Infiniti by Conair You Curl

Bottom Line

The Infiniti by Conair You Curl is an inexpensive yet effective clipless wand iron. We didn't find any pro reviews, but it's a favorite among users. Several say the results are better than traditional irons, though it is difficult to use. A few curly haired reviewers said the You Curl actually left their hair frizzier than it started, and a few users said the iron simply didn't work.

Performance

For its price, this wand iron exceeds expectations. The Infiniti by Conair You Curl lacks professional feedback, but owners seem pleased with it. Many say that they like the results of a clipless curling iron better than a traditional one. Users report that curls last longer, and they don't need to use hair products with this iron. A few point out that you can get a variety of curly or wavy styles.

Though users preferred this iron to traditional one, it does have its flaws. We found several users who said the You Curl left their hair frizzier than it started; typically these reviews came from curly haired women who'd intended to use the iron just to tidy up their natural waves. One says that the iron doesn't heat evenly, and others say that no matter what temperature they use, this iron simply won't curl their hair. Conair offers a five-year warranty on the You Curl, but we didn't find any users who said they'd returned their product.

Ease Of Use

Difficulty level is comparable to other clipless irons. Pros and owners say clipless irons take some getting used to. Folica.com lists them as an intermediate product. With that said, we found reviews for the You Curl that ran the gamut from "just plain hard" to "it's a breeze." Generally, reviewers at beauty sites found the Infiniti by Conair You Curl to be easier to use than reviewers at Drugstore.com or Target.com.

One complaint that we did see repeatedly was that the tapered barrel is far too slippery, and hair either pools at the base or slips off the tip. A few users also say the buttons are inconveniently placed, causing them to turn the iron off or change temperatures while they're using it, and the three-fingered glove is just impractical. Conair doesn't list the length of the cord on their website, but one owner points out that the cord is too short.

Safety

Few users cite safety issues. The Infiniti by Conair You Curl does offer an auto-off switch to prevent potential damage from an unattended iron, but there aren't any other safety features mentioned on the Conair site. On the other hand, we also didn't see users mention any safety concerns, like the rod overheating, or cords splitting or fraying. As with other clipless irons, the heat resistant glove is essential -- even though the three-fingered glove isn't practical -- but when used correctly, owners say the You Curl works just fine.