The Best Hair Straighteners, According to Celebrity Hairstylists and Vogue Editors (2024)

With this in mind, here we have 17 professional hairstylists weighing in on what they consider to be the best hair straightener on the market. Read on for their recommendations.

BaBylissPro Porcelain Ceramic Straightener

• Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist and barber Nigella Miller says this one is her favorite because of its porcelain ceramic plate technology. “I feel like it gives me the perfect straightened look I’m going for. Having 4c hair, I need a straightener that’s going to heat up enough to smooth out my curls without having to do multiple passes. The ceramic plate just seals my cuticle which gives me the perfect curly to straight look.”
• Product Specs: This flat iron has porcelain ceramic plates that heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Available Sizes: 1”, 1.5”, 2”

Dyson Corrale Styler Straightener

• Why We Love It: The Dyson Corrale is not your normal flat iron. Instead of solid plates, it uses ones that shape and gather hair to achieve a sleek, silky blowout without extreme heat. The tool is even rechargeable, meaning you can have 30 minutes of cord-free styling—perfect for on-the-go use.
• Product Specs: This hair straightener uses manganese copper alloy plates and heat control to straighten hair across three temperature settings (330, 365, and 410 degrees Fahrenheit).

NuMe Megastar

• Why We Love It: Hairstylist Erinn Courtney says the NuMe Megastar straightener has been her go-to straightener for years. “It’s sleek and ergonomic. It’s very comfortable in the hand, and that’s important to me since I do a lot of braiding and need to protect my hands,” she says. “The hair always come out super straight, soft and shiny. And because the NuMe is on the smaller side, it’s really easy to create curls and styles other than simply straightening.” This is Roszak’s pick to straighten thicker, longer hair because the wider plates allow you to tackle more hair at once, and you can control the temperature to your liking.
• Product Specs: This hair straightener heats hair up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit through infrared technology built into its floating plates.
• Available Sizes: 1”

Amika Confidante Moisture Maintenance Styler

• Why We Love It: LaFond—who serves as Christopher John Rogers’s go-to hairstylist for his shows—reaches for this one because of its “infrared heat technology that penetrates deep into the hair shaft, heating the strands evenly and gently from the inside out.” She adds that it looks great on any countertop “with its super sleek and glam matte black and gold finish—beauty and brains.”
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses titanium plates and an infrared light beam to heat hair 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Available Sizes: 1.25”

GHD Platinum+ Hair Straightener

• Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel says he loves this straightener because of its technology. “This iron recognizes each section of hair and adapts the correct amount of heat that is necessary for each section of hair.” Kat Graham’s trusted hair stylist, Rachel Lee Wright, feels similarly. “[This straightener] has a rounded top edge which helps me iron without any snags or excessive pulling/catching which can lead to extra heat on already fragile ends. The adjustable heat dial helps keep you in check depending on the level of damage you have and texture and curl pattern. The smoothness of the plates are critical for a silky press or flat iron waves so you can work in a flow.”
• Product Specs: This hair straightener uses ultra-zone predictive technology to ensure the optimum styling temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit, and adjust to hair thickness.
• Available Sizes: 1”

T3 Lucea ID Smart Flat Iron with Touch Interface

• Why We Love It: Kerry Washington’s hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant says this is her favorite flat iron. “It’s a smart touch interface straightening iron that offers styling personalization,” she explains. “It adjusts heat based on your texture, length, and color-treated hair. You will have shiny hair and less damage to it in the end when it comes to styling your hair. It’s great for all hair types and textures.”
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses the brand’s Heat ID technology and nine temperature settings to adjust to your hair's needs.
• Available Sizes: 1”

L’Oréal Professionnel Steampod Flat Iron & Styler

• Why We Love It: Ever thought to straighten your hair with steam? L’Oréal Professionnel’s Steampod makes this possible. Through steam and an integrated comb to deliver a shiny, frizz-free style. Able to create beachy waves or a pin-straight style, this versatile tool is as efficient as they come.
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses a steady steam distribution, heated plates, and a styling comb to straighten hair with three settings up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit.

