Hot Tools · Updated June 2026
Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron: price & specs
Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: ulta.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron is listed at $149.99 on ulta.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 20 hair straighteners (median $162); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 20 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest hair straighteners: Remington Shine Therapy 2" Flat Iron (S9531) — $39.99
- Best for Sleek, frizz-free, shiny results with little visible damage; Fast ~14-second heat-up time.
- Skip if Reviewed found no downsides for this iron (Cons listed as 'None that we could find') is a dealbreaker.
Is the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron a good buy?
At $150, the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron is #6 cheapest of the 20 hair straighteners we track, where the median is $174. On the spec sheet, its plate width of 1 in is the lowest of the 20, its max temp f of 455 is the highest of the 20, and its heat settings of 30 is above the median of the 12.
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One independent lab measured this product across 3 physical metrics — thermal, plate length and cord length. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron
Only Reviewed (USA Today) hands-on-tested this exact Hot Tools HT7122BG Black Gold flat iron, naming it Best Overall in its 2026 flat-iron guide. Tester Jessica Kasparian praised the ~14-second heat-up, sleek frizz-free results with little visible damage, the audible ready-chime, the long 4.25-inch plates and nine-foot cord, and the wide 205–455°F range in precise 10-degree increments, and listed no cons.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-12-02
Tested by Reviewed
Consistently praised
- Sleek, frizz-free, shiny results with little visible damage
- Fast ~14-second heat-up time
- Audible chime/beep when target temperature is reached
- Long 4.25-inch plates and nine-foot cord
- Wide 205-455°F range in precise 10-degree increments
Commonly flagged
- Reviewed found no downsides for this iron (Cons listed as 'None that we could find')
Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Reviewed hands-on-tested this exact model, so no cross-source comparison is possible. No other whitelisted testing outlet covering this exact Black Gold trim was verified.
The sources (1)
Heat-up time: ~14 seconds · Plate length: 4.25 inches · Cord length: 9 feet · Temperature range: 205°F–455°F (10°F increments)
It moves through my hair with ease to create a sleek, frizz-free, and shiny ‘do.
It only took about 14 seconds for the iron to heat up
None that we could find
Specifications
| Price (US) | $149.99 List price, Ulta Beauty |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Tools |
| Released | — |
| Plate material | Ceramic-titanium with Micro-Shine coating |
| Plate width (in) | 1 |
| Max temp f | 455 |
| Cordless | No |
| Dual voltage | Yes |
| Heat settings | 30 |
| Auto shutoff | Yes |
Source: ulta.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by sallybeauty.com. Ulta page confirmed list price $149.99, Black Gold ceramic/titanium/Micro-Shine surface, 1-inch floating plates, 455°F max, '30+ heat settings,' universal dual voltage, and 2-hour auto shut-off. heat_settings=30 is a conservative floor of the '30+' spec. Release year not published -> null.
Is the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron worth it vs cheaper hair straighteners?
Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron against its closest cheaper and pricier hair straighteners on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Plate material | Plate width (in) | Max temp f | Cordless | Dual voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron this | $149.99 | Ceramic-titanium with Micro-Shine coating | 1 | 455 | No | Yes |
| BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium 1½" Ultra-Thin | $149.95 | Nano Titanium | 1.5 | 450 | No | Yes |
| amika The Conductor 1" Precision Germanium Flat Iron | $150 | Germanium and ceramic | 1 | 450 | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron?
Only Reviewed (USA Today) hands-on-tested this exact Hot Tools HT7122BG Black Gold flat iron, naming it Best Overall in its 2026 flat-iron guide. Tester Jessica Kasparian praised the ~14-second heat-up, sleek frizz-free results with little visible damage, the audible ready-chime, the long 4.25-inch plates and nine-foot cord, and the wide 205–455°F range in precise 10-degree increments, and listed no cons. Praised: Sleek, frizz-free, shiny results with little visible damage; Fast ~14-second heat-up time; Audible chime/beep when target temperature is reached; Long 4.25-inch plates and nine-foot cord; Wide 205-455°F range in precise 10-degree increments. Flagged: Reviewed found no downsides for this iron (Cons listed as 'None that we could find'). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron cost?
The Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron has a US price of $149.99 (List price, Ulta Beauty), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron compare on price?
At $150, the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron is #6 cheapest of the 20 hair straighteners we track, where the median is $174.
What are the Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron's key specs?
Hot Tools Pro Artist Black Gold 1" Flat Iron (Hot Tools): plate material Ceramic-titanium with Micro-Shine coating, plate width in 1, max temp f 455, cordless No, dual voltage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $149.99 at ulta.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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