Best straighteners for thick hair

In its favour

• Plates 85% larger than ghd Gold mean fewer sections on thick or long hair, per the maker.
• HD motion-responsive technology adjusts power as you move to hold 185°C through dense sections.
• Close-edge plates are designed to style right from the root despite the extra width.

Good to know

• The heat is fixed at 185°C, so there is no higher setting for very coarse hair.
• Heat up time is not stated in this listing.

In its favour

• The maker says the 70% larger plates style hair in half the time, a real help with long or thick hair.
• A 30-second heat up and a 30-minute sleep mode are both listed.
• Universal voltage and a protective plate guard make it easier to take away.

Good to know

• Wide plates are less precise near the roots and on short cuts.
• Plate width in millimetres is not stated in the listing.

In its favour

• Heated ceramic plates give a classic straightener finish in Dry mode.
• Clamping at the root directs airflow to dry roots, per the listing.
• Three interchangeable combs suit different hair types.

Good to know

• Amazon lists 1.59 kg, heavy for one tool, though packaging may be included.
• It does not replace a full dryer for volume or diffused styles.

In its favour

• The 42 x 110 mm plates are stated to be 85% larger than a regular straightener.
• Eleven temperature settings from 130°C to 230°C, shown on a live LED display.
• 100 to 240 V range and a 2.2 m 360° cord are listed, handy for travel.

Good to know

• Faszin is a less established brand and the listing states no warranty term.
• Wide plates do not suit short hair or detailed work.

In its favour

• Eleven temperature settings from 100°C to 200°C let you match heat to fine, normal or coarse hair.
• Revive Mode vibrates the plates 8,000 times a minute, which the maker says reduces direct heat contact.
• The title states a 200 ml Magical Potion heat protection spray is included, so you have a protector from day one.

Good to know

• This listing does not state weight, plate width or an auto shut-off timer.
• The 200°C maximum is lower than some rivals, which may matter for very coarse or tightly curled hair.

In its favour

• The listing states it creates bouncy and defined curls, not only straight styles.
• Heat is adjustable up to a listed 210°C, so you can tune it to fine or thick hair.
• Different combs are supplied to match your hair type and the look you want.

Good to know

• At a listed 1.4 kg it is the heaviest tool here, which can tire your arm when curling.
• It needs filtered water in the tank; the listing warns against tap water.