Best hair straightener gift sets

In its favour

• The main tool is the Chronos, with HD motion-responsive technology that the maker says gives 3x faster styling.
• Includes the All-Rounder Paddle Brush, useful for detangling and smoothing before straightening.
• A soft heat-resistant bag lets the recipient store the styler while it cools.

Good to know

• The listing does not state the sleep mode timer for this edition.
• Fixed 185°C, so there is no lower setting for very fine hair.

In its favour

• Wide ceramic floating plates, stated as 85% larger, cover more hair per pass.
• Sleep mode after 10 minutes, universal voltage and a 2.7 m cable are listed.
• The set adds a paddle brush and heat-resistant bag, with a 2 year warranty stated.

Good to know

• Wide plates are a poor match for short hair, so check the recipient's hair length first.
• No adjustable temperature settings, so the heat cannot be lowered for fine or fragile hair.

In its favour

• Three items are listed: the Platinum+ smart styler, Bodyguard heat protect spray and a paddle brush.
• Platinum+ uses ultra-zone predictive technology and ceramic floating plates, per the listing.
• The heat protect spray means the recipient has a protector ready from the first use.

Good to know

• No heat-resistant bag is mentioned in the listing.
• The spray is a consumable, so that part of the set runs out over time.

In its favour

• Universal voltage is stated, so it works abroad with a plug adapter.
• The included heat-resistant bag and plate guard make packing easier.
• Sleep mode switches it off after 30 minutes of non-use.

Good to know

• Corded only, so you need a socket within reach of the mirror.
• The set's paddle brush adds bulk you may not want to pack.

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

• Dries and straightens in one step from wet hair, so it can replace a separate dryer and straightener.
• Four smart low-temperature plates work with airflow, according to the listing.
• Includes a paddle brush and a croc-inspired heat-resistant bag, and the listing states a 2 year warranty.

Good to know

• A listed 2.18 kg for the set suggests a bulkier tool than a plate straightener.
• It is a different kind of tool from a classic straightener, so check it suits the recipient's routine.