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How old are your hair straighteners?

20 October, 2021 - 10:49am by - First Lady | 152 Comments

Poll posted by BR Natalie

When we purchase a piece of technology it's generally an investment right?  We set ourselves a maximum budget and we buy the best product we can afford, and use it until it no longer works.  But here's the thing about technology - it's always moving forward!

What was top of the line 5 years ago (heck, even 1 year ago) is now the equivalent of a Tamagotchi compared to a Nintendo Switch.  Of a Nokia 6310 to an iPhone 13.  And hair technology is no different.

Compare straighteners now to straighteners 5 years ago.  The difference is astounding!  We now know the importance of choosing straighteners with plates that evenly distribute heat.  We know different hair types require different maximum temperatures.  And how many of us have been saved by the handy auto-switch off function?!

And by using old technology straighteners, chances are you're actually damaging your hair - so rather than waiting for them to die the ultimate techno-death, it's time to reassess your current straighteners now!

We're putting together a really exciting trial team which will see 20 reviewers put a brand new straightener to the test.  Here's where it gets interesting.  These aren't hitting retail stores until around the November 1st and we can't publicly talk about them until then.  Neither can the trial team!  We can say they are going to retail for $439.99 and are based on the latest in STEAM straightening technology.  Christmas really will come early for the members of this trial team!

Steam Technology.

  • Steam technology acts as a conditioning mist, infusing hair with moisture while transforming it into long-lasting, poker straight hair that shines and feels soft and satiny.
  • The mystery straighteners offer you the option to use the base station to automatically fill the straightener in seconds, or you can fill the straightener reservoir directly.
  • The plates are titanium plates, max wide and cushioned to provide the ulitimate temperature stability for poker straight hair in one pass.
  • There's a removable detangling comb that allows for 3D straightening, sectioning and detangling hair as you style it!
  • You'll experience super controlled styling with 5 heat settings up to 220°C and integrated sensors to prevent excessive heat.
  • Hair will stay straight for at least 24 hours!

WE KNOW!!  It sounds amazing!!  

So if you'd like to put your hand up to trial this super secret, super amazing product you'll need to take our survey to put your hand up.

CLICK HERE to take our quick hair care survey and put your hand up to join this Trial Team.

Then why not come back here and tell us all about your current straighteners - we'd love to hear how old they are, what technology they utilise and if they need an upgrade!

How old are your hair straighteners?


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20th October, 2021

So I think my GHD wide plates are like maybe close to 10 years old lol I’ve used them quite a lot over the years and they have been worth the money we paid for them I actually would be lost without them but I also have a little mini L’Oréal straighter which is perfect for my fringe/side part that is forever crinkly and I’ve had that for prob 5/6 years.

20th October, 2021

Wow! I would be ecstatic if I got a spot on this trial team. I've never owned a straightener as I worry about damage and the time it would take to straighten my thigh length hair, but this one looks very promising and intriguing. The 5 heat settings and integrated heat sensors sound amazing. The 24 hour part also catches my eye as that would be brilliant in my line of work as an actress/extra/model.

20th October, 2021

My hair has got fuzzier as I've aged. So excited to try this as I straighten my hair and within an hour the fuzz creeps back. I pay good money for my colour in my hair and when it is straight, slick and smooth the colour pops.

20th October, 2021

Interesting. The 24 hours caught my eye. My old Remington has been good but definitely doesn’t have that kind of lasting power.

20th October, 2021

I'm turning 30 this year and still using the black GHD my high school boyfriend gave me, it has served me well but has seen better days lol can only imagine the wonders this straightener could do!

20th October, 2021

Oh my gosh I would love to be included in this trial! My new(ish) ghd blew up on holiday last week so I’ve been using my one from about 12 years ago… it works well but I can tell is killing my hair as it’s so hot. It was one of the “OG” ones so great technology at the time but rather outdated now. I can’t decide what new one to try as I have super frizzy hair so this would be the dream trial!

20th October, 2021

I would be lost without my ghd straightener. It’s at least eight years old but I use it most days. I have fine shoulder length hair with a natural kink in it. Straightening it can be quite a mission. The steam straightener sounds brilliant. Conditioning combined with poker straight hair and lasting up to 24 hours - what’s not to love!!!

20th October, 2021

OMG i would love to be on this trial. I straighten my hair everyday as have no choice, its long and thin. I have GHD but never been completely happy with it. A steam straightener wow what a cool idea im loving the sound of this. I would be so excited if i was picked to be on this trial

20th October, 2021

Oh my. These sounds amazing, I can only hope I get picked lol. I have very long hair and would love to see the technology and see if they are great and also non damaging for my hair.

20th October, 2021

Wow these sound so fabulous. I currently have some old Remington Straightners which I've had for approximately 12+years. They have a temperature dial and the plates aren't the best and definitely don't glide nicely thru my hair. I have thick hair which has a curl underneath with a straight layer of hair over the top so I am needing good straightners to tame the bulky underneath layer of hair. Would love to be on this amazing trial..

20th October, 2021

Oh my gosh, I would love to try these, specially on my daughter's hair, she has curly hair and loves getting it straightened, but it damages for hair hard out. With mine it never stays straight long.. so I would love to put my hand up to try these. I have two different straighteners one is just over a year old... It's a brush like one cremamic heating, the other is pretty old

20th October, 2021

Mine is a pink Babyliss pro from pre-kid days, so more than a decade old. Probably closer to 15 yrs, although it does have a temperature dial.

I also had a red VS Sassoon, more than 10yrs old, that I ended up giving away as it was way too bulky and the water reservoir was too hard to refill.

Still on the prowl for The One.

20th October, 2021

My current straightener is a GHD and it’s approximately 12 years old. Although it has done me well, I am truly after an upgrade. They were the best thing when I got them but as technology has changed they aren’t as effective anymore. I would love a straightener that is quicker as I need to go over segments of hair several times to get my desired look. I would be extremely excited to be in this trial and share my review

20th October, 2021

I have a set of GHD straighteners which are almost 10 years old! Time for an upgrade!

20th October, 2021

SUPER keen to try this. I have naturally coloured hair that can't be dyed any more and being in lockdown has grown quite a lot longer and because of THAT gets a bit fluffy.

I've tried GHDs and Remington and G5's and a few other options and not yet found a holy grail. I currently have an 11 year old GHD and a newer and good-but-not-great remington curl and straight. I'd love to try this!

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