Stylists and frequent home users who want a durable, professional-grade straightener with a wide heat range (300–465°F) that works across fine to coarse hair, and who want the flexibility to also create waves or curls with the same iron.

The titanium-plus-ceramic combination and IonMultiplier technology put this closer to a professional-salon tool than a basic flat iron, and the 4-year warranty reflects that build quality. Being able to both straighten and create waves with the same iron also means one tool covers more of a stylist's or client's routine.

• Apply a heat protectant to clean, dry hair and section it out
• Choose a heat setting for your hair type — lower for fine or color-treated hair, higher for coarse or resistant hair
• To straighten: starting near the root, clamp a section and glide the iron smoothly down to the ends in one motion
• To wave or curl: rotate the iron a half-turn as you glide down the section, using the rounded barrel shape
• Let hair cool before brushing or combing through

Pros:

• Titanium plates plus dual ceramic heating for fast, even heat transfer
• 5 heat settings (300–465°F) suit a wide range of hair types
• Rounded housing doubles as a waving/curling tool, not just a straightener
• 4-year manufacturer's warranty, longer than most flat irons in this range

Cons:

• 465°F is high enough to damage fine or already-compromised hair if used carelessly — always pair with a heat protectant and start on a lower setting
• No auto shut-off, so it needs to be turned off manually