Conair Instant Heat 3/4" Curling Iron

Bottom Line

The Conair Instant Heat 3/4" Curling Iron is pretty old school with its chromium barrel and temperature dial. Despite these old-fashioned elements, reviewers find that it's a standard curler, especially for the price. It won't tackle all hair types, impart shine and create long-lasting curls, but many owners are just fine with this. Several say it's their first curling iron, and they like that it's nothing too fancy. One major complaint is the temperature dial gets in the way and can easily be changed while styling.

Performance

For the price, users are impressed. The Conair Instant Heat Curling Iron is a no-frills curling iron. Some users say it works as well as more expensive models, though many allow that it's "good for the price," and it could be better. It uses a simple chrome barrel rather than ceramic or tourmaline, which professionals say is far more damaging. The Conair Instant Heat Curling Iron also has 25 temperature settings, making it a good fit for many hair types, even if the temperature isn't exactly clear.

Ease Of Use

Settings are inconvenient but otherwise straightforward. Consumers agree that the placement of the temperature dial is inconvenient, allowing it to turn too easily. Several users say it is easy to change the temperature inadvertently while curling one's hair. Other than this, though, the Conair Instant Heat 3/4" Curling Iron is straightforward, quick and simple to use.

Safety

Safety features make it a nice "starter" iron. For new hair curlers, the Conair Instant Heat iron is a nice option, as it offers an auto-shutoff, counter rest and heat indicator light. We didn't find any reports of burns either.