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[Swedishmiss]

Hi Ladies - 

I need a new curling iron and I am wondering if price really matters.  

I am considering an inexpensive conair ceramic iron for under $25, but do the higher end models really make a difference in the final outcome?

I have fine, somewhat thinning hair, and I want to be as gentle with it as possible, but I do need heat to style it.

Many thanks!

[kate2357]

@Swedishmiss 

I've only purchased fairly inexpensive curling irons ... not sure I've every paid more than $30 for one. I do use heat protectant and keep to a lower heat. I also buy the ceramic curling irons. The one I have now is a Revlon curling iron and it's lasted a few years. Usually the stupid spring on the clamp breaks, then I have to buy a new one.

I'm saving my pennies to buy the Shark HD440BK FlexStyle Air Drying & Styling System with Ultimate 6-Piece Accessory Pack of Auto-Wrap Curlers, Curl-Defining Diffuser, Oval Brush, Paddle Brush & Concentrator Attachments, which is a Dyson knock off. I'm thinking it will be better for my hair, but it's pricey. 

[amyb]

I found a Hot Tools at TJMaxx 10 years ago for $25.00, been great. I also have an old ConAir I've had forever as my backup. Both have been great, not expensive or complicated.

I don't think you need to buy a "spendy" one...as mine have done the trick very nicely and lasted long.

Btw, my cousin who's a hairdresser recommended the Hot Tools brand at the time. But, also, like I said my ConAir's been just fine too. Hope that helps~Good luck!

[ECBG]

I buy the :Helen of Troy" brand at Sally Beauty, also on line.

They last and last.  I am well pleased.

[Dusty1]

@Swedishmiss Try it. Save the receipt. If it works for you that is great. 

I have an inexpensive hair dryer & flat iron. 

They work just fine for me & I like them. 

[jackthebear]

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

Hi Ladies - 

I need a new curling iron and I am wondering if price really matters.  

I am considering an inexpensive conair ceramic iron for under $25, but do the higher end models really make a difference in the final outcome?

I have fine, somewhat thinning hair, and I want to be as gentle with it as possible, but I do need heat to style it.

Many thanks!

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I like the Conair ceramic very much, my hair feels better than the HOT tools ones which are good too,

[Goldengate8361]

Regretfully, I found the more expensive curling iron better because I can adjust the temperature. Cheaper ones usually don't come with that functionality. My hair is fine and thin and I don't want to scorch my hair.

[Snowpuppy]

I have a ConAir w/adjustable  temp. Prob 5+ yrs old and still going strong.

I did try a Hot Tools 1 1/2" iron. I found it heavy to use and the barrel length too long. 

[Spacrazy]

@Swedishmiss   I don't think it matters a great deal. I recently bought a more expensive one but it's much heavier than my old cheaper one but has more heat settings. I would consider how often you use the iron. I only need mine a couple of times a week. The Conair ceramic barrel sounds pretty good to me. Enjoy!

[Shanus]

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

Hi Ladies - 

I need a new curling iron and I am wondering if price really matters.  

I am considering an inexpensive conair ceramic iron for under $25, but do the higher end models really make a difference in the final outcome?

I have fine, somewhat thinning hair, and I want to be as gentle with it as possible, but I do need heat to style it.

Many thanks!

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@Swedishmiss  Hi. I've gone through many inexpensive irons and a few years ago ordered a T3 from Amazon. My hair is silver now and I need to look for temp control since I only use 300 degress. There was also a 2 or 3 yr.  warantee. I also consider where the buttons are located. Some are placed on the handle where they are in the way and I hit them while curling. 

The size barrels I have are a 1 inch for when I wear my hair with natural curls and need to touch up on no wash days and a 2 inch to wear my hair smoother.