Conair

 Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron 1.75"

Most Helpful Positive Review

Not Revolutionary, but Solid

As someone who typically straightens her naturally wavy hair, I was intrigued by the chance to try this InfinitiPRO by Conair Digital 1 ¾-inch curling iron (thanks, BzzAgent!). I've never had a lot of luck with curling irons in the past; now that I've had about a month to work with the InfinitiPRO, ...I can say that I still haven't quite conquered the learning curve, but I'm still trying! A few issues kept me from giving the InfinitiPRO a full five stars. 1.75 inches is BIG for a curling iron; while my hair is well below shoulder length, I think I'd have more luck with a slightly smaller diameter. For those with longer hair, though, this barrel size would be great for loose curls or tidy waves. The size also makes the iron a bit unwieldy to use, especially at first. The other issue I found was that the clamp sometimes catches and pulls out strands of hair. However, this curling iron also has a lot of positives. I love the convenient little stand that's built into the design, making it easy to set down the hot iron without risking counter damage. My last curling iron had something akin to a kickstand that was clumsy and often collapsed; that isn't an issue with the Infinitipro. This iron heats up very efficiently, and the digital display tracks the rising temperature as the barrel heats. Also, the barrel seems to heat evenly, and I'm not seeing any heat damage from using it. All in all, while this isn't the most outstanding or revolutionary curling iron on the market, it's an affordable, solid option if you're on a budget, or if you're new to curling your hair and not ready to commit to something fancier. Take your time, remember to use a heat protectant, and give it a shot. I'll keep practicing right along with you.