Straightener reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 214 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Straightener brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/YearlyBest, r/beauty, r/Ulta, r/AustralianMakeup, r/MakeupAddictionCanada. Top-rated brands include GHD (4.7/5), BaBylissPRO (4.9/5), BaByliss (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews214
Subreddits13
Posts52
Brands44
Products70
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#1
GHD
4.7
(48)
"I’ve had my GHD straightener for 12 years works perf"
"GHD for a straightener and Parlux for blow drier."
"GHD straighteners are amazing. They also last a long time. Never gone wrong with them."
"GHD Platinum+ Professional Performance Styler maintains a consistent temperature of 365°F, which is intended to be optimal for styling without causing excessive damage."
"GHD Platinum+ is a top-tier straightener known for its advanced adaptive heat technology."
"GHD Platinum+ is a premium choice for thick, frizzy hair, featuring advanced sensor technology."
"It heats up super fast—like, under 20 seconds fast—and adjusts the heat automatically based on how thick your hair is. It smooths out frizzy hair without making it feel fried."
"For short hair, the ghd Platinum+ or the Dyson Corrale are both great options."
"GHD original, nothing compares."
"GHD… will last her for years!!"
#2
BaBylissPRO
4.9
(22)
"Titanium straighteners, like the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium, are great for thick or coarse hair."
"BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium or the ghd Platinum+ offer consistent heat distribution, durability, and advanced technology."
"Titanium models like the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium are excellent for thick, frizzy hair."
"BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium and ghd Platinum+ are highly rated for these features."
"Croc or avanti nano titanium. I have fine hair and curly hair and I’ve had mine since 2017 and it’s still going strong."
"I have fine curly/frizzy hair and I swear by the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanuim."
"It’s lightweight, heats up quickly, and the titanium plates glide smoothly. It works well even on humid days, keeping my hair straight longer than others I’ve tried."
"This professional-grade straightener features ultra-thin titanium plates that heat up quickly and distribute heat evenly for fast, smooth styling. Its lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver."
"I recently got the babyliss pro nano titanium and I’m a big fan."
"I’d get her the babyliss pro and a heat protectant spray."
#3
BaByliss
4.8
(22)
"100% babyliss"
"I have the Babybliss brand and it works amazing."
"Babyliss Nano Titanium, the skinny blue one, it’s my favorite!"
"I love everything babyliss. Good price and long lasting."
"It's fantastic!"
"I recommend the BaByliss Nano Titanium."
"It’s our go-to tool!"
"I love the BaByliss Nano Titanium!"
"Absolutely love it!"
"I’m a big fan of the BaByliss Nano Titanium flat iron!"
#4
Dyson
4.5
(18)
"The Dyson Corrale stands out for its flexible plates that reduce heat damage while maintaining sleek results."
"Consider a straightener with ionic technology, such as the Dyson Corrale or Bio Ionic OnePass."
"They work well for both straightening and curling, and they heat up quickly with less damage."
"If price is not an issue, see if she would be interested in the Dyson Airstraight."
"If budget is not an issue then the Dyson Airstrait is truly amazing."
"Dyson Airstrait! I reach for that now than my Airwrap."
"I have the Dyson Airwrap for the past 4.5 years!"
"I absolutely love the Dyson Corrale!"
"Stands out with its innovative flexing plates."
"For curly hair, ceramic straighteners like the CHI Original or the Dyson Corrale tend to distribute heat more evenly, reducing the risk of hot spots that can cause excessive damage."
#5
CHI
4.8
(14)
"I love my CHI still, I bought one with extended plates last year."
"I’ve had my pink chi since 9th grade (15 years now) and she still rocks."
"I like my CHI hair straightener."
"CHI is there a lot (good brand) and there's some other great ones too!"
"I've had the same Chi hair straightener going on 15 years."
"The millennial in me will always love a Chi straightener"
"Chi iron and Chi heat spray"
"I have chi ultra beauty it’s the blue one."
