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Straight styles are comin' in hot.

Collage of flat irons for natural hair, including CHI, Paul Mitchell, and ghd, on a gray background

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We consulted celebrity hairstylistsKim KimbleandNigella Millerfor their top tips on what to look for in a good flat iron.

Unsurprisingly, it all boils down to the plates.

“But if your hair is kinkier or harder to straighten, titanium plates work really well.

HSI Professional Glider Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron

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If you might afford it, Kimble recommends investing in two flat irons for the best results.

I like to have two sizes of flat irons available,” she admits.

Always go for a flat iron with an adjustable temperature that reaches 400+ degrees, she says.

Remington 1-Inch Anti-Static Flat Iron

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Or maybe you want to take Kimble’s aforementioned advice and invest in two flat irons.

The one-inch ceramic plates style the hair quickly while still being gentle.

There’s also a 60-minute automatic shutoff feature for some peace of mind.

Conair Infiniti Pro Flat Iron

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There’s also a trusty automatic shutoff feature if you accidentally forget to unplug it.

That said, some users have reported their straightener shuts off randomly while they’re still using it.

The namePaul Mitchellis synonymous with all things hair, and this flat iron lives up to the name.

Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth 1.25" Flat Iron

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Just note that it can produce a burning smell when they used the straightener at higher temperatures.

We especially love this pick for all types of waves and curls, includingdense 4a curls.

We love that it’s narrow enough to use onbangsandbaby hairs.

ghd Original Styler Flat Iron

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That won’t necessarily harm it, but it will likely leave you with less than perfectly straight strands.

It can also stand up to wear and tear better than ceramic plates.

The titanium plates glide smoothly and effortlessly for silky styles, adding extra shine.

Kipozi V7 Hair Straightener

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The digital display gives precise temperature control of up to the typical high of 450 degrees.

It’ll also shut off automatically after 60 minutes.

The only downside is that plates can tarnish easily.

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Ultra Thin Straightening Iron

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It has a maximum heat setting of 392 degrees, but it heats up very quickly.

They work together toseal moistureinto the hair cuticles for the smoothest results.

Its ceramic plates heat up in just 30 seconds to 365 degreesthe perfect temperature for smoothing those shorter locks.

Moroccanoil Perfectly Polished Titanium Flat Iron

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It also has a protective plate guard as an extra safety measure when you oughta style on the go.

Go with the T3 SinglePass Compact Iron.

As the name suggests, the compact design features skinny plates less than 1 inch wide.

CHI Original 1″ Ceramic Flat Iron

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Ion technology is a must to ensure the hair is left smooth and shiny.

If you havethin, fine hair, you should stay under 400 degrees.

Kim Kimble Vapor Infusion Iron with Silk Argan Oil Shine Beauty Treatment

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Mini Styler 1/2'' Flat Iron

T3 SinglePass Compact Portable Flat Iron