Flat irons come in many sizes and shapes. The size of the plates affects the amount of heat applied to your hair and how straight it gets. Hair with a long length and more layers will need a large plate size to make sure you ca… See more

Smaller ironsare great for finishing touches on short styles, edgy looks, and getting the perfect flip. They’re also good for mixing up your style with different textures to achieve a variety of styling options. See more

Medium-length hair. This size covers all lengths except for extremely short, pixie cuts & very long hair (below shoulder or so). 1 inch flat ironsare not made for this purpose. They are too big for the shortest lengths of h… See more

1.5 to 2 inches is a great size for looser curls and waves, natural African American hair, and long thick hair. If you have finer, straighter hair, it’s probably best to stick with a smaller-sized flat iron (1 inch or less), unless you… See more