Straightener Black Friday: Choose Your Next Styling Essential

Black Friday straighteners: price matters, your hair matters more

Been putting off buying a professional tool while waiting for the right moment? Black Friday is the chance to compare the alternatives, without choosing only the biggest discount. A straightener you’ll use every morning and a hairdryer for drying long hair meet different needs: start from your hair type, how often you’ll use it and the result you want, then compare the offers.

Which straightener suits your hair?

Among the straightener deals, first look for the features that can make your styling easier. On each straightener’s product page, check the plate size, temperature management and directions for use.

• Fine, bleached or sensitised hair: consider tools with accurate heat control and settings compatible with your hair’s condition. Hotter doesn’t mean better results.
• Thick or very long hair: wider plates can help you work on larger sections. They’re not, however, a reason to automatically turn up the temperature.
• Short hair and fringes: a narrow straightener makes it easier to work on small sections and close to the roots, while keeping the right distance from the scalp.
• Straight styles and waves with one tool: look for a rounded body, easy handling and a swivel cord, if available.

Materials and heat control: what’s the difference?

Ceramic is often used to promote even heat distribution; titanium can offer fast heat-up and good thermal stability. Performance, however, depends on the tool as a whole, not just the stated material. Check whether it refers to the plates or to a coating and how the temperature is managed: some models let you adjust it, others work at a preset value with automatic control. Steam straighteners also need attention: check how they’re filled, the recommended water and the maintenance required.

Black Friday hairdryers: choose the right dryer for your routine

Among the hairdryer deals, wattage alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Consider airflow, separate heat and speed settings, weight and included accessories. A model that’s comfortable to hold can make all the difference if it takes you a while to dry your hair.

• Curls and waves: look for a compatible diffuser, ideally included, and settings that allow gentle drying without disrupting your curls too much.
• Sleek blow-dry with a brush: a concentrator nozzle helps direct air onto the section you’re working on.
• Fine hair or a heat-sensitive scalp: prioritise the ability to adjust temperature and airflow intensity.

Ionic technology can help reduce static and frizz, but it doesn’t replace good technique. Keep the hairdryer moving, avoid excessive heat and check the filter is clean according to the instructions.

Compare the brands on offer, not just the discount

This selection brings together tools from different brands: compare each model, its accessories and the features you’ll actually use. If you already have a brand in mind, you can also explore our ghd Black Friday selection; if you’re still undecided, use this page to compare the alternatives on offer.

Before buying, check the price, availability, box contents and any promotion terms. The best straightener on offer or the best hairdryer on offer for you is the one that makes your routine easier. And remember: use a heat protectant as directed and only use your straightener on completely dry hair, except for tools specifically designed for a different use.