We struggled to touch the hair after it had been through the plates, although the higher heat option will prove handy for those with very thick hair that might require the extra encouragement – just be sure to use a heat protection spray. Lee Stafford products often make a statement with their designs, and the Rainbow Shine straighteners – if their name hadn’t tipped you off – are no different.

Then I took off the heat protection guard (which is fab, by the way) and opened the straighteners up.The fabric will rub against your hair throughout the day, building an electric charge and leaving it static when you take it off. They would be perfect if you don’t have a plug socket near your mirror or if you want to use them in the bathroom where there’s no socket.

Heat wise I did have to place them back into the pod more often than I expected as they cooled down quite quickly for the thickness of my hair but overall I really enjoy using them! Hair that's dry or dehydrated is more likely to build up static electricity, so keeping it moisturised really helps. Don't forget to join the Sun Money's Facebook group for the latest bargains and money-saving advice. Aqua (Water/Eau), Parfum (Fragrance), Vp/Va Copolymer, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene. I also found that the oils on the plates helped them to glide through my thick hair easily, I have had some snagging in the past with other models.Yes, if you often use heat styling on your hair and are prone to static strands, this formula can help with that. I think my hair has too many layers in it to work that well but I’m sure if you have any hair skills you would be able to do a better job!

Lee Stafford’s Rainbow Shine weigh in at a fairly lightweight 282g, with a thick, durable 3-metre cable and a heat mat and carry case in the box.HEATS UP FAST – Uses advanced technology with an ultra-fast heat up in just 10 seconds to provide excellent hair styling results. I will definitely be adding these to my routine, maybe not every day, but a few times a week, to start to feel a bit more polished and put together.

You'll love it because: It's a Lee Stafford icon, winning multiple awards over the past 18 years for its heat protecting benefits. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I was so excited, I have been straightening my hair for many years (around 15) and have never tried a straightener from Lee Stafford so I couldn't wait to try it. Whether you're straightening, curling or tousling your locks, each of these essentials is quick and easy to use.Tonight I am off to a press event in Birmingham, so today was the perfect day to test out my new Lee Stafford CoCo Loco Irons which I have been sent to review. I really like that they turn off after an hour because, like you, I get SO paranoid that I've not switched them off myself! However, even with some design quirks and performance annoyances, they can provide a very good result indeed. The Sun Online has previously explained how to check your fridge fridge freezer and pick the right smoke alarm. There might not seem to be a huge difference between the two, mainly because my hair is really quite straight to start with.