How To Use The Cloud Nine Wide Iron

If you’re searching for a wide plate hair straightener that’s kind to your long or thick hair, the Cloud Nine Wide Iron might just be your perfect match. Designed with extra-wide 1 ½ inch plates, it’s powerful with a gentle touch. Built with innovative technology that puts hair health first, the Wide Iron lets you style confidently, knowing your strands are protected and cared for.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create four gorgeous looks with your Cloud Nine Wide Iron straighteners.

How to straighten with the Cloud Nine Wide Iron

Discover how to master straight, frizz-free hair with this simple video tutorial, or follow these steps to get the sleek, straight hair of your dreams using your wide Cloud Nine straighteners:

Start with clean, dry, and detangled hair – our Luxury Paddle Brush is perfect for smoothing out knots and tangles.
Apply a generous spritz of Cloud Nine Magical Quick Dry Potion to provide heat protection.
Select the right temperature for your hair using the Customisable Temperature Control switch below the wide Sericite®-infused plates. Temperatures range from 100-200°C. Use the Temperature Calculator to discover the best heat setting for your Wide Iron.
You will feel and hear a light buzzing as the plates gently vibrate – this is Revive Mode®, which minimises direct heat contact for improved shine and strength while you style. Smooth the Wide Iron through each section of your hair from root to tip in a fluid motion. Thanks to our Spring-Flex Technology™, you’ll experience no drag or snags, for the ultimate smoothing experience.
Repeat section by section until your hair is sleek, shiny and straight.
Brush through with the Luxury Dressing Brush to smooth flyaways.

How to curl with the Cloud Nine Wide Iron

Just like a regular-sized straightening iron, with the right technique, you can also us the Wide Iron to achieve gorgeous bouncy curls that could make any red carpet star green with envy.

To curl with your wide Cloud Nine straighteners:

Begin with clean, dry, detangled hair. Try our Luxury Paddle Brush for achieving a tangle-free base for styling.
Prepare your hair for heat styling by spritzing it with Magical Quick Dry Potion for nourishing heat protection.
When you switch on your new wide straightener, you’ll notice a soft vibration from the plates – this is Revive Mode®, a gentle movement that helps reduce direct heat contact. Keep this on for more effective, damage-free styling at a lower temperature.
Choose the right temperature for Cloud Nine Wide Iron straighteners using the Customisable Temperature Control switch below the wide plates. Use our Temperature Calculator to find out which temperature is perfect for your hair.
Working with a small section of hair, close the plates of your Wide Iron and begin to glide down the strands in a smooth motion. As you move down the hair, rotate the iron gently and continuously in one direction to form a long curl. The Spring-Flex Technology™ allows the wide plates to adjust to your hair as they turn, reducing snags and keeping each curl silky and defined. Repeat with the other sections of your hair, alternating clockwise and anticlockwise, depending on whether you want all your hair to curl in the same direction or not.

How to create waves with the Cloud Nine Wide Iron

Casual waves are easy to achieve with the Cloud Nine wide straightener. Simply follow the steps below for a natural wavy look that lasts all day:

1. Detangle clean, dry hair using our Luxury Paddle Brush.

2. Protect your hair by spritzing on Magical Quick Dry Potion. This not only nourishes but also shields your strands from heat.

3. Power on your Wide Iron and feel the gentle vibration of Revive Mode® – this feature minimises direct heat contact, helping to keep your hair strong, smooth, and shiny as you style.

4. Select the right temperature for your hair type using the Customisable Temperature Control switch. Not sure which setting to use? Try our Temperature Calculator to find your perfect match.

5. Working with a small section of hair, close the plates of your Wide Iron and begin to glide down the strands. As you move, gently tilt your wrist one way, then the other, creating an “S” shape in the hair for soft, natural waves. With Spring-Flex Technology™, the plates adjust to each section, preventing snags and ensuring your waves are smooth and defined. Continue through the rest of your hair, alternating the direction of your wrist for an effortless, tousled finish.

6. For a sleek and glamorous waved look, follow with a lightweight hairspray for all-day hold, then sweep your hair to the side and accessorise with a jewelled clip or comb.

7. If you prefer a casual, beachy look that’s perfect for everyday wear, finish your style off with a spritz of a lightweight, texturising sea salt spray. This will keep your waves looking beach-fresh, without weighing them down.

How to create a faux blow dry with the Cloud Nine Wide Iron

If you’re searching for how to fake a blow-dry with a wide plate hair straightener, the Wide Iron is about to become your best friend. Achieve high-impact glamour with low effort thanks to wider plates, ideal for volumising the roots of thicker hair.

Follow these steps for a flawless faux blow-dry, which will have your friends thinking you’ve spent hours in the salon.

