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(based on 25 ratings)
Brand: Conair
Located in: Oth
Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron Straighten and curl with one tool 1 �" barrel with locking switch Ceramic technology 60 Second instant heat up Turbo heat feature 25 Variable heat settings Uniform heat recovery system Dual voltage Automatic shut off Limited Two year warranty
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.4 stars
(based on 25 reviews)
52% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Cons:
Damages hair(4), DOESN'T CURL(3), Not effective(3), Poor quality(4), Snags(7)
Pros:
Compact(4), Creates shine(6), Durable(12), Easy to use(5), Gentle(3)
Best Uses:
Curly hair(7), Daily use(6), Frizzy hair(4), Humid conditions(4), Long hair(7)
Describe Yourself:
Beauty conscious(5), Budget shopper(5), Classic style(6), Quality oriented(4)
 
Work for me, really good!!
By Elsa J. from Missouri City, TX on 5/19/2010
Pros:
Durable, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Works Great
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Humid Conditions, Straight Hair, Thick Hair, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Professional Stylist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I used it all the time on me or with my son. Owned for three years until my hairdreser on Argentina ask me for it, because there is nothing like it over there, so am getting another , work very well for me.

 
Love it!
By Carla the hair freak from Gas City, IN on 3/6/2010
Pros:
Creates Shine, Durable, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Versatile, Works Great
Best Uses:
Straight Hair, Thin Hair, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Beauty Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I have had this curling iron for a couple of years and I love it. I have very straight and thin hair with a double crown. I use this tool to curl my crown to make it full and the straightener to straighten the rest with a little under curl at the ends. It is very versatile. Mine broke a few days ago-the spring in the curling portion snapped so I can't curl with it anymore. I am going to buy another one. I am very hard on curling irons and this is the best one I've ever used.

 
I LOVE IT!
By Michele12Verified Reviewer from United States on 1/31/2010
Pros:
Creates Shine, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Versatile, Works Great
Cons:
Bulky, Snags hair
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Long Hair, Thick Hair
Describe Yourself:
Beauty Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I use the product almost everyday! But after a year... the curling piece that keeps your hair in place while curling... became all wierd and wouldn't hold my hair in place even with my thick hair.

 
It really works!
By diamondbaybee from chicago, il on 8/30/2009
Pros:
Heats Up Fast, Works Great
Cons:
Time Consuming
Best Uses:
Long Hair, Thick Hair
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

i used it everytime i wash my hair, and it gets it straight

 
I LOVED IT!
By From Thick to Straight from Atlanta, Ga on 1/18/2009
Pros:
Creates Shine, Durable, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Smooths Frizz, Versatile, Works Great
Best Uses:
Frizzy Hair, Long Hair, Thick Hair, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Beauty Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

Personally I loved this product, although I had my doubts at 1st it turned out great! I have really thick coarse hair and it gets it super straight gets rid of my frizz and it makes my hair shiny. The only complaint i might have is just I wish the heating plates were a little bigger but other than that its wonderful I LOVE IT =D

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Ok but not worth the pain.
By queen of straightening! from Sacramento, CA on 12/24/2008

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I got this today and i couldnt get it out of its packaging fast enough! I broke my last flat iron about a month ago so i was so excited to get a new one. It heated up in 30 seconds like it said it would and i went to work on my hair. I loved how it left my hair straight and shiny but after a while i noticed my finger started to hurt. It was because the way you push down to keep your hair tight in the lock the thingy was at a horrible angle that bent my finger back.I love the way it straightens but its not worth my finger hurting and being red afterwards. :(

 
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By linnsterrVerified Reviewer from Ontario, Canada on 11/23/2008
Pros:
Creates Shine, Durable, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings
Cons:
Damages Hair, Not Effective, Poor Quality, Snags hair, Time Consuming
Best Uses:
Long Hair, Straight Hair, Thin Hair
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

i've had this product for about 3 years and it still works fine. Not recommended for curling your hair; the curls turn striaght after a while. I don't like how the buttons are on the outside bcuz my finger accidently turns it off sometimes which get annoying. You have to do multiple strokes to get it straight if you have thick hair of if your straightening a big strand. It doesn't get super hot. i would recommend this straightener for ppl with thin hair.

