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.
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Royal Meds | Empress Mercantile | MADURIAO | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| size | 1 - 1.5 Inch | 1-Inch to 1/2-Inch Tapered Wand | 2 Piece Set | 0.5-1 Inch | 1 1/4-Inch | 1 inch |
| heater material | Ceramic | Tourmaline | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| max temperature | 210 degrees celsius | 400 degrees fahrenheit | 210 degrees celsius | 450 degrees fahrenheit | 204.4 degrees celsius | 204.4 degrees celsius |
| material | Metal | Ceramic | Ceramic | Metal, Plastic | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| hair type | All | All | Curly | All | All | Wavy |
| weight | 0.55 pounds | 0.8 pounds | 0.9 pounds | 260 grams | 0.8 pounds | 0.65 pounds |
10 Years of Use: Detailed Review
I've had this curling wand for 10 years and it finally died last week. Here is my opinion after a decade of use: Pros: 1. The value - 10 years of use for $27 is a phenomenal cost ratio (for the math lovers, using this only 1x per week for 10 years brings the usage rate to $0.05, 3x per week: $0.01). 2. Easy to use. 3. Offers a wide range of heat settings for tight to loose curls. 4. The setting display, I like that it would show when the curling wand was ready to use and display the temperature it was set to. Cons: 1. There is a groove vetween the barrel and the handle that my hair would always get stuck in. There was no way great way to untangle it without ripping the caught section. 2. The buttons. While allowing for easy temperature adjustments, on various occasions I would unintentionally adjust the heat setting or turn the wand off entirely. Overall: I really liked this curling wand and I certainly got the best value out of it. However, I am not sure I'm going to purchase again mainly due to the breakage that would occur when my hair would get stuck in the groove. However, I could have been more proactive in trying to create a barrier (possibly placing a hairtie over it to see if it would have eliminated the issue).
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