# Best flat irons for short hair, pixies and bangs Source: https://plateandwand.com/best/best-flat-iron-for-short-hair Publisher: Plate & Wand. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://plateandwand.com/how-we-pick Short hair needs a narrow iron. A wide plate cannot get close to the root on a pixie cut, and it is clumsy on bangs and the hairline. Look for plates of 1 inch or less, a slim housing and a shape that lets you bend the ends. Heat matters too: short hair takes less time per section, so a fixed safe setting or a wide range you can turn down are both useful. This guide compares six irons over $150 with plates of 1 inch or smaller, led by the 0.5 inch ghd Mini. For each one we list plate width, top temperature, number of heat settings, voltage and auto shut-off exactly as the Amazon listing gives them. Where the listing does not say, the table marks it Not stated. ## Picks ### 1. Bio Ionic 10X Styling Iron, 1" Hair Straightener with Moisturizing Heat Technology, Flat Iron for 10-Minute Styling, Hair Straightener and Curler, Soft Amethyst Plate width: 1 in; Curl design: Rounded barrel, rounded-tip plates; Temperature: Up to 450°F; Heat settings: Variable, count not stated; Voltage: Not stated Bio Ionic's 10X flat iron with sonic vibrating 1 inch ceramic plates, a rounded barrel and a rounded-tip plate for the hairline. It straightens and waves. What the listing offers: - Sonic vibrating 1 inch plates increase surface contact, according to the listing. - The rounded barrel and rounded-tip plates help with waves and short hairs at the hairline. - Variable heat to 450°F, a 1-hour auto shut-off and a 9 ft swivel cord are listed. Limits to know: - The count of heat settings and voltage are not stated. - At $239 it costs more than the OnePass 1 inch for the same plate width. ### 2. BaBylissPRO 1" TrueTension Professional Hair Straightener Flat Iron, Electromagnetic Technology, for All Hair Types, Digital Pro Salon Results Plate width: 1 in; Max temperature: 465°F; Heat settings: Not stated (LED display); Voltage: 120V/240V dual; Auto shut-off: 60 minutes A 1 inch digital flat iron with the clearest voltage statement here: 120V/240V for worldwide use, plus heat up to 465°F and a 60-minute auto shut-off. What the listing offers: - The listing spells out 120V/240V instead of a vague travel claim. - Top heat of 465°F gives room for thick or coarse hair on the road. - Automatic shut-off after 60 minutes of non-use is stated. Limits to know: - The listing does not say how many heat settings there are. - No plug type or adapter is mentioned, so pack the right adapter for your destination. ### 3. T3 SinglePass StyleMax Professional 1" Ceramic Flat Iron with Custom Heat Automation, 9 Heat Settings, Longer Ceramic Plates, For Straightening, Waving, Curling & Styling Plate width: 1 in; Curl design: Curl Mode setting; Temperature: Not stated; Heat settings: 9 plus Curl Mode; Voltage: Auto world voltage T3's 1 inch ceramic flat iron with auto world voltage, 9 heat settings and a Curl Mode. A good single tool for a trip where you want to straighten and curl. What the listing offers: - Auto world voltage is stated, meaning no voltage switch to remember. - 9 heat settings plus a Curl Mode for waving and curling. - 1-hour auto-off is listed for safety in unfamiliar hotel rooms. Limits to know: - Maximum temperature is not stated on the listing. - Plug type and travel case are not mentioned. ### 4. BaBylissPRO The Ultra Thin Flat Iron, 50 Heat Settings, Nano Titanium, 1" Plate width: 1 in; Max temperature: 450°F; Heat settings: 50; Voltage: Not stated; Auto shut-off: Not stated A slim 1 inch titanium iron with 50 heat settings. The listing calls it perfect for short to medium length or fine hair and gives the weight as 1 pound. What the listing offers: - 50 adjustable heat settings give fine steps between temperatures. - The listing names fine hair and short to medium lengths as a direct fit. - Slim 1 pound body and a 9 foot swivel cord, according to the listing. Limits to know: - The lowest temperature is not stated, only the 450°F top. - Voltage is not stated on this listing, so travelers should check it first. ### 5. ghd Platinum+ Styler 1" Flat Iron Hair Straightener, Black Plate width: 1 in; Max temperature: 365°F fixed; Heat settings: 1 preset; Voltage: Universal; Auto shut-off: 30 minutes ghd's 1 inch styler fixed at 365°F with universal voltage, a heat-resistant plate guard and a rounded barrel that also curls. A no-settings pick for travel. What the listing offers: - Universal voltage is stated for use anywhere in the world. - A heat-resistant plate guard is included, handy for packing soon after use. - Rounded barrel lets one iron straighten, curl and wave, per the listing. Limits to know: - Fixed temperature, so no way to adjust heat for different hair types. - Plug type and adapter needs are not covered on the listing. ### 6. ghd Mini Styler .5" Flat Iron Hair Straightener, Black Plate width: 0.5 in; Max temperature: 185º preset (unit not stated); Heat settings: 1 preset; Voltage: Universal; Auto shut-off: Sleep mode (time not stated) A 0.5 inch mini styler with universal voltage, a plate guard and a 2-year manufacturer guarantee. It suits light packers with short hair, bangs or quick touch-ups. What the listing offers: - Half-inch plates make it the smallest tool in this guide for carry-on packing. - Universal voltage and a protective plate guard are stated on the listing. - The listing states a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee. Limits to know: - Narrow plates make straightening long or thick hair slow. - The listing's temperature line reads 185º without a unit, so confirm the actual styling heat. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.