GH Institute

All Hair appliances

• 
  Review of Remington S9500 Pearl Hair Straightener

  Features

  10 heat settings. Swivel cord. Maximum temperature: 235˚. 267g. Flex length: 292cm. Guarantee: 5 years. Accompanied accessories: heat proof pouch and mat. Auto switch off after 60 minutes.

  Comments

  Good points: Very easy to use. 10 different temperature settings so user has ultimate control. Excellent results on hair; glided through easily and reached roots well. Quick to heat to maximum temperature, took just 30 seconds. Useful accessories supplied. Plates can be locked for safety. Button lock to stop the chance of accidentally switching settings. Clear digital LCD display showing temperature.

  Rating: 93/100

  Price: £79.99

  Stockist: 01784 411 411 - http://www.remington-europe.com

  GHI Test Report - November 2010

  
  

• 
  Review of Cloud Nine Iron Hair Straightener

  Features

  6 heat settings. Black ceramic plates. Swivel Cord. Maximum temperature: 200˚. 254g. Flex length: 290cm. Guarantee: 2 years. Accompanied accessories: iron heat guard, carry pouch, two pin Euro plug. Auto switch off after 30 minutes of no use. Universal voltage. Indicators: ready to use, on.

  Comments

  Good points: Very easy to use. 6 different temperature settings so user has ultimate control. Excellent results on hair; glided through easily and reached roots well. Quick to heat to maximum temperature, took just 30 seconds. Useful accessories supplied. Plates can be locked for safety. Detailed instructions. Drawbacks: Casing over plates gets quite hot, care needed.

  Rating: 93/100

  Price: £129.95

  Stockist: 0845 026 7121 - http://www.cloudninehair.com

  GHI Test Report - November 2010

• 
  Review of ghd IV Styler Hair Straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting. Ceramic plates. Swivel cord. Maximum temperature: 185˚. 268g. Flex length: 254cm. Guarantee: 2 years. Accompanied accessories: N/A. Auto switch off after 30 minutes of no use. Indicators: On and ready to use.

  Comments

  Good points: Very easy to use. Excellent results on hair; glided through hair easily and reached roots well. Quick to heat to maximum temperature, took just 20 seconds.

  Drawbacks: Only one temperature setting. No safety - lock for plates. Instructions a little vague.

  Rating: 88/100

  Price: £99

  Stockist: 0845 330 1133 - http://www.ghdhair.com

  GHI Test Report - November 2010

• 
  Review of VO5 Heat Defence Ionic Hair Straightener

  Features

  5 heat settings. Swivel cord. Maximum temperature: 230˚. 308g. Flex length: 302cm. Guarantee: 3 years. Accompanied accessories: N/A. Auto switch off. Indicator: On.

  Comments

  Good points: Detailed instructions.

  Drawbacks: Had to pass straightener through hair a few times before satisfactory results were reached. No ready indicator. Controls not overly accessible.

  Rating: 63/100

  Price: £59.99

  Stockist: 0845 609 0055 - http://www.boots.com

  GHI Test Report - November 2010

• 
  Review of BaByliss Pro 230 Straight and Curl Hair Straightener

  Features

  10 heat settings. Swivel cord. Maximum temperature: 230˚. 236g. Flex length: 299cm. Guarantee: 5 years. Accompanied accessories: mat, 4 easy grip sectioning clips. Auto switch off.

  Comments

  Good points: 10 different temperature settings so user has ultimate control. Useful accessories supplied.

  Drawbacks:  Had to pass straightener through hair a few times before satisfactory results were reached. Didn't pass through hair smoothly. Controls are easily knocked when straightener is in use. No ready indicator.

  Rating: 57/100

  Price: £49.99

  Stockist: 0800 496 1081 - http://www.amazon.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - November 2010

• 
  Review of Corioliss Baby SXE travel straighteners

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  Features

  1 setting, Titanium plated,  Swivel cord,  Universal voltage. Weight; 119g, flex length 191cm, max temp 175°C , 1.24 minutes to heat to maximum.  

  Comments

  Good finish, iron need to be passed through hair a few times to achieve a style, but passed through hair smoothly. Gave quick results.

  Rating: 70/100

  Price: £34.99

  Stockist: 0127 3711231 - http://www.corioliss.com

  GHI Test Report - August 2010

• 
  Review of John Lewis Mini Hair Straighteners (part of a set)

  Features

     

  1 setting,  Ceramic plates, storage bag and heat pad,  Universal voltage, weight; 100g, flex length 174cm, max temp 164°C, 1.12 minutes to heat to maximum.

   

  Comments

  Easy to use and comfortable, needs to pass over hair a few times to achieve results, a bit to small for someone with a lot of hair, it would take a very long time to straighten a whole head of hair.  Good for touch ups.

  Rating: 62/100

  Price: £25

  Stockist: 08456 049049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - August 2010

• 
  Review of Remington Straightini S2880

  Features

  1 setting,  Teflon Coated plates, heat pouch,  Universal voltage, weight; 100g, flex length; 177cm, max temp; 166°C, 1.20 minutes to heat to maximum.

  Comments

  Uncomfortable design, short handle make it difficult to control. Makes poor contact with but can reach the roots of your hair easily.

  Rating: 53/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: 0800 212438 - http://www.uk.remington-europe.com

  GHI Test Report - August 2010

• 
  Review of Go Design travel hair straighteners

  Features

  1 setting,  Ceramic coated,  Swivel cord,  Universal voltage, Heat resistant cover, weight; 170g, flex length; 171cm,   max temp; 135 °C

  Comments

  Straighteners to do not reach high enough temperatures to style hair. Good size plates but do not make enough contact with hair. 

