Quality hair straighteners aren’t easy to come by when you’re shopping on a budget — it’s all too common to be let down a few weeks in by a blown element or a cable that can’t handle the rigours of a straightening session. So finding a decent pair of straighteners at a good price is always something worth taking advantage of.
Like this flash sale, where you can land some fantastic straighteners at a budget price. The BaByliss Smooth Pro 235 Hair Straighteners are £38 down from £80 as part of a limited-time deal, so you’ll need to act fast.
Featuring advanced ceramic plates that both heat up and cool down very quickly, the Smooth Pro 235s are a breeze to add to your morning and pre-night-out routines. The ceramics feature ionic frizz control to help tame your hair as you work, limiting the need to go over the same sections repeatedly and potentially damage your hair.
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They come with six heating pre-sets, ranging from 140 to 235 degrees, so you can tailor your straightening to your hair’s needs. Of course, the hotter you go the greater the risk of hair damage, so having such a broad range is ideal for minimising heat application for all but the trickiest jobs.
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The Pro 235s also come with an auto-off function for extra piece of mind, there’s nothing quite as concerning as realising you may have left 235 degrees worth of hot iron on your dressing table! With the auto-off function, you can have peace of mind.
Currently sitting on a very strong average Amazon rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 150 reviews, the BaByliss Pro 235s are well-regarded in their price bracket. “I can honestly say it’s brilliant, the plate is long, the straightener is solid, heats up quickly, long cable and you can adjust the temperature,” said one five-star review. Another rave review said: “Glide through like butter, quick to heat up, great choice of settings especially the hot. Good value for money!”. They make a great gift, too, especially with the festive season fast approaching, which one person noted: “Bought for my 15-year-old daughter’s birthday. She loves them. Easy to use, no snagging of her hair. Excellent performance.”
Some users have been concerned that they don’t heat up adequately for their hair type. “These are lovely and lightweight,” said one three-star review. “However they did pull on my hair a little, and I am convinced they did not reach the 235 intense heat, no steam and the hair was only warm to the touch immediately after putting the irons through a section of hair.” Another unfortunately had trouble with hair snagging, although it seems they’re an outlier among other reviews: “They catch and pull my hair all the time for some reason… I have never had that issue with cheaper straighteners before. I have a lot of thick hair which they don’t seem to be able to cope with so warning to those with big hair.”
Now is a good time to invest in your next straighteners, with plenty of great brands offering different models. The Remington Shine Therapy Wide Plate Straightener for £39.99, down from £79.99 is one excellent example that’s well-suited to voluminous hair that’s prone to snagging. At a higher price point, the Cloud Nine The Touch Iron is £139 down from £189, with a fierce reputation for quality that’s matched by a three-year warranty.