The BaBylissPRO ELIPSIS3100 24mm x 110mm Styler (BAB3100EPE) is the slim, precise member of the ELIPSIS styler pair. Its EP Technology 5.0 floating plates are 24 x 110 mm -- narrower than the 31 mm ELIPSIS3000 -- so they slip closer to the roots, work into shorter hair, a fringe or the hairline, and bend a tighter curl. It sits on a SUS304 stainless-steel body that resists corrosion and warping, with HiDensity Dual Ceramic heating and Advanced Heat Management holding an even temperature, while the IonMultiplier lays down a high concentration of ions to help cut frizz and lift shine.

In the box

• ELIPSIS3100 24mm x 110mm Styler (BAB3100EPE)
• Silicone heat mat
• Heat-protection glove

Why the ELIPSIS3100 works in the salon

When the work is close and detailed, a slim plate does what a wide one cannot. The 24 mm floating plates get right up to the root, run a clean line along a fringe or hairline, and control short layers without overshooting the section. The plates still float, so they stay in contact and glide from root to tip, while the HiDensity Dual Ceramic heating holds a steady temperature across the whole plate. Because the housing is convex and elliptical, the same iron takes a section straight or bends a tighter, more defined curl than a wide plate can.

Key features

• Slim EP Technology 5.0 floating plates, 24 x 110 mm, to reach the roots and control short hair and detail
• HiDensity Dual Ceramic heating with Advanced Heat Management for an even temperature across the plates
• 5 temperature settings from 150 to 230°C with an LED temperature display
• IonMultiplier high-capacity ion generator to help cut frizz and lift shine
• Convex, elliptical housing for straight styles as well as curls and waves -- the slim plate bends a tighter curl
• SUS304 stainless-steel body that resists corrosion and warping
• Silicone heat-insulating tips, a thumb-rest and stand, and a locking function for storage
• 2.70 m swivel cord and automatic shut-off

What to expect in the hand

Pick it up and the stainless-steel body feels solid and balanced, but the head is noticeably slimmer than a standard iron, so it steers into tight spots and short hair with ease. The floating plates move slightly as you close them, so they follow the hair and glide rather than snag, and the narrow edge sits ready whenever you want to shape a tighter curl. The LED display shows the temperature you have set, and the heat holds steady from the first section to the last. Think of it as the precision half of the pair: reach the ELIPSIS3100 for detail, roots and shorter hair, and the wider ELIPSIS3000 for covering length quickly.

Who it is for

• Stylists who want a slim, precise iron for roots, short hair and detail work
• Anyone with a pixie, bob, fringe or short layers that a wide plate overshoots
• Curl and wave fans who want a tighter, more defined bend from a straightener
• Advanced home users stepping up to a professional-grade precision styler

Who it is not for

• Anyone straightening a lot of long, thick hair fast -- the wider ELIPSIS3000 covers more per pass
• Use on wet hair -- this is a dry-hair styling tool
• Travellers who need a dual-voltage iron -- this model runs on 230 V, 50 Hz mains

Professional tip

Use the slim head to your advantage: let the slim plates ride right up to the root, then glide down in one smooth pass so the line starts where the hair does. For a tighter curl, turn your wrist a little more than you would with a wide plate as you glide, and let the narrow, elliptical edge set the bend -- the floating plates keep contact through the turn, so the curl stays even.

How to use it

1. Start on dry, brushed hair -- never straighten wet hair
2. Switch on and choose the temperature: lower for fine or coloured hair, higher for thick or coarse hair
3. Wait for the LED display to show the set temperature is reached
4. Work in small sections, closing the slim plates near the roots and gliding smoothly to the ends in one pass
5. For curls or waves, turn your wrist as you glide and let the narrow elliptical edge shape the bend
6. Switch off, close the locking function and rest it on its stand or the silicone mat to cool

Care and maintenance

Switch the styler off and let it cool fully, then wipe the plates with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth -- avoid abrasives and harsh cleaners, which can scratch the plate surface. Store it locked, on its stand or rolled in the silicone heat mat, with the cord loosely coiled rather than wrapped tight. For more BaBylissPRO styling tools and spares, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and spares page. And to section the hair cleanly while you work, add the BaBylissPRO Croco Clips X6.

In short

• Slim precision straightener with EP Technology 5.0 floating plates, 24 x 110 mm
• Reaches the roots and controls short hair, fringes and detail; bends a tighter curl
• HiDensity Dual Ceramic heating, 5 settings 150 to 230°C, LED display, IonMultiplier
• SUS304 stainless-steel body; convex, elliptical design straightens, curls and waves
• The precision half of the ELIPSIS pair -- the wider ELIPSIS3000 covers length faster

Frequently asked questions