So, the GHI was intrigued to see whether former contestant, Molly-Mae Hague, had nailed it with this pair of straighteners. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. His brand, mdlondon, is adored by hairdressers and beauty journalists alike with many recommending the brand’s hair dryer over pricier competitors.

With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work.Lightweight yet premium, our panel liked how the wider ceramic plates cut down on styling time, gripping sufficiently without any snagging, tangling or scorching. Adjustable heat settings range from 170℉ to 450℉ that is perfect for all types of hair, one button set for fragile, damaged or healthy hair, even if you have thick, frizz or curly hair, it will give you a salon finish every time. Our lab test showed that it minimised flyaways and kept locks intact, even in humid conditions, making it a top pick for those with curly, bleached or damaged hair. When she isn’t packing for a trip away, working out, eating out or reading up on retinol serums, you’ll probably find her experimenting with her film camera and building her portfolio of portraits. Having a dial that you can adjust to suit your needs makes it very easy for you to choose the right temperature for your hair type.

Many of those with bleached or damaged hair also thought their strands looked healthier after using it, thanks to the choice of 11 accurate heat settings to suit all hair types. They fed back on how quickly each tool heated up, how easy it was to reach their roots, whether it achieved their desired look, and how shiny and healthy their hair looked after styling.Notable extra features include a flight mode, which temporarily disables the battery, and an OLED screen. The temperature is Adjustable up to 50F/450F, perfect for all types of hair, even if you have thick, frizzy or curly hair, this straightener allowing beautiful results personalized to you.

Panellists said it was “light to hold”, so your arms won’t get sore when styling your whole head, making getting ready a less stressful experience. If you’re looking for a smooth glider, all testers found it gripped hair without too much snagging or tangling. FAST HEAT UP: Equipped with industry-leading MCH heating module that provides 15s fast heating up to 450°F. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the brand's reputation, ghd's original offering was a hit among our testers for how straightforward it was to use, getting the job done quickly and effectively.It lived up to its reputation in our blind tests and these lightweight straighteners were a top pick for creating poker-straight strands.