TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6*
Why: Instead of straightening, this "poufs up my hair like a poodle," readers say. However, others say instead of pouf, this made hair "heavy, limp and very oily."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.4*
Why: One reader had a bad experience with this: "I had knots, tangles, and frizzies. Normally I have some flyaways, but I looked like I had stuck my finger in an electrical socket." Other readers also had unfortunate results, saying, "If you use just a bit too much, your hair will feel heavy with product and you'll lose volume. It can really feel gross."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 4.7*
Why: Readers had one of two experiences with this. Some say it "left my hair incredibly greasy." Others had another result: "My hair got CRAZY static-y! Shampoo and conditioner have never made my hair that crazy."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 3.9*
Why: Readers say this "doesn't smooth, and it leaves hair funky feeling and dry." Others complain that it "made my hair limp and unmanageable and it always felt dirty." And one reader says it "made my fine hair greasy."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 3.8*
Why: Readers say this flat iron "leaves hair course and frizzy. I know this is an inexpensive product and might be tempting to try ... but really, don't waste your time or money." Other readers add, "It didn't get my hair flat enough, and made my hair look frizzy" and "it just didn't work on my hair."
Looking for a smooth, sleek, straight style? Well, don't attempt one using any of these hair straightening products. TotalBeauty.com readers say the ones on this list left them with poufy, frizzy or worse -- greasy -- hair. Check them out so you know what to avoid, then try one of these top-notch flat irons to get the job done.
