However, when I heard that Hersheson was launching great iron (£120), I already knew it would be like no other hair tool. And after testing it for the past fortnight, my predictions were correct. Scroll for what you need to know about the new hair straighteners (that do) so Too much).
Hersheson the Great Iron
Hersheson
great iron
Pros
- Can be used to straighten, curl or wave hair
- straightens hair in one go
- Adjustable heat up to 230°C
- 1.25″ Floating Tourmaline Titanium Plates Glide in Hair
- 360° rotating cord for effortless styling
Shortcoming
- Plates may be too small for very thick hair
my experience
First
I would describe my hair type as somewhat wavy, dense and with thick areas (hello, curly hair). It’s not often that I straighten my hair, but my biggest complaint with most straighteners is the feeling that they are pulling or pulling my hair. However, these move through my hair like a hot knife through butter and give me very sleek results in just one go.
I have a lot of hair, but I can easily straighten my hair in 10 minutes. Of course, if you have Curly or frizzy hair, it will take longer. And if I have to take out the trash, I want the plates to be a little wider to straighten out the larger parts. That being said, the plates are agile enough to reach the root and are a great size for short and medium length hair.
after
It has tourmaline-titanium floating plates that twist and move with your hair as you work along the length of your hair. The 360° swivel cord means you’ll never feel tied down by a cord, and there are three different temperature settings (120°C, 180°C and 230°C) that you can easily toggle through via the main power button, so you can customize the heat to suit your hair type and texture. I chose the 180°C option and applied it Heat protector to protect my lengths from heat. They heat up very fast, and come with a protective cover and pouch for storage when not in use.
Probably my favorite feature is the curved edges, which means you can do a lot more with these than a regular hair straightener. I’ve never mastered curling with a hair straightener (I’ve always gotten curly curls that look like I’ve curled ribbon with scissors — anyone else?), but the round plates and curved barrel on these mean I can get the soft, loose curls I love. But not only this. You can also do S-waves with these to get Sienna Miller-esque waves that I can’t wait to try in the summer. I can see why Hersheson calls these The Great Iron and not The Great Hair Straightener, because they can actually do a lot more than straighten your hair.
final thoughts
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After putting The Great Hair Iron through its paces over the past few weeks, I have to say I like it even more than I thought. I’m already a fan of Hersheyson’s Hair Tools The multi-tasker is a favorite 3-in-1 tool that I use regularly), but it seems to be the missing piece in my hairstyling routine. Not only is it a great hair straightener, but it can be used in many different ways to add soft bends, waves or curls to your hair. At £120, they’re an investment, but are on par with similar hair straighteners on the market and feel like a worthwhile investment. They’re a pleasure to use, they look great, they give great results and provide incredible shine. But most importantly, the versatility means you’re getting multiple hairstylers at the same time.
How we tested
I put The Great Iron to the test for a few weeks to see how well the hair tool performed. I used it to straighten my wavy hair, as well as test it out to create S-waves, soft curls, and beachy waves, to see how it performed as a multi-styler.
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