Hot Tools Curling Iron

Hot Tools Curling Iron

You only understand the need for a good curling iron if you've ever been in the situation where you didn't have one when you needed. If you're in the middle of your morning routine and one or more of your beauty supplies dies on you, you now have a very big problem unless you thought to buy a backup. If you aren't organized enough to have a backup for everything then you want to be sure you have a top quality item to begin with. That's why I would recommend the hot tools curling iron.

This brand gets some of the best reviews on the internet because it's inexpensive and super high quality. It does what it's supposed to and does it well. You can choose from a variety of barrel sizes, whether you need 3/8" up to 2". I believe there are 6 different barrel sizes. So you can have tight curls or big soft ones, whatever you need.

There are several features you'll want to look for:

Power level: The professional models have 85 watts of power which is four times the power of standard irons. This makes for super fast heatup and heat restoration. So basically it stays hot when you need it.

Constant heat: You don't want something that seems to vary in heat, this would provide uneven curling results for your hair. Look for consistancy.

Heatup time: I don't know about you, but I need something that heats fast so I can do quick fix jobs in a hurry. Many of these models are ready to use in 60 seconds.

How many heat settings? For some this doesn't matter, I need at least 5 to have enough options for my hair, although I do tend to rely on one or two settings most of the time. Many Hot Tools curling irons have 10 variable heat settings. The variety allows to handle all different hair types.

A steel bar connects the barrel to the handle providing a more secure construction and prevents handle from bending under pressure applied during use.

    * Powerful spring clamp
    * Heavy duty long-life heating element
    * 24K gold plated barrel
    * Extra long cool tip
    * Separate On/Off switch allows rheostat to "memorize" your favorite heat setting
    * Foldaway safety stand
    * Sure-grip comfort handle
    * Heavy duty 8-foot tangle-proof swivel cord
    * Pilot light
    * Voltage: 120V
    * 1 Year limited warranty

Tips for Using Your Iron

If you use a lot of product on your hair it may burn onto the metal parts. You can clean it off with cleaner made by hot tools themselves, or you can wipe it with alcohol.

If you want to kink your hair curl in the opposite direction of the barrel clamp. This would put a crease in your hair. Most people actually try to avoid this and make sure to turn it with the barrel instead of against it.