There are several different types of flat irons available. Do you need an ionic flat iron? Maybe you want a flat iron you can use on wet hair or dry hair? Before you decide on a straightener, you should know the difference between the common types of flat irons. Otherwise, you could end up buying an overpriced device, or something that’s not right for your hair type.

We tested more than 40 flat irons across each of these categories. We based our analysis on performance factors like ease of use, features, straightening time, and how straightening holds up in humidity and different weather conditions. We also considered price, durability, customer service, and warranty information. Here are our picks for the best flat irons for every type of hair.

KIPOZI Professional Titanium Flat Iron

For a titanium flat iron, this particular one is extremely well-priced. It has a digital LCD display, a 360 degree no-tangle swivel cord, and it heats up quickly (in 30 seconds).  The 2.5-meter cord is long enough to let you wander around the bathroom while you style your hair.

The temperature goes as high as 450 degrees Fahrenheit, but it has default temperature settings for different hair types. Another cool feature is the on and off switch is on the interior of the flat iron, so you don’t accidentally turn it off with your thumb while your using it. The 1.75-inch plates are made of nano-titanium, and they beautifully straighten hair. After using this flat iron, hair is shiny, soft, and smooth. When your straighten with this iron, your hair also tends to do well in humid conditions.

What’s not to like? Well, this flat iron tends to have a bit of difficulty getting right up on the roots, but that can be an issue with almost any flat iron that’s this size (or larger).

BIO IONIC Onepass Straightening Iron, 1 Inch

One of the most annoying things about straightening hair is having to go over a section of hair repeatedly to get your desired results. After waiting for your hair to dry (or blow drying), sectioning, applying heat protection, and going through the whole straightening prep routine, who feels like flat ironing the same section of hair two or three times?

The Bio Ionic one pass flat iron really does straighten in a single pass. Now, you can’t exactly straighten huge, thick chunks of hair in one pass, but it does make small sections (about two inches wide) perfectly straight in one drag through your locks. This ionic flat iron straightens really quickly because it has silicone strips that help it glide through each section. The one-inch version lets you get right up to the roots. Plus, it has a swivel cord, and that’s always helpful.

There are a few negatives about the Bio Ionic though. The silicone strips tend to collect oil and hair products. You have to regularly clean this flat iron to keep it in optimal condition. Another potential negative is that it only heats to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and some people prefer a higher temperature when straightening their hair. However, this flat iron does the job for wavy or moderately curly hair.

Xtava Infrared Flat Iron Hair Straightener

This two-inch wide ceramic flat iron has an infrared strip, and it heats up to 445 degrees Fahrenheit. The wide plates, design, and high temperature make this flat iron ideal for quickly straightening kinky, coarse, or frizzy hair. Other hair types can use this straightener, as it has lower temperature settings. But, this flat iron is perfect for those who want to reduce volume or get smooth, flat, and pin straight hair. This flat iron works best on the highest temperature settings, so it’s a good idea to apply heat protection to your hair beforehand.

The Xtava iron is very reasonably priced, and it has some of the features you’d see in more expensive flat irons like an eight-foot swivel cord and a 60-second auto shut off function. It heats up in 90 seconds time. The one major drawback to the Xtava iron is that it tends to produce a strange, burning chemical smell. This smell can transfer to hair, and it is made worse when the iron is on higher heat settings.

Remington 1” Flat Iron with Anti-Static Technology

If you have fine hair, or static and flyaways are an issue, this flat iron might be perfect for you. It has ceramic plates with titanium protection coating, which helps to reduce static, flyaways, and frizz. Its heat settings go from 310 to 410 degrees Fahrenheit, and it has a curved design so you can use it to straighten or curl your hair. You can use it to lift roots too. This is the best flat iron for adding volume.

With digital controls, turbo boost, auto shut off, and a 30-second heat up time, you get a lot out of this one-inch flat iron. The downsides? It sometimes has a chemical smell, which can transfer onto your hair.