The Remington Shine Therapy S9531 is a 2 inch flat iron with argan oil and keratin in the plates Remington. It suits anyone who straightens long or thick hair at home on US power. Remington says it leaves hair up to 50% shinier than naturally dried hair Remington.
Remington Shine Therapy at a glance
9
Heat settings
30seconds
Heat up time
2inches
Plate width
UP TO
50%
Shinier hair
Every number below comes from Remington's page for the S9531 and from the S95 series use and care guide Remingtonmanual.
Heat settings
9
Heat up time
30 seconds
Plate width
2 inches
Shinier hair
Up to 50%
Smoother hair
Up to 68%
Temperature range
300 to 450 F
Plate technology
Advanced ceramic with argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner
Display
LCD with 3 temperature bars
Auto shut off
After about one hour
Temperature lock
Yes
Hinge lock
Yes
Cord
Salon length swivel cord
Power
120 volts AC, 60 hertz
Warranty
3 year limited
How many heat settings does the Remington Shine Therapy have?
Nine. The guide lists them as 300 F, 320 F, 340 F, 360 F, 370 F, 390 F, 410 F, 430 F and 450 F manual. You step between them with the temperature buttons.
Is the Remington Shine Therapy dual voltage?
No. The guide rates this iron at 120 volts AC on 60 hertz power manual. It is built for US and Canadian outlets.
Is the Remington Shine Therapy ceramic?
Yes. Remington calls them advanced ceramic plates with 9x more ceramic than its standard ceramic straightener Remington. The extra ceramic is there for even, consistent heat.
Remington Shine Therapy 2 inch or 1 inch?
Remington sells the same Shine Therapy plates in two widths. The 2 inch S9531 covers more hair per pass, and the 1 inch S9511 reaches the roots and the ends of shorter hair. Both run the same 9 heat settings from the shared guide.
Advanced ceramic with argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner
Advanced ceramic with argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner
Shinier hair
Up to 50%
Up to 50%
Smoother hair
Up to 68%
Up to 68%
Floating plate
Yes
Not listed by Remington
Temperature lock
Yes
Yes
Hinge lock
Yes
Yes
Warranty
3 year limited
3 year limited
Remington sells the wide one on its glide. The 2 inch model "features a floating plate for a smooth glide", and the slim one is sold for variety, "from straight to curly" Remington.
Who the Remington Shine Therapy is for
Good fit if
You straighten long or thick hair.
You want shine and less frizz.
You style on US 120 volt power.
You want 9 set heat levels.
You want a lock for storage.
Pick another model if
→You want slim 1 inch plates: pick the Shine Therapy 1 inch Remington.
→You want pearl ceramic plates: pick the Pearl Pro 1 inch Remington.
Remington sells this iron as a way to rejuvenate hair while you style Remington.
Good to know before you buy
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Remington rates the iron at 120 volts AC on 60 hertz power. For a trip to a 220 volt country, pack an iron built for that voltage and plug manual.
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The guide asks for hair that is dry and free of tangles before you clamp it. Blow dry and comb first, then straighten manual.
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The guide says not to heat the iron in the locked position. Turn the hinge lock switch to unlocked before you press ON/OFFmanual.
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The guide says not to use an extension cord. Plan to style within reach of a wall outlet manual.
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Wrapping the cord around the iron wears it out and voids the warranty. Let the cord hang loose when you put the iron away manual.
Before you start
Remington says the electrical parts stay live even when the switch is off, so unplug the iron straight after use.
How the Remington Shine Therapy compares
Remington Shine Therapy vs Remington Pearl Pro
These two sit side by side in Remington's own range. The Shine Therapy puts argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner in a 2 inch plate, and the Pearl Pro puts real crushed pearl in a 1 inch plate Remington.
Advanced ceramic with argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner
Ceramic with real crushed pearl
Heat settings
9
Not listed by Remington
Highest temperature
450 F
450 F
Heat up time
30 seconds
15 seconds
Floating plates
Yes
Yes
Turbo mode
Hold + for about 2 seconds
Turbo Boost
Temperature lock
Yes
Yes
Hinge lock
Yes
Not listed by Remington
Auto shut off
After about one hour
60 minutes
Shinier hair
Up to 50%
Not listed by Remington
Warranty
3 year limited
3 year limited
Remington sells the Pearl Pro on evenly distributed ionic heat and a smooth pearl glide. The Shine Therapy sells on what the plates leave behind, because the micro-conditioner moves onto the hair as you style.
Remington Shine Therapy vs Conair Double Ceramic
Both are 2 inch ceramic irons for US outlets. The Remington offers 9 set levels up to 450 F, and Conair's CS223 offers 5 variable levels up to 410 F Conair.
Advanced ceramic with argan oil, keratin and a micro-conditioner
Double ceramic coated, extra long
Heat settings
9 set levels
5 variable levels
Highest temperature
450 F
410 F
Lowest temperature
300 F
266 F
Heat up time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Floating plates
Yes
Yes
Auto shut off
After about one hour
Within 60 minutes
Temperature lock
Yes
Not listed by Conair
Storage lock
Hinge lock
Lock feature
Cord
Salon length swivel cord
Swivel line cord
Power
120 volts AC, 60 hertz
110 to 120 volts AC, 60 hertz
Warranty
3 year limited
36 months limited
Conair starts lower, at 266 F for fragile or fine hair, and tops out at 410 F. Remington starts at 300 F and carries on to 450 F, which its chart keeps for thick, difficult to style hair.
