learning curve caught up – use a heat glove if you can, May 30, 2010

I was nervous to try this curling iron after conception about it in a magazine. Couldn’t find it in local retail/beauty supply stores so went to trusty Amazon and got it.

I have fine, wavy/curly hair, chin length, and alternate between flat ironing and going ‘natural’. I have used ‘regular’ curling restraints with mixed success, because I like the spiral effect and more lift at the scalp, so I plotting this cone shape would help accomplish a better look.

It has no compress, nothing to hold the hair on the surface, you just take a piece of hair and twist it nearly the barrel, twisting down toward the narrower tip, hold for a few seconds. (It is best to have some gel or product in your hair – especially if your hair is fine and needs protection from the heat).

It does heat up quite quickly, as advertised.

A insignificant negative is that the on/off button was placed in a poorly plotted position on the wand, and the button is too sensitive, a mere touch and you have shut the business off mid curl. I have done that several times.

It was honestly simple to master on my left side, as I am right handed; when I got to my right side, and have to ‘twist’ with my non dominant hand — I am finding it really tough. Not remember about doing the back, that is just too hard. I suggest using a uncommon method for the back, another curling iron or hot curlers, or whatever, if your hair is shorter particularly.

It did make a wonderful lift at the scalp and the nice spiral shaped curl I was looking for. I have burned for myself twice and I recommend using a hot glove (not included).

Another business that should have been included was a heatproof sleeve, like my Sedu flat iron has – but I estimate they opted not to as I estimate this is a lower priced mass market item.

By and large I recommend – provided a heatproof glove is used, if you are patient enough to soubriquet the learning curve with using it on your non dominant side, and realizing it will be tough to do the back of your hair yourself.