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Eco Style Olive Oil Hair Gel, Maximum vs Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener with: Which Should You Buy?

A £4 styling gel or a £25 straightener, two very different ways to tame hair.

Eco Style Olive Oil Hair Gel, Maximum Hold, Alcohol-Free, Vegan, 57g | Green Eco Style

Eco Style Olive Oil Hair Gel, Maximum Hold, Alcohol-Free

4.4 / 5 64,042 reviews
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Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener with Advanced Ceramic coating infused with Moroccan Argan Oil for sleek & smooth gl Remington

Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener with Advanced Ceramic

4.6 / 5 35,493 reviews
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Rating★★★★☆ 4.4★★★★★ 4.6
Review count64,04235,493
BrandEco StyleRemington
Highlights
  • SUPERIOR HOLD : The weightless hold formula helps to repair and nourish strands whilst providing ultimate flex…
  • MOISTURISING GEL: Infused with natural olive oil. this staple formula moisturises from root to tip, adding lon…
  • FOR ALL HAIR TYPES: Whether its to define your wash-and-go’s, define your curls, lay your edges or hold your s…
  • Advanced Ceramic coated plates infused with Moroccan Argan Oil with Vitamin E
  • Digital temperature display with 9 settings 150 - 230 degrees
  • Fast heat up in 15 seconds. Auto shut off after 60 minutes
Beyond Amazon
  • Amazon4.4/564,042 ratings
  • LookFantastic4.5/574 reviews · source

Our verdict

Gel or gadget, that is the split. Eco Style's olive-oil gel is £3.94 for a 57g pot, an alcohol-free, maximum-hold formula that lays edges, defines curls and holds a slick updo, rated 4.4 on 64,042 reviews. Remington's Shine Therapy straightener is £24.99, with argan-infused ceramic plates, nine heat settings from 150 to 230 degrees, a 15-second warm-up and auto shut-off, and it edges the rating at 4.6 on 35,493 reviews. The gel is a frequent rebuy that empties fast; the straightener is a one-off you keep for years. It comes down to whether you style with hold or with heat.

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