Tried and tested
TONI&GUY Afro Ionic Moisture Lock Straightener, £59.99 Tested by Tricia Hunte “I love the fact these have been designed specifi cally with Afro hair in mind. Lightweight and easy to use, they even have thumb ‘grips’ for added control. The ionic ceramic plates heat up quickly, with fi ve temperature settings to choose from, and they didn’t snag once through my unruly mane! Well worth the money.”
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ghd Gold Max Styler, £119 Tested by Tricia Hunte
TRICIA inactive for 30 minutes. They heat up straight away and I found myself going over my locks less than my usual brand. I’m very pleased.”
“Heavier than my regular irons, these come complete with a handy plate guard, which means you can pop them in your bag immediately after using. The sleep mode is also great, switching the irons off if left
Paul Mitchell Express Ion Smooth 1.25 Irons, £89.95
Mark Hill Raw Straight &
Smooth Pro Ceramic Styler, £99.99 Tested by Jackie Hunter
“These irons are very funky – I love the zebra-print design! The special features are also great, from the temperature control to the auto-switch off device, and they heat up in 20 seconds. I only had to run over my bob twice, and there was no snagging, either. A good iron for a good price.”
Tested by Jackie Hunter
“I love how lightweight these irons are, with a really long cord so I can reach my bedroom mirror with ease. The temperature control is another huge positive, as well as the 30-second heat-up time! The irons left my hair smooth and static-free, and I was pleased I could get close to my scalp. It’s just a shame there isn’t a heat resistant mat as an added bonus!”
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Cloud Nine Iron, £129.95 Tested by Nicky Ade
Corioliss C3 Gold Leopard Straightening Iron, £124.99
Tested by Nicky Ade
“These irons are really eye-catching, which makes a pleasant change. They are also lightweight, with a long cord for easy use. It’s a little bit confusing fi guring out what temperature the irons reach, as the LEDs fl ash at once, and they also took a couple of minutes to heat up, however, they ran through my hair with ease. Yes, they’re expensive – but what irons aren’t?”
afro hair 41
“Classic in design, these irons are sturdy to hold and use. They are jam-packed with features, from an easy-to-use temperature control and heat guard, to a hibernation mode and dual adapter! They took seconds to heat up and I found myself straightening my hair in half the time. Everyone should own a pair!”
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Three afro hair readers trial the latest straightening irons
JACKIE
NICKY
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