Automatic Rotating Curling Iron

Price facts

• Last seen at $19.42 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Automatic Rotating Curling Iron

This is a corded automatic curling iron that spins a section of hair around a heated barrel instead of asking you to wrap it by hand. It heats from 150°F to 210°F, so it covers fine, color-treated hair and most normal hair, but it tops out below the 230°F to 450°F ranges of Dyson and Beachwaver-style tools. The draw is speed and evenness: the motor winds each section at a steady tension, which helps with the back of the head. It suits people who struggle with manual clamshell irons or want consistent curls fast. Compared with premium rotating irons, it gives up top-end heat and likely build refinement, so it is a value pick for everyday waves rather than a salon-grade tool.

Automatic Rotating Curling Iron prices at every store

Automatic Rotating Curling Iron price history

Lowest price we've seen: $19.42 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

Questions and answers

Is 210°F hot enough to hold a curl?

For fine to normal hair, yes, especially with a light hold product. Thick, coarse or very resistant hair often needs 300°F or more, which this tool does not reach.

How is it different from a Beachwaver or Dyson Airwrap?

It uses the same spin-the-barrel idea as a Beachwaver but with a lower heat ceiling and simpler controls. The Airwrap dries and curls with airflow; this is a heated barrel only.

Will it work on short hair?

It works best on sections long enough to wrap the barrel, roughly chin length or longer. Very short hair may not catch in the rotating mechanism.

Do I need a glove or heat protectant?

Use a heat protectant spray every time. A heat-resistant glove helps while you learn the rotation, since the barrel stays hot.

Can I control the curl direction?

Most automatic irons let you spin either way for inward or outward curls. Check the buttons before buying if alternating curl direction matters to you.

Where is the Automatic Rotating Curling Iron cheapest?

At Walmart, for $19.42, as of our latest check.

Stores we've priced the Automatic Rotating Curling Iron at

• Walmart deals and prices