Does it make curls or waves?

It makes S-shaped waves, not spiral curls. The three barrels press a wave pattern into the hair in one clamp.

What hair types does it suit?

Fine to coarse hair of medium to long length. Very short hair is hard to fit between the barrels.

It reaches up to 400°F with 30 heat settings, so you can dial down for fine or damaged hair.

Yes. The iron shuts itself off automatically, which helps if you forget to unplug it.

Use a lower heat setting, clamp briefly, and move down the section without overlapping passes.

It works, but the three-barrel head is bulky and takes up more bag space than a slim curling iron.

At The Home Depot, for $28.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Walmart, Nordstrom, Newegg.

$28.99at The Home DepotChecked Nov 9

28% under what the other stores charge

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