From Kylie Jenner to Hailey Bieber to Jenna Ortega, they swear by straight hair. It’s no surprise when you know that they add a touch of style to any beauty look. But with the multitude of straighteners popping up everywhere in stores and on the Internet, it’s difficult to find your way around. Especially when you want to preserve your hair at all costs.
Remington, Dyson, BaByliss, L’Oréal Paris: we have brought together the most famous brands to help you find the perfect appliance for your hair. All you have to do is consult our guide to the best hair straighteners of 2023, easy!
The highest end: L’Oréal Steampod 3.0
Why choose between straightening and curling when you can have both? With L’Oréal Steampod 3.0, go from straight lengths to a wavy effect in no time. To achieve these cool girl or chic surfer looks, the device uses water vapor. Yes, it’s not just for fun in a hammam! The continuously diffused flow of droplets makes the hair more elastic. It will then be much easier to give it the movement you want thanks to the plates. A built-in brush also helps hold hair in place.
Be careful though, the water to be added to the tank to form the steam must be demineralised. It will therefore be necessary to provide an additional budget for this. But don’t panic. With a full tank, you can style 192 m of hair according to the brand. So you have time. Thanks to this technique, sessions are faster than with traditional straighteners and the hair is largely preserved. It also becomes super soft, regardless of your hair type. And we love it.
For an even more personalized experience, choose from three different temperature levels. Little tip, fine hair = low temperature and thick hair = high temperature, a breeze. The heat is also checked twice per second to ensure it remains constant. In terms of style, its two-tone black and white design and its atypical shape make it a truly chic accessory in your bathroom. The rotating cable also makes it easier to use and store. However, the iron feels a little heavy when the tank is full. This straightener therefore uses more efficient technology than the BaByliss ST481E. For those who want to purchase a multifunctional device, even at the cost of paying the price, the L’Oréal Steampod 3.0 is ideal.
The best quality/price ratio: the BaByliss ST481E
If luxury is your reason for living, this straightener won’t stay in your cart for long. Why ? Very simply because BaByliss ST481E is imagined with a Ceramic Diamond coating, yes, yes. Combined with ionic technology, it makes you say goodbye to frizz, difficult straightening and static electricity. Your hair will be shiny and soft. But that is not all. The curved shape of the device is not only ultra elegant. It also allows you to get beautiful curls and waves. However, be careful of possible burns reported by some users.
You no longer have to worry about potential damage to your hair either. Advanced Ceramics technology guarantees a constant temperature for perfect straightening without worries. All that remains is to select a temperature from the five offered and that’s it. Ready to use in 15 seconds, this straightener allows you to get ready in no time. And if you have the bad idea of leaving the iron on, it turns off automatically. But that’s no reason to never press the “Off” button, we see you coming! This straightener allows you to create more hairstyles than the Remington Keratin Protect S8540. For those who want to create a thousand and one hairstyles, choose BaByliss ST481E.
The most affordable: Remington Keratin Protect S8540
Even though you love seeing your hair straight, many of you limit the use of straighteners. Because having good hair is nice, but having short hair is even better. The number one enemy, as you all know, is the heat, which dries out your hair. But good news: you can forget about the damage caused by irons thanks to Remington Keratin Protect S8540. Its main advantage is ceramic plates impregnated with keratin and almond oil. They smooth your locks by hydrating them. Super effective! When you leave, your hair is combed and healthier.
You can also select the temperature that best suits you with nine different levels. Faster than Beyoncé’s tour ticket sales, the rotating cord model heats up in just 15 seconds according to the brand. In practice it would take a little longer according to some users. This way you will have the opportunity to admire her beautiful, truly classy rose gold. And in case you forget to turn it off, it will turn itself off after 60 minutes. Which doesn’t stop you from thinking about it! This straightener protects your hair better than the Dyson Corrale. For those who want an effective device at a very affordable price, Remington Keratin Protect S8540 is calling you.
