A hair straightener is the most versatile tool in your styling cupboard, but not everyone wants to drop $500 on the latest flashy version. Enter the affordable hair straightener.
While the celebs and A-listers of the world can afford the pricey products wielded by star hairstylists, the rest of us love nothing more than to nab a bargain. And there’s nothing better than finding a holy grail hair straightener that leaves your locks smooth and sleek without costing an arm and a leg.
Not only can a good straightener give you pin-straight tresses (if that’s your style), but it can also create curls, waves and plenty of texture if you use it right.
So if you don’t already own one, or the one you bought as a teen is on its last legs, shop our favourite affordable hair straighteners below.
The best affordable hair straighteners in Australia
01
Mermade straightener
$109 at Mermade Hair
It’s pink, do we really need to say more? Light, versatile and oh-so-cute, we can’t get enough of this straightener from the brand celebs like Khloe Kardashian swear by.
Key features:
- Lightweight design – light enough to take with you anywhere
- Ionic technology helps to seal your hair cuticle, create shine and curb flyaway
Also available at:
- $109 from The Iconic
- $109 from Myer
- $109 from Sephora
02
Airburst styler
$88 (usually $110) at Bondi Boost
Partial to a daily heated style? Say bye bye to dry and damaged roots with this one of a kind hair straightener from Bondi Boost. Bursting cool air onto each strand, your locks will be sealed to the cuticle making for a shiny and frizz-free finish, doesn’t get much better.
Key features:
- Lightweight & professionally designed
- Adjustable temperature up to 220 degrees
- 360-degree power cord
- Five year warranty
Also available at:
- $110 from Adore Beauty
03
Remington super glide ceramic hair straightener
$39.99 at Priceline Pharmacy
For the girls who value every extra moment of shut-eye then this one is for you. Thanks to the Turbo Boost function reaching a maximum heat of 230 degrees in rapid time, silky smooth results are just a glide away. Taking the place of the most affordable hair straightener, this tool from Remington is true value for money.
Key features:
- 15 second heat time
- Digital variable heat setting up to 230 degrees
- Temperature lock function
- LED indicator light
- Two year warranty
Also available at:
- $40 from SSS Hair
04
Flair ceramic lux straightener
$149.95 at Shaver Shop
With floating ceramic and tourmaline plates and three heat settings, this flat iron is perfect for straightening and curling your tresses.
Key features:
- Three digital controlled heat settings
- Floating ceramic and tourmaline plates
05
TYMO hair straightener brush
$79.99 (usually $89.99) at Amazon
If you’re not after a classic flat iron, why not try this chic blow-dry brush that promises smooth, silky locks? It’s a quick and easy alternative to a classic blow-out.
Key features:
- Short heat-up time and five temperature settings
- Heat protection and safety
Are more expensive hair straighteners better?
The quality of a hair straightener is not dependent on the price tag that follows. Instead, a good quality hair straightener can be assessed based on the included features.
When we are searching for our next hair straightener, we can consider whether the tool has adjustable heat settings, automatic shut-off technology, and what kind of plates are used.
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