Is the BaByliss Steam Smooth ST493E worth it?

At $76.59 it is a reasonable price for a steam straightener with tourmaline plates and five heat settings. It suits dry or frizzy hair; if you have fine hair or rarely use steam, a plain straightener costs less.

How does it compare with a standard BaByliss straightener?

The main difference is the 12 ml steam tank and the tourmaline plates. A standard model is lighter and needs no water, but the steam helps on dry, coarse hair.

How much water does the tank hold?

12 ml, enough for roughly one styling session. Refill with distilled water and do not overfill, or it can spit.

What temperature should I use?

Start at the lower settings for fine hair and go up to 230 °C only for thick or coarse hair. Steam works best at medium to high heat.

The straightener and a water filler are the usual contents. Check the listing for the exact accessories before buying.

Only one store lists it new at $76.59 as of November 3, 2026, so there is no price history to time a drop. Watch for seasonal sales at that store.

BaByliss Steam Smooth ST493E

Last price we saw

$76.59at Loja Glamourosa, last seen Nov 3

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Our take on the BaByliss Steam Smooth ST493E

The BaByliss Steam Smooth ST493E is a steam flat iron with 39x100 mm tourmaline-coated plates, five temperature settings up to 230 °C, and a 12 ml water tank that releases steam while you straighten. It weighs about 407 g, has a 2.5 m swivel cord and shuts off automatically. At $76.59 at Loja Glamourosa as of November 3, 2026, it is the only new price listed, so there is no recent range to compare it against.

Best forDry, frizz-prone hair that needs moisture while straighteningPeople who straighten at high heat and want steam to reduce snaggingThick or coarse hair