Flat Irons & Hair Straighteners: Titanium, Ceramic & Infrared

Clamp a small section of hair near the root, rotate the flat iron 180° away from your face, then glide it slowly down to the ends. The Bionic Pro, Quantum and Nova are designed to straighten, curl and wave, and the Infrared Breeze Air Styler Pro is a 2-in-1 flat iron and curler.

Titanium plates are made for thick, coarse, curly and textured hair, which is why the Omega and Nova use floating titanium plates. The Bionic Pro Ceramic Flat Iron uses floating ceramic plates with adjustable heat up to 450°F and suits fine to coarse hair. See which Straight Ahead flat iron is right for you.

Yes. The Nova 2" Infrared Titanium Flat Iron has extra-wide floating titanium plates and adjustable digital temperature up to 450°F, made for thick, long, coarse and curly hair.

Infrared flat irons are designed to distribute heat more evenly, which can help reduce repeated passes over the same section. The Quantum has floating rose gold chrome plates and a digital LCD, while the Omega (up to 446°F) and Nova 2" use floating titanium plates and are dual voltage.

Heat styling frequency should depend on your hair's condition and styling needs. Always use a heat protectant, select an appropriate temperature for your hair type, and avoid unnecessary repeated passes. Using advanced tools with even heat distribution can help you style efficiently.

The best flat iron depends on your hair type and length. Choose titanium plates like the Omega or the extra-wide Nova 2" for thick, coarse, curly or textured hair, the Bionic Pro Ceramic for fine to coarse hair, and the 0.9" Ceramic Portable Straightener for short hair, bangs and touch-ups.

A ceramic hair straightener can suit fine hair: the Bionic Pro's ceramic plates are made for fine to coarse or textured hair. On fine hair, start on a lower heat setting and always use a heat protectant.

Start with your hair type. Titanium plates, such as the Omega and the extra-wide Nova 2", suit thick, coarse or curly hair; ceramic plates like the Bionic Pro suit fine to coarse or textured hair; and a hot-air straightener like the Air Glide dries and smooths in one step. Read our guide on how to choose the best hair straightener.