CLOUD NINE The Wide Iron Pro Hair Straightener

Product Information

Key specs – Maximum temperature: 200ºC; Cord length: 3m; Auto shut-off: 30 mins; Warranty: 3 years; Weight: 470g

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ If you haven’t already noticed from my Cloud Nine The Wide Iron Pro straightener review, I am essentially besotted. I’ve been using the original wide version for around two years, and the Pro for the last six months, and in that time I’ve noticed that my hair looks and feels in considerably better health. They work so well that I’m using less heat on my hair in general, as I don’t need to do much touching-up between shampoos and my chosen styles (either poker straight or loosely waved) look just as good as they did when I left the house by the time I arrive anywhere.We have created our floating plates to glide over the hair rather than clamping down, this is to ensure that hair is not damaged. When the irons are switched off there will be a slight space between the plates when placed together, however once they are switched on, this gap will reduce and they will glide smoothly over your hair to create some amazing hairstyles. Style easy, after 30 minutes of inactivity, the iron turns off automatically to protect your surfaces. In addition, we measure the time the tool takes to heat up after being switched on and then the speed of straightening a full head of hair (noting the length and texture of hair on which we’re testing). We also evaluate the overall ease of use of the straightening tool, how it feels in the hand, and the finish and feel of the hair once it’s been straightened. We provide information on how well-straightened styles last over the course of a typical day of wear and, finally, confirm the weight and dimensions of the tool. Key specs – Maximum temperature: 185°C; Cord length : 2.7m swivel cord; Auto shut-off: 30 minutes; Warranty: 3 years; Weight: 750g

To create waves and curls with your straightening iron, pass the straightener along the hair, as directed above, and then simply wrap each tress of hair around the tool rather than holding it straight while it cools – your hair will take on a curled shape instead. We’ve noted below the straighteners that are particularly good for this purpose. How we test hair straightenersWe have created our curved floating plates to glide over the hair rather than clamping down, this is to ensure that hair is not damaged. When the irons are switched off there will be a slight space between the curved plates when placed together, however once they are switched on, this gap will reduce and they will glide smoothly over your hair. If you want to use your straighteners to create beachy waves and straightener curls, plates of around one inch are better for curling and shaping the hair. One-inch plates make up the core of both GHD and Cloud Nine’s ranges. In 2009, one of the founders of GHD launched Cloud Nine – another innovative premium brand with a focus on hair health and safer heat styling. Cloud Nine’s products build on GHD’s original design by adding the mineral sericite to the ceramic coating on straightener plates, to seal the cuticle and leave hair soft, shiny and hydrated.