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2Muk Style Stick

Muk Style Stick

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2Muk Style Stick
4.0

146 reviews

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78%6%16%
Hair Length ?Short, Medium and Long
Hair Style ?Straight, Wavy and Curly
Straightening Time ?13 minutes
Build Quality
3.8
Value for Money
3.7
Ease of Use
4.0
Hair Care ?
3.6
Palagi
PalagiNSW22 posts
  230-IR Wide Plate

Great straightner – I’ve had my muk wide plate straightener for 4.5 years. It’s still going strong. I clean the plates when I feel it’s starting to pull my hair abit and not going as smooth as it used to be and the next time I use it it’s great. Just the two lights on middle of one side of the plate that have gone lighter then the others but haven’t noticed a… Read more

difference in look of my hair. I used to have a cloud nine but opted for muk as I couldn’t afford cloud nine again. Still a great alternative.

Sarah
SarahWA2 posts
  230-IR

Worst straighteners EVER – Worst straighteners I have ever owned stopped working after 6 months got a replacement and next set lasted 8 months. These straighteners are crap save yourself some money and go for a different brand Show details

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Lee
Lee7 posts
  230-IR

Compared to my previous Muk styling products, this one fell short. Advantages: -Small design, ideal for thin or very short hair. - Heats quickly. Disadvantages: - Hair gets caught around the four areas of the plate while straightening/ curling. Curling hair is changing as hair does not glide smoothly or easily through plates - Although it… Read more

heats to 230degrees, it takes a long time and requires multiple runs over hair to achieve the required look - You can only use very small sections of hair at a time.

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Bethels82
Bethels82VIC4 posts
  230-IR

LOVE IT!!! – Love my MUK hair straightener. So easy to use, and straightens my hair perfectly. I have thick hair and works great. I'm sorry for those who don't think it works as mine works a treat.  Show details

In-depth reviews

From A.
From A.VIC
  230-IR

Fried my hair – My first straightener ever was a GHD, purchased in 2005 which lasted 9+ solid years, so without hesitation I purchased another GHD but returned it after two weeks because it was nothing like the original, my hair was flat and frizzy, not glossy and smooth like I was used to. So I switched to Cloud 9 which was good for about 5 years (but not as… Read more

good as the original GHD) then it just seemed to be losing its heat, so I switched to MUK after a recommendation from a friend. At first I thought it was great, my hair was a lot smoother than my old Cloud 9, but in the 9 months I've been using it I've realised my hair has gone to trash. The ends are fried, my hair never bounces like it used to and it just looks generally unhealthy literally all of the time. I have done everything humanly possible to try to repair my hair, from upgrading my hair dryer, switching heat protectants, using my straightener less, letting my hair dry naturally, using Olaplex, using K18, using a silk pillowcase, nothing works. Reducing the heat means the style doesn't hold at all, and curls never hold like they used to with the GHD & Cloud 9, I'll be lucky to get a full day out of a curl, with my old ones my hair would stay curly/wavy until I washed it 4-5 days later. I'll now be selling both of my Muk's and going back to Cloud 9, a 5 year lifespan isn't too bad if it means it won't trash my hair. I wish they would just make straighteners like they used to.

sarahjanegrau
sarahjanegrauVIC5 posts
  230-IR

Better than our GHD :O ! – My mum actually purchased this in Rose Gold to replace our 10 year old GHD. We were initially looking at another GHD but a staff member in store changed our mind. This hair straightener is INCREDIBLE. The quality is amazing - unlike our original GHD, you have the option to adjust the temperature (very important), it automatically turns off after… Read more

30 mins or so of not being used, the technology behind it seems to be far more advanced than our GHD. I have taken the below directly from the box: infrared lights imbedded in the irons ceramic plate to infuse a gentle heat deep inside the hair shaft. Effectively straightening hair with a single pass, whilst infusing hair with amazing shine, moisture balance and protection from thermal damage. It honestly works so so well and makes hair appear shinier and healthier. My mum and I both have bleached blonde highlights (my mum has much more than me) and I have never seen her hair look healthier. HIGHLY recommend picking this over a GHD

