Hot Tools 1182 Marcel Curling Iron, Gold/Black, 1 1/2 Inches - US 110 VOLT - TRANSFORMER REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL USE

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What We Don't Love: There are barrels for both left- and right-facing curls, so you’ll have to switch them out as you work. If you’re new to using a curling iron, you might find yourself getting tired while styling — they’re often so heavy that you end up getting a vigorous arm workout along with a head full of curls. Even though this tool is a premium and well-made device, it feels incredibly light (the lightest we’ve ever tried), making it a breeze to hold (an especially important quality for neophytes) as it works to give hair a lasting curl with minimal frizz. While we’ve used a lot of curling irons that snagged our fine strands in the past, the smooth barrels and an unfussy clamp (with a comfortable grip) on this one allowed our curls to gently roll off when we were done. Our finished look actually lasted four days with this tool — a downright miracle for our hair. We attribute the longevity in part to the helpful temperature guide, which taught us that we’ve been curling our hair with too much heat. But remember, if you are a beginner and have little to no experience with curling irons, you should avoid using a Marcel curling iron because, as we have said earlier, Marcel curling irons require practice and experience for the perfect curling job. Difference between a spring and a Marcel curling iron

What We Love: Beyond the price, we loved how smooth it made our hair and the even, consistent curl pattern it created. DiGregorio recommends keeping your hair length under consideration, too. She uses 1-inch barrels for above-the-shoulder-length hair, 1.25-inch to 1.5-inch barrels for medium length hair, and 2-inch barrels on hair that’s lower than a bra hook. As mentioned, if your hair doesn’t hold a curl well, go with a smaller-sized barrel. Despite how easy the Shark was to operate, it was a bit annoying having to switch out barrels to change the direction of our curl. That said, this only takes a few seconds, and Shark clearly distinguishes between the two — there is a very clear “L” and “R” on the corresponding attachments. What We Love: This is the lightest curling iron we’ve ever held, making it very comfortable to use during long styling sessions. It will take some time to understand how to curl with a marcel iron, but the result is really worth it.

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I place my thumb, index, and middle fingers on the main handle, and my ring and little fingers are on the clamp handle. It allows me to hold the tool firmly with my thumb and forefinger and use my other fingers to raise and lower the clamp as needed. This hand position makes it possible to rotate the device, if necessary. Master an Old School Marcel Iron for Glamorous Looks Marcel curling irons are mainly for professionals; but if you have the required expertise, you can also use a marcel iron to enjoy professional-quality styling results at your home. If you’re even somewhat interested in hair care, there’s a good chance Chi’s rotating curling iron has come across your TikTok FYP. It draws hair into a rotating chamber, timing each section for consistency. There’s also an auto-off feature and an 11-foot cord—plenty of length for any home user. Now you know everything about such an awesome tool as a marcel curler. It’s time to go and try it on your hair. Always remember the correct positioning of the fingers and protect your curls from the harmful effects of high temperatures. Unlike other curling irons and wands, the Marcel curling iron comes with a clamp that is controlled manually by the user; this free-swinging clamp requires the user to open and close it manually for the best styling outcome. As they require manual handling, it is always advised to be used by experienced users and thus, marcel irons are most often used by salon professionals.

If we could change one thing about this nearly perfect curling iron, it would be the awkward button placement. There is just one button to power the iron on/off and to change the temperature (pressing and holding for a few seconds turns it on/off and simply hitting it, even softly, adjusts the temperature) and it’s unwisely situated right where you hold the handle. A mild annoyance is a small sacrifice for the fabulous curls it gave us. One thing about me: I am obsessed with hot tools. The heat-styling fixation began in middle school, and since then, my natural hair has never seen the light of day. Under my bed (lol, New York), you can find hair straighteners, hot rollers, crimpers, Dyson Airwrap attachments—and plenty of Airwrap dupes—, as well as various sizes of curling irons and wands. Basically, I know my hot tools. The funny thing is, I actually have naturally curly hair, but my god-given curls simply don't compare to the beach waves , ringlets, soft “Hollywood glamour”-style curls, and model-off duty piecey crimps that can be achieved with a good curling iron. Ultimately, though, “a curling iron versus a curling wand is a personal preference — some people just like one more than the other,” says Reed.Marcel’s big break came when he styled the hair of popular actress Jane Hading with his waving technique, generating enormous publicity which he promptly capitalised on. His first patent for a ‘curling iron’ was granted in 1905. NOTE: There are conflicting references to Marcel's full name. Some sources refer to him as Marcel Grateau, others to Francois R. Marcel, and an obituary that says Francois Marcel Grateau! (see below) It’s rare to find a curling iron that delivers a solid curl across all hair textures regardless of the size of the barrel, but this one from Hot Tools did just that. We tried three different sized barrels — 0.75-inch, 1.25-inch, and 1.5-inch — and we found that each one delivered on their styling promises (beachy waves for larger sizes, tighter curls for smaller). Not only did our curls look great immediately after styling, but they also held their shape for the rest of the day, and even sometimes the next morning.

DiGregorio also likes working Schwarzkopf Professional Fibre Clinix Fortify Sealed Ends from the mid-length to ends before going in with heat. “It’ll help nourish and repair bonds while keeping hair strong, soft, and shiny.” Marcel curlers, on the contrary, do not have a spring and a tip, but there is a rotating handle. How do you hold Marcel iron? Marcel curling iron has barrel sizes 3/8 inch, 5/8 inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1-inch, 1 ¼ inch, and 1 ½ inch. The average barrel size measures 1 inch. 3. How hot do Marcel irons get? Most Marcel curling iron models have rotating rear temperature controls that can be set at the desired temperature. Wrap Up on best marcel curling ironThis Porcelain Ceramic Curling Iron from BaByliss Pro scored the second position because this curler doesn’t come in a size that is suitable to curls long hair; other than this minor gripe, this Marcel Curling Iron comes with several amazing features to impress its users. Before I get into the step-by-step styling guide, I’d like to go into more detail on how to hold a marcel curler. Whether you’re left-handed or right-handed, hold a barrel handle with your thumb and peace sign fingers (index and middle).