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Best hair straightener in the UK, according to AI
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews named ghd most often for hair straighteners, in 38 of 57 answers. This page reports what those assistants said across 57 answers.
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- Best overallghdNamed in 66.7% of answers
- Best overall budget optionRemingtonNamed in 64.9% of answers
- Best for adjustable heatCloud NineNamed in 36.8% of answers
- Best for sleek finish without spending muchBaBylissNamed in 33.3% of answers
- Best for low-heat & damaged hairRevampNamed in 21.1% of answers
- Best for wet-to-dry stylingDysonNamed in 15.8% of answers
The hair straighteners brands AI recommends most
Share of the 57 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1ghdModels named: Platinum+, Platinum+ Styler, ChronosCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2RemingtonModels named: Shine Therapy S8500, Shine Therapy, Shine Therapy Hair Straightener (S8500)CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3Cloud NineModels named: The Original Iron, Original Iron, The Wide IronCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4BaBylissModels named: Titanium Pearlescent Hair Straightener, Super Styler, Super Smooth Wide StraightenerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5RevampModels named: Progloss Touch Digital Straightening Iron, Progloss Liberate, Progloss Touch DigitalCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6DysonModels named: Corrale, Airstrait, Airstrait Hair StraightenerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7L'Oréal ProfessionnelModels named: SteamPod 4.0, SteamPod, Steampod 4CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8RevlonModels named: SmoothStay Straightener, Smoothstay Straightener, Smoothstay Hair StraightenerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9MD LondonModels named: STRAIT, PHAT Extra WideCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10Nicky ClarkeModels named: Frizz Control, Frizz Control StraightenerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ghd | 66.7% | 4 of 4 | best overall, premium all-rounder, best overall / smart control | Platinum+, Platinum+ Styler, Chronos | £200–£250; £249 |
| Remington | 64.9% | 4 of 4 | best overall budget option, best budget option, budget option | Shine Therapy S8500, Shine Therapy, Shine Therapy Hair Straightener (S8500) | £20–£35; £25–£35 |
| Cloud Nine | 36.8% | 4 of 4 | adjustable heat, customisable temperature control, wide plates and fewer passes | The Original Iron, Original Iron, The Wide Iron | £229–£249; £229 |
| BaByliss | 33.3% | 4 of 4 | sleek finish without spending much, thick or curly hair, longer plates or more control for thicker or longer hair | Titanium Pearlescent Hair Straightener, Super Styler, Super Smooth Wide Straightener | £20; £35–£40 |
| Revamp | 21.1% | 4 of 4 | best for low-heat & damaged hair, best touch-control, best value | Progloss Touch Digital Straightening Iron, Progloss Liberate, Progloss Touch Digital | approx. £100; £100 |
| Dyson | 15.8% | 3 of 4 | wet-to-dry styling, straightening straight from wet with air, best cordless option | Corrale, Airstrait, Airstrait Hair Straightener | £400–£450; £450 |
| L'Oréal Professionnel | 14% | 4 of 4 | smoothing stubborn textures, frizz and curls, frizz & coarse textures | SteamPod 4.0, SteamPod, Steampod 4 | Around £280–£305; £305 |
| Revlon | 8.8% | 1 of 4 | ultra-budget option, entry-level or travel backup tool, nourish hair while styling, straight looks and loose waves | SmoothStay Straightener, Smoothstay Straightener, Smoothstay Hair Straightener | £18–£30; £20 – £30 |
| MD London | 7% | 3 of 4 | best budget/wide-plate choice, best precision & curls, lightweight handling and value | STRAIT, PHAT Extra Wide | £119; £119 |
| Nicky Clarke | 5.3% | 1 of 4 | frizz-prone hair, cheapest reliable option | Frizz Control, Frizz Control Straightener | £40; ~£40 |
What people in the UK ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What are the best hair straighteners in the UK?
ghd was named as best overall in many answers, with models including Platinum+ and Chronos. Remington was named as the best budget option, with the Shine Therapy S8500. Cloud Nine was named for adjustable heat and wide plates.
What are the best cheap hair straighteners in the UK?
Remington was named as the best budget option, with the Shine Therapy S8500. BaByliss was named for a sleek finish without spending much, and Revlon was named as an ultra-budget option. MD London was also named as a budget choice.
What are the best hair straighteners for thick hair?
BaByliss was named for thick or curly hair, with models including the Titanium Pearlescent. Cloud Nine was named for wide plates and fewer passes. ghd was also named as best overall.
What are the best affordable hair straighteners in the UK?
Remington was named as the best budget option, with the Shine Therapy S8500. BaByliss was named for a sleek finish without spending much. Revlon was named as an ultra-budget option.
What are the best hair straighteners for thin hair?
The assistants did not single out a brand for thin hair. ghd was named most overall for this category, in 38 of 57 answers. Remington was named most often as the budget option.
What are the best hair straighteners for curling hair?
MD London was named for precision and curls. ghd was named as best overall, and Cloud Nine was named for adjustable heat. The assistants did not single out one brand as best for curling.
What are the best hair straighteners for fine hair?
The assistants did not single out a brand for fine hair. ghd was named most overall for this category, in 38 of 57 answers. Remington was named most often as the budget option.
What are the best hair straighteners for curly hair?
BaByliss was named for thick or curly hair. L'Oréal Professionnel was named for frizz and curls, with the SteamPod. ghd was also named as best overall.
What are the best cordless hair straighteners in the UK?
Dyson was named as the best cordless option, with the Corrale and Airstrait. The assistants did not name another brand as best for cordless use. ghd was named most overall for this category.
What are the best brush hair straighteners in the UK?
The assistants did not single out a brand for brush straighteners. ghd was named most overall for this category, in 38 of 57 answers. Remington was named most often as the budget option.
What are the best hair straighteners for frizzy hair?
L'Oréal Professionnel was named for frizz and coarse textures, with the SteamPod. Nicky Clarke was named for frizz-prone hair, with the Frizz Control. ghd was also named as best overall.
What are the best travel hair straighteners in the UK?
Revlon was named as an entry-level or travel backup tool, with the Smoothstay. The assistants did not name another brand as best for travel. ghd was named most overall for this category.
Which Remington hair straighteners do AI assistants recommend?
Remington was named as the best budget option, with the Shine Therapy S8500. Answers quoted around £20 to £35 for Remington models. Remington was named in 37 of 57 answers.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the UK actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the UK, and read every answer: 57 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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