The Avanti Ti suits stylists and at-home users who want a single iron for both straightening and creating loose waves or curls, across a range of hair types thanks to its 5 adjustable temperature settings. Its universal voltage also makes it a practical option for people who travel internationally. It's not built as a specialty tool for very fine, heat-sensitive hair only, and its 1-inch plate width is narrower than what's ideal for sectioning very long or thick hair quickly.

Because it pairs straightening with a rounded, surround-heat housing built for waves and curls, the Avanti Ti can cover most everyday styling needs with one tool instead of a separate straightener and curling iron, and having 5 heat settings with floating plates makes it easier to dial in the right amount of heat for fine versus coarse hair rather than guessing with a single fixed temperature.

1. Plug in and set the voltage as needed — the iron is universal voltage compatible.
2. Power on and select one of the 5 temperature settings (265°F–450°F), choosing lower for fine or damaged hair and higher for coarse or resistant hair.
3. Let the plates reach temperature, then work on dry hair in small sections.
4. To straighten, clamp a section between the plates and glide smoothly from root to tip.
5. To create waves or curls, clamp near the root and rotate the iron while gliding down the length of the section.
6. The iron shuts off automatically after 60 minutes without use; unplug it when you're done styling.

Its 5 temperature settings give more control than a single fixed-heat iron, letting you match heat to hair type, and the floating plates help reduce snagging and pressure hot spots as hair of different thicknesses passes through. The rounded housing and surround heat also mean it can double as a styling tool for waves and curls, not just straight styles, and the universal voltage and long swivel cord suit both travel and salon use.

On the other side, 1-inch plates take longer than wider irons on very long or thick hair, the 60-minute auto shut-off can interrupt an extended styling session, and getting the best result on fine hair means remembering to dial the heat down rather than defaulting to the highest of the 5 settings.