Robyn
Robyn13 posts
  230-IR

Great hair straightner – I decided to purchase this MUK hair straightener after two (expensive) failed attemps with a GHD. I purchased just before Christmas 2016 as Price Attack had an awesome package deal (straightener + hair care pack - full sized bottles of shampoo+conditioner, full sized hair gloss spray & another full sized product which I can't remember) all for… Read more

$150! My boss bought it for her daughter so I thought why not. I'm pleasantly surprised! My hair is usually wavy but thin. I like the fact that I can choose the heat setting & it leaves my hair glossy & straight. It also turns off after being inactive for 30mins. I use this straightener everyday - one morning as a full straighten then as a touch up the following morning etc (two day hair wash cycle). I would recommend this straightener. It doesn't come with a heat matt / carrier pouch or the holder that slides on to the end to keep the plates together (like GHD's) which is the only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars.

Also, it makes a buzzing sound which is meant to happen due to the infra red strip running down the middle of one of the plates - it is not in any way loud, do not be alarmed when you purchase.

Positive reviews

Justine E.
Justine E.VIC
  230-IR

Fabulous product and exceptional customer service – I purchased my original wide blade MUK straightener in Dec 22. I have very thick waves hair. The results from this straightener are amazing and very little damage to my hair from daily use. My straightener had a fault and was turning off when the blades we together. MUK accepted the fault and replaced within the week of reporting. Exceptional customer service and an exceptional product. Highly recommended Show details

Lauren S.
Lauren S.VIC4 posts
  230-IR

Love it so much – I've had this for years now and it is amazing! Heats up in less than a minute, straightens my hair with one swipe on each section and is lightweight (this one doesn't leave my wrist in pain after straightening my hair). Absolutely love it, well worth the price <3 Show details

Emma
Emma3 posts
  230-IR

I definitely recommend this product – This product is so easy and makes my hair so smooth. My hair can be very hard to manage but, this straightener makes it 20x easier. I use this product on a daily bases and do not know what I would’ve done. Mine is already 2 years old and still looks new. I am so happy with this product and I 100% recommend. Show details

Negative reviews

Laura G
Laura G6 posts
  230-IR
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Good design, poor reliability – I've had two of these. Neither has lasted more than 18 months. Customer service at Muk is average - quick to suggest what I can do but also to let me know this is a "good will" gesture - no it's not! It's a legal requirement. But, if you can tolerate buying new straighteners every 18 months or so then these are amazing - I liked the minimal… Read more

damage to my hair, I liked the auto shut off and I liked the temperature control. However, for me, time to try a different brand.

Matt H.
Matt H.VIC
  230-IR

Trash, Won't last, won't get hot anymore. Makes a buzzing sound – I bought my wife this and just shocked with it dying a few years after. It always made a buzzing noise from day 1. She straightens he hair maybe once or twice a month if that. So when you do the math, 20-30 uses and it's dead. Would not recommend. As she's so beautiful I'll go buy her another :) but not muk. Going to buy a Hi-Lift Professional… Read more

just like her hair dresser has uses. And it's cheaper and better for her hair with wide magnesium plates.

Elle
Elle
  230-IR

Awful – The straightener itself is easy to use however it catches your hair in between the hot plates and the handle and rips the hair out. I have been trying to get this sorted via email and social media messages since December 29th 2022 and have not been receiving any response. It is now the 29th of June. The communication is also awful. Show details

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Recent reviews

Sjk
Sjk4 posts
  Verified 230-IR

Good straightener that does the job but i expected it to last longer than 2 years. Show details

Stacey P.
Stacey P.WA6 posts
  230-IR

Does the job but better ones out there – Decided to give this a go after my Cloud 9 died. I have medium length wavy fine hair but it’s quite thick and I use a hair straightener daily so needed something that works well and will last. I used it for 2 months while my old one got repaired and I could not wait to go back to my Cloud 9. Although the Muk does the job I found it pulled on my… Read more

hair a lot and took a lot longer to straighten than my Cloud 9, I can usually straighten it in 10mins but the Mail took me double the time. I like how quickly it warmed up and the free travel mat I got with it. I’ve kept it as a spare but certainly won’t be using it unless I have to.

