The Remington Shine Therapy Advanced Ceramic Hair Straighteners S8500, currently priced at £19.99 for Amazon Prime Day, have been a top recommendation for three years, outperforming premium brands like Cloud Nine, ghd, and Dyson. Senior Shopping Writer Bethan Shufflebotham reports that despite their budget-friendly price, these straighteners deliver comparable results to more expensive options.
Price and Availability
The straighteners have a recommended retail price of £79.99 but are rarely sold at full price. They typically fluctuate between £25 and £40, dropping below £20 for the first time since March. The lowest price ever recorded was £17.99 during Prime Day 2024.
Design and Features
The Remington straighteners feature an elegant black and white design with teal-coloured plates and a digital temperature display. They heat up in approximately 20 seconds, with temperature control buttons allowing users to select settings from 150 to 230 degrees Celsius. The Advanced Ceramic coated plates are infused with Moroccan argan oil and vitamin E, while floating plates provide flexible, even pressure across the hair, resulting in glossy and healthy-looking locks.
Performance and User Experience
The straighteners deliver perfectly straight hair without leaving coloured hair feeling dry, a common issue with other heat styling tools. The author has also mastered curling with them, making them a versatile travel tool. One reviewer stated: "Honestly just as good as a previous pair of cloud nines I had. Well worth the money I love them." Another added: "My trusty GHDs broke but I wasn't in a position to buy another pair... Once warmed up they are just as easy to use and in no time my hair was perfectly straight."
Comparison with Other Brands
The BaByliss Expression Styler Hair Straightener is also discounted, from £100 to £50 at Boots, featuring longer Titanium-Ceramic plates for faster styling. For those with long, thick, or curly hair, the ghd Chronos Max offers wide plates and motion-responsive technology but costs £299. However, some users found the Remington straighteners lacking compared to premium devices, with one reviewer noting: "This new one takes a ridiculous amount of time to heat up to 210, and does not glide smoothly through my hair."
Customer Reviews
The Remington straighteners have sold more than 9,000 units in the last month on Amazon, with numerous five-star reviews. One customer wrote: "This is hands down the best straightener I’ve ever owned at this price point — it beats models I paid 3x more for, and I use it every single day." Another praised its rapid heating: "It just warms up in less than 15 seconds."
