I’ve tried so many different pairs of straighteners over the years, but whenever anyone asks me which are the best, they’re always surprised by my answer. Despite having used a number of high-end and highly-regarded brands like Dyson, Cloud Nine and ghd, I always recommend a pair you can pick up for under £30 on Amazon. Around 12 months ago, I tried out a pair of Remington Shine Therapy Advanced Ceramic Hair Straighteners S8500 after my decade-old ghds finally gave up the ghost.
And my only regret is not replacing them with the budget pair sooner. Amazon shoppers had said they’ve ‘abandoned’ their expensive flat irons in favour of these affordable Remington straighteners, and so, I put my faith in some 22.000 five star Amazon reviews and decided to give them a chance.
READ MORE: I'm a fashion writer and these 8 Amazon pieces are worth saving ahead of Prime Day The straighteners boast a sleek black and white design, teal coloured plates and digital temperature display. They take around 20 seconds to heat up, with temperature control buttons that allow you to select the right setting for your hair, ranging from 150 to 230 degrees. The Advanced Ceramic coated plates are infused with Moroccan Argan Oil and Vitamin E, while the floating plates make them spongy and allow for even pressure on the hair, so not is my hair styled to perfection, it’s always left shiny and healthy looking too.
If you want more intense shine, to tackle frizz or to have healthier looking hair .