 
pretty good
By Courtney from Falmouth, Maine on 11/15/2008
Pros:
Creates Shine, Durable, Easy for travel, Works Great
Cons:
Snags hair
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Long Hair, Thick Hair
Describe Yourself:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

This product over all is pretty good. i've had it for 2 years and its just starting to take longer than a minute or two to heat up and isn't as hot. it does snag you hair sometimes which gets really annoying but otherwise its a good buy for cheap! i would definelty recommend it to someone with hair like mine!

 
i guess you get what you pay for....
By the seamstressVerified Reviewer from canada on 11/1/2008
Pros:
Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings
Cons:
Damages Hair, Not Effective, Poor Quality, Snags hair, Time Consuming
Best Uses:
Thick Hair
Describe Yourself:
Beauty Conscious
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I was severely disappointed in this product...I have thick frizzy hair, and thought that with the different settings it would be a great upgrade from my ghetto one I had been using...WRONG!!It did heat up, but didn't keep my hair straight for long, and at that it wasn't "salon" straight to begin with! The curling part was not effective either, and I was annoyed by the cord, and clumsy design. I will not be getting another, I will go for quality this time,something more professional maybe. I guess if you have thin hair it might be great. I love conair, just wasn't thrilled with this product!

 
Works well - doesn't last
By Peggy from St. Paul, MN on 9/21/2008
Pros:
Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Priced right, Smooths Frizz, Versatile
Cons:
Poor Quality
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Frizzy Hair, Thick Hair
Describe Yourself:
Beauty Conscious
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I use the product a couple of times a week, otherwise let my hair go "natural". Even with limited use, the end piece with the locking mechanism broke off in less than a year. It worked well to smooth wavy, frizzy hair, although I also use a straightening product. But after reading others' issues with quality, I don't plan to buy another.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
PERFECT
By KrystalVerified Reviewer from Washington DC on 9/6/2008
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Pros:
Creates Shine, Durable, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Smooths Frizz, Versatile, Works Great
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Frizzy Hair, Humid Conditions, Long Hair, Thick Hair
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I love this curling/ flat iron, I have been using it for years. As an African American, it is hard to find a curling/ flat iron that works perfect in my hair but this one is fantastic. My first one broke after atleats 3 years of daily use and I went straight to the store to buy a new one, I love it!

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Ughhhhh
By Anna!!!! <3 from Charlotte, NC on 8/19/2008
Pros:
Heats Up Fast, Multiple Settings, Smooths Frizz
Cons:
Snags hair
Best Uses:
Frizzy Hair, Humid Conditions

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

THis Straightener works great. Only if they had a straightener that makes your hair resistent to humidity! Well the only thing i have to say about this straightener is that it snaggs and "holds on" to the ends of your hair and pulls out strands of hair evey once and a while. BUt just resciently a bolt on the side that holds the straightener together fell out. And i care for my straiheren dont throw it around or slam it down. and i had got it for Christmas And its August. 8 months. Thats not that long........So time for a funeral and to Addopt another.

 
Different than other Conair products...
By Curly Q. Frizzy from Chicago, Illinois on 8/15/2008
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Pros:
Create different looks, Durable, Heats Up Fast, Versatile
Cons:
Damages Hair, Hair seems more frizzy, Snags hair
Best Uses:
Straightener works better
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I used this after previously owning a Conair flat iron, and I have to say that I like the first one a lot better. This one may of heated up faster, but the actual "ceramic" plate is very tough on my hair. I noticed that I had hair falling out and extra breakage after the products use.
breakage = frizzy hair = bad hair day = :p

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
works great
By Jersey GirlVerified Reviewer from Newark, New Jersey on 8/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Quality, Heats Up Fast, Smooths Frizz, Works Great
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Humid Conditions, Straight Hair, Thin Hair
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I've had it for almost 3 yrs now and it still works great. When I straighten on humid days my hair stays straight and without any styling products. I wish it wasn't as heavy, but it's not bad.

 
not the best
By lucky ducky from USA on 7/29/2008
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Pros:
Multiple Settings
Cons:
Damages Hair, Does NOT curl, Not Effective, Poor Quality
Best Uses:
Long Hair, Travel
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

its okay but it doesn't work so well. i straighten it than it goes curly again.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A pain
By Lain from Baltimore, MD on 5/29/2008
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Heats fast
Cons:
Hard to Ues
Best Uses:
Thinner Hair, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

