Whether you are a quick straighten-and-go type of person, or spend hours taming those wavy locks every morning (I can relate to the latter), a pair of our best hair straighteners is here to save all your hair dilemmas. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that many people will be adding them to their Christmas wish-list this year, so to help you get the best deals beyond the Black Friday madness, I've been scouting out the best beauty deals to shop right now, including the best hair straightener deals.
While hair tools have continued to advance every year (hello Dyson Airstrait), hair straighteners also function as multi-tasking beauty tools that do more than just straighten - the perfect pair of hair straighteners in my opinion can create luscious curls and salon-ready waves, too. There are, however, a few key elements I think are important to take into account when buying hair straighteners, such as: size, hair type and purpose. Are you looking for a pair that are portable? Or a pair that are suited for curly hair? Or perhaps you’re differently looking for some that are speedy and will make your life easier. Whichever it may be, here is our guide on the best hair straighteners (including those still in the Dyson Black Friday sale) to buy this Christmas, that will get you more bang for your buck.
Grazia's Best Hair Straighteners Deals:
Beauty Works: 50% off Molly Mae’s Straightener Kit
LookFantastic: Save up to 50% on selected hair tools from ghd, Cloud Nine, BaByliss and more
How we test hair straighteners
To make sure we recommend you the best hair straighteners to buy this Black Friday, the Grazia team have thoroughly looked through raving customer reviews, combined with testing some of the hair straighteners ourselves to make sure we give you a varied range of opinions. Testing selected hair straighteners over a six month period, we tested the straighteners on various hair types, including straight, curly and frizzy hair, to get more-rounded and honest reviews on the best hair tool for you. Grazia's Head of Fashion Commerce, Hannah Banks-Walker tested the Dyson's Corrale Hair Straighteners while our Beauty Commerce Writer, Gemma Lavers tested Cloud 9's The Touch Iron straighteners, and Content Writer, Christina Geggus tested out Remington Pro hair straighteners.
The Best Hair Straighteners, At A Glance
Best overall straighteners: ghd Platinum+ Straighteners, £200 on John Lewis
Best budget straightener: Beauty Works X Molly Mae Straightener Kit, £50 on Beauty Works
Best cordless straightener: Dyson Corrale Hair Straighteners, £299.99 on Dyson
Best straightener for frizzy and curly hair: BaByliss Titanium Brilliance Straight + Curl Hair Straightener, £62.50 on Look Fantastic
Best straightener for afro hair: Noma Sana Silk Tress Hair Straightener, £180 on Noma Sana
Best straightener for thick hair: Cloud 9 The Touch Iron Gift Set, £139 on Look Fantastic
Best straighteners for fine hair: Revamp Progloss Touch Digital Straighteners, £49.99 on Boots
What date is the Black Friday sale?
Black Friday official started on Friday, 29 November. However, we always see Black Friday Deals throughout November, as retailers often launch early Black Friday sales to entice shoppers to grab the best deals before they sell out. However, deals tend to run until Cyber Monday, which is the 2 December this year. Although, we have seen plenty of retailers continue their sales beyond Cyber Monday this year too.
With plenty of options to choose from, I'm here to help you find the best hair straighteners for you and your hair type. Speaking from someone who struggles with frizzy, thick and wavy hair (I know, it's a real task to straighten), I've made sure to recommend a variety of models to suit all different hair types. I've also included those recommended by not just me, but also reviewed by the Grazia Beauty team. Our team have tested everything from the ghd’s Chronos hair straighteners to the Beauty Works x Molly Mae’s straightener kit and many other straighteners.
Whatever your requirements, your wish is my command this Christmas. Shop below the best deals on Grazia's favourite hair straighteners below.
Shop: Best Hair Straighteners Black Friday Deals
VICTORIA BECKHAM'S FAVOURITE IS £50 OFF
www.ghdhair.com
ghd is the crème de la crème when it comes to hair straighteners. Designed with high-tech features, these hair straighteners are so intelligent, that they can predict your hair needs and will constantly adapt to ensure the optimum styling temperature at all times when using. Still looking to find a ghd straightener that works for you? Read our guide on the best ghd straighteners now.
Pros
- Personalised heat settings suited to your hair needs
- Ensures less hair breakage
- Offers more shine and colour protection during everyday styling
Cons
- Some reviewers mention tugging of hair
Made with 'ultra-zone technology' to deliver the optimum temperature of 185ºC more effectively. | |
Universal voltage | |
3 year warranty | |
Professional length 2.7m cable |
£100 less
www.dyson.co.uk
Perfect for those who have busy lifestyles and not much time to tackle their hair, these cordless hair straighteners are Dyson's most awarded hair straighteners. They're also the only hair straighteners on the market that have flexing copper plates that gather hair for extra control, delivering enhanced styling with less heat and half the damage. Hannah Banks-Walker, Grazia's Head of Fashion commerce, reviewed the Dyson Corrale hair straighteners for herself and says: 'With clever technological features and options for different hair types, it's a great choice for everyday styling and has the reviews to back it up. A worthwhile investment of a straightener, if you ask me.'
