating plates, for traveling. Limited edition decorated with real Swarovski crystals

15-96 USD

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