What alternatives have people used to heat up the heating stick instead of a iron or curling iron
1950774
Not sure but that kit is COMPLETE garbage they shouldn't even sell it. Nothing we tried worked.
2031303
they can be but it frys the hair when curling. for straightening purposes there is no need to use a heat tool its already stright
874180
I have used mine to heat shrink. It is a little touchy, due to the high heat level, but it can work. I also have a heat gun I use for this.
1576602
I agree with Katie Jo. Electric heaters, even small ones like the Vornado use a lot of energy. You need to look for an alternative heat source especially for using when camping. I'm sure others have answers for you on this topic.
1127987
I fill mine up with a hair dryer on cool. Simple and quickest way to do it but of course you need electric.
2178348
I returned it. I wouldn't recommend it. If you are looking for a heating pad - go with the original . There is also a "shawl" size heating pad that is nice - its kinda like a blanket.
1099580
Hi I use a black speckled enamel pot used by other solar ovens and it wors well. Am going to try cast iron. Think it will take a while longer to reach max heat.
2213043
No I use a wooden stick like the one you use to cook pieces of meat on BBQ; however, be careful it is not sharp to not damage the part. Before undoing all the parts just pour a glass of water into the appliance and switch it off, it helps.
2474
No, you use if as you would a plain curling iron...The heat comes through small holes along the length of the brush. I've used one for years, and they're terrific! (I'm neither an employee and not in any way related to the company...I'm an 87-year-old great-grandma who just thinks it's a great product.)
1380935
I have used this product and you can use an iron but it comes out way better on my heat press cause it gets the same amount of heat consistently. If one spot cools before you are able to pull off shirt, it will stick and then is hard to remove.
1048724
It heats up pretty fast....It works well for me. I would recommend this curling iron. Also it doesn't get too hot, where you have to worry about burning yourself.....Some of the newer irons are dangerously hot, that's just my opinion.
1953125
A good hair dryer should work but will probably take a bit longer to get warm enough.
2242076
As a massage therapist, I'm trained in hot stone massage. We typically use a stone warmer (which looks similar to a crock pot) and heat the stones to a specific temperature.
1966058
We use a spray (Pam), but have to admit than we do use a nonstick skillet for things like eggs. We prefer the way the aluminum transfers heat over other types of cookware.
1990224
Yes, you can use heat, on the lower settings.. It won't melt it ,or burn it in the least, as long as you are careful, and watch what you're doing. :)
1741325
Yes. One tip....get a flat iron with controllable heat settings!! But this product helps!!
1376353
I really love the Hot Tool Curling Irons have used them for years in the salon, they are the best, but I find the cords twist and the irons burn out too fast!! I wish the maker of this iron would redesign the cord for longer use.