  Rating: 53/100

  Price: £18.99

  Stockist: 0208 9068505 - http://www.design-go.com

  GHI Test Report - August 2010

• 
  Review of Marks and Spencer's travel straighteners

  Features

  1 setting,  Ceramic coated, swivel cord,  Universal voltage, weight; 205g flex length 176cm, max temp 133°C

  Comments

  Very uncomfortable to hold, lots of grooves and bumps on handle. Handle gets very hot but plates don't heat up enough.

  Rating: 43/100

  Price: £15

  Stockist: 0845 6031603 - http://www.marksandspencer.com

  GHI Test Report - August 2010

• 
  Review of GHD IV hair straightener

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  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.

  Rating: 91/100

  Price: £119

  Stockist: 0845 330 1133 - http://www.ghdhair.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Remington Protect and Shine S2003 hair straightener

  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

  Rating: 76/100

  Price: £49.99

  Stockist: 0800 212 438 - http://www.remington.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of M&S Autograph Professional Nano Ceramic straightener

  Features

  20 heat settings, nano ceramic plates, swivel cord, LCD display, weight: 310.3g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 235.8°C, max recorded casing temp: 64°C.

  Comments

  This model produced acceptable results, but they have a catch on the inside of the handle which catches hair and causes a lot of snagging, making them very difficult and uncomfortable to use.

  Rating: 62/100

  Price: £29.5

  Stockist: http://www.marksandspencer.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of CarmenHair Straight and Hydrate Ionic straightener

  Features

  5 heat settings, ceramic plates, swivel cord, on indicator, plate lock, weight: 226.4g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 228.6°C, max recorded casing temp: 60°C.

  Comments

  Although these straighteners do get very hot, they struggled to straighten thick, curly hair , but performed better on finer hair. This model has an ionic function, which makes an annoying buzzing noise.

  Rating: 63/100

  Price: £24.99

  Stockist: 0845 658 9700

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Morphy Richards Glide & Gloss 22098 straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting, ceramic plates, swivel cord, on indicator, weight: 230.6g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 209.6°C, max recorded casing temp: 85°C.

  Comments

  These straighteners have a comfortable rubber handle grip so are easy to use, but the plates didn't glide smoothly through hair and results were poor on thick hair.

  Rating: 66/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: 0870 060 2614 - http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Toni & Guy Super Sleek TGO86UK straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting, tourmaline plates, on/off switch, no indicator lights, weight: 164.8g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 190.6°C, Max recorded casing temp: 74°C.

  Comments

  These were the smallest, lightest model tested so they're great for travelling, but they did snag hair a few times and struggled to straighten thick wavy hair. No ready indicator.

  Rating: 66/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: http://www.hot-uk.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Daniel Hersheson Ceramic straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting, ceramic plates, swivel cord, on indicator, weight: 251.5g, flex length: 2.44m, Max recorded temp: 240.4°C, max recorded casing temp: 106°C.

  Comments

  Good, smooth results were achieved, but it did snag hair a few times. The outside casing of the plates get very hot when in use.

  Rating: 72/100

  Price: £99

  Stockist: 0870 760 5547 - http://www.danielhersheson.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Tresemme SalonShine straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting, ceramic nano diamond plates, swivel cord, LCD display, plate lock, auto shut off, weight: 348.6g, flex length: 3m, Max recorded temp: 220°C, Max recorded casing temp: 92°C, heat protection mat/ storage pouch.

  Comments

  At almost 349g, these were the heaviest model tested, which made a little uncomfortable to use, especially on longer hair. Results were acceptable though.  

  Rating: 73/100

  Price: £60

  Stockist: 0845 601 0354 - http://www.philips.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Wahl Cutek Ceramic hair straightener

  Features

  1 heat setting, ceramic plates, swivel cord, LCD display, Weight: 273.8g, flex length: 2.8m, Max recorded temp: 223.6°C, max recorded casing temp: 89°C.

  Comments

  Basic model, which works well on shorter finer hair, but didn't manage to straighten longer, thicker hair. Plates were smooth to pass through hair with no snagging.

  Rating: 75/100

  Price: £29.99

  Stockist: 01227 744330 - http://www.wahlglobal.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Andrew Collinge Perfect Results straightener

  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.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price: £59.99

  Stockist: 0845 658 9700

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Braun Satinliner hair straightener

  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.

  Rating: 89/100

  Price: £69.99

  Stockist: http://www.braun.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of BaByliss Pro 230 Elegance straightener

  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.

  Rating: 89/100

  Price: £75

  Stockist: 0870 5133191 - http://www.babyliss.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of Boots Curl Up Ceramic Tong and Brush

  Features

  1 heat setting, weight: 218.2g, flex length: 2m, 15mm ceramic coated barrel, swivel cord, stand, on indicator. 

  Comments

  The barrel on this styler, didn't get as hot as others on test so couldn't cope on thicker hair. It created a slight curl, but then dropped out shortly afterwards.

  Rating: 49/100

  Price: £9.99

  Stockist: 08450 708090 - http://www.boots.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007

• 
  Review of M&S Per Una Ceramic Spiral curling tongs

  Features

  1 heat setting, weight: 143.8g, flex length: 1.85m, Ceramic coated barrel, swivel cord, stand, on indicator.

  Comments

  Creates very narrow, ringlet curls. The barrel is designed to only be twisted one way, so it's not really suitable for left handed people.

  Rating: 54/100

  Price: £10

  Stockist: 0845 302 1234 - http://www.marksandspencer.com

  GHI Test Report - December 2007