The best straighteners for thick hair 2022 – from GHD and Cloud 9 to BaByliss and Remington

THE best straighteners for thick hair can tame the most unruly locks to give you star-worthy sleekness.

Read on for our round-up of the best straighteners for thick hair - with a range of brands to suit you, whatever your budget.

Hair straighteners are a must-have for many to tame fly-away or frizzy hair - or just to keep your tresses in a super-sleek style for longer.

Those with thick, coarse hair will need a straightener that heats up to high temperatures  - and large, wide irons to help you cover more hair.

Also, Titanium hair straighteners are often recommended for thicker hair as they reach high temperatures in very little time for a quick hair styling experience.

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Best overall  - ghd platinum+ hair styler in orchid pink

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• ghd platinum+ hair styler in orchid pink, £229 from ghd -

This iteration of the ghd Platinum+ hair styler is part of the brand's limited edition pink collection that launched in July to raise awareness around regularly self-checking.

And it's a game changer; it's even got two Best of Beauty awards to prove it.

Using groundbreaking technology, the ceramic plates constantly adjust to keep the heat at an optimum 185 degrees to protect hair (coloured or virgin) as much as possible.

It recognises the thickness of your hair and senses how quickly you're moving the irons so you don't end up frying your locks.

These straighteners will leave you with shiny, healthy looking hair but for extra protection and to boost glow, incorporate a heat protectant spray or cream.

One-inch ceramic plates makes getting a head of thick hair straightened that much bit simpler and for an extra £10 you can personalise your set, so you'll always know if your family member has nicked them.

They are expensive at £229 but they're the OG of hair straighteners and if hair health is your primary concern then you won't find better.

Read our full ghd platinum review.

Maximum temperature: 185 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 15 seconds, Plate width: around 1 inch

Best wide plate hair straighteners - ghd max styler

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• ghd max styler, £199 from ghd Hair -

Achieve salon-style results with this curl-controlling belter from the best of flat irons, ghd.

If anything's going to tame your thick tresses, it's this bad boy.

With two-inch wide plates, easier and quicker styling on long, curly or thick hair is just a wrist-flick away.

The plates are also floating, which means less snagging and frizz, and more shine.

The 30-second heat time and 30-minute sleep mode are just added bonuses.

You can find ghd discounts and offer codes with The Sun Vouchers.

Maximum temperature: 185 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 30 seconds, Plate width: 1.5 inches

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Best for personalised results - T3 lucea ID

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• T3 lucea ID, £199.99 from Look Fantastic -

For dead straight hair, pick up these irons from T3. With the touch controls on the front, you can adjust the heat yourself, or if you're not sure what heat is best for your hair, you can select whether you have coloured hair and the thickness of your strands which will lead the lucea ID to create the setting for you.

The ceramic plate glide easily over the hair without catching meaning you won't see any kinks.

If you just need a top up, hit refresh mode for less heat exposure.

And don't worry about burning your house down if you accidentally leave them on because they have an auto turn off after one hour.

Maximum temperature: 210 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 30 seconds, Plate width: 1 inch

Best cordless - Dyson Corrale Straightener

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• Dyson Corrale Straightener, £399.99 from John Lewis -

The Dyson Corrale is at a higher price point because of the flawless results it promises.

Uniquely equipped with flexing hot plates which shape to suit your hair, these straighteners can be used cord-free - they can recharge in 70 minutes -and offer precise heat settings of 165°C, 185°C and 210°C, depending on the thickness of your mane.

They even boast half the hair damage of ordinary straighteners.

With a 2 year guarantee included, what more could you want?

Maximum temperature: 210 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 35 seconds, Plate width: 41mm

Best for curly hair - Cloud Nine wide iron

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• Cloud Nine wide iron, £169 from John Lewis -

Designed to control long, thick hair, this straightener has extra-wide ceramic plates so you can fit larger sections of hair in and not be there all day.

The mineral-coated ceramic plates minimise heat damage, while the temperature control, which allows you to choose from five different heat settings, ensures optimum results for all hair types (go hotter for thicker).

Wide plates mean more pressure on tighter curls for longer, so these are perfect for curly, thick, coarse or afro hair.

Maximum temperature: 200 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 20 seconds, Plate width: 1.5 inches

Best for sleek styles - BaByliss keratin shine wide hair straightener

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• BaByliss keratin shine wide hair straightener, £40 from Argos -

Salon-sleek results are made possible for us all with these brilliant BaByliss flat irons.

Wide plates offer fast straightening on longer, thicker, curly and unruly hair, while a high heat of up to 235C will straighten the tightest ringlets.

Nano-ceramic plates seamlessly glide through hair for snag-free smoothing, while your straightener will be hot and ready to go in just 30 seconds.

The 3m swivel cord, meanwhile, makes styling at any angle super-easy.

You could also try the Babyliss Straight and Curl Brilliance Rose Gold Straightener - for sleek straight hair or beautiful bold waves and curls.

The smooth-glide titanium plates produce effortless straightening and variable temperature settings enhance heat protection and helps styles to last longer.

This straightener is a great choice for taming frizzy hair and adding shine.

Maximum temperature: 235 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 30 seconds, Plate width: 45mm

Best on a budget - Remington pro-ceramic extra wide plate hair straighteners

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• Remington pro-ceramic extra wide plate hair straighteners, £39.99 from Very -

You don't need to spend half the national debt to get your paws on a pro-worthy pair of straighteners.

These ceramic-coated sleek-stylers create breakage-free polished locks easily and ultra-fast.

The heat goes up to 230C, hot enough to tame even the thickest, toughest strands.

Your tresses will be left looking glossy, soft and nourished.

Maximum temperature: 230 degrees, Auto shut off: Yes, Heat up time: 45 seconds, Plate width: 45mm

What kind of straightener is best for thick hair?

Also known as flat irons, hair straighteners use heated plates to iron out the kinks in your hairs.

To make sure you don't damage your locks you'll need to choose one that is adapted to your hair's texture.

Those with thick, coarse hair will need a straightener that heats up to high temperatures quickly.

You should also pick one with large and wide irons, which will cover more surface and make it easier to style your bangs.

Are wide plate straighteners better for thick hair?

Thick hair can create some great curls, and a good hard working set of flat irons should be able to create no-frizz waves on your locks, too.

When buying straighteners for long, thick, curly or afro hair, it's best to choose wide-plate varieties.

This allows for maximum contact with the hair, and for more of your mane to fit in each time, meaning it won't take all day to style.

Is titanium or ceramic better for thick hair?

Titanium hair straighteners are usually considered better for people with thick hair, while ceramic are recommended for those with thin or dry hair.

That's because titanium hair heaters can reach high temperatures in very little time for a quick hair styling experience.

Their power and heat makes them ideal for women with thick, coarse and stubborn hair that need high temperatures for a proper straighten.

Those with thinner or fragile hair, don't need such high heats, and would be safer to stick to ceramic to avoid damaging their hair further.