Rank #7 in Best Hair Straighteners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Remington Pro Straight S5525 Wide Plate Straightener
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
At number 7 in our guide to hair straighteners, the Remington Pro Straight S5525 is a £31.99 corded straightener with wide 110mm floating plates and a claimed 230°C top temperature. The listing's bullet points and specification table both give that 230°C figure, but a customer review on the same page states the tool reaches 250°C. That is the kind of mismatch this guide looks for: the listed number and the user's number do not agree.
The Remington also carries a 4.6-star rating from 5,816 reviews, with 81% of those being 5-star. It comes with a 3-year guarantee, a heat-proof pouch and a 15-second heat-up time. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 5,816 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £31.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,816 reviews) |
| Maximum temperature | 230°C |
| Plate width | 110mm |
| Heat-up time | 15 seconds |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Item weight | 620 g |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19 in Hair Straighteners |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I bought these Remington hair straighteners in September 2016 and I'm still using them today. They've been with me through all my good and bad hair decisions 😂I have 4C hair and when I use them properly with freshly washed hair, heat protector and the right products, my hair comes out silky and straight. They go up to 250°C but you really don't need to have them that high.One of my favourite features is being able to lock the temperature, so you don't accidentally turn it up while using them. They also come with a little heat mat which is really handy.I've recommended these to family and friends and have actually convinced quite a few people to switch to Remington. I'm definitely a Remington girl through and through!Nearly 10 years later, they've been dropped loads of times, the wire has been wrapped around them countless times and they're still in great condition. I've never even had to change the fuse.For the price, they're honestly amazing. Still going strong after nearly 10 years!”
Verified purchase“i've had these straighteners since 2023 and they're the best straighteners i've ever had (also makes your hair so shiny!!) and they heat up really quick!! i would literally die for these straighteners and i'm not even kidding. plus they automatically turn off if you leave them on for a long time which is amaze”
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 is the maximum temperature of the Remington Pro Straight S5525?
The Remington Pro Straight S5525 listing's bullet points and specification table both state a maximum of 230°C, with variable temperature control.
How fast does it heat up?
The Remington Pro Straight S5525 listing says it has a fast 15 second heat up.
What size are the plates?
The Remington Pro Straight S5525 has wide 110mm floating plates, described as ideal for longer, thicker hair.
Does it come with a warranty?
Yes, the Remington Pro Straight S5525 listing states a 3 year guarantee.
Is a heat-proof pouch included?
Yes, the Remington Pro Straight S5525 listing mentions a heat proof pouch.
One reviewer says it reaches 250°C. Is that correct?
The reviewer's claim of 250°C for the Remington Pro Straight S5525 is not supported by the listing's bullet points or specification table, which both give a maximum of 230°C.
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