As I looked at this appliance, lightweight with a 7-10mm ceramic barrel I noticed it had no manual temperature setting, only an on / off slide. It heats up to 200°C and that is it's only temperature setting. It heated up incredibly fast, which I was impressed about, as soon as it's plugged in, by the time I brushed and combed my hair it's been heated up for quite a while, takes about 10 seconds! With any styler like this, I prefer to use a heat protected glove, one isn't included but I have a few as I'd rather save the burn if it occurs - none did - although it has a stay cool tip but I find that sometimes my tips are on the barrel and therefore I need the protection.
Within in an hour or so I'd done my whole head, my hair straight is to the middle of my back, so it covers the barrel quite well but as I wasn't looking for too much of a curl I spread the hair over the barrel which would leave some hair off not being covered so I'd go back and continue so the strand was completed. For this I'd think I may fair better with the Lee Stafford Argan Oil Ultra Long Chopstick Styler.
Purchase: Chopstick Styler
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I was lucky enough to be gifted this by another blogger (Lesley) who didn't need it! I loved the outcome, it takes a little time but so worth it!
ReplyDeleteAh lovely Lesley ♥ Yes, it does take a little while, well mine took over an hour or so for the whole head but I didn't do fine curls or I was sloppy LOL!
DeleteI love big curly hair and this tool looks so great to achieve that look. I think your hair looks gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteMe too! The bigger the better until I start sweating. Thank you! x
DeleteIt actually looks very natural! Never tried a chopstick styler, but always looking for new hair styling tools :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes it does I agree with you. I was quite surprised.
DeleteBeautiful final result, looks really natural unlike some other curling products that I've seen x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, I agree. The curl patterns aren't similar running through the hair x
DeleteCurrently searching for something to curl my hair I have wavy/curly hair but doesn't sit nice natural unless I moose it. I like big curls not the small almost ringlet type wondering if I could achieve it with these x
ReplyDeleteIt's a very small barrel, so if you take smaller pieces and wrap it tightly around the barrel it'll give very tight curls. I achieved these using medium sized pieces and spacing it out on the barrel but if you wanted something more looser you may need a bigger barrel x
DeleteYou got really nice natural curls there! I would use this but I prefer the bigger looser curls since my hair is so long
ReplyDeleteThank you, oh that's understandable, long hair can benefit from this too but long hair looks good in beach waves.
DeleteI love doing curls; the tighter/smaller the better so this looks just perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh really!? That's so refreshing to read, most prefer looser.
DeleteI have naturally curly hair and I put heat on it maybe 3 times a year but to straighten it to have it cut. This looks amazing x
ReplyDeleteThat's like me, I straighten to give it a cut but the heat I now put in my hair compared to years ago is nothing lol - thank you x
DeleteI have this styler and love it although I find it quite hard to use xxx
ReplyDeleteDo you!? Is it because it's quite thin? xo
DeleteYour hair is so beautiful! Gorgeous curls. I've got bone straight hair so (pre-dreadlocks) this appliance really would have come in handy!
ReplyDeleteDreadlocks are such a great protective hairstyle I feel especially for length retention.
DeleteI'd absolutely love to try this chopstick styler on day! Looks fab on you. Think I might just have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes it's a good styler that can give thicker and tighter curls. Something different.
DeleteI've never tried anything like this as I have naturally very straight hair but your curls look lovely x
ReplyDeleteThank you Rhian, yes this will be very helpful on days where my curls are misbehaving and need some encouragement. x
DeleteI've never tried this before. My hair is naturally wavy so this looks perfect to add more volume and curls.
ReplyDeleteEven though my hair is naturally curly sometimes it doesn't act right so having something that can mimic my natural curls is good.
DeleteNever seen a product like this, it looks fab!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great tool for those wanting different types of curls.
DeleteI would have loved one of these when I was younger and had long, straight hair. These days it's short and spiky and has to take care of itself.
ReplyDeleteAh, these things that would of made the hairs life more versatile. Sometimes I debate having shorter hair but I know either way my hair would be work lol.
DeleteThis sounds like a great curler and you have achieved some really good results.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nayna, yes I agree - very natural looking.
Deleteoh wow, those curls look so lovely. My hair is straigh naturally and I've always wanted gorgeous bouncy curls like these ... well jel!
ReplyDeleteYou may just be able to achieve something similar. It's a good wand - there's so many on the market.
Deletecan so tell your hair is big and full of bounce! curly hair doesn't suit me :(
ReplyDeleteThank you! It had a lot of body most def. Aw, that's a shame, I could see you with some soft waves though.
DeleteI love to curl my hair but normally go for a bigger barrel wand, but I love this effect! x
ReplyDeleteI have so many various barrel sizes by far this is the thinnest. Thank you x
DeleteI haven't tried any Lee Stafford products actually,but I'm really interested now! H x
ReplyDeleteI've tried a few electrical and hair products, not a bad brand at all x
DeleteThat looks very thin like a chop stick, brilliant and the curls are lovely. Love the handle colour too very girly.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly chop stick thin LOL I've never had a barrel so small. Thank you!
DeleteI hear so many people rave about this and the results look amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's a great product and affordable.
DeleteWow your hair looks amazing!!! It looks so natural too. I will be looking at one of these after Christmas! Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanya, I was shocked at how natural it does look, I'm sure you'll find this on sale somewhere too xo
DeleteI've never used anything from this brand! I love your natural curls! My hair just seems to sit there and do nothing ha
ReplyDeleteThanks beaut, haha oh goodness. Yes give it some life with a barrel and flip that hair over lol!
DeleteLove the idea you can use this to give your hair a quick boost, never used Lee Stafford but always hear good things.
ReplyDeleteIt can do, which isn't easy with curly hair as you try limit the heat but sometimes it needs help!
DeleteI havent heard a bad word said about this curler so far, so it looks like a fab find x
ReplyDeleteI can see why, it's a great buy and you get different type of results x
DeleteI've not tried this before. I've heard about it though. I love curls.
ReplyDeleteYes it's quite popular. I like to have the choice of various curls.
DeleteOh I love it!! I love a heat styler that actually works!
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