Flat irons create flat and sleek styles, but now you can do more, like creating beautiful beach waves or effortless curls with one tool. We found that the best flat irons are versatile, have heat-controlled settings, and are portable for easy travel. Unfortunately, buying a flat iron can be confusing with so many different tools on the market.
Luckily we have created an intensive buying guide to highlight the most important features to look for when shopping for the best flat iron. See below for our top feature:
This ultra-thin flat iron uses high heat to create pin-straight hair with a slim design for anti-hand fatigue and easy use. In addition, this flat iron can create effortless beach waves and straight styles.
This professional-grade flat iron features a versatile all-in-one ergonomic design and high-quality ceramic plates to create silky, shiny, and frizz-free styles instantly.
Compared to traditional flat irons, this iron uses an innovative heating standard that heats up in 15 seconds, saves energy, lasts longer, and reduces overall straightening and curling time.
This simple one-step operation system is buttonless; this revolutionary design allows you to use it by revolving the end of the wand to increase or decrease the heat. This flat iron is more sleek and seamless than traditional straighteners without a button.
This flat iron has high-quality ceramic and tourmaline plates. It uses micro-sensors to regulate temperature to evenly distribute heat so you can straighten your hair in fewer passes.
This flat iron features extra long double ceramic plates for faster styling with less damage, five heat settings with the highest at 410 degrees, and uniform heat recovery for consistent styles.
A: Each hair type will determine how hot you want to turn your flat iron on. You will not want to heat your iron up past 300 degrees for fine and thin hair. Any more heat will cause damage and breakage. For thicker and coarser hair types, anything below 410 degrees will not give the sleek, frizz-free hair you're looking for. In addition, you should use a heat protectant on hair when styling with hot tools to ensure healthy, strong hair.
A: If you use your flat iron daily, you will want to clean and care for it weekly to maintain the longevity of your tool. Hair oil and product build-up can transfer to your flat iron when using it, causing a coating on the plates and leaving an uneven heat distribution of your hair strand. To clean your flat iron, take a washcloth with warm water and wipe off any residue after it cooled down. If you still cannot get all the oil and build up off, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to clean the plates lightly.