Remington S5500G 1" Flat Iron vs BaBylissPRO Ultra-Sleek 1.5" Flat Iron

Buy the Remington S5500G if you want a 1-inch iron for bangs, short hair, and detail work, and you want precise temperature control with anti-static help. Buy the BaBylissPRO Ultra-Sleek if you have long or thick hair and want to cover more hair per pass. The Remington gives you eight numbered settings from 310°F to 450°F, a temperature lock, and a 60-minute auto shut-off. The BaBylissPRO gives you 1.5-inch plates, titanium surfaces, and dual voltage for travel. Owners of the Remington rate it well overall, but some say the plates pull on coarse hair. BaBylissPRO buyers tend to be stylists and people with heavy hair who value speed.

• Choose the Remington 1" Flat Iron if you style bangs, short layers, or fine hair and want exact heat settings plus anti-static control.
• Choose the BaBylissPRO 1 1/2" Ultra-Sleek if you have long or thick hair and want wide titanium plates that straighten faster.