FHI Heat Runway Iron

1. InStyle

Review Credibility: Very Good It only takes one or two passes with the FHI Heat Runway Iron to straighten hair, say the magazine's editors, who also mention that it heats up quickly and doesn't fry hair. The flat iron has won an InStyle Best Beauty award for three years in a row, although it is not an award-winner in the most recent edition.

Review: Best Beauty Buys -- Best 2010 Flatiron, Editors of InStyle , May 2010

2. Allure

Review Credibility: Good The FHI Heat Runway Iron is chosen as the best flat iron for Allure magazine's annual Best of Beauty awards. Editors say the adjustable temperature makes it safe and effective for both fine and coarse hair.

Review: 2008 Best of Beauty Awards, Editors of Allure , Oct. 2008

3. Amazon.com

Review Credibility: Good Though the FHI Runway Heat gets an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars at Amazon.com, it has fewer than 30 reviews. Many reviewers say they adore this iron --- that it leaves their hair silky and soft and easily tackles even very frizzy hair. However, many owners point out that the iron can break easily, especially when dropped. Several owners are surprised that this iron doesn't have a better warranty, given its price. One user says that it doesn't perform well enough for the price; a flat iron from Target performs about as well.

Review: FHI Heat Runway Professional Ceramic Tourmaline Styling Iron 1" with I.C.H.S.+Nano Ti+NanoTiO2+Nano Ag Technology, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of February 2013

4. About.com

Review Credibility: Fair Julyne Derrick, beauty guide for About.com, calls the FHI Heat Runway Iron "the sleekest, smoothest, flat iron on the market." She says that it is a favorite among professionals and lasts a long time.

Review: Top 11 Flat Irons and Hair Straighteners, Julyne Derrick, Not Dated

5. Harper's Bazaar

Review Credibility: Fair Harper's Bazaar magazine calls the FHI Heat Runway Iron "the Rolls Royce of irons," saying that it is worth every penny of its hefty price tag. Author Caitlin Gaffey praises the solid ceramic plates.

Review: Beauty Secrets, Caitlin Gaffey, December 2006