Mini straighteners are perfect for short hair, fringes, bobs or to use as travel hair straighteners
To straighten short hair you need smaller straighteners. This is because if the plates are too wide they won’t be able to fully grasp sections of the hair. It will also be more difficult to straighten the hair from the root. You have far more control with smaller blades which allow you to get to the roots easily. Mini straighteners or travel straighteners are normally ideal for women with shorter hair or fringes. Many of the top brands such as ghd, BaByliss and Toni & Guy designed their mini straighteners with short haired women in mind. If your hair is thin or short a 1 inch ceramic plate is enough to be able to straighten your hair from the root. I have researched the best straighteners for short hair in the UK.
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1. ghd Mini Styler Professional Ceramic Hair Straighteners
ghd straighteners are the gold standard in the world of hair care. All of their straighteners maintain an optimum heat of 185 degrees Celsius which is distributed evenly through the ceramic plates. These straighteners have 8cm narrow plates which is perfect for styling short hair or fringes. Out of all of the straighteners I looked at these were the best straighteners for short hair in the UK overall.
2. Cloud Nine The Micro Iron Hair Straightener
These straighteners are perfect for short hair or to take travelling. They come with a draw string carry pouch. The plates are 1.6cm wide so they are ideal for short hair or tight curls. The ceramic plates emit negative ions to lock moisture into your hair which minimises damage.
3. Toni & Guy Style Fix Straightener
These small straighteners are extremely compact and would fit into a handbag. They also have world wide voltage so are perfect to take travelling. Toni & Guy’s straighteners are designed to protect your hair with ceramic tourmaline plates. They enhance shine, smooth hair follicles and lock in your hair colour.
4. KIPOZI Mini Hair Straighteners for Short Hair
The KPIOZI mini hair straighteners are extremely lightweight and compact. They come in a velvet pouch and are perfect for short hair, thin hair or bobs. The ceramic plates seal in moisture, protect cuticles, and reduce frizz. You will be left with a smooth, shiny finish.
5. BaByliss Nano Pro 200 Straightener
The mini BaByliss straighteners are perfect for shorter hair, fringes or touch ups on the go. The ceramic plates will leave you with beautifully sleek hair. They are extremely compact and lightweight and have a multi-voltage feature making them another good straightener for travelling. They would fit into a handbag and come with a carry pouch.
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FAQs on Straightening Short Hair
Can short hair be straightened?
Yes you just need to use small straightening irons with narrower plates so you will be able to grasp the hair from the root.
Are straightening brushes good for short hair?
Yes, they may even be better for straightening short hair than irons. Check out Amazon’s selection of straightening brushes here.
Which oil is best for hair straightening?
Never put oil on your hair before straightening as it may cause the hair to burn. Use a heat protectant before straightening. Check out this post on the best heat protection spray for your hair. After the hair has been straightened you can use an oil to protect it. There are a selection of hair oils available on Amazon.
What should we apply to hair before straightening?
I have written a post on the best heat protection spray to use with straighteners. There is also a selection of heat protectants available on Amazon.
