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5 Beginner-Friendly Hair Straighteners If You Want To Keep It Sleek (But Not Flat!)

Published on Jun 17, 2025
Let's face it: Hair styling is one of those steps where you either have the time for it or don't. But for those who do want to spend some time taming their mane before they head out in the morning, it's worth the investment—both in time and money. After all, having your hair styled just right is a fool-proof way of looking more polished and "put together."
If there's one hair styling tool that you should have in your kit, it's a hair straightener. ICYDK, it's multipurpose. Aside from straightening your hair (duh!), it can also be used to create effortless curls. So really, all you need is a brush, a hair straightener, some heat protectant, and hairspray, and you're pretty much set in the beginner hairdressing department.
We've rounded up some options across varying price points to help you decide on which hair straightener best suits your skill level and budget below.
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5 Hair Straighteners Worth Investing In, Depending On Your Budget
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1. A multipurpose hero
Dyson Airstrait
Want to save time while styling your hair? In addition to its hair smoothing feature, the Dyson Airstrait, a.k.a. a wet-to-dry hair straighening, also has a unique hair drying setting for your roots and tresses. Yup, you don't need to bring out another tool—this one can do both! And for those who prefer setting their hairstyle, the cold shot setting will blast a cooling wave of air to lock it in place. That's another step removed from your intensive morning routine. *wink*
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2. A smart option:
Kiss Philippines Ionic Glow Hair Straightener
Those looking for a no-fuss, fast-heating hair straightener would love this one from Kiss will deliver. It has 10 different temperature settings that can go up to 230°C max and ionic technology that claims to leave your hair shinier and smoother. If the hair straightener gets too hot, its Scald Smart shut off beeper will alert you.
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3. The basic:
JML Pro Ceramic Hair Straightener
For those who don't have the means of going high-end just yet, there are still a lot of options in the market that fall within your budget. Case in point: This JML straightener that's a dream to work with. It has ceramic plates that glide through your tresses like butter, and it heats up quickly and evenly. TL;DR: It means you don't have to go over the same section twice and damage your hair in the process. Did we mention it also has a 360-degree swivel cord that won't twist up while you work on those curls? Yup, it's a lifesaver!
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4. The fool-proof:
Philips Selfie Straightener
This cute, compact tool is designed with beginners in mind, meaning you don't need to stress over complicated settings or accidental burns. The SilkySmooth ceramic plates heat up in a flash (in just 60 seconds!) and glide smoothly through your hair, making it a breeze to achieve that polished "I woke up like this" look. Plus, its slim design makes it perfect for quick touch-ups or even styling your bangs—hello, selfie-ready hair every time!
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5. The newbie-friendly:
Gaabor Multifunctional Hair Straightener
As a beginner, you probably don't want to guess which heat setting you should use while exploring this new frontier in your beauty journey. Well, this baby has three preset heat settings—low at 160°C, medium at 180°C, and high at 200°C—that you can click through, and each one has a specific hair type it's made for. It also has a safety latch and automatically powers down after 30 minutes of inactivity. (Okay, advanced thinking!) Of course, it doesn't hurt that it comes in a super cute pink hue. *heart eyes emoji*
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Alyana is the Asst. Managing Editor of Cosmopolitan Philippines. If she's not testing the latest beauty drops, she's playing with her two cats and three dogs.