Helen Of Troy Wigo Flat Iron Reviews - By: Robin OBrien

Helen Of Troy Wigo flat iron are budget models that come in all flavors from ceramic, tourmaline and the increasingly popular wet to dry variety. They won't appeal to everyone but most models offer good value for money. The following reviews list the current models and what will and won't be getting for your money.

If you're looking for a ceramic iron, you could consider one of the three models of Wigo ceramic flat iron. There are three plate sizes; 1", 1 3/4", and 2 1/4". Oddly, the 1" is called the 'Professional' ceramic iron, although it's far from being something a professional stylist would use. It also happens to be the cheapest at around $50.

All three ceramic hair straighteners come with the same features, so you're only buying different plate sizes. Features included are; plates come with a separate heating system for more optimal performance; 170 watts of power (which is quite good); 12 heat settings; 50 second heat uptime, 9 foot swivel cord and a very good 3 year warranty. Prices for the two larger sizes are from around $60 to $70.

You could do worse than but one of these models. They match the Solia in terms of looks, functions and build quality - in fact the Solia only comes with 70 watts. However, they aren't as good as a professional quality appliance like a Paul Mitchell flat iron, but these could more than twice the price.

If you really want hair that stays straighter for longer then you should look for a hair straightener with tourmaline plates. The Helen of Troy Wigo tourmaline flat iron comes with 1" plates. While I am not that impressed with the company's ceramic irons I do think the tourmaline model offers excellent value for money. The arms are constructed from titanium which makes the whole appliance extremely lightweight, weighing only 0.5lbs (less than half the weight of some of its more expensive competitors). A lighter appliance is one that is easier to use. Another plus of using titanium is that it makes for a very smooth finish to the arms so you get less snagging of hair. The ceramic plates are infused with tourmaline crystal which emit 6 times more negative ions that does ceramic.

The functions of the tourmaline model are pretty much the same as the ceramic models. At a price of around $60 I think it is a good buy.

I'm less impressed with the wet to dry flat iron that Wigo make. True, it's cheap (around $55) but if you want a cheap model you should take a look at the Remington which is cheaper and just as good. If you really want a wet to dry model then my advice would be to spend more a buy either a T3 or Corioliss Tourmaline Wet To Dry flat iron.

For their price, Helen of Troy flat irons aren't bad at all, however if I were going to buy one, it would be the tourmaline model; a very tempting purchase with its low price tag.

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