Remington CI9538 Pro 1"-1.5" Pearl Ceramic Conical Curling Wand, Digital Controls + 10 Heat Settings, Black/Pink

Okay look, confession time from a total hair styling klutz. Curling wands and me? Oil and water. Always seemed like way more effort than it was worth and the one time I tried a friend's let's just say smoke was involved. And a weird smell. And curls that resembled ramen noodles. Tragic. So when my friend raved about this Remington Pearl thing and I got desperate for easier waves (because let's be real who has salon time?) I caved fully expecting the usual disaster. But… nope. Total shocker.Box was basic yeah. But the wand itself? Okay the pink accents are actually kinda fun. Not my usual vibe but hey it works. Heated up stupid fast – blinked and bam ready to go. Five tips still look ridiculous overkill but whatever. Conical shape though? That looked promising. Still skeptical mostly but… intrigued maybe?Using it? Seriously smooth glide. Barrel just whoosh – hair wraps easy. Heat? Totally even felt it instantly. And then – waves. Legit soft waves you know? Like actually soft and they moved right. Waves that felt like silk even. Huh. And get this – my waves actually lasted two days with just dry shampoo! Totally unexpected for my usually limp hair. Ten heat settings – messed around dialed it in quick.Usability "Heads-Up": Okay clipless thing? Still takes practice hands down. Seriously expect a couple of slightly awkward attempts before you get the hang of it. Heat glove is non-negotiable unless you're into finger-burning. And yeah waves are the game here – don't expect tight ringlets ain't gonna happen. Plus pro-tip: watch that tip – it gets HOT hot. Almost singed my forehead spacing out for a sec there. So usability-wise? Not totally idiot-proof.Bottom line? Color me beyond surprised. This Remington wand… it actually works. Like amazingly works for waves. Compared to every other curling iron or wand disaster I've tried this thing is in a different league. Still not totally sold on curling wands in general but… this one? Yeah I'm keeping it. And using it. Maybe even… recommending it? Whoa. For usability design wave quality and overall value this wand seriously delivers. Okay four and a half stars. And seriously if I – the girl who can barely braid – can get waves with this thing you know it's gotta be easy. Mind blown slightly. P.S. Just cancelled my salon appointment. Seriously.

About me: Long hair down to my lower back, cut in layers. My hair is very fine and straight. It has been bleached and color treated which has made it a difficult to hold curls.This is my first curling wand and I really love it. I have always used the curling iron with the clip, but once you practice a few times with this one it really is easy and fast. I would recommend watching a few YouTube demos so you can really get an idea of how to use it and all the specifications before you buy it.The wand heats up fast and stays hot. (BE VERY CAREFUL! I burned myself twice) There are temperature up and down buttons so you can adjust it to your liking. But I find that the hotter it is, the more defined the curls, the faster it curls and the shinier my hair looks.This wand does not dry out your hair!It gives you nice glossy bouncy curls without having to use a ton of products. With other curling methods I would have to use a lot of hairspray to keep my curls.I purchased the 1” – 1 ½” wand. I would recommend this wand if you have longer hair and you want beachy curls/ waves or just to add some body to your hair. If you want tighter/ more defined curls I would recommend the smaller wand.There is a small stand at the bottom of the wand that allows it to sit on any surface without burning or sliding away. But the stand is small enough that it doesn’t get in your way like on some other models.There is a rubber stopper at the end of the wand that prevents your hair from sliding off (this has been a problem with other wands that I’ve used) and it also gives me a place to rest my fingers while I’m holding the tip of my hair. But be careful because if the iron has been on for a while this part can get pretty hot too.The only negative is that (and I don’t know if this is a problem for everyone or just me) the on/off button only works to turn the device on and not off. To actually take it off I have to unplug it. I don’t know, but for right now it isn’t a big deal.

Let me start by saying, when I was in high school, I walked into a big red retailer and purchased a Remington wand for a very inexpensive price. I’m now mid-thirties and that wand just started breaking yesterday. The little top piece fell off and it started turning off (however still worked!!) I decided I should probably get a new one. I’m so impressed with how long that “cheap” wand lasted, how much use I got out of it, not to mention the beautiful waves it creates in my hair! I was extremely happy to see that this wand is essentially the exact same product but new and improved. Just got it today and works the same as my old model! I’m so happy with the quality and price! It’s amazing value for the money. You don’t need an expensive wand. Buy this!!!

Great quality still working well after 6 years. I like the adjustable temperature. It’s great to make beachy tousled hair. It’s very light weight.

I love curling one this one was very nice and light easy to use and work with