Direct ION Technology boosts shine and the Smoothflow™ bristle and vent pattern improves drying times. The hair styler also comes with ‘pulse technology’, which Hot Tools claims ensures the temperature of the plates is maintained throughout styling, to achieve consistent results. The rounded tip of the styler means we were able to clamp the plates extremely close to the roots of the hair, and we found one pass at a time was sufficient to smooth any kinks out of fine hair. Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech.

Hair styling has always been a challenge for me, and with the Hot Tools Volumiser Brush, I feel a lot more confident in achieving the smooth, voluminous style I want.So while this straightener is lighter and more affordable than stylers with ceramic plates, it leaves the hair more vulnerable to heat damage.

In addition, its rubberized finish certainly made twisting the straighteners to curl hair more manageable. The Hot Tools Pro Signature ionic hair dryer has a durable, powerful AC motor and helps you achieve your perfect styling with three heating levels, two blower levels and one cold setting. On test, we found the hair straightener glided through hair easily, and was sufficiently lightweight to make it easy to manipulate whether straightening or curling hair. It allows you to reach ultra-sleek long-lasting styles with a new ergonomic design featuring floating plates for full hair contact.For context, my hair is thick and shoulder length and I like a smooth finish but not super flat – so here’s what I thought. The FLA Lending Code can be found here or alternatively you can contact us directly and we can provide you with a copy of the Lending Code. Unique, Stylist designed Smoothflow Bristle and Vent Pattern for Fast Drying and Professional Results.

The Dual Heat Controller allows for personalised styling, letting you adjust the temperature of each plate up to 455 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for wavy to medium textures. The oval barrel means you can reach right to the scalp and dry every inch of your hair and the bristles run through hair super easily. Hot Tools says the use of titanium plates makes the straightener lighter and more affordable than models with ceramic plates. By accepting these services, we are able to show you videos or other media content hosted by external providers.The Smoothflow Bristle and Vent Pattern provide fast drying, while the Thermaglide Ceramic Coating works to create even heat distribution and a healthy shine to freshly styled locks. Hot Tools is a relative newcomer to the hair care market, launching first in the US around 30 years ago, before reaching the UK and Europe in mid-2021.

Not only did the unit heat up quickly – between 10 seconds and 31 seconds, depending upon the temperature selected – we also found that the actual temperature of the plates matched the heat we’d selected on checking with a temperature probe. The oval, detachable design allows you to easily straighten and style your hair with Silkglide ® Boartech TM bristles. We were also disappointed to find that there was no audible notification to alert you to the fact that the straightener has reached temperature. I found it so intuitive to use, and with even more practice, I think I could style my hair with my eyes closed. If you’re someone who regularly forgets to turn off their straightener, then consider stylers with an auto-off feature that kicks in quicker than after 120 minutes – which is much longer than other stylers on the market.

Multiple heat settings (3 heat/speed) not only work to provide a variety of drying options but also great performance for all hair types. Added features include a Cool Tip for added protection to keep your hands safe while styling and a professional 1. This innovative flat iron boasts four half-inch charcoal ceramic plates, ensuring ultra-sleek styles in fewer passes while adding shine and protecting your hair.