The Best Flat Irons
We rated top brands on performance and ease of use. These three bested the competition — for all hair types.
BEST CORDLESS MODEL
Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, $499; sephora.com
For times when plugging isn’t an option, this copper-plated iron offers 30 minutes of battery life and the durability to survive occasional on-the-go drops. Not cheap but built to last.
BEST BUDGET OPTION
Kristin Ess 3-in-1 Titanium Flat Iron, $90; amazon com
An affordable choice that doesn’t sacrifice temperature or features (like an auto-shut-off), the 1.25 in. iron gave testers straight, smooth hair in only a couple of passes. And the Instagram-worthy design is “great for a bathroom ‘shelfie.'”
BEST OVERALL
Drybar The Tress Press, $169; ulta.com
This titanium-plated iron is quick to heat (up to 450 degrees) and easy to handle thanks to a 9-ft. cordand built-in tangle-proof swivel. Best of all, it nailed our “one-swipe test,” straightening hair on the first glide with no static or frizz — “a rare occurence for fine, thin hair,” as one tester noted.
HOW TO GET QUINTA’S AWARD-WORTHY LOOK
Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Flat Iron, $110; oliviagarden.com
Emmy winner Quinta Brunson brought Old Holywood glam to the red carpet with help from hairstylist Alexander Armand, who says this 1-in. iron offers follicle-sealing “regulated heat.” It helped him give the “Abbot Elementary” creator and star’s hair “the perfect amount of bounce and wave.”
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