No one wants a head full of frizzy waves, flyways or crinkled kinks that belong in an 80s prom picture, but you also don’t want dried out, damaged hair from too much hair straightening.

So where does that leave you? Well, you could suffer through the bad hair days with side braids or baseball caps OR you can invest in a high-quality flat iron, like the SRI Salon Sleek Pro.

The brand new flat iron from the Skin Research Institute claims to be a professional-quality straightener outclassing other flat irons in its price range. We wanted to put the new SRI Salon Sleek Pro to the test. We’ve listed a full comprehensive product review below going over the major pros and cons. Hopefully this review will help you decide whether you want to invest in this professional quality hot tool for your everyday use or if you’d rather stick with a side braid.

Salon Sleek Pro’s Materials 9.8/10

The SRI Salon Sleek Pro is a small, compact device with a soft black finish and aluminum plates. The plates were really smooth and the ultra thin width let them heat up way faster than the average flat iron. The box listed ceramic-coating as a plate feature and after just one pass, the section of hair that was just straightened felt softer and even looked shinier.

Salon Sleek Pro’s Design 9.7/10

The design of the SRI Salon Sleek was super easy to use and seemed like it was built for maneuverability. The soft black surface didn’t get too hot, even at the ends where the plates are. The upwards tilt of the two black clamps did a great job at avoiding any snagging, tugging or pulling (a common problem in other flat irons).

It also had a 360 degree swivel cord that let you move around freely so you could smooth down the back part of your hair without having to tilt your head awkwardly. The plates were way thinner than normal, but didn’t sizzle your hair.

Salon Sleek Pro Technology 9.9/10

The technology was really similar to a lot of other models with infrared heat to seal hair cuticles and prevent heat damage, as well as negative ionic technology which neutralizes static. But what really stood out the most was the fact that you had full control over the temperature settings. The LED digital display shows you its temperature even when it’s heating up — great if you need a specific temperature. It also has temperature memory so you can set the dial to heat up to the same specific degree each time. The automatic 60 minute shut off is always a reassurance for those forgetful folk and all and all the tech was on point and above industry average.

Final Thoughts

The SRI Salon Sleek Pro just works really well. It’s a powerful straightener that tackles even really thick or frizzy textures with no problems. It’s really exciting to see that the high temperatures didn’t result in dry hair which is always a big worry, especially because sometimes you don’t notice it until using a flat iron for a few weeks. Even after extended use, the hair was shiny and soft. You could really tell that it was retaining moisture and the gloss was a result of the high-quality plate composition. The SRI Salon Sleek Pro is a great straightener and an ideal choice for those who need a heavy-duty flat iron that’s going to be used a lot.