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Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:19:35 GMT

I'm not adept at using curling irons or flat irons -- at all.

I saw these different looking curling irons and they claim to be much easier to use.

I don't know how to post pictures but one I was looking at was called - CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron and was on sale for $49.99 at amazon.

Does anyone have experience with these kind of curling irons? Are they hard to use and do they really work?

If not, what kind would you recommend?

I have shoulder length, slightly wavy hair which is medium thickness and basically all one length with the exception of my bangs which I am trying to grow out.

I really don't want to spend more than $50 if possible.

Thanks!

Re: Curling Iron Question

Sweet Kitties — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:26:59 GMT

I wish I could help but I haven't used a curling iron since the big hair craze of the 1980's. They always dried out & damaged my hair. Maybe they're better now?

Re: Curling Iron Question

CalminHeart — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:29:44 GMT

I tried a rotating curling iron once and my hair got tangled in it. Go to Ulta or someplace where they can advise you on which one would be best for your hair and what temperature you should use. You don't have to buy there if it's less expensive elsewhere but it's a start.

My hair was straight as steel until after menopause. I now have semi-wavy hair, curls behind the ears that stick out like Pippy Longstocking, and my gray is really curly. I use a flat iron made with ceramic+tourmaline just where I need to smooth the crazy hair and turn the bottom under a just a bit.

Re: Curling Iron Question

Shanus — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:32:12 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I'm not adept at using curling irons or flat irons -- at all.

I saw these different looking curling irons and they claim to be much easier to use.

I don't know how to post pictures but one I was looking at was called - CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron and was on sale for $49.99 at amazon.

Does anyone have experience with these kind of curling irons? Are they hard to use and do they really work?

If not, what kind would you recommend?

I have shoulder length, slightly wavy hair which is medium thickness and basically all one length with the exception of my bangs which I am trying to grow out.

I really don't want to spend more than $50 if possible.

Thanks!

@AngelPuppy1 Good Sunday Morning! I had a bad experiwnce w/ the type of iron that spins. It got caught up in my hair and ....whoa!

I prefer a plain, old-fashioned curling iron with the long clip that holds in that section of hair...larger barrel makes waves and the smaller barrel gives more curl. You can still wind small sections around the curling iron not using the clip on it to create beachy waves.

Flat irons need to be hot enough to only have to go over the section of hair in one pass...the smaller the section, the more heat penetrates that section quickly and less chance of burning your hair.

IMPORTANT: always use a heat protectant. CHI spray is my favorite.

Re: Curling Iron Question

Harpa — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:36:44 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 Check out Forever Your Curl (HSN). There are 3 different ones that are on sale: $59, 1 left @ $32, and $48.

I have one (medium texture); also got one for DD (fine texture, but hard-to-curl), and she loves-loves it!

The best thing is - you do not have to stand there and wait until something happens, like the rotating ones (tried that) and the Calista brushes, and any regular curling iron. You have to hold it there and wait til it does its thing to get the curl.

For the Forever, you get an instant curl. You put in your section of hair, slide it out immediately and voila!

Re: Curling Iron Question

Dusty1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:02:23 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 If you have a stylist ask him or her which one they use on your hair. Or like the OP said, ask one of the stylists at Ulta. They do a lot of hair.

I have never used a rotating curling iron. That scares me! LOL

I like the Hot Tools brand of curling irons.

I hate heat protectant products & don't use them. They dry my hair out & make it fly away. I don't style me hair every day, but it is healthy.

Your hair sounds really pretty, any way.

Re: Curling Iron Question

Effie54 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:43:40 GMT

Hi AngelPuppy,

I too purchased that type of iron...and I got my hair caught in it as well. It took some doing to get it untangled. I would start by going to Walmart or Target and buying a lesser price iron that doesn't spin. They have more control than the spinning type.

Re: Curling Iron Question

wagirl — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:45:49 GMT

I have found that a short length of curling iron or flat iron works the best for me--- and when I mean short--the one I have is only 8 inches long as opposed to at least 12 inches long--can manuver it much easier---- the one I use is a flat iron , by CHI and called Gemz--it has a curved plate on it instead of straight across. It came in a set of 2 that also had the normal sized one that has teeth on it so it grips hair better--got it from the Q years ago--was a TSV one day. I have stick straight ,short, hair that doesn't really curl, more like it bends---

Re: Curling Iron Question

nycalady — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:38:07 GMT

You may want to try hot rollers instead of a hot tool - some people find them easier to use, less tangling, less time consuming, etc. There's different brands at different price points in stores & online - all the same basic concept.

Re: Curling Iron Question

Boomernichols — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:29:20 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 I have used a HOT TOOLS brand since the 70's. They perform well, last a long time and are reasonable in price. HOT TOOLS offers numerous sizes of barrels to cover whatever curls you want. Good luck in your quest!

