The Conair people sent me a loaner of the Curl Secret curling device, and for two weeks I had the chance to try it out.
The Skinny:
The Curl Secret gives you consistent, goof-proof, identical curls throughout your hair. Using the device is easy and will assist those who do not feel adept with a traditional curling iron, curling rod or hair curling appliances.
Pros:
- Can curl even hard-to-curl hair.
- Great for people who feel all thumbs with curling irons and rods.
- Different setting for different hair textures. It works on fine hair, coarse hair and every texture in between.
- The appliance beeps when each curl is ready, minimizing heat damage to the hair.
- The curls last a good while, and so less hair hold product is needed.
- Easy to use, but directions must be read and followed.
- Spiral curls are very consistent.
- Can switch between “low” and “high” for looser, beachier curls and tighter, more glam curls.
Cons:
- Only works on 1/2 to 1 inch pieces of hair. You cannot create larger curls.
- You cannot control the look of the curl. Spiral curls are the only option.
- If you are fast on the draw with your curling iron or rod, you may find the process time consuming.
- Subtle looks are tough to obtain. This device is all about glamorous curls.
- The price - it is currently $155 on Amazon.
Check out my video review, which includes a how-to and also different looks that I achieved.
Disclosure: An Amazon affiliate link is used above. I received no compensation or product to keep for posting this review or vlog.














Comments
jes
Wondering if at that price you would buy it having tested it out? i’m horrible with a curling iron but this seems to be something that might work for me. Thoughts?
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Jessica McFadden Reply:
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:59 am
@jes, if you like a spiral curl - either loose or tight - and you are not able to achieve the look consistently with a curling iron, then I do think this product is a good choice. It is priced the same as high-quality curling irons that achieve the best results and do not damage the hair. (The $20 curling irons at Target are really only OK for once-in-a-while ‘dos, not daily use.)
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jes Reply:
October 23rd, 2013 at 12:11 pm
@Jessica McFadden, Thanks for writing back and the insight - i’ll have to check this out, as it would be nice to be able to do something different with my hair and not look like i stuck my finger in a socket or someone stuck in the 80s for a change! 🙂
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