There are only two things that I would say I struggle with when it comes to beauty. One is nails (which thanks to nail wraps I’ve sorted) the other is curling my hair into nice loose curls.
So naturally an auto curler was something I was immensely keen to try.
In the box you get the curler (including cord with plug) and instructions. The instructions give you a written guide and a QR code to watch a video tutorial on their website.
The curler is encased in plastic and is marked telling you which side of the curler you need to have closest to your head. This is important and if you slot your hair though from the other side the curler won’t get the right angle and thus won’t work.
However the slot isn’t large and I do wonder how easy this product would be with thicker hair. But on the plus side it does seem to keep my hair sections more consistent.
The curler also has settings for 3 different curl intensities, curl direction and heat settings for hair thickness.
The quick start guide also provides recommendations on which settings are best for each curl type.
Upon using the curler, Divide the hair into sections and feed small pieces into the curler. Hold the hair taunt and then drag down diagonally when inserting into the curler. Press start and the hair will be pulled into the curler. The curler will then whirl for a few seconds. For best results hair should then be held in place for a few more seconds, then gently released when the curler beeps.
A few things to note: often there are strands you think are in line to be curler that don’t get pulled in. Pulling the hair down diagonally seems to assist with this. If you don’t guide the hair well enough it can also get tangled and stop the curler. So far I have found that hair is then released easily. For some reason I also found the right side much easier to do than the left.
While inserting the hair into the Curl Secret seems trickier than a curling iron, I think the curls from this are far better than what I personally manage to get with a curling iron or curling with a straightener (and less ringlet-like).
The only time before using the curler that I have liked how my hair looked curled was when it was done professionally. This device however gives me hope that I might be able to finally curl my hair in a way I like.
The other thing I liked about the Curl Secret was with the plastic casing, the risk of accidentally burning myself was significantly reduced.
I haven’t yet had the curler on long enough to see if it automatically turns itself off, but that is also a feature that I know I’ll be grateful for when I leave the house and suddenly can’t remember turning the curler off.
Thanks Beauty Review for sending me this product to trial. It was a winner.
I was so excited to trial this curler and it lived up to its expectations! It comes in a standard no frills box with nothing but the curler and basic instructions... but that is all you need! It's impossible to burn yourself on it, so no need for gloves. It doesn't come with a case, but there's not really a need for that either. The curler itself is really stylish with gold accents. I love it! The instructions are super simple and easy to follow, and I recommend reading them before you use it. I love that it really does do what it says. It has a button to change curl direction from left to right, or alternating curls, different heat settings for all hair types, 3 different curl settings and the tangle free technology really works. My hair got tangled in it and it stopped which freaked me out a bit, but I gently pulled it away and my hair came straight out. I also love that it has written on it the side that needs to be held closest to the head so you never get it back to front. Because it is so easy to use, it only took me 10 minutes to do my entire head, which is great for using every day. The other pro is that it beeps when you need to pull your hair out, so there is no guess work on how long to hold it for, and it also makes for consistent curls. And it's great that the chamber is see through so you can see what's happening to your hair. I have 2 teenage girls that are always asking me to help curl their hair with straightners or the curling wand, but not now! Both girls have tried it and love it! They have both played around with creating different curls and styles. We all have long hair that is medium to fine, and we have all found it really easy to use. The only con I have about this is that the 3 different curl settings are not really much different. It's just the time that the hair is held in, so it makes the curl stronger or weaker. But if you play around with the thickness of the hair strands you put in, you can create bigger or smaller curls. All in all, we love this curler. So quick and easy to use. Easy to clean. And small enough to pop in your overnight bag. Thanks for the opportunity to to review BR.
Tips: Make sure you hold the hair down tight into the slot so it doesn't tangle. When doing the back you have to hold your hair out to one side or get someone else to do the back for you.