It works well, however not so well if you have vary long hair. It is hard to get to areas when using on your own and a pain in you hand if you have think or curly hair.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Can't live without it!
By Picky about my hair!Verified Reviewer from Murphy, NC on 5/28/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Versatile
Best Uses:
Daily Use, Thicker Hair
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I bought this curling iron/straightener 4 years ago and have used it practically every day since. It makes my hair so shiny. I got up this morning and mine wouldnt work. Guess four years of use had something to do with it. I am definitely purchasing another one. I get so many compliments on how great my hair looks and it doesnt damage at all! I used it when I lived in Nevada where it was dry and arid and now in NC where it is humid. Works great everywhere!

 
Broke before first use
By maryetcVerified Reviewer from Plano, TX on 4/27/2008
Pros:
I didn't even get to use
Cons:
Flimsy
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I purchased this last night and checked to see how the locking worked and after several trys, I got it locked but when I opened the curl lever, it poped open and broke the lock. Now I have to return it.

 
By, Amber, Ontario, on 4/ 5/2008
By Amber the C-lover from Windsor, Ontario on 4/5/2008
Pros:
Compact, Nice heat settings
Cons:
Bad Bristles, breaks easily, Complicated To Use, Gets worn out, Not Enough Heat
Best Uses:
Special Occasions, Thinner Hair
Describe Yourself:
Classic, Not the Best
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

To use it you plug it in, then it takes about 30 seconds to heat up. After you press the handle and use it on your hair. It is not that great of a product because after you use it for a little while it gets worn out.

 
don't buy if you expected to last
By lex from ottawa, on on 3/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Heats up fast
Cons:
Complicated To Use, DOESN'T CURL, DOESN'T TURN ON VERY TIME
Best Uses:
Daily Use
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

ok so i've had this one for like 2 months and it randomlyd decides not to turn. honestly i've bought three conairs. mostly because they are the only ones at the drug store but they don't work for very long. DON'T BUY if you excpect it to last

 
Great Product
By Kee from Vacaville, CA on 12/20/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Versatile
Best Uses:
Daily Use
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

This product is great. I use it when getting ready for church and it does a great job. It is great for lightly curling my hair at the ends and straightening. Mine Broke so I got another in a different brand (which sucked) now I am getting another conair. I love these curlers

 
Not so great...
By un-ruly curly girlyVerified Reviewer from SLC, UT on 12/12/2007
Pros:
Compact, Gentle, Versatile
Cons:
DOESN'T CURL, Snags hair
Best Uses:
Curly Hair, Thicker Hair, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I bought this curling iron to CURL my hair. It was the only Conair brand in that size on the rack. I figured the straignter made it a great two-for-the-price-of-one. I was wrong. It doesn't curl the length, just the tips. I tried pressing harder on the clamp & used a variety of holding products. Also, as I un-wind the curl, the lock feature at the tip of the iron would get snagged on my hair almost every time, therefore pulling out any curl I had managed to get. I would suggest this over a flat iron because it's great for straightening, but don't use it if you intend to get a curl.

 
AWFUL!
By Jayhawk from Lawrence, KS on 11/27/2007
Pros:
Versatile
Cons:
DOESN'T CURL
Best Uses:
Daily Use, Thicker Hair
Describe Yourself:
Classic, Salon Junkie
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I found the flat iron handy but the curling iron clamp doesn't hold on to your hair. It produces a curl at the end of your hair but not the entire length.

 
love this product double purpose
By kris from canada on 9/24/2007
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Gentle, Use for travel too
Best Uses:
Daily Use, Thicker Hair
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

I have it for a while but didn't bother to use, but when I started using it I can't stop, I use it everyday. It doesn't make my hair frizzy and did what it supposed to do and my hair stays shinny too.

 
Can't get better - All in One!!
By MaggiemaeVerified Reviewer from Howell, MI on 9/18/2007
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Easy To Use, Gentle, Versatile
Best Uses:
Daily Use, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Conair Instant Heat 1 �" Curling Straightening Iron:

It's so nice to have one product that will do both curl and straighten. I do both everyday and always had to use two products. The only thing that I wasn't too happy about is that it didn't last as long as I had hoped so I had to order another one.

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