Flat iron brand

Features, advantages

Price (February, March 2015)

Where to buy?

Carmen (United Kingdom): Carmen girls

Floating ceramic or aluminium plates with ceramic coating, bright colors (pink, purple, lime, copper), lightweight, ionic output. Some models are cordless, bullet shape. Ready to use in 30 seconds. Various styling (curling, waving, straightening).

18-81 USD

carmen-products.co.uk

amazon.com

ebay.com

littlewoods.com

Cortex Professional (USA) flat irons

For straightening, curling, waving, flipping. Professional salon models. 100% nano titanium plates. Ionized technology. Far-infrared technology. Sleek, ergonomic, lightweight design. Temperature of 140-450F. Suitable for all hair lengths and thickness, for keratin treatments. Floating plates. Some models with nano silver technology (particles of silver for minimal friction). Some models with 100% solid ceramic or tourmaline-ceramic plates. Automatic temperature lock. Some models are steamliner vapor irons with therapeutic argan oil. Great color selections. Variable temperature settings.

50-275 USD

cortexprofessional.com

folica.com

ebay.com

flatironexperts.com

amazon.com

Croc (USA): Premium, Classic, Hybrid, Greenion, Designer, Turbo Ion

Infrared technology, floating plates, extended length, color changing cool tip (heat indicator), suitable for keratin treatments, 100% titanium plates, fully digital, 18 -25 custom temperature settings (200-450F), 30-40 minute auto shut off, intelligent C/F conversion. Professional and luxury. Some models have combined titanium, tourmaline, ceramic and infrared technologies. Fast heat up. Some models have pulsating (vibrating) action, releasing negative ions. Ventilating holes (heat vents). Some models suitable for damaged, thin hair, irritated scalp, after chemical treatments. Some models are ultrasonic, max ions (greenion technology), reconstruct hair, protect color, stimulate hair growth. Some models are suitable for traveling.

30-220 USD

croc24.com

amazon.com

ulta.com

folica.com

ebay.com

walmart.com

walgreens.com

Diva professional styling (United Kingdom)

Nano-diamond or mirror gold titanium or silver titanium plates, suitable for artificial hair (176-445F), intelligent 10 minutes auto shut off, luxury designs. Some models with argan oil infused plates. Heats up in 20 seconds.

50-145 USD

divapro.co.uk

salon-services.com

amazon.co.uk

myhaircare.com.au

ebay.com.au

Ego professional irons (United Kingdom)

HW2 technology (natural minerals from Korean Red Pine Forest) and tourmaline gems infused plates. Auto shut off, adjustable temperature settings. Some models with floating plates, infrared light, ultrasonic magnetic vibration, ergonomic design. Some models are compact.

120-200 USD

beautybay.com

amazon.com

boots.com

FHI heat (USA): Runway, Technique, GO, Essence, Platform, Titanium, EPS

Some models are used for stage, red carpet celebrities’ hair straightening. Pure ceramic or ceramic-tourmaline or titanium plates, consistent temperature (Rapidtek heating technology), producing negative ions, far infrared heat. For professional use, very intelligent, innovative and advanced irons. Floating plates. For various styles (waves, curls, etc.). Color coded temperature for various hair textures and types. Energy efficient, hand touch technology. Auto shut off after 60 minutes. Ergonomic design. Temperature range: 140-450F. Some models are mini, for traveling. Various colors and sizes. Some models with black diamonds for more natural ions. Exclusive nano-fuzeion technology to prevent damaged hair.

20-600 USD

fhiheat.com

amazon.com

target.com

folica.com

salon-services.com

ebay.com

walgreens.com

GHD (Good hair day) (United Kingdom)

Ceramic plates. Tri-zone technology (3 quick thinking sensors for ideal and constant temperature regulation), thin plates. Aerogel cooler handling (even after 45 minutes of using). Sleep mode (auto shut-off) after 30 minutes. Golden accents, rose gold, bird of paradise, amethyst) glamorous design. Some models for thick, long hair. For curls, flicks and waves. Optimum styling temperature (365F). Some models with aluminum plates and nanosilver technology with antibacterial properties. Some models without parabens, phthalates, sulfates.

123-270 USD

ghdhair.com

lookfantastic.com

johnlewis.com

ebay.com

hairhousewarehouse.com.au

sephora.com

amazon.com

ulta.com

folica.com

GlamPalm (Australia)

Innovative irons infused with Healing stone technology for various hair styles and types (smoothier and healthier hair), far infrared rays, adjustable temperature settings. Can be used without heat protector. Some models are used by celebrities’ stylists. Auto shut off after 30-60 minutes. Special ceramic coating. Vibration mode. Low temperature treatment (140F), 12 seconds heat up, 11 temperature settings.

260-270 USD

glampalm.com.au

glampalm.com.sg

amazon.com

myhaircare.com.au

H2D Hair2Day, VI (United Kingdom)

Far infrared heat, ionic technology, heats up in 20 seconds, longer plates, ideal for all hair types, LCD digital temperature control, professional iron. Tourmaline plates, automatic shut off after 60 minutes.

55-240 USD

Amazon.co.uk

Ebay.co.uk

Hot tools (USA)

Fast heat up, constant temperature, pulse technology, digital heat control, auto shut off after 2 hours. Temperature up to 450F, ergonomic design. Titanium mirror or tourmaline ceramic or nano ceramic plates. Some models are conditioning vapor (steam) flat irons with argan oil, cool tips.

21-120 USD

Ulta.com

Ebay.com

Folica.com

flatironexperts.com

Herstyler (USA)

100% ceramic or titanium or tourmaline, onyx, floating plates, ultra-light weight, heats up in 25-30 seconds, temperature 180-500F, suitable for all hair styles and hair types (even for thick and curly hair). Various colors and designs (zebra, leopard, hot pink, metallic), negative ion technology, far infrared heat rays. Some models with argan oil serum, steam technology.

20-275 USD

herstyler.com

flatironexperts.com

beauty.com

Ebay.com

Amazon.com

Folica.com

HAI Classic, Elite (USA)

Innovative, ceramic, nano tourmaline, titanium or onyx floating plates, heats up to 450F in 30 seconds, suitable for keratin treatments and curling, automatic shut off after 30-60 minutes, cool satin finish, LCD temperature settings. Some models with silicone ball technology to adjust to hair thickness and texture. Some models with NEO complete damage control technology, negative ions, far-infrared rays, anti-bacterial surface. The first styling iron with MP3 player (you can listen to music for 2 hours while straightening!). Some models are mini, super small, extra light-weight, heats up in 5 seconds, TUV certified (strictest regulations verification), low electromagnetic field.

35-170 USD

Amazon.com

Folica.com

flatironexperts.com

Ebay.com

shophai.com