The best hair straighteners for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert

From cordless designs to budget buys, we’ve tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type

• Everything I’ve learned as a beauty columnist about the products that actually work

Straighteners are here to stay – but thankfully, heat styling has come a long way since GHD’s first ceramic straighteners ushered in an era of poker-straight hair in 2001. Today’s models feature adjustable heat settings and protective technology for hairstyling with minimal damage.

The looks you can achieve with a straightener have become more versatile as well: one twist of a modern, curved-edge straightener can create styles from ultra-smooth strands to structured ringlets and soft, beachy waves. There’s a wide range of styling possibilities with just one tool.

Best overall hair straighteners:
GHD Platinum Plus
_{£199 at GHD}

Best budget hair straighteners:
Remington Shine Therapy S8500
_{£29.99 at Boots}

Best cordless hair straighteners:
Dyson Corrale
_{£399.99 at Boots}

Best hair straighteners for long or thick hair:
GHD Max
_{£174 at John Lewis}

Best premium hair straighteners:
Cloud Nine New Original
_{£219 at Look Fantastic}

Continue reading… From cordless designs to budget buys, we’ve tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type• Everything I’ve learned as a beauty columnist about the products that actually workStraighteners are here to stay – but thankfully, heat styling has come a long way since GHD’s first ceramic straighteners ushered in an era of poker-straight hair in 2001. Today’s models feature adjustable heat settings and protective technology for hairstyling with minimal damage.The looks you can achieve with a straightener have become more versatile as well: one twist of a modern, curved-edge straightener can create styles from ultra-smooth strands to structured ringlets and soft, beachy waves. There’s a wide range of styling possibilities with just one tool.Best overall hair straighteners:
GHD Platinum Plus£199 at GHDBest budget hair straighteners:
Remington Shine Therapy S8500£29.99 at BootsBest cordless hair straighteners:
Dyson Corrale£399.99 at BootsBest hair straighteners for long or thick hair:
GHD Max£174 at John LewisBest premium hair straighteners:
Cloud Nine New Original£219 at Look Fantastic Continue reading… Women’s hair, Men’s hair, Beauty, Life and style, Gadgets, Technology