Rank #3 in Best Hair Straighteners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Cloud Nine The Original Iron Hair Straightener
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Cloud Nine The Original Iron is a black, corded straightener listed at £179.00, and it takes third place in this guide. Cloud Nine describes it as an everyday tool for all hair types — fine, thick, curly or frizzy — with ceramic floating plates, a heat-resistant style case, a protective guard and a three-year guarantee. It carries 4.7 out of 5 from 1,438 ratings, and the histogram behind that average puts 83 of the 100 ratings it shows at five stars.
The reason it sits here rather than higher is the page it is sold on. The bullet points promise variable temperature control from 100°C to 200°C, while the specification table further down the same listing gives a maximum temperature setting of 210°C — two figures for the same function. That table also lists an item weight of 1.5 g, which is far lighter than any straightener, or indeed any mains-powered tool, can realistically be. Cloud Nine names the supplier as UNIL Electronics Corp Korea and the country of origin as Korea, Republic of. Nothing on this page comes from our own testing: every figure is copied from the Amazon listing as it stands, and the contradictions are the listing's own.
How those 1,438 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £179.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,438 ratings |
| Temperature range (bullet points) | 100°C–200°C |
| Maximum temperature setting (spec table) | 210°C |
| Item weight (as listed) | 1.5 g |
| Plates | Ceramic floating plates |
| Included | Heat-resistant style case and protective guard, 3-year guarantee |
| Best Sellers Rank | 38th in Hair Straighteners |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“New style with variable heat settings . Replacement for my previous ones . Good value as they were cheaper than Cloud Nine site and included extended warranty without having to pay extra .Used once so far and they appear good .”
Verified purchase“Should have ordered these prior to me buying the GhD's which have ruined my hair. Thankfully with a cut my hair is back to normal. Love these as you can choose which temperature to have them on.”
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
What temperature does the Cloud Nine The Original Iron reach?
The bullet points list adjustable heat from 100°C to 200°C, while the specification table on the same page gives a maximum temperature setting of 210°C.
How much does the Cloud Nine The Original Iron weigh?
The specification table lists an item weight of 1.5 g. That is what the listing states, not what we measured.
What is included with the Cloud Nine The Original Iron?
The listing describes it as a gift set containing a heat-resistant style case and a protective guard.
What guarantee comes with it?
The fifth bullet point and the benefits field both state a three-year guarantee, and the listing says it is backed by a three year warranty.
Who is it aimed at?
The first bullet point says it is designed for all hair types, including fine, thick, curly and frizzy hair, for everyday styling.
What do buyers say about it?
The listing shows 4.7 out of 5 from 1,438 ratings, with 83 of the 100 ratings in the histogram at five stars and 17 spread across the remaining four.
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