Best Premium Flat Irons

Updated January 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
CHI
G2 Ceramic and Titanium Flat Iron
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Bottom Line

A well-known brand with a die-hard following, the CHI offers heat settings based on your hair type so you can't go wrong.

Pros

We love its color-coded heat settings based on hair type on its digital display. With its new titanium-infused plates, it is even smoother than its previous models. Sleek and ergonomic design. Includes thermal mat.

Cons

The on/off switch and temperature controls are on the inside of the handle, which can be awkward until you get used to it.

ISA Professional
Titanium Flat Iron
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Extra-long plates are great for getting super close to the scalp or styling bangs.

Pros

With a full two-year warranty, you can feel safe trying out this flat iron. Temperature controls between 265 to 450 degrees. Features LCD display. "Mirror" titanium plates are super smooth, creating sleek and shiny hair.

Cons

Some users have noted that their curly hair can get caught on the plates if they are not precise when placing their hair.

Croc
Classic Nano-Titanium Flat Iron
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A high-end flat iron with a solid reputation that offers a digital temperature display and titanium plates.

Pros

Offers professional features such as super-smooth plates. It has 25 heat settings and a precise system to maintain heat to avoid scorching hair. The nano-silver technology offers sanitation and deodorization benefits. Keeps your hair smelling fresh and clean.

Cons

Not great for flat-iron curls, since the edges get very hot.

Paul Mitchell Pro Tools
Express Ion Smooth Plus Flat Iron
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Professional quality made for casual use with features specifically designed to smooth hair.

Pros

Gets lots of notice for its ability to tame frizzy hair and create sleek styles with ease. Smooths and polishes hair to make it shiny. A digital display makes it easy to see the exact temperature you are using, which you can change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Cons

No automatic shutoff feature.

Best Bang for the Buck
Furiden
Professional 2 in 1 Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron
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Bottom Line

Specifically designed with a cylindrical body for both straightening and curling with lots of nice features for a professional result.

Pros

Solves a common problem with an extra-long cord. Has a convenient swivel base so you can style from any angle. Heats in 15 seconds with five heating settings, each labeled with the temperature. Automatic shutoff and a safety lock for traveling are nice safety features.

Cons

Curling with the iron may take some practice, but it is easy to use as a straightener.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 25 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 122 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    If you like your hair sleek and pin-straight, or just smooth and frizz-free – and want that style to last more than a day – then you should invest in a premium flat iron. You really will see a difference in both how your hair turns out, ease of use, less damage, and longer lasting results. Why are they better? The titanium or tourmaline heat plates are safer and let hair slip through easily, and more expensive models offer customized heat settings so that you aren’t using a setting that is too high for your hair, or too low to be effective. They also usually come with warranties and other safety gear, like heat-protecting gloves, so you can rest assured in your splurge. A premium flat iron will cost about $125.

    The team that worked on this review
    • Elaine
      Elaine
      Writer
    • Eliza
      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    CHI

    G2 Ceramic and Titanium Flat Iron

    CHI

    G2 Ceramic and Titanium Flat Iron

    A well-known brand with a die-hard following, the CHI offers heat settings based on your hair type so you can't go wrong.

    $139
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    ISA Professional

    Titanium Flat Iron

    ISA Professional

    Titanium Flat Iron

    Extra-long plates are great for getting super close to the scalp or styling bangs.

    $129
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    Croc

    Classic Nano-Titanium Flat Iron

    Croc

    Classic Nano-Titanium Flat Iron

    A high-end flat iron with a solid reputation that offers a digital temperature display and titanium plates.

    $170
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    Paul Mitchell Pro Tools

    Express Ion Smooth Plus Flat Iron

    Paul Mitchell Pro Tools

    Express Ion Smooth Plus Flat Iron

    Professional quality made for casual use with features specifically designed to smooth hair.

    $100
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    Furiden

    Professional 2 in 1 Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron

    Furiden

    Professional 2 in 1 Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron

    Specifically designed with a cylindrical body for both straightening and curling with lots of nice features for a professional result.

    $68

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