Claim to Fame: The Infiniti Pro by Conair Diamond-Infused Ceramic Smoothing Hot Brush ($50) has a diamond-infused ceramic base that not only sounds fancy but also protects hair from the sizzle of typical hot tools.
Why It Works: Think of this as your gateway heated paddle brush. It's the most budget-friendly of the bunch, and it will immediately squash any of your preconceived notions that these brushes don't really straighten hair. It has three temperature settings (356 degrees, 375 degrees, and 400 degrees) so you can adjust the heat based on your hair texture to avoid scorching your strands.
There is also an internal iron generator, which works to ensure less static and frizz as you brush. It will take a few passes and some sectioning to get perfectly straight results, but it sure does make it easier, faster, and kinder than pressing your hair between the hot plates of a flatiron.
