Break free from the same-old, same-old and enjoy beauty in motion with this innovative styling essential, complete with 400° high heat, 3 heat settings and 4 timer settings, and other easy-to-use, hard-to-resist features.

While the products or services mentioned in this article might not currently be in CR’s ratings, they could eventually be tested in our laboratories and rated according to an objective, scientific protocol. My hair is slightly wavy but not in any uniform way, so wearing it down doesn't look good unless it's straightened or curled. If you are using an American dual voltage appliance it will be easier to find the appropriate adapters here.The barrel heats up really fast which is great for when I have to touch up my hair quickly before I leave the house. While short barrel and compact design makes it foolproof to use on shorter tresses (and the perfect size for travel, too), the tool may be too short to use effectively on longer hair. The style is very sleek and appealing to the eye, I like having a curling iron that looks nice, don't ask me why, I don't know!

It scored highest for releasing hair from the clamp without snagging or pulling hair, including a perfect score for its clamp. It did take a second to realize you twist the lock/unlock piece instead of the actual attachment, but from there it was easy to use.

Clamp: For ultimate versatility, look for an extended clip that spans the full length of the barrel. If your hair is hard to curl, look for a 1-inch barrel for a curl that is less likely to fall flat through the day. Pretty color I really liked how fast it gets hot so I can curl my hair really quickly and have the option to change the heat settings. Not the Quality I was Expecting out of Conair I wanted to love this curling iron, but I had several issues with it.

Testers found the interchangeable mechanism and lock impressive, saying "the barrels did not wobble once locked in," but switching the barrels takes some getting used to.The converter I purchased about 5 years ago to use with our hair dryer so that we could use multiple speeds, did not function at all. Texture Targeted Heat Range™: Customize heat for your hair type with 3 preset buttons and a total of 8 temperature settings with up to 425°F High Heat. She has over a decade of industry experience, previously as beauty editor at USA Today's Reviewed where she launched the Beauty vertical and tested hundreds of products and has covered trends for publications like The Boston Globe and The New York Times. Yes, I would highly recommend the Conair double ceramic 1 inch curling iron, to anyone that is looking for a new curling iron I am very impressed with this iron. During their evaluations, our Beauty Lab pros assess features like preheat time, temperature range, overall settings and ease of use.

Personally my hair is too thick and does not look good with tight skinny "Shirley temple" type curls that this machine creates. I was able to figure out how to use it quickly and was able to curl my whole head of hair in 4 minutes! Worry-Free Styling: Tangle-free technology and barrel cover protect hair while curling and prevent accidental scalding.

The curling wand includes a heat resistant glove, a base, and 3 different size wands for wavy, curly, or coily styles.