RemingtonKeratin Protect Intelligent Hair Straightener - Heat Sensor measures hair moisture levels and adapts to the optimum temperature - Plates are infused with Keratin & Almond oil, S8598

My old GHD IV had clapped out and I was dithering between shelling out for a new one (120 eur just to replace with the same 10+ year old model, not even upgrading to a new version) as I know that GHD has always been pretty much the gold standard in quality for straighteners. Regardless, it was killing me to fork over that much so I made a snap decision based on the reviews of this and the fact that at the time it was reduced on Amazon to maybe 50 euro? No sooner had I pressed the buy button than the buyer's remorse began - "buy cheap buy twice" etc etc. Well! I am happy to say that this has 100% been an upgrade to my old GHD. For information, I have medium thickness wavy hair with a tendency to frizz - it is not super tight and curly and takes heat well. Some of the main points of note that I am delighted with:1. it takes about 5 mins to straighten my hair to poker straight and it stays pretty straight for a few days; the odd wave here and there if is humid etc but largely only needs to be straightened once for 2/3 days2. Heat settings - the available heat settings are an upgrade from the GHD which I believe only goes to 180 celsius. I use this at 200 and the added heat and the plate quality means my wavy hair is straight in one stroke, reducing the heat exposure. I believe it has the capacity to go higher too for hair with more resistance!3. Plates - there is NO drag on these plates. The feeling of it going through your hair is so smooth compared to my old GHD that I thought maybe I didn't have enough hair in the plate of something and that it couldn't possibly be straightening it as there was no "pull" on the hair.4. Breakage/hair damage - used to have a lap full of broken hair after straightening with the GHD. There is of course still some hair fall here as you are using a heated product but nothing by comparison - I assume this is down to the lack of drag on the hair from the plates and the fact that with the higher heat you need to go over the sections less.Finally re the keratin/rose oil option - I 100% thought this was a load of markety waffle (how could this be in a straightener) but it definitely does do something - for me it isn't really necessary as the oil weighs down my hair type but there is certainly SOMETHING happening on this setting - I would imagine it would class for drier, curlier hair types to protect and reduce frizz. I looked a little like I had oiled my head but I can't dispute that it definitely does what it says on the tin!All in all - v impressed. Have had it for a few months now so the last test will be the longevity compared to the GHD, which to be fair, is the Nokia 3310 of straighteners.

My first ever straighteners, I,m mixed race with 4a Afro hair and never thought I could get my hair straight without a relaxer. These did it in one swoop, heat up in seconds, love them, and my new hair style. Always use a decent heat protector.

They are brilliant straightners for the money this is my second pair would definitely buy them again.

My GHDs broke so I got these as a temp replacement but to be honest, they're just as good as my GHDs so I'll just stick with these.

I'm very pleased with these straighteners. The best I've ever had. They are easy to use and does exactly what they are supposed to do

Great straightening and does the job. Highly recommended product.

Lightweight. Heats up really quick. Easy to use

I would have preferred rounded plates so you can also style curls. Good for styling straight hair, not so good if u want a bit of waves. Also it doesn't come with any hair clips or a mat to rest the straightener when it's turned on and hot!