When it comes to getting ready for school, there's usually little time to waste. From sorting breakfast to finding those vanishing shoes that seem to disappear as soon as a child walks through the door, it's a miracle any family manages to arrive at the school gates on time.
And while boys might have a little Mr Majeika tuft that needs flattening, it's usually girls hair that can be the most time consuming.
Even when they're older you might find yourself tasked with helping to straighten or curl it before they head to class. That's why we decided to try out some hair straighteners to suit varying budgets, to see how they fared before the school run.
First up were the bargain Primark straighteners at £12 a set. Despite being so cheap compared with other brands, they actually did a pretty good job.
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