The best hair straighteners for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert

From cordless designs to budget buys, we’ve tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type• Everything I’ve learned as a beauty columnist about the products that actually workStraighteners are here to stay – but thankfully, heat styling has come a long way since GHD’s first ceramic straighteners ushered in an era of poker-straight hair in 2001. Today’s models feature adjustable heat settings and protective technology for hairstyling with minimal damage.T