Start with clean, dry and detangled hair – use the Luxury Paddle Brush for a smooth start.

2. Apply a generous spritz of Magical Quick Dry Potion for heat protection.

3. Turn on your Cloud Nine Wide Iron and feel the gentle vibration of Revive Mode®, which reduces direct heat contact with your hair to keep it strong and healthy as you style.

4. Select the right temperature for your hair using the temperature control switch below the wide straightener’s plates. Temperatures range from 100-200°C. Use the Temperature Calculator to discover the best heat setting for your Wide Iron.

5. Starting close to your roots, smooth the Wide Iron through each section of your hair, lifting upwards as you do so.

6. As you get to the lengths of your hair, flick the straightener to create that signature rounded blow-dry effect.

7. Repeat section by section until your hair is full of volume.

8. Brush through with the Luxury Dressing Brush for a fluffy, voluminous blow-dried
look.

9. Finish with a little spritz of lightweight hairspray for style that lasts all day.

The Cloud Nine Wide Iron: A closer look

Just because you’re blessed with longer, thicker hair doesn’t mean you need to turn up the heat to achieve the styles you love. The Cloud Nine Wide Iron is designed with kinder styling in mind – empowering you to create smooth, lasting looks without exposing your hair to unnecessary damage.

Packed with advanced features that protect, strengthen, and enhance shine, Cloud Nine straighteners make healthy, confident styling possible at lower temperatures.

The Wide Iron comes with:

Bigger and better plates – At 1 ½ inches, it’s no surprise that the Wide Iron’s plates are wider than average, but they’re also designed to cushion the impact of styling with Spring-Flex Technology™ that prevents snagging for a smoother glide.
11 Temperature settings – At Cloud Nine, we believe you should always be able to tailor your styling temperature to your hair’s needs. That’s why all Cloud Nine hair straighteners, including the Wide Iron, come with Customisable Temperature
Control.
Frictionless styling – Pressure-Reducing Revive Mode® vibrates the plates of the Wide Iron at 8,000 times per minute to minimise direct heat contact and improve shine and strength.
Mineral infusion – Lock in moisture with the Wide Iron’s Sericite®-infused plates. This moisturising mineral helps to distribute heat evenly, prevent moisture loss and banish frizz.

Why choose a wide-plate hair straightener?

Wide plate hair straighteners like the Cloud Nine Wide Iron are specifically designed to straighten longer and thicker hair styles and types. Their benefits include:

Time-savings – Wider plates can straighten larger sections of hair at once, so you spend less time styling and more time feeling your best.
More effective styling – Less powerful tools can struggle to straighten thick hair effectively, but the Cloud Nine Wide Iron evenly distributes heat to create sleek, shiny results on any hair type and thickness.
Less risk of damage if used properly – Wide Iron features such as Revive Mode® and Customisable Temperature Control promote healthy hairstyling. Wider plates also operate more efficiently, meaning you don’t have to repeatedly straighten the same section of hair, which can risk damage.

Wide hair straighteners FAQs

Can you curl hair with wide
straighteners?

Yes, you can curl your hair with Cloud Nine wide plate hair straighteners, but the results may look a little different than you’d get with a regular-sized hair straightener. The wider plates create a bigger, looser curl, which also looks great brushed out for a faux blow-dry or beachy wave look.

Who are wide hair straighteners better for?

If you have long hair, thick hair, or both, wide hair straighteners are the perfect tool for taming it without risking high heat or over-styling, both of which can lead to damage. However, if you have fine and/or short hair, or a fringe that requires precision styling, straightener with smaller plates might suit you better, so try the Cloud Nine Slim Iron.

Do wide hair straighteners damage your hair?

Like all straighteners, wide hair straighteners can damage your hair if not used correctly. However, it’s easy to avoid heat damage when using the Wide Iron. Begin your styling session with a spritz of Magical Quick Dry Potion for protection.

Learn the correct heat for your hair using our Temperature Calculator, then set your straighteners to match it using the Customisable Temperature Control setting on your straighteners. Lower temperatures, combined with Sericite®-infused plates and Cloud Nine’s exclusive Pressure-Reducing Revive Mode® – minimise
direct heat contact, allowing for smoother, gentler styling.

Upgrade to curved plates

Like the Wide Iron? You’ll love the Contouring Wide Iron – the latest Cloud Nine wide straighteners.

The Contouring Wide Iron is our next-generation, first-of-its-kind wide straightener designed for flawlessly smooth straightening and curling. The curved plates allow for even more styling options, making it easier than ever to add texture with curves, waves and curls.

Learn more about the Wide Contouring Iron, or shop now.