6 cordless straighteners for sleek, chic hair wherever and whenever

From $500 at Adore Beauty

Firstly, we dare you to find anyone on Earth partial to sleek, straight strands that hasn't owned a ghd styler in their lives. Secondly, if you're simply over yanking at that damn cord, the ghd unplugged offers the same guaranteed glossy finish, minus the stretch-factor.

Key features:

• Charges in two hours for 20 minutes of use
• Hybrid co-lithium battery 
• Weighs 300 grams

Available at:

• $375 (usually $500) from Adore Beauty
• $400 (usually $500) from ghd hair
• $500 from The Iconic

From $699 at Myer

The very styler that reminded us just how freeing life sans cord could be, it's engineered by the geniuses at Dyson to provide the sleek, smooth finish you're after with significantly less heat damage (thanks to the clever flexible plates and temperature control sensor system).

Key features:

• Up to 30 minutes of cordless styling
• Magnetic 360 degree charging cable (and foldable charging dock)
• Engineered for balance

Available at:

• $699 from Myer
• $699 from Adore Beauty
• $699 from Dyson

From $599 at Adore Beauty

With its fancy charging pod and crisp white colour, this guy looks like something sent from the styling future. Well, your personal styling future will definitely be bright with it in your kit; it's a splurge, yes, but it'll prove its worth over the years due to the impressive temperature (and thus heat damage) control it provides.

Key features:

• Heats up in 24 seconds
• ‘Revive mode’ reduces friction
• Lightweight design (290 grams)

Available at:

• $599 from Adore Beauty
• $479.20 (usually $599) from Shaver Shop

From $80.10 at Kogan

Carting your tool around town or heading on a holiday? This iridescent lilac mini straightener is the perfect size to ensure you've got the ability to style your strands wherever you are; the gym, the plane, the beaches of Bora Bora, etc... It also happens to double as a highly capable curler; it may be half-size but it offers double the options.

Key features:

• 2-in-1 curl and straighten design
• USB charging port
• Heats up to 205 degrees

Available at:

• $80.10 from Kogan
• $82.77 from Catch
• $89 from Woolworths

From $127.80 at Big W

This sleek, stylish tool is infused with Progloss super smooth oils, giving your locks a lustrous, salon-worthy finish. There's no need to stress about overheating either, thanks to its advanced intelligent heat control. With MCH heat technology and ceramic and ionic floating plates, this baby will effortlessly glide through your strands, taming frizz and leaving you with silky-smooth hair.

Key features:

• Keratin, argan and coconut oil-infused plates
• Three temperature settings (up to 210 degrees)
• Hair regulatory technology

Available at:

• $127.80 from Big W
• $98.99 (usually $179.95) from Chemist Warehouse

From $289.95 at Look Fantastic

This Silver Bullet cordless straightener is changing up the on-the-go game. With full-sized ceramic-coated plates combined with an extended run time of 45 minutes and the wide range of heat settings, you’ve basically got the power of your regular straightener with you wherever you go. Pop it in your handbag for after work touch ups and you’ll be on your way to sleek strands in no time.

Key features:

• 45 minute usage time
• Features a digital temperature display
• 4 heat settings (160-220 degrees)

Available at:

• $289.95 from Look Fantastic
• $289.95 from RY
• $145 (usually $290) from SSS Hair