'I swapped my GHDs for Amazon's £27 straighteners with 30,00 reviews and was shocked'

Back in July we saw countless savings across beauty products during Amazon's two-day Prime sale. Items that are usually pretty costly - such as hair straighteners - were slashed in price including the Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners.

The Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners typically cost £79.99 but shoppers snagged them at less than £30. The price has fluctuated in recent weeks but shoppers can still pick them up with a hefty 66% discount, right now.

That brings the price down to a friendlier £26.97, offering a saving of over £53. Eager to see what all the hype is about, beauty writer Laura Mulley got her hands on a pair to put them to the test. Read on for her review.

READ MORE: 'I've worn this scent since 2009 and I get still get compliments': Shoppers praise Estée Lauder perfume slashed by £38

READ MORE: Debenhams slashes £129 'Botox in a bottle' cream that creates younger-looking skin 'within days' by 85%

Pros

• Amazing price
• Variable heat settings
• Glides easily over the hair with no pulling or dragging
• Swivel cord for easy styling Laura's hair before (left) and after (right) using them
  (Image: Laura Mulley/OK!)

Cons

• Not the most intuitive to use for the first time
• No auto-switch-off function
• Takes longer than others to get up to temperature

My hair is fine and straight, and I'm fairly lazy with it, rarely doing much with it aside from a quick blast with the hair dryer and clipping it up out of the way, reports OK! But I will always own a pair of straighteners, and will use them if I want to look a bit more 'done', whether that's with a sleek style or curled into loose waves.

At first glance, these Remingtons are the same size and shape as most others, although the offering is fairly basic: you get a small silk case in the box, but that's it. However, they're sleek and compact, and the plates are a good size.

Despite the straightforward buttons on/off, and temperature adjustment in 10C increments they're not immediately intuitive. The LED flashes for a bit, which initially left me puzzled (it flashes when they're heating up). These are the only straighteners that has required me to consult the manual.

However, once I quickly got the hang of them, they were a joy to use; they slid effortlessly over my hair without tugging or snagging, and a couple of passes over each section was enough to leave it straight, swishy and glossy. They banished any frizz, without making strands feel fried or overly hot.

While I'm uncertain if these would be sophisticated enough to manage very thick, coarse or curly hair, if you're seeking a simple tool for under £30 that straightens swiftly and effectively, these get a big thumbs up from me. If you need something a bit more robust, consider GHD's Max Hair Straightener, £209, specifically designed for long, thick or curly hair.