The 11 Best Flat Irons for Natural Hair
These are the hair straighteners that'll create sleek looks in a flash, without excessive damage, long waits, or pesky snags.
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Discovering a high-powered hair straightener that works with your natural hair texture—rather than against it—is worthy of celebration. "When I find something that works, I will stick with it and tell everyone about it," says Matilde Campos, a celebrity hairstylist. "As a hairstylist in the entertainment industry, I have fallen in love with many hair products and hair tools. Mainly, those who do what they say they do, and do it well." On the flat iron front, look no further than the 11 listed below. These are the straighteners that'll create smooth and sleek looks in a flash, without excessive damage, long waits, or pesky snags.
"The BaBylissPRO Nano flat iron is my go-to flat iron," says Campos. "The temperature changes easily and can come up to 450 degrees. The titanium plates have a ventilating system which provides extra protection for all hair types, delivering a smooth and shiny finish."
We know this Dyson straightener isn't cheap but it might be just the thing you need if you're stuck in the breakage cycle. Flexing plates are used to smooth hair with less heat than a traditional tool, minimizing the chance of damage.
Aquage's handy iron lives up to its name. The "silk complex" plates—made from fiberglass, silicone, and Teflon—create straight styles without banishing your hair's natural volume.
The #1 best-seller in Amazon's Hair Straightening Irons category, the HSI Professional iron gets points for versatility from us. It comes with everything you need to style—including a heat-resistant glove—plus the iron itself can be heated up 140 to 450 degrees.
Campos calls this cordless flat iron "the best invention ever created," noting how easy it makes straightening hair on the go. "It's perfect for everyone, as you can take the iron everywhere, including your car. It's great for all hair types and has titanium, snag-free rose gold plates," says the hairstylist.
Pick up this slim option from ghd if you're short on time and energy. It heats up to 365 degrees in just 30 seconds, and the smooth floating plates are less likely to snag hair as you quickly run it through in the morning.
Remington 1" Flat Iron With Anti-Static Technology
How great can a $20 flat iron be? According to its glowing reviews, the answer is very. Opt for it if you're watching your budget, or if you live in a dryer part of the world—it's specifically created to cut back static.
You might think you need a slim straightener if you have curly hair, but actually, this wider-than-average iron is designed to work with thick textures. That way, you can straighten your hair in, well, a single pass.
"My Croc Mini flat iron is one of my favorite tools. Not only does it make me giggle every time I bring it out, but it's such a helpful tool," explains Campos. "[It] will get to those unruly places around your hairline or closer to your ears easily and effortlessly."
Do you want to add a '50s flip to your ends, or a curl here and a wave there? Kristin Ess' three-in-one rounded flat iron will do just that. The nine foot cord is extra nice, too, if you have longer hair.
The Quest Classic is another small and cordless option. Perfect for shorter hair, it still features CHI's cult-famous tourmaline ceramic and negative ion technology.
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