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The 10 Best Hair Straighteners as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best hair straighteners you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

ghd Platinum+

9.2Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £240
Best value

ghd Gold

8.7Best value ghd
Check price on Amazon ≈ £130
Also great

Dyson Corrale

9.0Best cordless premium
Check price on Amazon ≈ £400

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these hair straighteners

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each hair straightener does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#Hair StraightenersScoreBest forPlatesApprox priceAmazon links
1ghd Platinum+9.2Best overallCeramic£240View Price
2Dyson Corrale9.0Best cordless premiumFlexing plate£400View Price
3Cloud Nine The Original8.8Best for hair healthCeramic£140View Price
4ghd Gold8.7Best value ghdCeramic£130View Price
5ghd Max8.6Best for thick hairCeramic, wide£180View Price
6BaByliss 90008.5Best cordless valueCeramic£100View Price
7CHI Original8.4Best for sleek finishCeramic£90View Price
8Remington S9600 Pearl8.2Best budgetCeramic£40View Price
9BaByliss Diamond8.2Best budget valueCeramic£35View Price
10Tymo Ring Straightening Brush8.0Best straightening brushBrush£40View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall

ghd Platinum+

9.2Our number one pick.

The ghd Platinum+ is the gold-standard straightener, with predictive heat technology that adjusts to your hair for fast, even styling at a single safe temperature, plus a wishbone hinge for control. It is expensive, but for results and hair protection it is the benchmark.

Styling: 9.4Heat care: 9.4Build: 9.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Predictive even heat
  • Single safe temperature
  • Excellent results
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Single temperature only
Check price on Amazon≈ £240
2
Best cordless premium

Dyson Corrale

9.0A superb runner-up.

The Dyson Corrale's flexing copper plates gather hair for less heat damage, and it works cordless for total freedom, a genuinely innovative styler. It is the priciest option and battery life is limited, but the tech and styling are superb.

Styling: 9.2Heat care: 9.4Build: 9.0Value: 7.8
Pros
  • Flexing plates reduce damage
  • Works cordless
  • Excellent styling
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Limited cordless run-time
Check price on Amazon≈ £400
3
Best for hair health

Cloud Nine The Original

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Cloud Nine's Original irons offer variable temperatures and a low-temp mode designed to protect hair, with even mineral-ceramic plates for smooth results. They are mid-premium priced, but for adjustable, hair-friendly styling they are excellent.

Styling: 9.0Heat care: 9.2Build: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Variable, hair-friendly temps
  • Even ceramic plates
  • Smooth results
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Heavier than ghd
Check price on Amazon≈ £140
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4
Best value ghd

ghd Gold

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The ghd Gold offers ghd's reliable even heat and smooth styling at a lower price than the Platinum+, a long-standing favourite. It lacks predictive heat, but for dependable salon-style results it is great value within the range.

Styling: 9.0Heat care: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Reliable even heat
  • Smooth styling
  • ghd build
Cons
  • No predictive heat
  • Single temperature
Check price on Amazon≈ £130
5
Best for thick hair

ghd Max

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The ghd Max features extra-wide plates that cover more hair per pass, making it ideal for long, thick or curly hair that takes time to style. It is pricey and bulky for fine hair, but for big hair it saves real time.

Styling: 8.8Heat care: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Wide plates for thick hair
  • Even ghd heat
  • Fewer passes needed
Cons
  • Bulky for fine hair
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazon≈ £180
6
Best cordless value

BaByliss 9000

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The BaByliss 9000 is a capable cordless straightener at a fraction of the Corrale's price, great for touch-ups and travel with a handy charging stand. Run-time and plate quality trail the Dyson, but for cordless convenience on a budget it is excellent.

Styling: 8.6Heat care: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Cordless freedom
  • Affordable
  • Charging stand
Cons
  • Shorter run-time
  • Plates less refined than Dyson
Check price on Amazon≈ £100
7
Best for sleek finish

CHI Original

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The CHI Original is a salon favourite with smooth ceramic plates that glide for a very sleek, shiny finish, popular for straight styles. It heats to a high fixed temperature, so care is needed on fine hair, but the finish is excellent.

Styling: 8.6Heat care: 8.2Build: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Very sleek, shiny finish
  • Smooth gliding plates
  • Salon favourite
Cons
  • High fixed temperature
  • Less adjustable
Check price on Amazon≈ £90
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8
Best budget

Remington S9600 Pearl

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Remington S9600 Pearl is a dependable budget straightener with ceramic pearl plates and adjustable heat, delivering smooth results for everyday use. It is plasticky and less refined than premium irons, but for the money it performs well.

Styling: 8.4Heat care: 8.0Build: 8.0Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Adjustable heat
  • Smooth ceramic plates
  • Cheap
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Less even than premium
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
9
Best budget value

BaByliss Diamond

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The BaByliss Diamond straightener offers diamond-infused ceramic plates, fast heat-up and multiple temperatures at a low price, a strong everyday budget pick. It is less premium-feeling, but it styles smoothly and heats quickly.

Styling: 8.4Heat care: 8.2Build: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast heat-up
  • Multiple temperatures
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Less premium feel
  • Average longevity
Check price on Amazon≈ £35
10
Best straightening brush

Tymo Ring Straightening Brush

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The Tymo Ring is a heated straightening brush that smooths and de-frizzes hair faster and more gently than irons, ideal for everyday volume-with-smoothness rather than poker-straight styles. It won't create the sleekest finish, but for easy, quick results it is great value.

Styling: 8.0Heat care: 8.4Build: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast, gentle smoothing
  • Easy to use
  • Adds smooth volume
Cons
  • Not poker-straight results
  • Bulkier than irons
Check price on Amazon≈ £40
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the hair straighteners in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the ghd Platinum+, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Dyson Corrale and Cloud Nine The Original are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best hair straighteners without overthinking it, the ghd Platinum+ is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £240

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