Braun Smoothliner Cordless Straightener
Having never used a cordless hair straightener I was intrigued to see how it would measure up to my tried-and-tested ever faithful plug-ins. The booklet is simple and surprisingly usable – clear pictures showing how to insert the energy cells and use the appliance, and the instructions are only in English! The only drawback is the constant hum, similar to that of a gas stove – the click to ignite and start heating the straightener may take some getting used to.
The straighteners themselves, though, work very well. The plates are very smooth and do glide through your hair easily, and the result is satisfactorily straight.
Where this appliance really comes into its own, however, is when you’re on the go. They heat up quickly and, importantly, come with a very handy heat-proof cover which you can put on as soon as you turn it off – according to the instructions there’s no need to wait for them to cool down. They also come with two handles, one of which is decidedly smaller, so it’ll fit into a handbag easily, and changing them is easy, although for the smaller handle you would need to buy a supply of smaller energy cells. Overall a great product for a busy lifestyle.--Rhian Jones, Amazon.co.uk
- First cordless straightener to perform as well as a corded
- Express heat-up time within 120 seconds
- Max temp of 190°C for ultra-efficient straightening
- New Ceramic enamel plates give ultimate care, one stroke straightening, and forever smooth hair
- Interchangeable long and short handles for ultimate convenience
- Patented floating plates for even hair pressure
- NanoGlide Ceramic Plates
Braun Smoothliner Cordless Straightener Reviews
Got this after reading several reviews for when we are in the caravan and not on electric - and what a good choice. Heats up in about 2 mins and does a good job on my hair (bob type). Took a bit of practise to get use to "lever" as my electric one pivots at end but ok in end. Fairly chunky so not sure if this could go in a handbag as suggested. Well pleased with it.
These are so much better than the gas `straighteners` I bought 12 years ago! Same make though and same cartridges, so I am hoping these will last as long!
I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews of this product. I have thick, straight hair and I use these straighteners for shaping the ends: they're absolutely brilliant. Within a minute they're ready to use, there's no stupid cable to get in the way, and handily, they take the same cartidges as my curling tongs.
For me, it really is a case of does exactly what it says on the tin!
