Remington Wet2Straight S8200

OK – I have extremely thick, curly, frizzy hair which has never been completely tamed by any technique or tool I've tried - and believe me, I've tried a lot. I've had the hairdresser straighten it, I've had my friend do it with her GHD, and I still only end up with hair that is wavy rather than curly and slightly less frizzy than it was. And even that… Read more

doesn't last all day.

The Wet2Straight, while not doing a particularly amazing job, is one of the better tools I've used. I like it because I can use it without having to blow dry my hair first (and with my hair, blow drying really isn't an option). If I have time to do a proper job - ie, tiny sections at a time at least 2 or 3 strokes per section - the results are fabulous and last until the next wash. Unfortunatey, the bulkiness of the unit, combined with my particularly rebellious hair type, mean that doing it "properly" takes at least two hours. It's also very easy to be burned by the steam that gushes out the sides when you're straightening. And if I use it frequently over an extended period of time, even with heat protectants, my hair gets dry and damaged.

This product is OK if you just want it for those days when you have enough time to do a really good job. If you're looking for an every-day fix, though, I don't recommend it. One of the more effective tools I've found for my extremely unruly hair.

Long cord wih convenient swivel feature

Straightens without having to blowdry first Damaging in the long term

Very slow if you're straightening from wet and have as much hair as I do

Bulky and unwieldy

Very easy to cause steam burns, even when following the safety directions

Plates do not meet completeley flat, leading to somewhat uneven results

Excellent – Let's first get one thing straight - I. LOVE. This. Straightener. Frizzy hair is every girls nightmare, but its what alot of women, myself included, suffer from. You struggle from day to day, finding the right product, the right hairdryer, the right hairstraightener, ANYTHING to keep your boof from having more personality than you. The search… Read more

is over!

It can straighten blowdried hair into smooth perfection, and with the right amount of straightening serum it can even do so with wet hair!

Not to mention, how much NICER it is on your hair. I've found that with other straighteners your hair can get burnt within a matter of minutes. With the Remington wet to dry - my hair can stay soft for weeks still, without the need of a conditioning treatment!

The amount of heat it can generate is amazing, and aside from straightening my hair into straight glory, it can also create desired curls WITHOUT the frizz.

This straightener is a dream!

I reccomend it to everyone - whether they have frizzy, curly, wavy hair that needs taming, or even straight hair that needs curling!

5 thumbs up. That I don't have to blowdry my hair when I'm short for time and need it straightened! It can make hair frizzy when straightened wet.

Excellent – my overal opinion is that you dont really see the results untill you do it to your own hair or your friends go on about how good it is. i have to say i havent seen theat much advertisment but i dont watch alot of tv either but if my mates didnt have them i wouldnt know how great this product was. i love that it saves you time because you dont need… Read more

to worry about blow drying your hair and then straightening it because the Remington S8200

is all in one. you can just get out of the shower get ready to go out straighten your hair and your done. the best part about that is that when you straighten your hair it keeps all the moisture in the hair and looks salon proffessional istead of dry split ends, its the best straightener to use because it makes your hair dead straight and looks fantastic. i always get great comments on how heathy my hair looks and i have hair extensions and they work great on that to. its just fantastic!!!! the only thing i dislike about the Remington S8200 is that when i go out i cant

stop touching my hair because its silky and shinny and feels great and people look at my like , "oh my god stop touching your hair". but its an addiction if i could have a choice of any straightner in australia this should be the number one top product.

Excellent – It is a very good product, it works well, heats up quickly, does not damage hair as much as some other straighteners. I like this straightener, it has lasted me ages and still works the same as when it was new, even though I use it at least 3-5 times in a week. I love this product, I have very thick, frizzy hair and this straightener works wonders… Read more

on my hair. It leaves it feeling smooth and straight. It works quickly even on my long hair and my hair stays straight all day. It can be a little bulky.

Good – I really like it and have enjoyed my time with it. I've replaced it only because the next model came out and that is 4X protection with diamond added to the coating. The next model also had a really great set of makeup brushes included and a better/prettier case. The 3X protection model (this one) had a much longer cord, which I found great for… Read more

my house where the hotpoints are limited and too far from any mirrors. It DOESN'T damage my hair like my previous dry-to-straight straighteners.

It straightens my hair really well and makes it sleek and smooth.

I don't have to use a hairdryer which takes forever on my thick hair and makes my hand want to fall off.

It has a nice long swivel cord. It doesn't have the diamond coating for 4X protection like the next model up which I've replaced it with.

