THE best straighteners for thick hair can tame the most unruly locks to give you star-worthy sleekness.
Read on for our round-up of the best straighteners for thick hair – with a range of brands to suit you, whatever your budget.
Hair straighteners are a must-have for many to tame fly-away or frizzy hair – or just to keep your tresses in a super-sleek style for longer.
Those with thick, coarse hair will need a straightener that heats up to high temperatures – and large, wide irons to help you cover more hair.
Also, Titanium hair straighteners are often recommended for thicker hair as they reach high temperatures in very little time for a quick hair styling experience.
We’ve reviewed the ghd Platinum hair styler and it’s a game changer with two Best of Beauty awards to prove it.
The ceramic plates are fitted with three-sensors so it recognises the thickness of your hair and speed at which you are styling, and adjusts the power accordingly.
We can confirm that it will give you the shiniest of styles without causing any damage, although it’s always best to use any stylers with a protective spray.
With one- inch ceramic plates and a max temp of 185ºC, not only does the controlled heat and power distribution make for healthier hair, but ghd also cuts your styling time.
With a three-year warranty, this is probably hair styling at its best, it’s just a shame not everyone will be able to afford its hefty price tag.
They say beauty comes at a price but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to break the bank for each hair product you buy.
These ceramic plates are infused with Argan oil that will nourish your hair with vitamins A and E and other nutrients which will boost their shine and softness, leaving your hair feeling conditioned and cared for.
With five temperature settings ranging from 140C to 230C, you can start at a lower level and increase as needed depending on your hair’s thickness and the weather outside.
Bear in mind that it doesn’t have all the fancy features that come with higher end models, but it will get the job done at a really good price.
Thick, long or coarse hair? Go large.
These extra-wide 1.5-inch heating plates will see your bulky barnet super-sleek before you can say ‘frizz-free’.
Digital heat technology means regulated and even spread of heat throughout the plates at all times, while adjustable settings mean you can really turn it up on wiry locks.
Designed to control long, thick hair, this straightener has extra-wide ceramic plates so you can fit larger sections of hair in and not be there all day.
The mineral-coated ceramic plates minimise heat damage, while the temperature control, which allows you to choose from five different heat settings, ensures optimum results for all hair types (go hotter for thicker).
Wide plates mean more pressure on tighter curls for longer, so these are perfect for curly, thick, coarse or afro hair.
Achieve salon-style results with this curl-controlling belter from the best of flat irons, ghd.
If anything’s going to tame your thick tresses, it’s this bad boy.
With two-inch wide plates, easier and quicker styling on long, curly or thick hair is just a wrist-flick away.
The plates are also floating, which means less snagging and frizz, and more shine.
The 30-second heat time and 30-minute sleep mode are just added bonuses.