ksw
kswVIC3 posts
  230-IR

the cord drives me INSANE – everything is amazing except for the cord, i leave the straighter sitting on the bathroom bench and somehow everyday the cord shrivels up into basically nothing and i have to pull it soo hard to unwrap it straighter: 5/5 cord: 0 Show details

Leanne Armstrong
Leanne ArmstrongSA
  230-IR

Beware ! this product badly damaged my hair – I purchased the MUK Straighter and dryer combo and after using it for about 5 months started to notice that it was damaging my hair. My hair became really dry, fuzzy, brittle and broke off in short layers. I was using it at the lowest setting yet it still fried the ends. It was the infra red that is used in both products. I have used a GHD… Read more

straighter for many years with no issue. Once I realise what had happened I stopped using the MUK products and went back to my GHD. My hair is slowly repairing and growing back. I contacted MUK they didn't care and would not refund or return the product. Customer service not good! Use at own risk!

Truthforvalue
TruthforvalueQLD24 posts
  230-IR

Disappointed – Bought this two weeks ago, I usually only spend around $100 for a straightener but I lashed out and got this after reading the reviews. The first time I used it I was disappointed, it took twice as long to do my hair and it did not seem to straighten very well at all. I have fine hair and it usually straightens with ease. I persevered with it… Read more

for two weeks but it did not get any better. I noticed the plates did not meet when closed and you can see daylight through them unless you squeeze hard and my hands were aching trying to get my hair to straighten. I returned it today and the shop attendant showed me another of the same model and it was the same. Going back to a cheapie I think.

binnyjh
binnyjhVIC4 posts
  230-IR Wide Plate

Why did I wait so long to update! – I had owned a slimline GHD for around 5 years. I thought it was good at the time but looking back, it was hard to do long hair with and my hair would still go fuzzy. It was never sleek. My GHD finally died and I purchased the Muk Style Stick 230-Ir Wide Plate. OMG it is sooooo much better than my GHD. My hair looks silky and unless the weather is… Read more

particularly unforgiving, it stays that way! Heats up quickly (I use 200), doesn’t pull my hair. Love it! Definitely get a wide plate for long, thick hair!!

Stacy M.
Stacy M.VIC7 posts
  Fair Incentive 230-IR

Best straightener on the market – This hair straightener is one of a kind, whilst it works with your hair not against which minimises any kinks that other hair straighteners havent been able to avoid. With different heat selections for all types of hair or desired effect.

Sarah
SarahWA9 posts
  Verified 230-IR

Works wonders on my thick, wavy hair – I had my old GHD for 10 years but needed a new straightener ASAP but couldn't afford a new GHD or Cloud 9 so I decided to give the Muk 230-IR a go. This straightener definitely lived up to all the glowing reviews I's read and has no issues dealing with my thick, wavy hair quickly with silky smooth results. It also is designed so that your hair doesn't get caught anywhere. Show details

Sarah m
Sarah mWA10 posts
  230-IR

Heats up fast! – i use this everyday! I love how fast it is to heat up and makes it so easy to straighten my curly hair. Has different temperatures so can reduce hair damage, very happy with my purchase Show details

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JKK
JKK
  230-IR

Not worth the money – Purchased yesterday, $199 from hair warehouse. Not worth the money. Doesnt reduce frizz, takes just as long to straighten as my cheap Remington. Has a weird cheap sound when you straighten, like it sounds more plastic and dodgy. Was really disappointed because Ive heard good reviews but not worth the money. Show details

Heena
Heena
  230-IR

Absolutely loving it – It’s been 3 years I hv been using Muk230-IR. So easy to use & super handy with no hair damage.Highly recommended Specially with curly hairs it just takes few mins to straight. Show details

