Best Flat Irons
We tried several of the most popular hair straighteners—including Dyson, GHD, and Hot Tools models—and sent them to our lab for testing to find out if these often-pricey items live up to the hype
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A flat iron is one of the most versatile tools in your hair care arsenal. A good straightener can not only create sleek, glossy tresses but also be used for beach waves, straightening bangs, and smoothing out frizz. But like all hot tools, flat irons pack a lot of heat and have the potential to damage hair. That’s why it’s so important to find the right tool for your hair type.
How We Evaluated Flat Irons
In this Outside the Labs evaluation, three reviewers with different hair types tried out five top straighteners at a range of prices to discover which one is worth the investment. Our evaluators:
Alexis Priester, social media program manager at CR, has thick, curly hair that’s quick to frizz. When it’s straightened it falls just above the middle of her back, and when it’s curly it’s just below her shoulders.