Pros
- 30 minutes of cordless styling time
- Delivers the thermal performance of a corded straightener
- Flexing plates promise shiny, straight results with less heat, less frizz and fewer flyaways
Cons
- Heavy to transport
2 year guarantee | |
Free next day delivery | |
35 day money back | |
3.2m cable length |
SAVE £50
www.very.co.uk
Known as a multi-tasking tool for a reason, this BaByliss Straight and Curl Brilliance straightener is the ideal option for those who curl their hair as much as they straighten it. Whether you're wanting to create a sleek, straight bob or glamorous long curls, this pair can do it all. One reviewer also revealed that these hair straighteners also work wonders on thick hair. Here's all our other favourite hair straighteners for curly hair.
Pros
- Great value
- Auto shut off when you forget to turn them off
- Pretty rose gold design
Cons
- Reviewers commented on the straighteners being heavy
Up to 235ºC high heat | |
Smooth-gliding 28mm titanium plate | |
5x heat settings | |
Auto shut off | |
3m swivel cord | |
Heat protection wrap | |
5 year guarantee |
on sale
www.argos.co.uk
One of Dyson's brilliant new creations, these hair straighteners are perfect for those always in a hurry, and need to blow dry and straighten their hair before leaving the house. Made with powerful, directional air flow to smooth and align hair, this hair straightener does wet to dry straightening with no hot plates - just air. They also have an automatic safety shut-off function too.
Pros
- Maximum temperature of 140°C
- Prevents any heat damage
- Perfect for all hair types - curly, thick and fine
Cons
- Some reviewers said the straighteners were heavy
Maximum temp 140 | |
Optimum temperature control | |
Automatic safety shut-off | |
Heat-proof mat | |
2 year guarantee |
ON SALE
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
A new hair tool brand to appear in the beauty world, Drybar products are all centred around creating the best 'blowouts' and recreating that salon feel from the comfort of your home. Designed for even the thickest of hair, reviewers said they loved how it kept their hair straight for long periods of time and said its bright yellow colourway is bold and fun.
Pros
- Thin plates, making straightening and curling easy
- Stand-out design
- Straight and curly hairstyles last long periods of time
Cons
- Doesn't get as hot as other straighteners on the market
Two year guarantee | |
Titanium technology minimises frizz |
Best Hair Straightener Kit
beautyworksonline.com
It will come as no surprise that Molly Mae's x Beauty Works Straightener Kit is bound to be a sell-out this Black Friday. Made with infrared ceramic plates to ensure sleek, shiny results, this kit promises long-lasting style. It also comes with a vegan bristle paddle brush and a faux leather case to store your straighteners in when on the go.
Pros
- The perfect travel companion
- Easy to use for beginners
- Eliminates frizz
Cons
- Some found them to need more strokes to get hair straight
Temperature Control - 80°C-220°C. Control the temperature to suit your styling. | |
Lock Switch - lock feature to ensure the tool cools safely | |
Ceramic plates are 10cm Long, 2.5cm wide |
ON SALE
www.boots.com
With 800+ reviews, these Remington hair straighteners are a high street favourite. Infused with Moroccan argan oil, a natural ingredient renowned for its shine enhancing properties, as well as Vitamin E, conditioners and moisturisers. When heated, these wonderful micro conditioners evenly emit through the plates and on to your hair, leaving your tresses looking glossier than they've ever been.
Pros
- Value for money
- Nine different temperate settings, so you tailor the heat to suit your hair type
- Heat up in just 15 seconds
Cons
- No heat protection mat
The Advanced Ceramic coated plates on these super smart straighteners are infused with Moroccan Argan Oil | |
Digital temperature display with 9 settings 150 - 230C | |
Auto shut off after 60 minutes | |
Swivel cord | |
5 year guarantee |
ON SALE
The only hair straighteners in the beauty world to be designed with exclusive touch technology, this buttonless straightening iron heats up instantly from the first stroke - it doesn't get easier than that. Our Fashion and Beauty Writer, Gemma Lavers is a huge fan of her Cloud 9 straighteners, so much so that she had her first pair since year seven. She says: 'It's worth mentioning I have recently upgraded them to a newer version of the same model (The Original Iron) and they have all the features I know and love. The variable temperature control, mineral-infused plates and they automatically switch off after 30 minutes (a life-saver you didn't know you needed).'