GHD Unplugged Styler Cordless Flat Iron

• Why We Love It: Celebrity hairstylist and GHD ambassador Justine Marjan says she loves the GHD Unplugged. “Not only does this cordless styler make touch-ups on set and red carpets possible, but it’s small and lightweight enough to fit in a purse. I love how discreet it is when I’m traveling and that I can truly touch up my hair anywhere without sacrificing the styling power of other GHD hot tools.” The flat iron is designed for 20 minutes of cordless styling, along with a portable charging cable. The straightener is also a favorite of celebrity hairstylist Charlotte Mensah—noting that it’s especially suited for those on the go or to leave afro-textured hair smooth and soft. “It’s great for topping up a sleek look after traveling or creating curls for a night out. I love its light and portable design.”
• Product Specs: This cordless flat iron uses ceramic-coated plates and maintains an optimum styling temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Available Sizes: 1”

Hot Tools Black Gold Evolve Ionic Salon Flat Iron

• Why We Love It: Clayton Hawkins, the hairstylist responsible for Olivia Rodrigo’s Y2K hair moments, opts for the Hot Tools Black Gold Evolve Ionic Flat Iron because of the shine it creates. “All flat irons can basically smooth and straighten similarly, but this one has an ionic generator that creates intense shine!”
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses ceramic-titanium plates and rounded edges with heat settings up to 455 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Available Sizes: 1”, 1.25”

Croc Wet To Dry Premium Flat Iron

• Why We Love It: Parker, who has worked with Precious Lee and Sophia Roe, says the Croc Premium Wet to Dry Flat Iron is one of her favorites because it saves her time on her natural clients by not having to blow-dry the hair first, especially if you want a bone-straight look. “Because it locks the press into the hair, it’ll stay until the desired wash day. You can also adjust the temperature, which is important because you don’t always need high heat depending on the hair texture.”
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses titanium plates (heating up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit) and a ventilation system that releases excess heat as steam.
• Available Sizes: 1.5”

Tymo Ionic Plus Straightening Brush

• Why We Love It: Tymo’s brush makes straightening your hair easy as can be. It features a dense bristle design that captures each strand at a fraction of the time it takes with your usual flat iron. Those with thick and curly hair types rave of its straightening capabilities.
• Product Specs: This brush uses the brand’s T-sensor technology to adjust heat to your hair type and texture—working across 16 temperature settings up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Salon Tech Titanium Xtreme Flat Iron

• Why We Love It: When editorial hairstylist Cassandra Normil needs a good hair straightener, she often reaches for the Salon Tech Titanium Xtreme for its titanium plates, remarking that “it gives a smooth glide when straightening the hair. And what’s great about any straightening iron is that you can curl at the hair as well!” The model is designed to reach temperatures up to 450 degrees, and straighten even thick, coarse hair.
• Product Specs: This flat iron uses titanium plates to heat hair up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Available Sizes: 1”

Ceramic Versus Titanium Hair Straighteners

As you begin your search for your next flat iron, you’ll notice that there are several plate materials available—ultimately impacting how fast the iron heats up and how the tool works to straighten each strand. “Ceramic irons take longer to heat up and they heat the hair from the inside, [while] titanium heats up immediately and heats the hair on the surface,” explains Parker. “Straightening hair from the inside is better than heating the hair shaft.” According to her, which option you should choose is based on your hair type and desired look. “If your hair is soft, smooth, and easy to flat iron, use ceramic, but if you have more stubborn, coarse hair, use titanium.” Essentially, titanium plates will heat faster and require fewer passes to achieve that pin-straight look.

Meet The Experts

• Adir Abergel is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Emma Watson and Kristen Stewart.
• Erinn Courtney is a celebrity hairstylist and braider for Rickey Thompson, Nazanin Mandi, and Willow Smith, and more.
• Dimitris Giannetos is a pro hairstylist who has worked with Amal Clooney, Gigi Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, and Rosalía.
• Clayton Hawkins is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Zegler, and Jenna Ortega.
• Naeemah LaFond is an editorial hairstylist known for her sculptural styles that have been seen on countless runways, campaigns, and publications.
• Rachel Lee Wright is a pro makeup artist whose work can be seen in i-D, Dazed, and Another Magazine.
• Justine Marjan is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Camila Cabello, Ashley Graham, and Shay Mitchell.
• Charlotte Mensah is a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Manketti Oil Haircare.
• Nigella Miller is a celebrity hairstylist and barber who has worked with brands like Burberry, Nike, and Cartier.
• Cassandra Normil is an editorial hairstylist who specializes in wigs, braids, and extensions.
• Mideyah Parker is a celebrity and editorial hairstylist and ambassador for Pattern Beauty.
• Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Natalie Portman, Zoe Saldana, and Riley Keough.
• Larry Sims is a celebrity hairstylist who often works with Janet Jackson, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, and more.
• Takisha Sturdivant is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose, and Storm Reid.
• Mickiela Smith is a pro hairstylist and founder of MMSMITH.CO
• Jennifer Yepez is a celebrity hairstylist who works with Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and Emily Ratajkowski.