Features

1 heat setting, ceramic plates, swivel cord, LED and audible indicator, universal voltage, auto shut off, weight: 269.2g, flex length: 2.65m, Max recorded temp: 190.6°C, max recorded casing temp: 67°C.

Comments

Excellent results on both long and short hair, leaving it smooth and straight with a glossy shine. It's quick to heat up, taking only 25-30 seconds and it beeps when ready. It's got universal voltage so is a great travel companion and the sleep mode safety feature means the heaters turn off after 30 minutes if left unused.

Stockist: 0845 330 1133 www.ghdhair.com

GHI Test Report - Dec 07

Features

Multiple heat settings, ceramic plates, swivel cord, LCD display, ion shine switch, auto shut off, weight: 287.1g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 200.2°C, max recorded casing temp: 64°C.

Comments

Excellent results, leaving hair smooth and shiny. The ion shine makes an annoying buzzing noise when switched on. There is a useful boost button which when pressed turn the heat setting to max for 20s and then returns to set temp. Controls are very clear and easy to use and the auto shut off is a great safety feature.

Stockist: www.braun.com

GHI Test Report - Dec 07

Features

3 heat settings, Nano Titanium ceramic plates, swivel cord, on and ready indicators, weight: 259.4g, flex length: 2.94m, max recorded temp: 237.2°C, max recorded casing temp: 86°C. Accessories: 4 hair clips, heat protection mat/ storage pouch.

Comments

Produced perfectly straight results on a range of hair types and left hair shiny and sleek all day. It heats up quickly and has three temperature settings, 180°C, 200°C and 230°C, so it's great for all hair types. It comes with a stylish storage purse, which doubles as a heat protection mat.

Stockist: 0870 5133191 www.babyliss.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Dec 07

Features

5 heat settings, ceramic tourmaline plates, swivel cord, on/off switch, plate lock, weight: 260.3g, flex length: 3m, max recorded temp: 222°C, max recorded casing temp: 71°C.

Comments

Great results on medium thickness hair, but struggled slightly on thicker hair. The plates can be locked together, which is great for storage, but the clips can get caught in thicker hair and cause it to snag.

Stockist: 0845 658 9700

GHI Test Report - Dec 07

Features

17 heat settings, ceramic plates with Teflon fabric covering, swivel cord, on and ready indicators, plate lock, auto shut off, weight: 328.5g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 224.8°C, max recorded casing temp: 60°C, heat protection mat/ storage pouch, stand.

Comments

Useful features such as auto shut off, plate lock and storage pouch, but the fabric coating pulls a little on hair. Results were satisfactory, but you have to pass the straightener over the same section of hair 2-3 times for best results

Stockist: 0800 212 438 www.remington.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Dec 07