!44: Remington Or Wigo Flat Iron - Which Is The Best Wet To Dry Model?

!±8± Remington Or Wigo Flat Iron - Which Is The Best Wet To Dry Model?

Both Remington and Wigo make low- to mid-price flat irons and both make a Wet To Dry model. So, if you're on a budget or can't justify spending over a hundred dollars on a professional iron, which should you buy?

Many stylists will tell you that any hair straightener under 0 isn't worth buying but I would disagree. Not every woman is going to or wants to use a hair straightener every day and for them it simply doesn't make sense or isn't necessary to buy an expensive brands. Buying a cheap model is a sensible option if you're only using a flat iron occasionally.

There are quite a few wet to dry models on the market but perhaps the two best budget models are the Remington Wet 2 Straight flat iron and the Wigo Damp or Dry flat iron. Let's take a look at what each has to offer and how they compare.

The Remington comes with 2" wide Teflon and ceramic plates with a steam vent and steam channel to allow the moisture from damp hair to dissipate and evaporate. The plates heat up in 60 seconds that you can control as are 30 temperature settings between 203 - 375°F (95 - 190°C). There's a LCD that displays the heat setting. Another feature is the audible signal that lets you know when the plates have reached the desired temperature - I like this, as there's no guesswork as to when the iron is ready; it's a feature that's absent on a lot of more expensive brands. Also, there's an automatic shutoff. It weighs 1.4lbs and costs from around .

The Wigo flat iron also features 2" ceramic plates with steam vents and channels. The plates heat up a little quicker than the Remington; 50 seconds. However, there are fewer temperature settings; a maximum of 12. Some would argue - and they might be right - that 12 settings are plenty. There's no LCD either, which won't be an issue for most. However, one feature that is missing is a signal to let you know when the plates are at the desired temperature. And, there's no automatic shutoff. The Remington is superior to the Wigo on all of these 3 points.

Incidentally, if you travel frequently, you might be interested to know that the Remington is dual voltage whereas the Wigo isn't; another point for the Remington over the Wigo.

The price of the Wigo flat iron is around , so the Remington is also a lot cheaper.

One thing you should always look at before buying a hair straightener is the warranty. Cheaper models tend to stop working much sooner than their more expensive counterparts, so having a good warranty in case anything goes wrong is something to look for. The Remington comes with a 2 year limited warranty but the Wigo is longer at 3 years, so a big plus for the Wigo.

But what about using them? Well, the Wigo claims its iron has been ergonomically designed. When you look at it you'll notice that the plates have a slight downward curve; the only way I can think of describing it is that it looks like the mouth of a dolphin, if you know what I mean? The Remington has no such ergonomic design. The Wigo also weighs less than the Remington, which makes it less tiring to use and easier on the wrists.

All in all, the Remington flat iron does well in terms of product features for its price. The Wigo flat iron lacks these features but is perhaps a little bit easier to use.