Does the Remington Shine Therapy make hair shinier?
Yes. Remington says the iron leaves hair up to 50% shinier, next to hair left to dry on its own, from third party lab testing Remington. Remington adds that results may vary by hair type.
The shine comes from the plates. Remington calls it 2X Shine-Enhancing Technology, where the micro-conditioner releases onto the hair as you style Remington. Argan oil and keratin sit in the same advanced ceramic surface.
Remington puts a second number on smoothness. It says the plates leave hair up to 68% smoother, based on plate smoothness next to its standard ceramic coating Remington. The guide sums the surface up as high ceramic heat that reduces static and frizz.
Which heat setting is right for your hair?
Remington prints a recommended temperature chart in the guide manual. Match the setting to your hair type.
Setting
Hair type
300 F to 340 F
Thin, fine, or easy to style
360 F to 370 F
Color treated
390 F to 410 F
Textured
430 F to 450 F
Thick and difficult to style
Tip
Remington says to test the iron on a small section first, then move the temperature up or down before you style the rest.
The guide is clear about going the other way too. If you drop to a lower setting mid style, the iron is already hot, so it may take a few minutes to cool manual.
Can you curl your hair with the Remington Shine Therapy?
Yes, for curves and flicks. Remington says to rotate your wrist and turn the iron in toward your head, or out away from it, as you run it down the hair manual. The 1 inch model is the one Remington sells for curly looks.
How the locks and the turbo button work
The iron has three controls beyond the heat buttons, and all three are in the guide manual.
Turbo Mode takes you straight to the top. Press and hold the + button for about 2 seconds to jump the temperature to the maximum 450 F setting. Press - to come back down in normal steps.
The temperature lock stops a stray press changing your heat. Press and hold - for about 2 seconds, and the keys lock while the LCD shows a lock symbol. Hold - for about 2 seconds again to unlock.
The hinge lock is for storage, not for styling. Squeeze the plates together and turn the switch to the locked position, then turn it back to unlock. Remington says not to heat the unit in the locked position.
How to set up and use it
Turn the hinge lock switch to the unlocked position.
Make sure your hair is dry and free of tangles.
Plug the styler into an outlet. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the unit turns on and the LCD lights up.
Set the heat with the temperature buttons. The display flashes while the iron heats, then glows steadily at your setting.
Divide your hair into sections. Clip the upper layers on top of your head and work with the underneath layers first.
Test the iron on a small section, then adjust the temperature before you style the rest of your hair.
Take a small section, pull it down and away from your scalp, and hold it taut.
Start at the roots. Clamp the hair between the plates and run the iron to the tip in one smooth stroke.
Repeat with every section, then finish with the top and the sides.
Press and hold ON/OFF to turn the iron off, unplug it, and let it cool before you store it.
During heat up the LCD temperature display pulses from 0 to 3 bars manual. The pulsing stops when the iron reaches your setting, and the matching bars stay lit.
Remington also warns against holding the iron in one spot. Keep it moving down the strand, because a long pause in one area can damage hair manual.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean the Remington Shine Therapy
Unplug the iron and let it cool.
Wipe the plates with a damp cloth.
Wipe the outside of the power handle with the same cloth.
Remington says no other maintenance is required, and the iron has no user serviceable parts manual.
If the iron will not turn on
The ON/OFF button needs a press and hold, not a tap manual.
Check that the plug is fully in the outlet. The plug is polarized, so one blade is wider than the other.
Press and hold ON/OFF until the LCD lights up.
If the iron has been on for about an hour, the automatic shutoff has switched it off. Press ON/OFF to bring it back.
Remington says never to run the iron with a damaged cord or plug, and to return it rather than repair it manual.
If the buttons do nothing and the LCD shows a lock
The temperature lock is on. Press and hold the - button for about 2 seconds, and the keys unlock as the lock symbol disappears manual.
How to store it
Unplug the iron whenever it is not in use, and let it cool.
Squeeze the plates together and turn the hinge lock to the locked position.
Put it away out of reach of children, in a safe, dry place.
Never wrap the cord around the appliance, and keep the iron below 140 F in storage manual.
Remington Shine Therapy FAQ
Can you use the Remington Shine Therapy on wet hair?
No. Remington's first styling step asks for hair that is dry and free of tangles before you use the iron manual.
Does the Remington Shine Therapy turn off by itself?
Yes. After approximately one hour the unit shuts itself off, and the ON/OFF button brings it back manual.
How long is the Remington Shine Therapy warranty?
Three years. Spectrum Brands warrants the iron against faulty material or workmanship for a three year period from the original date of consumer purchase manual. Keep the original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
Which models does the use and care guide cover?
The guide covers the S9511 and the S9531, under types S9500 and S9520 manual. The 1 inch is ready in 15 seconds and the 2 inch in 30 seconds.
Can I register the Remington Shine Therapy?
Yes. Remington asks owners to register the product at RemingtonProducts.com manual. Questions go to 800-736-4648 in the US.
How much does the Remington Shine Therapy cost?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 040 · Remington Shine Therapy Flat Iron
Shiny, smooth hair at home.
The Remington Shine Therapy S9531 suits anyone straightening long or thick hair at home on US power. It brings a 2 inch floating plate, 9 heat settings from 300 F to 450 F, a 30 second heat up and a three year warranty Remingtonmanual. For shorter hair and curled looks, Remington's slim sister model is the Shine Therapy 1 inch Remington.
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