The most practical: the Dyson Corrale
This is the Holy Grail of straighteners. If even while straightening up you run from right to left in electric battery mode, you will like this device. You don’t need to plug it in to use it, it has a battery inspired by Dyson vacuum cleaners. It is however slightly less powerful, don’t worry, the machine does not weigh 3 kg. The goal isn’t even to suck you in completely. However, with its autonomy of 30 minutes, it offers additional comfort. To charge the iron you have a portable station that you can take anywhere. On holiday, or in the office between two appointments, you can take advantage of its innovative flexible plates. They concentrate the hair in the same place and heat it more quickly. The result is a shiny finish, a smooth finish and less damage.
The sensors also measure the device’s temperature 100 times per second to keep it constant. It therefore remains similar to the one you chose among the three possibilities. And you can imagine that this iron can not only straighten your hair. It also plays the role of a curler with its curved shape. Natural or glamorous wavy curls, it’s up to you. Try a new hairstyle every day and feel like you’re spending your life at the hairdresser. A good point for the ego and the wallet. As a safety precaution, the device turns off after just 10 minutes of inactivity. The only drawback is that it is a little heavy compared to its competitors, so it strengthens your arms. This iron is logically more efficient and easy to handle than the Remington Keratin Protect S8540. For those who are ready to really pay the price for a professional quality device, adopt Dyson Corrale.
Questions you ask yourself about the plates
What is the best straightener to avoid damaging your hair?
All the straighteners in this selection have their own recommendations for taking maximum care of your hair. But if we had to choose one, L’Oréal Steampod 3.0, with its water vapor technology, directly hydrates the fiber during ironing. It is therefore really recommended if you have fragile hair.
Which plate to choose?
The answer varies depending on your needs, but here’s our advice. If you want an iron that protects your hair as much as possible while making it smooth and shiny, choose the L’Oréal Steampod 3.0. The price, however, is not accessible to everyone. Less expensive but with the ability to also wave your hair, the BaByliss ST481E is a good alternative. And because a low budget doesn’t mean compromising on quality, Remington Keratin Protect S8540 gives you a beautiful, smooth hairstyle. Those who focus on professional quality and practicality can turn to the Dyson Corrale. As long as the price doesn’t scare you away.
Which steam straightener to choose?
You’re in luck, we’ve selected a high-end steam straightener just for you. The L’Oréal Steampod 3.0 is often praised and for good reason. Creates fairly straight locks or a controlled wave with as little damage to the hair as possible. A combination that makes you want. And for more information, it’s above.
How much does the Dyson straightener cost?
Dyson Corrale is a professional quality, cordless hair straightener. The price is therefore clearly felt. The iron will be yours for the handsome sum of around €449. Yes, for some it’s the price of rent, but it’s a long-term beauty investment. And it’s often on offer: watch out for good deals!
Which straightener is similar to the cheaper version of Steampod?
Following on from the Steampod, the BaByliss ST481E is a cheaper but very effective alternative. With it, you get straight or curly hairstyles as you want like Steampod. Where L’Oréal controls the heat twice a second, BaByliss ST481E offers Advanced Ceramics technology that also keeps the chosen temperature constant. Small difference, when the former focuses on steam, the latter prefers ceramic heating. Ultimately, the BaByliss is a bit like the stepbrother of the Steampod.
Which straightener is also a curler?
You want it both ways and you’re right! We have in fact managed to find three irons for you that have this double capacity. You can therefore choose between L’Oréal Steampod 3.0, BaByliss ST481E and Dyson Corrale. And since you’ve read our entire guide, you obviously know which one to choose.
Is there a ceramic plate?
You’re in luck because three of the four models featured in this guide have ceramic-coated plates. A material that has numerous advantages as it reduces frizz, makes the hair slide more easily and spreads constant heat. The hair fiber is therefore less damaged. Only positive! To test or retest ceramics, check out the BaByliss ST481E, Remington Keratin Protect S8540, and Dyson Corrale.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
