Which Veaudry Straightener Should You Buy? myStyler vs Colossal vs iStyler

A Veaudry straightener is an investment — and between R1,710 and R2,999, it pays to get the right one first time. The good news: Veaudry keeps things simple. Three core irons cover almost everyone, and the choice really comes down to plate width, your hair length and where you'll use it. Here's how our salon teams help clients decide.

Veaudry, in brief

Veaudry is a proudly South African brand, founded in 2006 by hairstylist Michelle Stanton — the first to bring tourmaline ceramic technology to hair styling in South Africa. Tourmaline plates emit negative ions and far-infrared heat that work from within the hair, closing the cuticle and locking in moisture, so you get a smooth, glossy finish with less heat damage. Every Veaudry iron carries a 1-year guarantee, and as an authorised Veaudry stockist, everything we sell is 100% genuine.

The three Veaudry straighteners at a glance

myStyler — the everyday all-rounder

If you want one iron that simply works, this is it. The myStyler Professional Flat Iron (R2,785) pairs tourmaline ceramic plates with dual-microchip temperature control for fast, even heat and a sleek, frizz-free finish. The standard plate suits fine to medium hair and shoulder-length-to-long styles, and it's nimble enough to bend and flick ends or create soft waves — not just straighten. For most people walking into our salons, this is the one we reach for.

myStyler Colossal — built for thick or long hair

Thick, dense or long hair takes time with a standard iron. The myStyler Colossal (R2,785) solves that with wide 43 mm floating plates that cover far more hair per pass — so you finish faster, with fewer passes and less repeated heat. If you regularly feel like you're going over the same section again and again, the Colossal is the upgrade. There's also a limited-edition Colossal Sugar Rush with a styling tote, currently R2,399.

iStyler Travel Mini — small, light, travel-ready

The iStyler Travel Mini (R1,710) is the compact option: lightweight, quick to heat and easy to pack. It's ideal as a second iron for the gym bag or suitcase, for short hair and fringes, or for quick touch-ups on the go. It's not designed to be your everyday workhorse on thick hair — but for portability and short styles, nothing in the range beats it.

Not sure a straightener is what you need?

Veaudry's range goes well beyond irons. For curls and waves, look at the myCurl interchangeable curling system. To dry and style in a single step, the myAirStyler dries, volumises and curls in one. And for everyday blow-drying, the lightweight 2200W myDryer brings salon speed home.

Getting salon results at home

Whichever iron you choose, technique and temperature matter as much as the tool. Match the heat to your hair:

• 160–175°C — fine, bleached or fragile hair
• 180–200°C — normal, healthy hair
• 200–220°C — thick or coarse hair

Our head trainer Judy's rule of thumb: always start with a heat protectant, and remember that a few slow, deliberate passes at the right temperature beat lots of quick passes on high heat. Let the tourmaline do the work — it's gentler on your hair and the result lasts longer.

Why buy Veaudry from Partners Hair

As an authorised stockist, every Veaudry tool we sell is 100% genuine and covered by the 1-year guarantee — never grey-market. You also get advice from teams across our 24 Cape Town salons, four decades of professional styling behind every recommendation, and free delivery on orders over R390. Want to feel the irons before you buy? Pop into any salon — Royston and Warren at Cavendish, or Debbie and Nikí at the V&A Waterfront — and the team will talk you through it.

Frequently asked

Which Veaudry straightener is best for thick hair?

The Colossal — its wide 43 mm plates cover more hair per pass, so thick or long hair styles faster with less repeated heat.

Can I use a Veaudry iron every day?

Yes — with a heat protectant and the right temperature for your hair type. Tourmaline ceramic is gentler than basic plates, but daily heat styling still calls for protection.

Is it safe for coloured or bleached hair?

Yes, used correctly. Keep to the lower 160–175°C range for coloured, bleached or fragile hair, and always apply a heat protectant first.

Does it come with a guarantee?

Every Veaudry tool carries a 1-year guarantee against manufacturing faults for standard home use. Keep your proof of purchase from Partners Hair.