Quick and easy – Have the opposite of curly hair, very straight so I use the straightener to give it body. Dont have it too hot and it is quick and easy from wet to dry. Have since had my hair cut and now it is a bit too big to handle on short hair but still does the job. Any straigtener will dry the hair. Use a good product over the top and I definitely feel… Read more

the difference when I forget it. From Silky to dry. I now how the next model and it is easier to use and does exactly the same job. I had noticed that my hairdresser used the latest model and had no problems doing my hair so I upgraded. Not unhappy and would recommend it to anyone but anything that is hot will burn. I am notorious with my iron. It was reliable and a fair price. My little sister now has it and is just as happy as I was.

Opinion – I really don't recommend this type of straighteners because it's really damaging straighten your hair when is wet, I prefer the regular flat iron and wait my hair to dry. I use a great flat iron that causes less damage to the hair and keeps my hair frizz less and super straight, it's the Karmin G3 Salon Pro and I luv it :D Damage more the hair

OK – I used to own one, and whilst it does do the job, i did do some research and i guess it makes sense that it really isnt good for you hair at all!! the crackling sound is off putting and i am sure it leads to more hair breakage than it should! It works Not good for your hair!

OK – I used to use this item and it was definitely very convenient being able to straighten wet hair. It did give off a burning smell and the steam it produces from your hair gets quite hot. I have since moved to a GHD and am not looking back. Convenient Possibly damages hair more than a regular straightener. Smells.

This straightener is long lasting and easy to use – Nothing but good to say about the Wet 2 Straight. It straightens from wet without damaging hair (I use mine every day with no ill effects). It heats up very quicky and I love the heatproof pouch, meaning I can put it straight back in the cupboard without having to leave it on the side to cool down. Also good for doing styling such as curling… Read more

under and flicking or you can twist hair and iron to get waves. It is just as good as the GHD's which you pay twice as much for. Quick heating, long lasting, heatproof pouch

Good – i love this hair straightener. i love that it dries your hair while styling it, and it doesnt take too long. when it finally needed to be replaced (due to teflon coating peeling/chipping off) i would have replaced it with another one if there hadnt been an awesome deal on GHDs at the time. even though the GHD is good, it cant be used on wet… Read more

or even damp hair.

i really dont like washing my hair, because i hate having wet hair (and have never managed to learn how to blowdry my hair properly) so the wet to dry straightener was the best present i ever got, and i used it EVERY time i washed my hair. can use on wet (towel dried) hair straight from the shower. i HATE having wet hair and this was the biggest selling point for me.

it always straightened my hair perfectly, and if i slept carefully it would stay straight until i washed my hair next. the steam holes can burn you.

i had mine for 5 years, and it was fantastic, though the teflon coating eventually started peeling/chipping off.

it is a bit bulky and doesnt quite reach the roots without burning your scalp.

Good – I don't use it on my hair if it's too wet - I still blow dry a little first (especially the roots, if they're not dry your hair can still be frizzy). But I've had mine for YEARS and I love it - love that I didn't pay near on $300 for a straightener too. When I go to a hairdresser they use GHD's and it's the exact same on my hair. Leaves me hair… Read more

straight and very shiny. Straight hair without paying too much $$$ None - just becareful if your using it on wet hair - be wary where the steam holes are so you don't burn yourself!

Excellent – I love it!!! one of the best straighters i have ever used. i have extremely frizzy / curly hair and it just gets it sooooo smooth! My sister who also has one talked me into getting it, after one try i was sold!!!!! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with frizzy hair! STRAIGHT HAIR!!!

Good – this works really well! it is a little tricky to learn how to use on wet hair, because of the amount of hot steam produced but once i got the hang of it, it was great. I only use it maybe once a week, and there has been no noticable damage to my hair. My hair stays almost dead straight except in humidity. Compared to other straighteners I have… Read more

bought it is better than all of them, except the ghd (which gives me dead straight hair regardless of the weather, but has to be used on dry hair). it works and makes your hair straight! need to be careful when using on wet hair not to burn yourself

Terrible – This is the worse hairstraightener ever! It destroys your hair! If your going to use it, still completely dry your hair first! Every decent hairdresser will tell you the exact same thing! Destroys hair.

Terrible – I was really excited when I got this product as I thought it would save me time, but I find it takes more time because you are continually adjusting the temperature. I find my hair dries out by the time I hit the last of it with the straightener, meaning an inconsistent result. It is really heavy and the buttons are in the wrong place. I have… Read more

burnt myself a number of times and have now given up on it- ebay here we come. I don't know how this one passed the design team. Came with a nice carry case and make up kit The main con is that it is very easy to burn yourself. I don't know how the design for this one got passed. You have to hold it a certain way to avoid getting burned. Also, you can lock the temperature, although the buttons are on the handle and you keep bumping the lock off while you are straightening, meaning incessant beeping noises.

