The best flat irons on the market can take your hair from curly to straight without damaging your strands in the process (But you still want to use a heat protectant spray, ICYW). These models typically heat up to at least 365 degrees Fahrenheit–the healthiest temperature for optimal styling–and feature floating plates that glide with your hair every pass to prevent excessive tension and snagging. Additional factors that separate top-rated flat irons from run-of-the-mill alternatives, include the weight and material. Some hair straighteners have a lightweight feel that makes them easier to maneuver and titanium plates that heat up quickly, like our top pick for natural hair.
To help you find the best option suit your needs and preference, we rounded up the best flatirons on the market. Below, we breakdown the tried and true straightening tools our staffers and beauty experts swear by, from brands like Dyson, T3, Babyliss and more.
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Best Cordless Flat Iron
Dyson Corralle Hair Straightener
This hair straightener features flexing copper plates that move with your hair, enabling you to create the styles you love with less heat damage and without being tethered to an outlet.
BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Ultra-Thin Straightening Iron
Unlike conventional flat irons, this straightening tool features titanium plates that heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes silky, bone-straight hair easier to achieve. The major pro? It works well on thick and naturally curly textures.
T3 Lucea ID 1'' Smart Flat Iron with Touch Interface
You’ll get the most customized styling experience with the T3 Lucea ID 1″ Smart Flat Iron. The device utilizes heat ID technology to intelligently adjust the heat based on your hair texture, length and color for optimal results.
The ghd Platinum +1’’ Styler is the brand’s best-selling flatiron, and it touts floating plates that evenly distribute heat throughout the hair and a wishbone hinge that gives you greater styling control.
CHI Deep Brilliance Black Titanium Hairstyling Iron
CHI’s Deep Brilliance Black Titanium Hairstyling Iron, feature 1-inch titanium plates that warm up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit—polishing strands with every pass.
With titanium plates that warm up to 440 degrees Fahrenheit in under a minute, this compact styling tool is ideal for quickly touching up your roots and smoothing down flyaways.