Pros
- Ideal for all hair types - curly, thick and fine
- Mineral infused plates to glide through your hair
- Heat up from the first stroke
Cons
- Some reviewers sometimes they switch off too quickly
3 year guarantee | |
Mineral infused plates | |
Hibernation mode | |
Touch technology |
ON SALE
www.argos.co.uk
Less than half price this Black Friday, these Remington hair straighteners are an affordable, yet fabulous Christmas gift this year. Our Fashion and Beauty Writer Christina Geggus owns these hair straighteners herself and claims they've lasted her many years. She says: 'I've had these hair straighteners since 2018 when I first started university, and I still continue to use them today. They've never failed me, and as someone with frizzy, thick hair, I find the wider plates ideal for my hair type.'
Pros
- Perfect for those with thick hair
- Affordable price point
- Nine different temperature settings from 150-230°C
Cons
- Not suitable for all hair types
Nine different temperature settings from 150-230°C |
on sale
www.boots.com
Seeing as burgundy is the colour of the season, we're obsessed with these BaByliss hair straighteners. With a choice of 13 temperature settings, ranging from 170°C to 235°C, these hair straighteners offer controlled styling to suit your hair type. Finished with a longer length, their titanium-ceramic styling plates have a super smooth glide and can straighten through even the largest hair sections at once.
Pros
- Longer plates to style larger sections at one time
- Auto shut off after 1 hour of inactivity
- Trending colourway
Cons
- Some reviewers commented on the weight of the product
Auto shut off after 1 hour of inactivity | |
Easy-glide Titanium-Ceramic coated plates for smooth results | |
13 heat settings |
Hair Straighteners Black Friday FAQs:
Will ghd do a Black Friday sale?
Ghd has just launched its Black Friday sale, with up to 33% off selected hair tools, including its hair straighteners, hair dryers, curling tongs, hot brushes, hair products and more. You'll also receive a FREE ghd heat protect spray when purchasing selected hair tools, simply type in the code GHDXBF at the check out to claim. Victoria Beckham's favourite ghd platinum+ hair straighteners are currently £50 off this Black Friday.
Is ghd or Cloud 9 hair straighteners better?
Ghd have long reigned as the best hair straightener brand ever since it launched its original styler back in 2001. Since then the brand have grown its hair straightener offering, creating models that are cordless, as well straighteners that use concentrated air flow and leave no heat damage. While we did rate our Cloud 9 The Touch Iron as our favourite hair straightener for thick hair and they're more reasonably priced compared to ghd, based on customer satisfaction, longevity and quality, ghd could be claimed to be better, but we think Cloud 9 give the cult brand a run for their money.
What is the life expectancy of ghd hair straighteners?
Based on our own research and use of ghd hair straighteners, they have a great life expectancy and are recorded to last decades - if they're well maintained and the ceramic plates are not scratched. Ghd also offer warranty on all their hair tools, with hair straighteners typically having a two or three year warranty from the date you bought them. Make sure you keep your receipt from when you purchased them, to ensure you can claim back your warranty - if need be.
What are the best budget hair straighteners for thick hair?
While the Cloud 9 Touch Iron was rated by Grazia's Beauty Editors the best straightener for thick hair, they come with an expensive price tag. For a fabulous budget alternative and used by a fellow team member who has thick hair, our Content Writer Christina Geggus claims Remington's Pro Ceramic Extra Wide Plate Hair Straighteners do just the job. She says: 'I've had these hair straighteners since 2018 when I first started university, and I still continue to use them today. They've never failed me, and as someone with frizzy, thick hair, I find the wider plates ideal for my hair type.'
What hair straighteners do hairdressers recommend?
While we haven't spoken to any hair dressers to discuss this topic, from our research it suggests that a variety of ghd and Dyson models are used in hair salons across the UK and globally. Popular salon models tend to include the Dyson Corrale Straighteners, The Dyson Airstrait Straighteners, and the ghd Platinum + styler. It suggested that hair stylists tend to opt for those made with ceramic plates, as they're considered to be better for your hair health and are smoother to glide through the hair, without snagging.
How long do cordless hair straighteners last?
The battery life of a cordless hair straightener, depends on the model you are using and how high-tech that straightener may be. Typically, a cordless hair straightener can last between 20 minutes to 50 minutes. Popular models such as the Dyson Corrale provide up to 30 minute of cordless styling on full charge, with its charging time taking just over an hour.
Christina Geggus is a Commercial Content Writer at Grazia. She covers fashion, beauty, homes and anything trending. When not writing, she can be found at her favourite Blaze gym class or on long walks with her loved ones with an overpriced coffee.