Close

whoโ€™s the flat-est of them all?

Posted on by Brandi Bee Bond

Clients ask me what tools they should buy for styling their hair at home all the time. The first thing I look for in a styling tool is how long is the warranty for. If the warranty is more than a year it means its a quality styling product.  Second, I want to know how my client will feel using the tool on oneself.  The last item of consideration is the price. I want the best product for the least amount money, yet I don’t want something that will break in a few uses.


I shimmied down to Target to see what they had for styling tools. I picked up three different flat irons to see which flat iron would come out top.

1. Revlon 1” Straightener $24.99

The first thing I noticed was that there was no warranty at all. While using the flat iron, the handle became so hot I couldn’t even stand to use it.  Then, when I ran it through my hair I could feel my hair getting caught and pulling out. It’s really cute, but that’s all it has going for it.

2. Remington T-Studio Pearl Ceramic 1" Silk & Curl Straightener
 $34.99

This flat iron was amazing for the price. It has a two-year warranty and it didn’t pull my hair. The flat iron left my hair feeling soft and looking super shiny. PLUS its cute. Totally great, I love it!

3. CHI Air Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron with Thermal Clutch - 1" $84.99

CHI always has products that feel good, look good and work perfect.  This flat iron lived up to the CHI name and it also has a two-year warranty. This iron glided through my hair effortlessly, but the price is a bit much.

The Remington T-Studio Pearl Ceramic 1" Silk & Curl Straightener & CHI Air Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron with Thermal Clutch are my top two picks. They both made my hair look and feel great while offering a great warranty.

My top Pick however is the Remington T-Studio Pearl Ceramic 1" Silk & Curl Straightener. It’s $50 less than the other and did the same job. I feel every one of my clients can use this styling tool with success and it’s great on the pocket book.