Amazon has cut the price of the Remington Hair Straightener by 71%, bringing it down to £20 from £69.99. One shopper said it straightened their “unruly curly mop in about five minutes flat”.
Features and design
The straighteners feature longer 110mm floating plates, designed to improve alignment and maintain even contact with the hair while styling. They have a digital temperature display with settings from 150°C to 230°C, plus a temperature lock and turbo boost for added control.
They are ready to use in 15 seconds, making them handy for rushed mornings, and an automatic safety feature switches them off after 60 minutes. The straighteners come with a heat-proof pouch and are backed by a three-year guarantee.
Shopper reviews
The Remington Hair Straightener is an Amazon's Choice product, with over 100 bought in the past month and an average 4.5-star rating. One person said: “I bought these on the recommendation of a friend to replace my trusty old GHDs, which suddenly stopped working.
“I have only ever used GHDs for the last 15 years and generally love them, but didn't want to shell out for a new pair at the moment. These Remington straighteners I was shocked to discover are as good, if not better than, my GHDs!
“The plates are super smooth, and as they float, the alignment is great. They do not catch or snag hair. They heat up pretty quickly, and I like the ability to adjust the temperature. They are not too heavy but have enough weight that they don't feel cheap.”
The same shopper noted the only thing missing was a heat-up ping. They said: “The only thing I would like is if they beeped when they got to temperature (instead of the LED stops flashing), but this is a minor issue. They really are fantastic value, and I highly recommend them.”
Other options and verdict
Another added: “I was sick and tired of my old straighteners, as they did anything but straighten my hair! So after looking at a zillion different products, I settled for the Remington S5500 Sleek & Smooth, and I've never looked back.
“They're easy and comfortable to use and straighten my unruly curly mop in about five minutes flat, which is fantastic as the old pair used to take about fifteen minutes. They also keep my hair straight for the entire day and night, which is something I've never had before, as my hair used to go curly again within about ten minutes with the old pair.”
Another styler bought them for a specific hairstyle: “I have just received this, and I'm blown away! I only purchased it to use occasionally and for curls, as I own a Shark with a straightening attachment, which I prefer on my hair, and as I have only been a GHD user until now, I must say that there is no need to spend so much on a straightener; this one does the same job. Save your money and buy without hesitation.”
Some disagreed, with one shopper saying: “Easy to use, they are light in weight, but the wire tangles easily. But for the price, it does the job.” Another noted it takes “a bit longer than others I've had before” to reach the set temperature, but added: “All in all they do a good job.”
The Remington Hair Straightener is available with 71% off from Amazon.