Re: Curling Iron Question

Steffdoggy10 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:01:28 GMT

I have a similar curling iron. They are easier to use because it does the winding for you, but I found my hair really got dried out from using it. I have wavy frizzy hair anyway that dries out easily, so that factored into it. Also, the one I have you only get the pin curl type of wave is the best way I can describe it. With mine you're not really free to create any kind of different curl. If you're not careful with sectioning it well, You can get your hair stuck in it.

Re: Curling Iron Question

RollTide2008 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:33:32 GMT

I use hot rollers.

Re: Curling Iron Question

HLP — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:55:46 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I'm not adept at using curling irons or flat irons -- at all.

I saw these different looking curling irons and they claim to be much easier to use.

I don't know how to post pictures but one I was looking at was called - CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron and was on sale for $49.99 at amazon.

Does anyone have experience with these kind of curling irons? Are they hard to use and do they really work?

If not, what kind would you recommend?

I have shoulder length, slightly wavy hair which is medium thickness and basically all one length with the exception of my bangs which I am trying to grow out.

I really don't want to spend more than $50 if possible.

Thanks!

I buy mine from Amazon, I think they are the 1nch size, have teeth in them, and I have shoulder length hair. They are called "Helen of Troy, very eazy to use, maybe 30 dollars not sure. I've had mine for years, and just bought 2 more, one for basement and one for go away bag. Easier than an iron.

Re: Curling Iron Question

HLP — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:02:05 GMT

@HLP wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I'm not adept at using curling irons or flat irons -- at all.

I saw these different looking curling irons and they claim to be much easier to use.

I don't know how to post pictures but one I was looking at was called - CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron and was on sale for $49.99 at amazon.

Does anyone have experience with these kind of curling irons? Are they hard to use and do they really work?

If not, what kind would you recommend?

I have shoulder length, slightly wavy hair which is medium thickness and basically all one length with the exception of my bangs which I am trying to grow out.

I really don't want to spend more than $50 if possible.

Thanks!
I buy mine from Amazon, I think they are the 1nch size, have teeth in them, and I have shoulder length hair. They are called "Helen of Troy, very eazy to use, maybe 30 dollars not sure. I've had mine for years, and just bought 2 more, one for basement and one for go away bag. Easier than an iron.

Re: Curling Iron Question

HLP — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:04:40 GMT

@HLP wrote:
@HLP wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I'm not adept at using curling irons or flat irons -- at all.

I saw these different looking curling irons and they claim to be much easier to use.

I don't know how to post pictures but one I was looking at was called - CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron and was on sale for $49.99 at amazon.

Does anyone have experience with these kind of curling irons? Are they hard to use and do they really work?

If not, what kind would you recommend?

I have shoulder length, slightly wavy hair which is medium thickness and basically all one length with the exception of my bangs which I am trying to grow out.

I really don't want to spend more than $50 if possible.

Thanks!
I buy mine from Amazon, I think they are the 1nch size, have teeth in them, and I have shoulder length hair. They are called "Helen of Troy, very eazy to use, maybe 30 dollars not sure. I've had mine for years, and just bought 2 more, one for basement and one for go away bag. Easier than an iron.

Update Helen of Troy 1 inch $19.12

Re: Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:54:27 GMT

@CalminHeart

I thought about that but I didn't want to feel pressured into buying things! I don't really know what I want my hair to do -- something besides what it's doing! LOL! It's not wavy enough on its own to look pretty, just crazy! I don't think I want to go really curly, but thought nice heavy waves might be good. And then I thought maybe really straight would be nice? As you can see, I am very undecided??

Re: Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:57:21 GMT

@Shanus

I haven't used a curling iron or a flat iron in ages. As I posted earlier, I don't know what i want to do really. I posted quite a long time ago about using a heat protectant and when I did, my hair was making a crackling noise and kind of smoking and that scared me --- is that natural?? So I quit!

The spin curling iron I posted about claims it will not tangle, but I guess, how can you be sure?

Re: Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:58:19 GMT

@Harpa

That sounds interesting, so I will have to go over there and see about it --- thanks!

Re: Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:00:59 GMT

@Dusty1

I usually just get my hair trimmed and that's it! No styling. I guess I could wait until the next time I go for a trim and ask them what they think?? I tried heat styling products before and the sound they make and the smoking scared me --- was I frying my hair? My hair does not have enough wave to be pretty, just crazy!

Re: Curling Iron Question

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:01:59 GMT

@Effie54

I thought that kind of thing might be easier but the more I hear, the more inclined I am to not go with a spinning one! I sure don't need to get my hair stuck in one and lose a bunch of hair!