Laura has been trying out these affordable Remington straighteners (Image: Laura Mulley)Last Amazon Prime Day in July, there were countless savings to be had across beauty products, including usually pricey items like straighteners – and one particular pair was a hot seller. The Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners were reduced from their usual price of £79.99 to under £30, and shoppers snapped them up by the dozen. Since then, although the price fluctuates, I’ve noticed they’re usually still heavily discounted (at the time of writing they’re down to £27.65, a hefty 65% off), making them an incredible bargain if you’re in the market for a new hair tool, reports the Mirror. Eager to see what all the hype was about – and if they could compete with my beloved ghds – I got my hands on a pair myself and put them to the test… READ MORE: Save £64 on ghd’s top-rated straighteners that ‘glide through hair perfectly’ ahead of Christmas READ MORE: Kérastase hair oil that ‘smells like Chanel’ currently has 30% off and is a must for dry hair
Currently reduced by 65%
(Image: Laura Mulley)
With ceramic plates coated in argan oil
(Image: Laura Mulley)
Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener, currently £27.65 from Amazon (usual price £79.99) Pros Amazing price Variable heat settings Glides easily over the hair with no pulling or dragging Swivel cord for easy styling Cons Not the most intuitive to use for the first time No auto-switch-off function Takes longer than others to get up to temperature
With an adjustable temperature
(Image: Laura Mulley)
My hair is fine and straight, and I’m fairly lazy with it, rarely doing much with it aside from a quick blast with the hair dryer and clipping it up out of the way. But I will always own a pair of straighteners, and will use them if I want to look a bit more ‘done’, whether that’s with a sleek style or curled into loose waves. At first glance, these Remingtons are the same size and shape as most others, although the offering is fairly basic: you get a small silk case in the box, but that’s it. However, they’re sleek and compact, and the plates are a good size. Despite the straightforward buttons on/off, and temperature adjustment in 10C increments they’re not immediately intuitive. The LED flashes for a bit, which initially left me puzzled (it flashes when they’re heating up). These are the only straighteners that has required me to consult the manual! However, once I quickly got the hang of them, they were a joy to use; they slid effortlessly over my hair without tugging or snagging, and a couple of passes over each section was enough to leave it straight, swishy and glossy. They banished any frizz, without making strands feel fried or overly hot.
Laura’s hair before (left) and after (right) using them
(Image: Laura Mulley)
Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener, currently £27.65 from Amazon (usual price £79.99) While I’m uncertain if these would be sophisticated enough to manage very thick, coarse or curly hair, if you’re seeking a simple tool for under £30 that straightens swiftly and effectively, these get a big thumbs up from me If you need something a bit more robust, consider ghd’s Max Hair Straightener, £209, specifically designed for long, thick or curly hair. Sign up to OK!’s fashion and beauty newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for freeStory SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnAmazon PrimeHairstylesHaircareBeautyShopping
