What are some of the best hair straighteners?? ones that aren't known to damage hair. And a decent price.

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Aug 20, 2012

Callie P.

I have a wet to straight conair. which works quite well. and I bought an Amika a few years back. but it completely fried my hair...any suggestions? I heard GHD was a good brand. Is it?!

Aug 20, 2012

Lili H.

I've never used GHD, BUT the BESTTTT straightener I have EVER used is one by Conair called InfinitePRO and coming from a girl who has SERIOUSLY curly, poofy hair! This straightener is amazing!! it was only 20 or 40 bucks I believe! And compared to all the oother 60-160$ I've gotten, it doesn't pull my hair, damage my hair, my hair stays straight till i wash it again and it has a natural oil in it which it gives to hair while straightening! Hope this helps you out!

Aug 20, 2012

Callie P.

Thanks! one of my friends has that straightener. I used it once before and it seemed nice. I just get scared because it took about 2 years to get my hair healthy again.. But thank you I just might have to get one of those(:

Aug 20, 2012

Mardi D.

I have an ultra chi wich works very well and my hair is always pin straight with it

Aug 20, 2012

Victoria G.

infinty

Aug 23, 2012

Kyle G.

Chi is fantastic, if u want to prevent damage to your hair I'd suggest using a pre-heat treatment spray in your hair before flat ironing to help prevent damage/split ends and drying out. Always use oils/extra conditioners when running hot tools through your hair :) 

Aug 23, 2012

Jennifer B.

Paul Mitchell express ion smooth

Aug 23, 2012

Melissa A.

I have a babyliss that I bought for 40$ at the Christmas Tree Store & it's the only straighter that works for my hair (I have extremely tight curls)

Aug 23, 2012

Meghan M.

I have a chi air which is pretty fabulous...also, last year at Marshall's I needed a new straightener bc my old one broke, so I got a cheap Ed hardy one...surprise! It worked AMAZING on my hair, and my hair is naturally thick and curly, my hairdresser uses babyliss and swears by it!

Aug 23, 2012

Mindy N.

I hate to say it, but any heat styling tool from a curling iron to a flat iron to a dryer is going to damage your hair no matter what.

I would recommend getting a flat iron that has 100% solid ceramic plates and also temperature control. 100% ceramic plates has even heat distribution so there are no hot spots that can burn your hair. Also, the option to control temperature is also helpful in not damaging your hair.

One last tip, make sure that your hair is completely DRY.

Btw, I use a NuMe Fashionista Flat Iron and it is AMAZING.

Aug 23, 2012

Aneasha M.

Chi & Bio Ionic

Sep 1, 2012

Adriana R.

chi's are very good. if you go to marshals they sell them there for very low prices!:)

Sep 1, 2012

Kathleen A.

I've just bought a GHD, it's been good so far!

Sep 2, 2012

Marwa A.

I use olive oil , it strengths the hair and makes it shine  

Sep 2, 2012

Shelly T.

Mindy is right regarding heat styling. It doesn't matter what you use; heat styling products will do a number on your hair no matter what.

Meanwhile, Folica has a fantastic guide to flat irons on their website.

http://www.folica.com/hair-101/buying-guides/flat-iron-guide

I actually just ordered a new flat iron, as my Revlon ones were starting to not cut it anymore. The one I got has titanium and tourmaline plates.

http://www.folica.com/tools/flat-irons/cricket-titanium-tourmaline-450-styling-iron

Sep 2, 2012

Niki C.

Ghd is the best! A close second is a Chi flat iron. Also, Aveda's Style Prep Smoother Smooth Infusion is an AMAZING heat protectant which costs your hair's cuticle and keeps the hair from getting frizzy 

Sep 2, 2012

Hannah P.

My mum bought me Vidal Sassoon ones the other day, haven't tried them yet, but they seem really good from the reviews I've seen

Sep 2, 2012

Laura M.

If you can afford GHD they are the best. I have tried a number of different brands and I always glad I have owed GHDs since they first came out. Plus they have a great shelf life. One pair I have are over 8 years old and still going strong.

Sep 3, 2012

Lisa H.

GHD, all others fail in comparison, there is no contest. And you want your flat iron to be as hot as possible so you only have to run it over the hair like 1-2 times quickly, rather than going over it many times slowly. None of the high end good quality irons are heat controlled. 

Dec 15, 2014

Karito M.

Karmin, by far the best I have used.

Feb 6, 2015

Kristy K.

Karmin

Apr 27, 2015

Alicia N.

Karmin for sure! <3

Dec 11, 2015

Catalina S.

Karmin makes the best in my opinion

Dec 13, 2015

Lin F.

I have Karmin's G3 but I am seriously thinking of giving it to my granddaughter and going for the Karmin Salon Series styling iron the specs are awesome.