When you style your hair with these essential tools, you expect them to make your job easier, right? Well, that's why we've rounded up the best of the best straighteners, curling irons, blow-dryers and rollers, according to our readers.
Here are some hair care tips to help you maintain healthy hair no matter how many times you manipulate your God-given texture with heat.
Tip 1: Use high-quality shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
Tip 2: Use a deep conditioner like Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment, or Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner, once or twice a month -- especially if you straighten your hair on the regular.
Tip 3: Use a heat-protecting hair serum such as Sally Heisenberg Go With the Blow, before and after blow-drying.
Tip 4: If you are going to use a flat iron, let hair air dry the night before or use the lowest setting on your blow-dryer if you didn't plan ahead.
Tip 5: When you straighten your hair, select the lowest temperature possible that will still give you the straightening effect you desire.
Best hair styling tools
1. Conair Instant Heat Compact Hot Rollers W/ Ceramic Technology; Black Case With Blue And Green Rollers
Why it's great: For the ladies who struggle to keep their curls intact, readers say these rollers might be your solution. "These actually curled my hair -- which is amazing," confesses one reader. "I used them at least three times a week."
Other readers love that the rollers are so compact and appreciate that they heat up quickly when they're getting ready in the morning. "[The rollers] are very lightweight and small -- making them ideal for traveling," says one user. "Plus, they heat up rapidly which is helpful when sharing outlets in a hotel room."
2. Conair Instant Heat Curling Iron; 1-inch
Why it's great: Users can't stop raving about this affordable curling iron and claim they "simply can't live without it." In fact, one reader says she bought this model in every size due to the long-lasting curls it provides. "It works perfectly, has lots of settings, turns itself off, the handle doesn't get too hot and the cord moves freely," raves one user. "What more could you want?
3. Conair Wallmount 1600 Watt Hair Dryer with LED Night Light; White
Why it's great: "I like the fact that it doesn't feel like I'm drying my hair with hurricane force winds, yet it dries my hair faster than blow dryers that tend to get too hot," says one reader of this Con-air dryer. Other users agree saying the blow-dryer "is easy to handle" and they love "mounting the hair dryer near the mirror so it's always convenient."
4. Sultra The Bombshell Rod Curling Iron
Why it's great: This curling rod is a favorite among readers who like to create a variety of styles with one styling tool. One reader says this tool lets you "create your own style of curls." Another reader raves that this iron is "easy to use" and that her hair "holds a curl like no other when [she] uses this."
5. CHI Original 1" Flat Hair Straightening Ceramic Hairstyling Iron 1 Inch Plates
6. Remington Pro ½-1” Curling Wand with Pearl Ceramic Technology, CI95AC4
Why it's great: The unique shape and design of this styling wand makes it a huge hit with our readers. "I love that you can achieve different curl sizes with one iron," raves one reviewer. "It was super quick to use." Readers warn that the wand takes practice at first, but "it soon becomes second nature."
7. Conair Nano Tourmaline Ceramic Hot Curl Brush
Why it's great: One reader claims this low-priced iron works just as well as more expensive models. "This iron will take your hair from flat or frizzy to fabulous in less than 15 minutes," she raves. Reviewers love that it's "easy to use" and report that it "glides through your hair without pulling out any stands."
8. GHD Gold Professional 1" Styler
Why it's great: Our readers call this styling tool "the best flat iron you can get," saying it's "worth the investment."
"All I can say is that it's simply amazing," raves one reviewer. "It heats up ridiculously fast, makes my hair look pin straight ... and it doesn't leave my hair looking fried or dried-out, either." If the price is still too high to sway you, one reader says the results last for days: "Your hair stays straight, even until the second day. It drastically reduces frizz and leaves your hair feeling silky smooth
9. Conair Instant Heat 20 Ceramic Flocked Rollers
Why it's great: If you're looking to get soft, loose curls (aka channel your inner Gigi Hadid) then users say these rollers are the way to go. Reviewers say these rollers heat up fast, "don't leave curls too loose," and makes their hair "shiny, manageable and supersoft."
10. Huetiful Hair and Facial Steamer
Why it's great: For readers with dry, damaged hair, this at-home steaming treatment receives top marks. "Since purchasing my Huetiful Hair Steamer, my hair has felt amazing," says one reviewer. Another reader raves, "I've had mine for almost two years and my hair has never been healthier.... Hands down, the best investment in my beauty arsenal."
11. Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000
Why it's great: According to our readers, this Harry Josh hair dryer is worth every penny. "This dryer is fantastic," says one reviewer. "My thick, curly-ish hair that normally takes 40 minutes to dry was dry in about 25 minutes. Even better, my hair actually felt healthier and looked shinier."
Readers also love the mint green color and the small size of the dryer. "Not only does it do a great job, but it looks good doing it," says one. "So cute and small, it's like an accessory for your bathroom."
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