Best hair straighteners 2022

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Hair straighteners are one of the most versatile heated styling tools you can have in your arsenal.

There’s also plenty of innovation in the hair industry to give you a plethora of choices when shopping for a new one. Led by the likes of Dyson, there are cordless and corded models, travel or full-size designs, made with smart technology to minimise damage.

In our round-up, we’ve spotlighted the top 12 straighteners for thin, thick and Afro hair, to create slick styles or voluminous waves, for travel or for everyday use.

There’s a variety of budgets within our shopping guide too, from affordable to high-end and everything in between.

Whether you’re looking for adjustable heat settings, a fast heat-up time or something to combat frizz, we’ve got you covered.

Best hair straighteners for all hair types 2022

BaByliss 9000 Cordless Straightener | £200 from Boots

Last year, Babyliss extended its cordless range, which was music to our ears. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the latest design works cordless for hands-free styling for up to 30 minutes, heating up in less than 10 seconds and keeping a consistent temperature to prevent heat damage.

Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener | £399 from Curry PC World

We couldn’t have a guide about the best straighteners without including the Dyson Corrale. The cordless, super chic design is one of the most popular and luxurious on the market. It’s made with flexing copper plates which use less pressure and heat to create a poker-straight style, three temperatures, a battery life of 30 minutes and is suitable to use on all hair types.

GHD Platinum+® Hair Straighteners | £219 from John Lewis

GHD are titans in the hairstyling industry thanks to their durable, versatile tools. Its platinum+ model is an upgrade from the original design, with ceramic plates that boast an ultra gloss coating for a shiny finish, a sleep mode which shuts the device down if it’s not used in 30 minutes, and a rounded barrel to prevent snagging.

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T3 Lucea Straightening & Styling Iron | £119.95 from Beauty Bay

For a slick white style for under £120, T3 is a great option. It has nine heat settings, auto switch after an hour, and ceramic plates to deliver frizz-free strands. Not only that, it’s designed with a smart microchip that controls heat for consistent styling and reduces damage.

Cloud Nine The Touch Hair Straightener Gift Set | £149 from Amazon

With a five-star rating on Amazon, this luxury set of straighteners comes with a handy travel pouch too. They heat up quickly, are easy to hep to tame even the frizziest of hair.

Remington Hydraluxe Hair Straightener | £99.99 (Was £49.99) from Boots

Remington’s Hydraluxe straighteners are cleverly made with moisture-coated plated to ensure your tresses aren’t bearing the brunt of heat styling and becoming dry. They also have a speedy heat-up time and are one of the more affordable models on our list.

L’Oréal Professionnel Steam Hair Straightener & Styling Tool | £186.40 (Was £235) from Amazon

Quick, lightweight and easy to use, this heated styling tool from L’Oreal is perfect for creating classic straight strands, waves or even curls with a bit of practice. It has a built-in removable comb for smoothing while you style, a rotative cord that won’t get tangled and plates with high resistance heat coating.

The Hair Lab by Mark Hill Styler | £99 from Boots

Looking for innovation? Mark Hill’s styler is ideal. It has built-in sensors which can identify the thickness of your hair that then adjusts to the optimal temperature. They heat up quickly and work brilliantly on thick, long hair.

Nicky Clarke Hair Therapy Straightener NSS043 | £59.99 from Very

Perfect for a budget-conscious shopper, these straighteners from Nicky Clarke have ceramic plates, eight heat settings and are easy to manoeuvre around harder-to-reach areas, such as the back of your head.

Bio:Ionic Volcanic MX 10X Styling Iron | £149 from Cult Beauty

This pair is ideal if speed is top of your list. They’ll glide through hair with ease, including Afro styles, and leave hair looking glossy, with a hi-shine finish. There’s 11 heat settings and it comes with a protective glove to prevent burnt fingers.

Revamp Progloss™ Ultra X Shine Wide Ceramic Hair Straightener | £99.99 from Boots

If you have thick hair, you’ll know the struggle of trying to straighten it without ending up a sweaty mess for hours on end. These wide ceramic plates won’t snag, can glide through large sections of hair and are designed with long, curly hair textures in mind. Also included is a silicone heat-resistant mat.