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What Are The Best Flat Irons For Natural Hair?

Updated on February 3, 2015

Searching For The Best Flat Irons For Natural Hair?

Flat irons can be a dream come true for those with natural, curly hair. With these units you can easily straighten and style your hair in just a few minutes. My girlfriend has been using styling tools for many years now and has owned many medieval looking contraptions to straighten her hair. Over the years she has found several, not so scary looking, models that work great for her hair. She recently purchased a new one after many hours of methodical research and contemplation. She narrowed her search down by reading review after review and focusing on the brands that she was already familiar with. After seeing the time and effort she put into researching these styling tools I decided to write a simple review for the best flat irons for natural hair.

The best advice I can offer anyone looking for one of these is don't settle for an inexpensive model. They are poorly made and get too hot. If the heat is too high then you will damage your hair. Inexpensive models will not last as long either. Which means you will just have to go out and buy another one and waste some of your hard earned money. Most of the ones featured on this page are very reasonably priced and do a wonderful job straightening and styling your hair.

One of the most popular and highest rated brands is Babyliss. They are extremely well made and durable. They heat up quickly and have several different heat settings which allows you the ability to find the best temperature for your hair. This helps you to avoid getting the unit too hot and damaging or drying out your hair.

All of the models on this page are also very lightweight and have long cords which makes them so much easier to use. They will also reduce the amount of time it takes to straighten or style your hair. These models will leave your hair looking shiny, soft, and healthy. Be sure to click on the links to see full product details and amazing reviews.

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BaByliss Pro Titanium Steam Straightener

Easy to use and great for any hair type!

This one works wonderfully for any hair type. It uses steam to help straighten and style your hair. It is also very lightweight and easily moves through your hair without pulling or getting caught. This one creates constant steam and heats up quickly. This model will leave your hair looking healthy, shiny, and smoother than ever before.

If you are looking for a straightener that won't damage your hair or break the bank then this is the model for you. This is one of the highest rated and most popular models available on the market. Check out the link to see full product details and reviews.

BaByliss Pro BABNT5073T Nano Titanium-Plated Wet-To-Dry Hair Ultra-Thin Straightening Iron, 1.5 Inch

Babyliss Pro Professional Nano Titanium U Styler

This model is great for natural hair!

If you are looking for a great model that can straighten natural, thick, curly hair then this is it. This one works great on any hair type and it is very easy to use. It has 3 different heat settings with the highest being 450 degrees. This unit will leave your hair looking beautiful. It will straighten or style your hair without damaging or burning it.

Not only does this model do a wonderful job with your hair it is also very reasonably priced. Do yourself a favor and order this model. Your hair will thank you for it. Click on the link for product details and reviews.

Solano International Sleekheat Flat Iron

Works great with any hair type!

This model works great with any type of hair. It heats up very quickly and is very easy to use. It is also very lightweight, comes with an extra long cord, and has several different temperature settings. Temperature settings range from 170 degrees to 450 degrees. This model glides easily over hair without pulling or getting snagged. It leaves hair shiny, smooth, and beautiful.

Solano SleekHeat 450 Professional Flat Iron, 1 ¼-Inch

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium - Straightening Iron Set

This is by far the highest rated models around!

This model does an amazing job for any hair type. The titanium plates are able to produce more heat and will last a great deal longer than other units. This model has a great range of heat settings. There are 50 to be exact. You can adjust the heat setting to the best temperature for your hair so you won't have to worry about damaging or burning hair.

It is very lightweight and simple to use. Not too many of these get a 5 star rating but this one definitely deserves it. If you want the best model for any hair type then this is the model for you. Don't forget to read all of the great reviews and product details. Just click on the link.

Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Video Review

Sultra 50000 Seductress Curl Wave and Straight Iron

A great model that will last for your years!

The Sultra 50000 is a fantastic unit for natural hair. This model has 3 different heat settings ranging from 370 degrees to 395 degrees. It is also a wonderful unit for traveling. It is able to run on multiple voltages so you don't have to worry about buying an adapter. The extra long 9 foot cord makes this one easy to use and its lightweight so it won't leave your arms hurting after styling your hair.

This model will leave your hair looking smooth, straight, and healthier than ever. It is one of the most popular models available and will last for many years. Check out the link to see full product details and reviews.

Sultra The Seductress Curl Wave and Straight Ceramic Iron, 1 Inch

Sultra Seductress Curl, Wave & Straight Iron

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