I Just Cut Off 13 Inches of Hair and the T3 Singlepass Smooth X Straightener Is Helping Me Style My New 'Do Like a Pro

It heats up so fast

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Published Sep 23, 2024

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Value: 17/20
Functionality: 19/20
Ease of Use: 19/20
Aesthetics: 20/20
Results: 18/20

Total: 93/100

I've always said I'd never give up my long hair. That is, until I let it grow so long that it reached all the way down my back and was constantly getting tangled and in the way of everything. I decided it was time to chop off at least a few inches, but after doing some digging around online, I eventually opted to cut off quite a bit more and donate it. While I was split on my decision after I made the cut (on the one hand, it was for a great cause—but on the other, where was all of my hair?!), what I didn't prepare for was the shift in styling it.

I'd gotten used to simply air drying my hair and maybe throwing in a few curls with a barrel curling iron if I needed to look more put-together or wanted some long, mermaid-esque waves. But when I tried using my go-to tool on my shorter hair, well, let's just say the results were not ideal. So back online I went to search for some inspo on Pinterest (because where else is a girl to turn in the midst of a hair crisis?) and was drawn to straighter styles that fit my new 'do. The only problem? I no longer owned a hair straightener. As a commerce editor, I know that T3 is one of the top hair tool brands on the market, so when I saw that it recently released a new Singlepass Smooth X model ($150) I knew I had to give it a try.

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What You Need to Know About the Singlepass Smooth X

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Before I get into my experience using the straightener, here are some specs you might want to know if you're considering adding the T3 Singlepass Smooth X to your beauty artillery. This aesthetically pleasing hair straightener is designed with extra-long, 1-inch ceramic plates so it can style more of your hair at a time, and according to the brand, deliver two times more shine with just a single pass through your strands. It has nine different heat settings (it gets as hot as 410 degrees Fahrenheit), and is meant to be used on all different hair types—the courser your hair, the higher the heat you should use.

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My Review of the T3 Singlepass Smooth X Hair Straightener

Pros

heats up super fast
ceramic plates help prevent heat damage
extra-long plates get more hair at once
nine heat settings

Cons

doesn't display temperature
takes a few passes to get a frizz-free finish
doesn't have a stand to rest on

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I've been using this straightener on my new hair for a couple of weeks now, and I have some thoughts. One of the things I love most about this tool is just how quickly it heats up. With other straighteners and curling irons I've had in the past, I've had to let them heat up while I put on my makeup or picked out my outfit, but with the Singlepass Smooth X, it's heated and ready to style my hair in seconds. I also appreciate that the plates are made from ceramic, since the material is particularly good for frizzy hair (which mine certainly can be) and can help evenly distribute heat to avoid extra damage. The plates glide smoothly over my strands, too, and I haven't had any issues yet with hair getting caught in them.

As for the actual styling of my hair, I'm happy to report the results are *much* better than my original post-cut attempts. The straightener leaves my hair feeling soft and smooth (especially after following up with a bit of hair oil). And with a touch of hairspray, my straight strands hold up throughout the day (as long as it isn't too humid outside). Overall, I'm much happier with how my shorter length looks after using the Singlepass Smooth X.

Of course, there are a few things I don't love, too, one being that I wish there was a display button that showed the temperature that corresponds with each heat setting, so I can make sure I'm not on too high of a setting for my hair type. Additionally, it's worth noting that, in my experience, it did require a couple of passes to get my hair as close to frizz-free as it comes, which is pretty similar to other straighteners I've tried, and I'd probably have to do a few more if I ever wanted it stick-straight. And last, I would have loved for it to come with a stand or mat to make it a bit easier to balance when I set it down between hair sections.

Bottom Line: Is the T3 Singlepass Smooth X Straightener Worth It?

Considering everything, I'd say this straightener is worth it if you're someone who regularly straightens their hair and wants an option that's been developed to do the least amount of damage. The fact that it heats up so quickly is also a major pro, especially for those who style their hair before work in the morning and want to get it done in a snap. I'll certainly be using mine frequently as I learn to love my shorter length and new straighter style.

$150 at T3

$150 at Sephora

Natalie LaBarbera

Assistant Commerce Editor

Writes commerce stories and features that span multiple topics, including fashion, beauty, travel, home and sales/deals
Has contributed to reports on ethical fashion and continues to stay up-to-date on sustainablility developments
Completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in fashion studies at Parsons The New School

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