Cordless straighteners are taking over the beauty industry but are they worth the hype?
doesn't work in that country. Yep, there's no denying that having a cordless hair styler is a total dream.My hair is not curly and not straight, meaning its default mode is wavey with a few ad hoc ringlets. It's also fine, meaning that frizz is likely at all times. On the days I need to look presentable, I straighten my hair or use a wand to add
- both of which tend to last approximately three hours, so it would be great to be able to touch up on the go.I'm skeptical about on-the-go electricals, namely because I think they're going to be heavy and need charging every 30 seconds. Plus, I already have more chargers, wires and what-nots that I have plug sockets. So for a new device to make the cut, it would have to be major.
On first inspection, I'm pleasantly surprised. The Babyliss Cordless straightener is relatively lightweight, sleek and compact. Plus, it comes with a heat-proof cover and a safety feature that means it can't accidentally turn on in your hand bag . There are three heat settings – 160°C, 180°C and 200°C – and the fact that it's powered by the aforementioned lithium-ion battery means peak performance is long-lasting. What's more, a three-hour charge gives you 30 minutes of power at the highest heat which, granted, doesn't seem like that long… but when you actually time how long it takes you to do your hair, you might realise that it gives you plenty of time for a full styling session and a couple of touch ups.
I began the trial with natural, air-dried hair, with kinks, curls and frizz galore. Within five minutes, my hair was smooth and silky. Not bad, not bad at all.There's definitely a bit of weighing up to do here - the 9000 delivers on sleek hair anywhere and it is lightweight, powerful and safe. But it's also £250. If you straighten your hair regularly, and find yourself needing to touch up often, then I would really recommend it.
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