Rank #2 in Best Hair Straighteners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Remington Shine Therapy S8500 Hair Straightener
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Remington Shine Therapy S8500 is at number 2 in this guide, at £24.99, and it reaches 230°C on the top of its 9 settings. That is a higher maximum than either ghd in the list, both of which stop at 185°C. Its 4.6 rating comes from 31,415 ratings, and the listing's Best Sellers Rank is 1 in Hair Straighteners and 90 in Beauty.
The catch is on the same page. One bullet promises a 5 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee plus 1 extra year when the product is registered online — which would be six years — while the warranty field in the specifications says 3 Years warranty. We cannot tell you which figure is correct, because the listing gives both. Every number on this page comes from that Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 31,415 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 | £24.99 (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 31,415 ratings |
| Heat range | 9 settings from 150°C to 230°C, digital display |
| Warranty in bullet points | 5 year manufacturer's guarantee, plus 1 extra year on registration |
| Warranty in spec field | 3 years (as listed) |
| Heat-up and shut-off | Ready in 15 seconds; auto shut off after 60 minutes |
| Best Sellers Rank | 90 in Beauty; 1 in Hair Straighteners |
| Item weight and dimensions | 389 g; 9.8L x 3.9W centimetres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“These are incredible. One pass and straight, I only had them on 200, so not the highest setting. The wider plate makes it easier on my shoulder length fine hair. I'd recommend these to anyone. I did this on an evening, next morning, still straight.”
Verified purchase“Absolutely brilliant these straightners 👌heat to full temperature in seconds, I've got long thick quite course hair and they just glide through leaving my hair shiny and poker straight very quickly.. highly recommend.”
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 hot does the Remington Shine Therapy S8500 get?
The listing gives 9 settings ranging from 150°C to 230°C, shown on a digital temperature display. The highest setting is 230°C, above the 185°C maximum of the two ghd models in this guide.
How long is the Remington S8500 warranty?
It depends which part of the page you read. The bullet points promise a 5 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee plus 1 extra year when the product is registered online, while the Manufacturer Warranty Description field in the specifications says 3 Years warranty.
How quickly does the Remington Shine Therapy S8500 heat up?
The listing states fast heat up in 15 seconds, and auto shut off after 60 minutes. It does not give a separate heat-up time for each of the 9 settings.
What are the plates made of?
The Remington S8500 is described as having advanced ceramic coated plates infused with Moroccan Argan Oil with Vitamin E, with floating plates for even pressure on the hair.
How much does the Remington Shine Therapy S8500 cost?
£24.99 as listed, which is less than the £29.99 BaByliss that reaches 235°C and well under the £111 and £186 ghd models that stop at 185°C.
Who is the Remington S8500 aimed at?
The listing gives the resulting hair type as straight and lists only one size, Standard Hair Straightener. It does not state a maximum hair length or thickness, so the floating plates are the only guidance given on how it handles different hair.
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