"I can confirm it’s fantastic for fine hair."
"I’ve been impressed with how well it works on my fine hair."
#6
Cloud 9
4.8
(11)
"I have thick wavy/curly hair and just use my cloud9. It heats up quick and the temperature is adjustable."
"Cloud 9!"
"My Cloud 9 is definitely the best investment I have made this far."
"I love my cloud 9 thick plates."
"Cloud nine or GHD are the only options to consider in my opinion!"
"Cloud 9 (I have the wide plate) it’s the best hair straightener I’ve ever had."
"I moved from ghd to cloud 9 about 3 years ago. I love it, and I had an issue with mine just before warranty was up and they sent me a brand new one."
"Cloud nine is legit. Had two over the past decade and they are the best straighteners ever."
"I love my cloud nine wide plate straightener."
"I'd personally recommend Cloud 9."
#7
Remington
4.7
(9)
"I have my remington wet straight for 15 years or something and it still works very good!"
"Remington is my go to brand and have found them superior to high end brands."
"Remington proluxe is great and fits your budget"
"It gets really hot—like, 450°F hot—so it had to be careful, but it straightened my hair fast and kept it sleek for hours, even after walking around in humid weather."
"I swear by the Remington hair straightener. It’s purple, I’ve had it for years, beats up fast and works beautifully."
"I have a Remington pearl straightener and I can’t beat it."
"Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener features ceramic-coated plates infused with Moroccan argan oil and Vitamin E."
"Works wonders for me at 200°C."
"Affordability and effectiveness."
#8
Bio Ionic
4.8
(8)
"I highly recommend the Bio Ionic 10X flat iron! I've used it for 8 years and going strong."
"This premium straightener features Bio Ionic’s patented technology, which uses negative ions to reduce frizz and enhance shine. It heats up to 400°F in just 60 seconds and offers up to 30 minutes of cordless use."
"Effortlessly smooths my frizzy waves in just one pass."
"Uses vibrating plates to evenly distribute heat."
"Personally I love my bio ionic. It also gives me great beach waves."
"If you have coarse hair the Bio Ionic 10x or BabyLiss titanium is great!"
"I remember someone recommended the bio ionic not too long ago. I think that one is worth a try."
"I really like the bio iconic one"
#9
Philips
4.0
(8)
"I've had that Philips purple straightener since 2018 and still works awesome."
"Philips!! It will last you for years."
"Philips kerashine ANY DAY."
"Best straightener. I currently bought iconic one, but sometimes I still use this Philips one."
"Philips Selfie is good I have heard but more than the straightener, get a good heat protectant spray."
"Philips brush straightener"
"Philips ✨"
"Philips selfie straightener"
#10
MUK
4.8
(4)
"I love my MUK. Used GHD for years before."
"My favourite is the MUK."
"I own a MUK style stick and it’s fantastic, it might be worth looking into their straighteners?"
"Muk has been my go-to for the last few years! It’s a bit cheaper than GHD and cloud 9, but the quality is still on par."
#11
Conair
4.3
(4)
"Its quick heating time is impressive."
"I’ve been using the Conair InfinitiPro for a little over a year now. ... It was around $40 when I got it, and I wasn’t expecting much, but it’s been consistent."
"If you're looking for an affordable straightener, I recommend the Conair InfinitiPro. It offers ceramic titanium plates that heat up quickly and distribute heat evenly."
"Works really well for me."
#12
Drybar
4.7
(3)
"I LOVE the drybar dual plate straightener."
"I bought the DB vibrating flat iron and it feels luxurious. It heats quickly, doesn’t pull my hair at all."
"I bought a drybar iron and it's going well."
#13
L'ange
4.7
(3)
"I love the L’ange Airflow Styler!!! I bought it and I love it."
"I really like the L'ange Le Duo 2 in 1."