Good – I use this when going out not all the time, I find that it straightens my hair without any problems and was very pleased with the price. If I was going to use a straightener constantly I would probably invest in a model that limits hair damage (if there really is such a tool). I also find it useful for taming my hair on days when it wants to do… Read more

its own thing. I don't always use it with my hair wet but tend to use a spray bottle to dampen my hair and straighten that way. Straightens hair easy damages hair if used alot.

Good – iv had mine for 6 years and still works great its annoying trying to clear oils and dirt out of steam vents, it does work fast in drying your hair but doesnt always straighten at the same time, it heats up fast but cant always keep the heat up on wet wet hair it does dry your hair out if used alot but definatly a worth while investment great for… Read more

mums in a hurry wanting hair done, its also a affordable gift that i wouldnt be ashamed to give out great for doing hair in a hurry hard to clean holes out

Bad – I just can not see how this does not cause a lot of damage to your hair after prolonged usage. It does save time if you are in a rish and dont have time to dry your hair and then straighten and then style it. But i do think that the damage it does to your hair in the long run really isnt worth the time you save. Cheaper then other products that… Read more

are on the market such as GHD. Also good if ou are in a rush and dont have time to dry your hair before straightening. Its not good for your hair at all.

Bad – i used to own this and while it was convenient, i didn't like the crackling noise it made going through wet hair, it sounded like it was breaking off hair and frying it. i just don;t think its natural wet hair to dry. i can no longer bring myself to use it. keeping in mind i have thick, coarse hair. may be better for thinner hair types.… Read more

convenient, good if your in a rush, good for short notice when someone calls you to go do something and you have just got out of the shower with wet hair. i think in the long run, even though its convenient i think it will lead to alot of damage to your hair.

OK – I raved about this product when i bought it (maybe 5 or so years ago),as my hair which is normally wavy/frizzy, would straighten so easily with shine. It seemed to lose it's ability to create the same 100% straight and shiny effect so I sold it and bought a GHD and never looked back. I bought this because I read reviews it was a good buy and a… Read more

friend also raved about it.

Cuts out the drying step which is pretty impressive

Wide plate allows you to straighten a fair amount of hair in one go

Creates a very straight shiny effect (however see cons below re: this)

Storage pouch is so useful to rest it as you use it, as well as to keep it in of course Didn't last as far as maintaining the super shine/straightness effect it had in the beginning for me.

Compared to the thin straighteners, I do find the remington wide plate to be a little more difficult to manage and had a few minor accidents using it near my ears.

OK – It is ok, this is the first straighter I have tried after having my hair straightened at the hairdressers which got me hooked and so was given this as a present. I have very thick, long and most of the time frizzy hair and so was amazed at what the hairdresser did and was hoping to recreate the same at home but to my disappointment not to be, it… Read more

does straight it slightly and I guess for the price (and the fact it was a present) it does an ok job. Got it as a present, drys my hair when wet so cuts down time It made my hair frizzy and the straight hair didn't last as long as the hairdressers did, the steam can burn you if not careful and you can not get to the root of the hair easily

Bad – I don't think I will buy one again. I'd rather spend the money to get a better one which is less damaging and has more temperature control. It smells when I'm straightening my hair. Does a good job of straightening my hair as it gets quite hot. It smells when I turn it on. There's no safety shutoff which I think there should be. It's easy to burn… Read more

yourself with it and you can't get right to the roots of your hair. I find it's easier to blowdry my hair straight and then touch it up with the straightener.

Terrible – Poor design meant for right handed people only, would be nice if there was a guard over the controls or a warning on the package. It looks nice Not sure if it works on my hair as I am left handed and the controls are in the way and I keep turning it off while trying to use it.

Excellent – I bought this because I was living with 2 male housemates about 4 years ago and I was an early riser, so using the hairdryer so early was not an option for me. Was good for the times that I washed my hair, but did find this could be a little time consuming, so now use it with dry hair. Has definitely done a great job and is still going strong,… Read more

although not sure if will buy again because of all the hype with the GHD Very fast heating element, nice sleek shine that is achievable in a short time (about 10 minutes)

Also, the long cord is great when you are hard pressed for a mirror!

For the price tag, definitely worth it Used in a friends hair who had some product in it when it was first bought, and somehow it stained the plate and had a smell for about a year when turned on

Like the wide plates as when I bought it I had long hair, but was not able to do much curling with it

Excellent – Really great straightener which protects your hair, i haven't noticed any long term damage outside of the usual. price is very reasonable especially compared to the likes of the ghd. Highly recommended. Heats up really fast, very hot, only need to go over it once. Can straighten as well as curl nicely and keeps it the whole day. i've had it for a… Read more

about 5 yrs now and the hinge is squeeking which constantly annoys me but thats not really a performance fault.. everything else is great!

