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Pin-Straight Hair Is Back, Here Are The Best Straighteners To Invest In

Here are the best flat irons for your every need.

Whether we like it or not, 2000s era pin-straight hair is back for another spin around the trend cycle. Long, straight hair was all over the Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Week runways, from the surprise Fendace show to Dua Lipa’s runway debut for Versace and has been seen on our favorite models like Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and Y2K icon, Naomi Campbell.

Because few of us are born with naturally stick straight hair, that means that the reemergence of the trend has also brought about the revival of the flat iron. If you don’t already have one, or you need to upgrade the one you’ve been holding onto since the actually ’00s, this is a great time to do so. Lest we forget, the versatile hair straightener is not just for creating Avril Lavigne-level smooth strands, these modern tools can also be used to enhance curls, create waves, or fix bangs (another hairstyle that’s having a huge moment right now).

Flat irons have gotten a bad reputation for singeing fine strands or being a pain to use on thicker hair, but now there really is one out there for everyone. Read on for the best hair straighteners for every hair type, need, and texture. Just don’t forget your heat-protective spray.

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Best Overall

Lucea ID
T3

Did you know a “smart” straightener was an option? This one uses HeatID technology to adjust heat levels to adjust to your hair texture, length, and weakness from color processing. This iron will make sure every pass counts for your silkiest hair yet.

Best Hair Straightener for Fine Hair

Remington 1 Anti-Static Flat Iron

Best Hair Straightener for Thick Hair

GHD Wide Plate Styler
Sephora

There’s a good reason why ghd is such a major name in the flat iron space, they know how to tailor their product for every need. If you have thicker or longer hair, a wide plate is for you. The ghd Wide Plate Styler’s 2-inch plates effortlessly straighten large sections of hair, saving you time (and frustration).

Best Hair Straightener for Textured Hair

CROC Classic Silver Titanium Flat Iron

Best Hair Straightener for Bangs

Bed Head Pixie 1/2" Straightener

The Best Cordless Hair Straightener

Corrale Hair Straightener
Dyson

On the luxury side of the flat iron spectrum, Dyson’s version has it all. The flexible plates gather hair, for faster, easier straightening and the intelligent heat control prevents excess heat damage. It also charges up to 30 minutes for styling without a cord getting in the way, or it’s great for use in a hotel with unpredictable outlet placement.

The Best Hair Straightener That’s Not Really A Straightener

Polished Perfection Thermal Straightening Brush 2.0
amika

This one works best if you base hair texture is already fairly straight, but it’s as easy to use as a regular hair brush. It gently coaxes hair smooth and straight and is perfect for touching up frizz fast.