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Cloud Nine Original Iron: 11 heat settings, 100°C to 200°C
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Where most premium straighteners in this category run at one fixed heat, the Cloud Nine Original Iron gives you eleven settings between 100°C and 200°C. That makes it particularly relevant for fine, coloured or fragile hair that styles easily, and for households where several people with different hair share one tool. This bundle also includes a Magical Remedy conditioner. The low starting temperature is the feature that separates it from the ghd models it competes with.
- Plates
- Sericite mineral-infused ceramic
- Max temperature
- 200°C
- Auto shut-off
- After 30 minutes
- Weight
- Not stated
In its favour
- Eleven settings between 100°C and 200°C let you style fine hair gently or turn it up for thicker hair.
- Hibernation Mode switches the iron off after 30 minutes of inactivity, according to the listing.
- Spring-Flex floating plates are designed to cushion the hair for smoother styling.
Good to know
- The listing does not state weight, plate width or cable length.
- Its 200°C top setting is lower than the Faszin or Shark options here.
Our take
Heat control and Revive Mode
Cloud Nine's argument is that no two hair types need the same heat, so the iron lets you choose. Fine hair may set at the lower end, while coarser hair can go towards 200°C. The listing also describes Revive Mode, which uses Axial Vibration to make the plates vibrate and feed hair through with less friction, reducing time under direct heat.
The top setting of 200°C is lower than some wide plate rivals, which matters only if your hair genuinely needs more.
For shared households, the wide range also means one iron can serve a fine-haired teenager and a parent with coarse waves without either compromising.
Plates and cushioning
The plates are infused with Sericite, a mineral that Cloud Nine says helps lock in moisture for stronger, shinier, smoother hair. Spring-Flex technology cushions the plates so they move with the hair rather than pressing flat, which helps with snagging. The heater surface is ceramic.
Safety and missing details
Hibernation Mode switches the iron off after 30 minutes of inactivity, which is a useful backstop if you leave in a hurry. The listing does not give weight, plate width, cable length or voltage. Plate width in particular affects how fast you get through thick hair, so it is worth checking before buying for that purpose.
How it compares
The ghd Gold runs at a fixed 185°C and is listed at 400 g, so it suits people who never adjust the heat. The Faszin 42 mm wide plate also has 11 settings, but starting at 130°C and reaching 230°C, aimed at thick and long hair rather than fine. For steam styling with adjustable heat, the L'Oréal SteamPod 3 is a different route.
Verdict
The Original Iron is a sensible pick for fine or fragile hair, or for anyone who wants to choose their own heat. If you have very thick or coarse hair and need more temperature or plate area, the Faszin 42 mm wide plate is better suited, and the ghd Gold is the simpler fixed-heat option.
Compared with alternatives in: Best hair straighteners under £250, Best straighteners for curly and afro hair, Best straighteners for fine hair
Amazon listing title: The Original Iron Grey Hair Straightener Starlight Grey | Variable Temperature Control Quick Heat Touch Technology Ceramic Floating Plates Spring Flex Styling | Magical Remedy Conditioner