Longtime readers will remember the unfortunate burnout incident with my T3 straightener on my first trip to Germany this year. I have since switched over to the European model of the Sedu Ionic Ceramic Straightener, which I adore.

This iron gets my hair straighter, shinier, and smoother than any other I've tried (and it does it faster, too). Not only that, it's so lightweight that I barely even notice it in my bag.

Now, a confession. In a pinch, when there's no iron in the hotel room, you can even use it (or any other, I suppose) to iron your shirt - which is what I found myself doing at about 8:55 this morning.