Flat Iron

All Are Not Created Equal

Flat irons have become a hot item to own.

And righfully so considering women in decades past had to resort to laying their hair out on the ironing board and having a go at it with the clothes iron.

Yes, the flat iron was a very necessary invention. Now, having been on the market for many years, these handy straightening tools are more effective than ever.

These are some of the highest rated flat irons available today, included here based on the following criteria...

Good straightening results
Adequate heat
Minimal heat styling damage
Ease of use
Longevity of the product

High End

Professional hair straighteners are designed for rigorous, long-term use. Expect performace when you invest in one of these bad boys. Worth the $$$ if you can swing it. Even just for the time it saves you not having to replace a low quality flat iron... or suffer the bad hair days in between.

Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron

This flat iron has revolutionized the world of hair straighteners and is now considered far and away, the best of the best. Made with Tourmaline technology which produces a huge amount of negative ions, straightening your hair record fast, but without the damage of traditional heat styling.

That's what you're paying for with this iron. Not a brand name, or fancy packaging...it's all about the transformative power the Sedu flat iron has on troublesome hair. The plates glide through the hair, straightening quickly and effectively while boosting shine in a BIG way! There are tons of user reviews and before/after photos at Folica.com. See what others have to say about this incredible tool.

Mid-Range

HairArt Ceramic Straightening Iron

This professional flat iron by HairArt is still high end, but slightly lower in price and performs well. It'll heat up quickly and effectively straighten your hair without the damage some flat irons produce. Read the user reviews on this item at Beauty.com.

Low-End

An inexpensive flat iron can be good for short term use. They generally don't get as hot as the higher end, professional straighteners, and they have a shorter life span. But if you're looking for an economy flat iron, this ought to do the trick.

Conair Instant Heat, Ultra-Hot Ceramic Straightener CS19CS

Conair has been around long enough to have made some very good hair styling tools. This is one of them. An effective hair straightener at a low price. Nice. You can read reviews from owners of this flat iron at Drugstore.com.