‘Excellent’ hair straighteners with 6,000 5-star reviews rival GHDs and Cloud Nines

‘The plates glide through the hair beautifully and leave a smooth, shiny finish’

Premium hair tools from brands such as GHD and Cloud Nine often come with high price tags, but beauty shoppers have discovered a more affordable alternative that’s earned more than 6,000 five-star reviews. Now, the Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener is available for £24.99, down from £26.50, on Amazon, saving buyers 6%.

Designed with advanced ceramic-coated plates infused with Moroccan argan oil, the straighteners aim to glide smoothly through hair while helping to create a sleek, shiny finish. The floating plate design ensures even pressure across the hair, helping to reduce snagging and deliver more consistent styling results.

Users can choose from nine temperature settings ranging from 150°C to 230°C, allowing the tool to be tailored to different hair types and styling needs. A digital temperature display makes it easy to monitor and adjust the heat, while a temperature lock function prevents accidental changes during use.

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For those short on time, the straighteners heat up in just 15 seconds and include a turbo boost function for rapid styling. Whether creating sleek straight styles, soft waves or curls, the fast heat-up means less waiting around before getting started.

Practical features include an automatic shut-off function after 60 minutes for added peace of mind, as well as a plate lock that makes the tool easier to store when not in use. A heat-resistant pouch is also included, making it convenient for travel or storing the straighteners safely after styling.

Over at GHD, there is the GHD Original Hair Straightener in Black for £149. Described as the ‘cult classic that started it all’, these have upgraded technology and an 185-degree average plate temperature, which is said to be ideal for styling without extreme heat damage.

Boots then has the Cloud Nine The Touch Iron for £189. This one has a 10-second heat-up time and Sericite plates that ‘lock in moisture and distribute heat evenly, the site says.

One five-star review of the Remington straighteners on Amazon said: “Brilliant, fast heating, easy to use, makes waves as well. Great price. Binned the GHDs.”

Another said: “I was looking for new straighteners as the ones I’ve been using are a few years old now and not performing as well as they used to. I couldn’t justify spending on another set of Cloud Nines or GHDs, so I looked for a budget alternative. I’ve heard recommendations for Remington before, so I decided to go for it. I am so happy I did. The plates glide through the hair beautifully and leave a smooth, shiny finish. My hair feels lovely and soft, and in my opinion, as good as using a high-end hair tool. These will be my go-to from now on, and I highly recommend them.”

One shopper removed a star from their rating, writing: “Great straighteners. Bought them because my old ones died. However, it does that thing where the edge of the plates catches one individual hair and yanks it out every 10 secs. If you hate that, don’t get them. It’s currently driving me mad.”

Another customer added: “Always used a GHD or Revamp hair straightener, but the reviews on this were really good, so was the price. I have fine bobbed hair, and this just glides through the hair and doesn’t pull at it. You can also adjust the temperature on it, and it’s nice and light to use.”

The Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener is available from Amazon.