Flat iron brand

Features, advantages

Price (February, March 2015)

Where to buy?

HairArt iTech and others flat irons (United States)

Ceramic and tourmaline or titanium straightening iron, temperature range 270-450F, heats up in 3-15 seconds, 5 temperature settings, ionic technology. Some models with smart technology to adjust suitable temperature, with overheat protection and auto shut-off after 30-40 minutes, floating plates. Ion technology, far infrared heat, nano-silver technology for antibacterial properties.

43-165 USD

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folica.com

HIS professional (United States)

100% Ceramic tourmaline flat iron, ionic system, infrared technology, suitable for curling, floating plates, heats 240-450F, auto shut off.

38-150 USD

hsiprofessional.com

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Halo Hair (New Zealand)

Precise temperature control, floating titanium or ceramic plates, auto shut off after 60 minutes.

210-250 USD

hairhousewarehouse.com.au

Sanrio Hello kitty (Japan)

Trendy, cute flat iron, ceramic plates, 1 button.

17-40 USD

target.com

amazon.com

toysrus.com

sanrio.com

H&R flat irons

Tourmaline ceramic or nano ceramic plates, negative ion technology, far infrared rays, temperature 140-410F, some models with MP3 capability (1GB, 200 songs). Some models are mini, for short hair. Best budget flat iron Award.

40-96 USD

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nisim.ca

fabove.ca

amazon.ca

flatironbeauty.com

Izunami Izutech KTX450 and other (United States)

Tourmaline ionic ceramic or titanium plates, heats up in 30 seconds, especially for women with coarse, chemically damaged, dry hair, infuse hair with keratin coating, temperature over 450F, futuristic design, although not very good for curling and waving. One of the best irons in 2014, very effective for hair straightening.

57-250 USD

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Folica.com

qodusa.com

Tre Milano InStyler Rotating hot iron (Canada)

Straightens, flips, curls. Some models for short hair. Curved ceramic (tourmaline) floating plate. With ceramic tourmaline or aluminum rotating barrel and four or two rows of bristles for style, volume and shine. 3-4 temperature settings for various hair types. Heat up in 30 seconds. Suitable even for very coarse hair. You can straighten hair in 8 minutes. Some models with ionic bristles to reduce static. Automatic shut off after 30 minutes, cool tip. Uses less heat (up to 410-425F) and gets better results. Some models are suitable for drying and styling at once (wet-to-dry). Some models with brush.

49-100 USD

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ulta.com

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TOL Inc. Jose Eber (United States)

Ceramic tourmaline or Korean tourmaline or 100% ceramic plates, fashionable designs (hearts, zebra, giraffe, snake skin, flowers), 180-450F temperature, negative ion technology. Heats up in 5 seconds (world’s fastest flat iron). Some models suitable for damp hair straightening, with floating plates. Some models suitable for damaged hair with ultrasonic vibration, infrared light and ultra violet LEDs.

45-300 USD

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folica.com

josecurl.com

beauty.com

Kao USA Inc. John Frieda (United States)

Ceramic titanium plates, heats up to 455F in 15 seconds, ionic technology, extra long plates, LCD display with 11 temperature settings, automatic shut-off.

28-50 USD

Walmart.com

Folica.com

Amazon.com

drugstore.com

ulta.com

target.com

Kardashian beauty

Ceramic plates infused with black seed oil, extra long plates, maximum temperature 410-425F, heat up in 30 seconds, color coded indicators for various hair types, automatic shut off after 60 minutes.

90 USD

ulta.com

KQC Beauty

X-Heat Flat Iron, etc. (Korea)

Ceramic tourmaline heaters. One of the best salon flat irons, heats up in 30 seconds, stable and precise temperature, X-heat technology for maximum negative ions, infrared rays, heat settings 140-410F, for various hair types and hair styles. Some models for short hair. Ergonomic design, cool tips. Some models are mini. When the iron is hot, it changes color to red.

46-190 USD

flatironexperts.com

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nisim.com

Karmin professional (Canada) G3, Titanium

100% ceramic floating or tourmaline ceramic or mirror titanium plates, negative ions, far infrared rays, adjustable temperature settings, for various hairstyles, heats up in 30 seconds, ergonomic design, automatic shut off after 60 minutes, temperature 176-460F. Micro-porous technology for moisture locking. Suitable for professional and home use.

130-190 USD

karminhairtools.com

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flatironexperts.com

folica.com

beyas.com

safrons.com

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