Remington Gold Wigo Flat Iron – Which is the best model from wet to dry?

Both Remington and Wigo make low to mid priced flat irons and both make a Wet To Dry model. So if you’re on a budget or can’t justify spending over a hundred dollars on a professional flat iron, which one should you buy?

Many stylists will tell you that any hair straightener under $100 is not worth buying, but I disagree. Not all women are going to or want to use a hair straightener every day and for them it simply does not make sense or is not necessary to buy expensive brands. Buying an inexpensive model is a sensible option if you only use an iron occasionally.

There are quite a few wet to dry models on the market, but perhaps the two best budget models are the Remington Wet 2 Straight Iron and the Wigo Damp or Dry Iron. Let’s take a look at what each has to offer and how they compare.

The Remington comes with 2″ wide Teflon and ceramic plates with steam vent and steam channel to allow moisture from damp hair to dissipate and evaporate. The plates heat up in 60 seconds that you can control just like 30 temperature settings between 203 – 375°F (95 – 190°C) There is an LCD display that shows the heat setting Another feature is the audible signal that lets you know when the plates have reached the desired temperature Like That’s because there’s no guesswork about when the iron is ready—a feature that’s missing from many more expensive brands. Plus, there’s an auto shutoff. It weighs 1.4 pounds and costs around $30.

The Wigo iron also features 2″ ceramic plates with vents and channels. The plates heat up slightly faster than the Remington; 50 seconds. However, there are fewer temperature settings; a maximum of 12. Some would argue , and they might be right: that 12 settings is enough. There’s also no LCD, which won’t be a problem for most. One feature that’s missing, however, is a signal that lets you know when the plates are at the desired temperature. And , there is no auto shut off.The Remington is superior to the Wigo on all of these 3 points.

By the way, if you travel frequently, you might be interested to know that the Remington is dual voltage while the Wigo is not; another point for the Remington on the Wigo.

The price of the Wigo flat iron is around $50, so the Remington is also much cheaper.

One thing you should always look at before buying a hair straightener is the warranty. Cheaper models tend to break down much sooner than their more expensive counterparts, so having a good warranty in case something goes wrong is something to look for. The Remington comes with a 2-year limited warranty, but the Wigo is longer at 3 years, so that’s a big plus for the Wigo.

But what about using them? Well, Wigo claims that his iron has been ergonomically designed. When you look at it, you’ll notice that the plates have a slight downward curve; The only way I can think of to describe it is that it looks like a dolphin’s mouth, you know what I mean? The Remington has no such ergonomic design. The Wigo also weighs less than the Remington, making it less tiring to use and easier on the wrists.

All in all, the Remington straightener performs well in terms of product features for its price. The Wigo straightener lacks these features, but is perhaps a bit easier to use.