Prime Day: €42 for 'game changer' €160 hair straightener 'better than ghd'
For many, a straightener is the ultimate tool that can do it all, with ghd's products being arguably the most popular. Although, we have spotted one on Amazon that is said to be "better than" the professional brand.
Remington's Advanced Coconut Therapy Hair Straightener is so popular that reviews say it "beats all the well-known brands hands down", reports the Daily Record.
Originally worth £139.99 (approximately €160) on the Amazon UK website, it is currently reduced by 11 per cent on amazon.ie and can be bought in an early Prime Day limited-time deal for just €42.39.
To help keep hair soft and shiny with each use, the floating ceramic plates feature micro-conditioners that have been infused with coconut oil and UV filters, keeping tresses protected from any frizz caused by too much heat.
Its salon-style design means it comes complete with an ultra-fast 15-second heat up time and five digital temperature controls up to 230C, while the rounded barrel design with a swivel cord makes it easy to create either a sleek straight or bouncy curls look.
There's also an integrated sensor that kicks in when the plates come into contact with the hair, ensuring they never overheat, while plate lock and auto-shut off function offers peace of mind and safety.
There are many other tools on the market designed to keep hair healthy and protected from heat damage, with the Revlon Smoothstay Coconut Oil Infused Straightener offering a suitable alternative for €40 at Tesco.
Meanwhile, for another deal worth bagging, we have spotted Currys stocking the Revamp Ultra X Shine Hair Straightener for €80, offering savings of €40.
Considering Remington's status for hair tools, it's no surprise to hear that this coconut-infused straightener has been singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' product, with a glowing 4.4 rating based on over 1,000 reviews from happy purchasers.
One beauty fan praised: "Better than ghds. What can I say I have used GHDs for the last 20 years? My last pair broke yesterday so after some research I thought I would try these Remington's. I can't believe how straight my hair is gone, not even my GHD's got it this straight. Amazing straighteners on would recommend to anybody, I have thick course hair and look how smooth it looks."
Someone else said: "Game changer. Beats all the other well known brands hands down. When it comes to straighteners over the years I've had ghd, Babyliss, TreSemme, Nicky Clarke and tried many friends ones. This year during lockdown I had a slight moment (a €457 moment) and decided to even buy the Dyson corrale straightener because I'm a sucker for advertising and believe everything I see and hear. Well that went back!!!!
"So I stumbled upon the Remington coconut therapy ceramic straightener. What a transformation. I have fine, sort of wavy 55-year-old hair which is shoulder length and as soon as I go out in rain, sun, wind or humidity I get a messed up fuzz. This has transformed my life! No frizz days since. Thank you Remington. Where has this been all my life."
Another shopper simply remarked: "Salon hair feel 100 per cent. Straightens hair really well, hair feels smooth and silky after use."
Not everyone has been keen on the design of hair straightener, as one three-star review read: "The product is certainly hot enough, but the buttons are in such an awkward place it's impossible not to accidentally turn them off whilst using them! They also aren't ideal for curling and they're quite stiff and you will get lines from the rotation unlike smoother irons."
Although, someone else who was a fan of the tool wrote: "This hair straightener is FAN-TA-STIC !! My hair never looked better and it doesn't pull hair! Gives effect wow after styling."
Don't miss the Remington Advanced Coconut Therapy Hair Straightener on Amazon for just €42.39.
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