It took a number of attempts before I came to terms with this curling iron, but now it has become a favorite.
The iron is big. Like really big. And quite heavy. The little foldable stand (a metal bracket) that it’s supposed to rest on during heating isn’t particularly good at its job. It feels unstable and is also quite tricky to get it to work when you set the iron down in between. I solved it by getting one of those silicone mats that protect the surface instead, so that little concern was out of the world.
With its weight, the iron feels solid and well-built. The coating is smooth and shows no signs of wear after a few months of use. The clamp function is easy to operate with the thumb, but at the same time firm enough to hold the hair in place. I also find that it heats up quickly and maintains an even temperature during use.
The result then? I of course followed the instructions to the letter, at least the first few times. In the mirror, I saw how I transformed into something of a movie star. Or yeah, I mostly looked like Selma Bouvier, you know, Marge Simpson's one sister. It turned out to be way too much volume in my already thick hair, and the hairstyle grew kind of upward, outward. Not at all the relaxed bohemian look I had imagined.
After the iron had a couple of weeks to ponder its sins, I decided to try again. This time something rebellious awoke within me, and I decided to start by curling the hair from the ends up, and simply leave about a decimeter closest to the scalp untouched. Bingo! Now I get exactly the waves I imagined, and it even goes relatively quickly.
I’m of course careful with heat protection, work with the hair in sections, finish with some kind of texture spray, and am careful not to touch the hair the first half hour after I’m done. If I follow this procedure, I’m rewarded with fabulous waves on day 1, followed by softer and softer waves in the next 2 days. By day 3, the hair has almost completely relaxed, but still has a bit of movement in it and is just perfect for a half-updo before it’s time to wash.
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