# Best straighteners for thick hair Source: https://plateandcurl.co.uk/best/best-straighteners-for-thick-hair Publisher: Plate and Curl. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://plateandcurl.co.uk/how-we-pick Thick hair makes a straightener work harder. Each section holds more hair, so the plates lose heat faster and you need more passes. Three things help. Wider plates cover more hair per stroke and cut styling time. A higher or adjustable maximum temperature gives coarse hair the heat it needs, while sensors that hold a steady temperature stop the plates cooling mid-section. And a quick heat up means less waiting. Weight matters too, because thick hair takes longer to style. This guide compares wide and high-heat models on plate size, maximum temperature, heat up time and weight, using the figures each listing gives. Where a maker gives plate size as a percentage rather than in millimetres, we quote it that way. ## Products ### 1. ghd Chronos Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener & Styler for Thick Hair Plate size: 85% larger than ghd Gold; Max temperature: 185°C; Heat up: Not stated; Weight: 489 g The wide plate version of ghd Chronos, made for long, thick and curly hair. The listing states plates 85% larger than ghd Gold, close-edge design for root control and motion-responsive heat. 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. ### 2. ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener & Styler, More Shine, Thick Hair Plates: Wide ceramic floating, high-gloss; Max temperature: 185°C; Auto shut-off: After 30 minutes; Weight: 770 g ghd's wide plate straightener for long, thick or curly hair, with plates the maker says are 70% larger than its standard models. It lists universal voltage and a 2.7 m swivel cord. 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. ### 3. Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener & Dryer, Ceramic, Wet to Dry, HT401UKBL Type: 2-in-1 plate straightener; Straightening: Ceramic plates, up to 230°C; Drying: Built-in airflow; Wet hair use: Yes, Wet mode A straightener with ceramic plates and dryer airflow. Wet mode dries and straightens, while Dry mode cuts the air to work as a normal straightener. Three combs are included. 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. ### 4. Faszin Professional Hair Straighteners, 42mm Wide-Plate Plates: 42 mm titanium, 3D floating; Max temperature: 230°C; Auto shut-off: After 30 minutes; Weight: 600 g A wide plate straightener with 42 x 110 mm titanium plates, 11 settings from 130°C to 230°C, switchable ions and an LED display. A lower-cost route to wide plates. 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. ### 5. CLOUD NINE The Original Iron Hair Straightener Grey | Variable Temperature Control | Revive Mode Mineral-Infused Plates | Digital Display 360° Swivel Cord | 200ml Magical Potion Heat Protection Spray Plates: Sericite mineral-infused, Spring-Flex; Max temperature: 200°C; Auto shut-off: Not stated; Weight: Not stated Cloud Nine's core straightener with 11 temperature settings from 100°C to 200°C, mineral-infused plates and a Revive Mode that vibrates the plates. This bundle adds a 200 ml heat protection spray. 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. ### 6. L'Oréal Professionnel SteamPod 4, Steam Hair Straightener, UK Plug Body shape: Steam styler with combs; Plates: Ceramic with steam; Heat: Adjustable, up to 210°C; Weight: 1.4 kg The fourth-generation SteamPod uses steam and a choice of combs. The listing says it creates bouncy, defined curls as well as straight looks, with heat you set for your hair texture. 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.