Angie
AngieNSW28 posts
  Verified 230-IR

Money for value - instant results – The hair straightener is well made. High performance, with smooth plates. I love the LED lighting. I have used many brands before. And they did not heat up as fast. If you don't have time to wait. Its a very good product to invest in. Show details

Perth Local
Perth LocalWA44 posts
  Verified 230-IR

OH MY GOSH – I have THICK hair. For every follicle I have 4 strands. It's foiled so it damages easily. Its fluffy and volumous and its hard to ever get it sleek. Well! I used my 230IR today and holy moly! Salon quality results at home. When I used my old hair straightener it was never flat, it would feel wirey and have lots of fuzz like I had put my hand in a… Read more

power socket, but this is totally opposite. It took 15 seconds to heat up and it displays the heat counting up to your requirement which I thought was cool. There is a slight buzz which is the ionator working. Im redundant at the moment so it was a lot of money and review reading to spend but ITS WORTH IT.

Kelly Jonas
Kelly JonasNSW16 posts
  230-IR

Straightening must have – This straightener makes doing my hair so quick and easy. I had used other brands but because of the thickness, I find I can do large sections at a time and so spend less time doing my hair. Really like it. Show details

MissV37
MissV3727 posts
  Verified 230-IR

Best Straightener I've ever owned – This is by far the best straightener I've ever owned. Even over my previous GHD! It's light weight, super quick to heat up, easy to use and straightens my hair in minutes. I've had this one for years now and works just as it did when I purchased it. Surprised at some of the negative reviews as I just could not be happier! Show details

Leah
LeahTAS7 posts
  Verified 230-IR

Has to be the worst hair straightener I have ever used – I purchased my muk hair straightener after reading all these 5 Star reviews I’m sure most of these reviews are fake The first straightener I received was the worst I have ever used It pulls & drags through my hair The plates do not meet up properly with a gap at one end. The 2nd one I received is much the same. Im a professional hairdresser with over 30 years experience A friends Kmart straightener does a better job than these Show details

MrsHSV
MrsHSVSA
  230-IR

Best straightener ever owned – Heats up quickly, less than 2 minutes. Straightens hair beautifully first time and curls great too. Hair feels healthy and still straight on second day. Have owned a ghd and this is just as good if not better. Show details

airsolaja
airsolajaVIC71 posts
  230-IR

Works on the tickets of hairs – I have very thick and coarse hair. I had many straighteners, but MUK is the only one that does the job strengthening my hear. It is making my hear sleek and shiny. I hade some that after a while heats up not only inside elements but the outside plastic. MUK is cold to touch on the outside and perfect set temp on the inside panels. In combination with the professional hairdryer, MUK straightener works the best. Show details

mr mad
mr mad2 posts
  230-IR

Perfect! – absolutely loved this product! Works perfectly and makes my hair look amazing! I have purchased so many over time that never lived up to expectations, and now I have finally found the perfect straightener! Show details

Ashlee
AshleeQLD15 posts
  230-IR

Nice hair straightener – It's easy to use and straightens hair fast. Its not the absolute best hair straightener that I have used and that is why I have givin 4 stars. Has a very long cord and heats up fast. Show details

mollyh
mollyh13 posts
  230-IR

I love my muk – After years of using a GHD and wondering what all the fuss is i finally got a MUK and i never am looking back! using the GDH my hair would frizz within half an hour, curls would drop in 5 mins. with my muk my curls hold all day and no frizz whatsoever. my hair was also so shiny after using it! Show details

Sam S.
Sam S.31 posts
  Verified 230-IR

My daughter is so happy with it – I have purchased so many brands of hair straightener for my family. This is the only one that everyone fights over to use. It works very well and I dont think my daughter could live without it. My daughter has long curly hair and it is very hard to manage. At the hairdresser it takes he 30 - 60 minutes to straighten her hair. It still takes… Read more

he as much time but with a saving of $60 each time. Only downside is that the chord is not long enough. You would think with an item that is used in a bathroom would have a much longer cord.

Buy the wide size as it is much better.

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