Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners Review

Along with the Remington Shine Therapy hairdryer that I reviewed recently I also received a pair of  Shine Therapy Digital Straighteners. To compliment the dryer these straighteners are also finished in that shade of retro blue.

We’re seeing some innovations in the world of hair straighteners at the moment. I’ve already posted about the BaByliss Pro 230s with it’s retractable fins and we’ve mentioned the vibrating Vibe straighteners (wish someone would send us a pair to test!). Well, in another innovation the ceramic plates of these straighteners have been coated with avocado oil and vitamin E which lasts the lifeline of the product. This is the same Shine Therapy mix used in the dryer, though there’s no vitamin cartridge in this case.

Upon taking the straighteners out of the box they were remarkably light in weight, and my first thought was that they would be great for holiday! They also come with a heat proof bag and there is a locking device to keep the plates together when not being used. I liked the digital temperature display, which again can be locked to avoid accidental adjustment when using. Again with my hair being fine I normally use a low heat setting, however my daughters hair is very thick hence it is handy to use a higher setting for her.

I liked these straighteners firstly because they where so light and compact, secondly the digital temperature gauge is a must for me and lastly the result was great! My hair was smooth and sleek and seemed to keep it’s shape the following morning. The morning after straightening my hair can often look a little flat but that didn’t happen this time. The only thing I did notice with these straighteners, when I was thinking of putting them away the outside casing did seem to be a bit hot. Of course all ceramic straighteners need to be treated with care due to the high temperatures they generate. I’ve heard stories from friends who have marked bedside cabinets, burnt carpet and burnt their fingers …always use a heat mat or pouch and always be careful with your hot irons!

These Remingtons are fitted with a 3m power cord - that’s the longest I’ve seen and makes them a good buy for anyone who has to put up with electric sockets placed in very awkward places! Why the cord on the Remington Shine dryer is half a metre shorter has got me stumped!

So, to read more and buy online try these stores:

• amazon
• John Lewis