13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

More Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels weirdly cheap and lightweight compared with older Paul Mitchell models, it took over a minute to heat up, and it was not especially effective on my curly hair. Amika the Confidante Moisture Maintenance Titanium Flat Iron for $150: This is an effective titanium iron with a design similar to our Best for Thick Hair pick, the Sutra IR2, right down to its infrared strip. It has a hefty, high-quality feel, and it made short work of curls and frizz. However, the Sutra heats faster and keeps hair smooth longer, and the titanium runner-up, the Kristen Ess 3-in-1 ($68), does a comparable job for less than half the price. NuMe Megastar X for $169: This ... Read full article.