"I personally use the l’ange one and haven’t had any issues, my only gripe is that it takes a bit to fully warm up."
#14
Hot Tools
4.3
(3)
"I bought one that day and I have loved it ever since."
"I know Hot Tools gets a bad wrap, but I love my flat iron."
"I've been using the same hot tools brand one for over a decade."
#15
Tymo
5.0
(2)
"Have you seen the Tymo? It’s a hair straightening “brush” that I recently purchased, and I absolutely LOVE it!"
"Works great for my thick, stubborn 4C hair."
#16
Cloud Nine
5.0
(2)
"Cloud 9 are better than any of them"
"Cloud Nine!"
#17
L’Oréal
5.0
(2)
"The best iron I've ever used is the L'Oreal Professional SteamPod."
"You definitely need the L’Oréal Steam Pod 3.0!"
#18
Aria Beauty
5.0
(2)
"Aria Beauty has an incredible straightener."
"Get her an Aria brand straightener."
#19
Beachwaver
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love my Beachwaver flat iron!"
"I personally love my Beachwaver flat iron!"
#20
Glam Palm
4.5
(2)
"Glam palm is amazing as is Cloud 9."
"Definitely prefer the glampalm."
#21
Paul Mitchell
4.0
(2)
"I picked up the Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth because I wanted something with high heat settings and smooth plates."
"Invest in a professional-grade tool like the Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth or CHI Lava."
#22
L'Oréal Steampod 3.0
5.0
(1)
"I have the steampod 2.0 and it's the best straightener I've ev"
#23
BaBylissPRO Nano
5.0
(1)
"Babylisspro nano."
#24
Cortex
5.0
(1)
"Cortex is my favorite!"
#25
GHD Original 1” Styler
5.0
(1)
"I love my ghd straightener. I have the original 1” styler."
#26
Cortex International Straightener
5.0
(1)
"I have a Cortex international straightener, I really like it for both straightening and curling."
#27
Glampalm
5.0
(1)
"I love my glampalm straightener 😊"
#28
NAV's Hair Titanium Plates
5.0
(1)
"They heat up so fast and my hair stays straight/curled for DAYS."
#29
Halo
5.0
(1)
"I have a Halo straightener with titanium plates."
#30
Havells
5.0
(1)
"I purchased the Havells purple hair straightener for <1000 in 2018 and it’s still going strong."
#31
T3
5.0
(1)
"I really love the T3 iron!"
#32
ELLA BELLA
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend looking into the ELLA BELLA Hair Straightener. It's super consistent in its heat offering."
#33
HSI Professional
5.0
(1)
"The thing for me is I keep it clean with rubbing alcohol."
#34
Jilbere (Professional Conair)
5.0
(1)
"Jilbere (Professional Conair) lasts forever!"
#35
Sam Villa
5.0
(1)
"Sam Villa straighteners are a lil niche but THE BEST"
#36
Rusk Engineering
5.0
(1)
"Rusk Engineering CTC Technology straightener is an underrated professional option."
#37
Ceramic
4.0
(1)
"My stylist recommends ceramic plates over titanium for my fine hair because ceramic isn’t as damaging."
#38
Cloud Nine Wide Iron
4.0
(1)
"I have a cloud 9 wide iron, it’s great."
#39
Philips Kerashine
4.0
(1)
"I use Philips kerashine. It lasts longer if I apply some serum or aloe gel before straightening."
#40
BaByliss Ceramic Straightener
4.0
(1)
"Now i have babybliss (the ceramic one vs titanium is better to prevent damage)"
#41
BondiBoost
4.0
(1)
"I love how it smooths out my hair."
#42
GVP
4.0
(1)
"It’s a generic version of CHI."
#43
Silver Bullet
4.0
(1)
"I recommend the Silver Bullet to clients."
#44
Mint
4.0
(1)
"I just got the mint straightener cause you can turn the heat down to minimal! I have super fine bleached hair that hates heat."
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