Excellent – I'm very happy with this purchase and I certainly do recommend it wholeheartedly. It is certainly great value and for me it will practically pay for itself as I go to the hairdresser once a week to get my hair blow-dried straight. Another feature of this product is that the effect lasts. I went out to get the Imetec "Bellissima" but the shop… Read more

assistant advised the Remington model saying it was better and cheaper. Well, I must say I am impressed with this product. I tried it on my daughter who has frizzy curly hair and the result was breathtaking--soft, silky and straight!!! You have to know how use this type of product and having someone else do it for would perhaps be the best solution.

Excellent – i think it is a good product. since it can straighten up my curly hair. just keep it away from little chirldren so they wont get injured. it is a cheap and very effective product. i recommend it for poeple who has frizzy/ curly hair. i went shopping to get my daughter a christmas present. and i saw this product. the staff said it was cheap and… Read more

very good for frizzy/ curly hair. my daughter has curly haor so i bought it. i tried it on my hair first to see if it actually works.and it did. my curly hair was turned to soft straight hair. it only took me half an hour and with my old straightener it took me 40 mins to get it all staright. this is a really good product. it can get really hot. i have burnt myself a few times using it. and it might be dangerous when little children are around. they might run and fall and touch the straightener and get burnt.

Good – this straightner is GREAT! i want one! my friend has one, and before my formal, she came to my house and did my hair for me, and it turned out GORGEOUS! she did her hair too with it and she has very thick and curly hair, and the end result was shiny, soft and beautiful! i definately have to give this one a 4/5 makes hair sleek, shiny and soft… Read more

(only when used on dry hair). doesn't make my hair dry like some other straightners i've seen and you can also curl your hair with it because it's so hot, which is awesome! a bit too fat for my liking, and my friend says that when she straightens her hair when it's wet, it takes ages for it to work, so i dont think it really lives up to its name.

Terrible – It was an ok straightener but not worth the cost. The Remington Ceramic pro and thermo ceramic pro are much better. I haven't tried GHD yet but I've heard they are better. it was alright at straightening hair the worst of the straighteners I've owned, too bulky and fat, too heavy, broke after nearly an year, heats slowly

Terrible – Not worth the money - spend a bit extra & get a better one instead, coz you'll end up hating this one & never using it anyway (or cursing if you have to!) It gets really hot, but does not seem to actually work straighening hair - just on burning yourself. When you use it wet to dry it is difficult not to burn yourself with the steam that comes… Read more

out. Leaves hair horrible & dry. Takes AGES to heat up & AGES to straigten the hair. Have to go over & over the same bits to get them straight. Cannot get close to the scalp due to poor plate design & if you do then you end up burning yourself.

Excellent – Loved it my hair was straight and shiny all the time had it for over 2 years used it everyday dropped and gave it a good work out Loved it no need to blow dry and straighten saved time and money I bought and more expensive one and I going back to buy another wet to straight Loved it my hair was straight and shiny all the time had it for over 2… Read more

years used it everyday dropped and gave it a good work out Loved it no need to blow dry and straighten saved time and money I bought and more expensive one and I going back to buy another wet to straight

Terrible – i thought the Remington wet 2 straight was not worth the money i spent on it. it works fine if you use it when your hair is dry but if you use it when your hair is wet it leaves it feeling very dry and frizzy. i would not recommend this item to anyone who is considering buying it. after a while the plates begin to look burnt and it starts to smell… Read more

like it is burnt. i think Remington is a good brand i own a cheaper Remington and i think it does better then the wet 2 straight ever did. you can use it when your hair is wet its not as good as i thought it would be

Terrible – Um, it can get VERY hot but overall it wasn't that good mainly because of the teflon surface coming off. Plus it leaves a burning smell ! It comes with a heating bag. Teflon base comes off after awhile , burns and dries my hair out so much so I had to use hair serum to settle my hair down.

Good – I will never go back. This has to be the best product on the market. Its very highly recommended. Money well spent. The remington wet2straight is easy to use. It has a long cord, much longer than normal cords which makes it much more versatile to use. It also helps prevents getting burnt because there is more room to move with the longer cord. The… Read more

heat settings are easy to use and are stable. (Other brands can fluctuate slightly in the temperature)It comes in a carry bag and has a little area out the back to store a hair brush. My hair doesn't feel static or 'ironed' after I use it. Other brands tend to cause an increase in split ends but mine are fine. The area where the steam comes out can and will scold your hand if you're not careful and have it facing away from body parts. There's a lot of warnings on the iron but its easy to do.