Rank #10 in Best Hair Straighteners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
BaByliss Rose Gold 2598U Hair Straightener
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 3,223
- Rank
- #10
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BaByliss Rose Gold Hair Straighteners sit at number ten in this guide, and at £29.99 they are the least expensive straightener named anywhere in it. The number that matters here is 235: the listing gives the tool a maximum temperature setting of 235°C, spread across three settings that start at 180°C. The £186 ghd Platinum+ and the £111 ghd Original both stop at 185°C, so the BaByliss's coolest setting is only 5°C below the ceiling of either of those ghd models — the headline temperature is not tracking the price here.
The listing is not perfectly tidy about what it is. The title and the bullets describe "Rose Gold Hair Straighteners" with ceramic plates, while the spec table names the same tool the "BaByliss Elegance 235 Straightener", gives it an item weight of 466 g and dimensions of 30 x 3.5 cm. It carries 4.5 out of 5 from 3,223 ratings and ranks 5th in Hair Straighteners. The bullets claim a 15-second heat-up from an "Advanced Ceramics" element, an auto 1-hour safety shut-off, a heat-proof mat and multi-voltage use abroad. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appears there — we have not tested the straightener ourselves.
How those 3,223 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £29.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 3,223 ratings |
| Maximum temperature setting | 235°C |
| Heat settings | 3, ranging from 180°C to 235°C |
| Heat-up time | 15 seconds (Advanced Ceramics heating system) |
| Item weight | 466 g |
| Model name (spec table) | BaByliss Elegance 235 Straightener |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5th in Hair Straighteners |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Straighteners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How many heat settings does the BaByliss 2598U have?
The listing says three, ranging from 180°C to 235°C, with the spec table confirming a maximum temperature setting of 235°C.
How fast does the BaByliss Elegance 235 heat up?
BaByliss states a 15-second heat-up thanks to its Advanced Ceramics heating system, and says it maintains consistent heat for even styling on every section.
Can I use the BaByliss 2598U abroad?
Yes. The listing describes built-in multi-voltage functionality for worldwide use, and the product title itself lists "Multi-Voltage Worldwide use".
Does it switch itself off if I forget it?
The listing says the BaByliss 2598U includes an auto 1-hour safety shut-off, and that a heat-proof mat is included for safe storage.
What does BaByliss recommend for fine, bleached or coloured hair?
The listing's hair care tips advise using the lower heat settings for delicate, fine, bleached or coloured hair, and say thicker or more textured hair may respond better to higher settings.
What is the rating on the BaByliss Elegance 235?
The listing shows 4.5 out of 5 from 3,223 ratings, and a Best Sellers Rank of 5th in Hair Straighteners.
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