The curls are beautiful But caring for and styling them can be a long, frustrating, and often expensive task. Whether you have tight curls, waves, or Shirley Temple coils, sometimes you just want to smooth them out and not worry about them for a few days. Having a good tool, whether it’s a hair straightener or a hair drying brush, makes the process easier.
WIRED’s Gear Team has a variety of curl types, styling needs and tricks, and we’ve all tried them. a lot of hair straighteners in our lives. Some straighteners have left us with crunchy ends and cramped hands, while others, like the ones listed here, left our hair straight. There are a dizzying number of options, but we hope our favorite hair straighteners can help you narrow your search.
Updated April 2024: We added the GHD Chronos Straightening Iron, BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Prima3100 Hair Straightener, and Drybar Reserve Vibrating Styling Iron. We also update links and prices.
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