Does it get hot enough to really curl hair? How many cartridges do you need for a 30 day trip?
525389
Dear Customer, This item creates definite curls and waves. We checked the box visually but it does not state how long a cartridge will last. Thanking you, EWO
1633611
Yes it will work. You will need to use a setting lotion or something to keep the hold. Not a lot just something to allow the hair to curl. Hair should also be dry, the steam will provide just enough moisture. I use steam rollers exclusively. These rollers are so much better for your hair. You don't have to worry about damaging heat. I have been using steam rollers since the came out like 20 yes ago.
910168
I have flown to the UK on several occasions since using the Thermacell cartridges and have had no problems at all. I prefer my hair curler to an electic one, even though we can convert with another power plug. But. . . that is just me. We have been flying every two years since 1998. And I always put them in checked baggage, not in hand luggage. I do hope this will help you.
1703617
They get plenty hot enough in my opinion. I think some people just don't know how to use them. I have thick frizzy hair and have a ton of it, I keep the rollers heating for at least 10-15 minutes and I leave them zipped up in the bag they come in. I need to use two sets of these rollers. I part my hair and clip into sections. I spray each section lightly with water or heat protect to control the frizz or to get a tight set. It all depends on the look I am after. I find that the trick with any roller set for my type of hair is to make sure they stay hot by not leaving them uncovered as I work on putting them on. Only unzip one section of the bag they come in to pull rollers from and they will stay nice and hot while you are putting them in. And use a bit of moisture if you either have a lot of hair or need to get a tight hold set that day. So yes they get hot enough but if you work with them open to the air, out of the bag they will cool down a bit from the ambient temperature in the room, so keep them hot by keeping them in their bag covered while you work like any other hot roller set.
610054
Any new products, especially ones made from plastic will have a bit of a "smell" during the first few usages. This eventually goes away. This brush is meant to be constantly moving and because the heat is very hot, you may want to only leave your rolled hair on it for just a few minutes for curls. You can also adjust to the next lower level, which is still hot, just not full-blast hot. I don't use the full-blast hot due to my baby fine hair. Hope this helps.
1473511
I don't think you can carry them on a plane anymore but I think you can put them in your checked luggage. Number of uses depends on how long it takes to curl your hair, how short or long your hair is. I have shoulder length fine, thin hair that's difficult to curl. It takes me about 10 - 15 minutes. If I curled my hair every day a cell would probably last 3 weeks to a month (just guessing). Be careful to shut it off and not let it get bumped in your purse and get turned on. I don't think it's dangerous but it's annoying to realize you have an empty cell. I usually carry an extra one in my purse. If I'm going away on a vacation where I may or may not be able to find another one or any fuel cells I usually take two curlers w/ 2 or 3 cells. I've taken them to Europe several times but it's been quite a few years ago.
933871
I,ve carried my in carryon. the problem is not the curling iron but the butane cartridges. tSA rule allows one cartridge on carry on, but I always carry extra in checked bag.
319256
I would like these better if there was one more roller!!! I like them, but I find myself trying to put more hair from a different section into the rollers to curl it all at the same time. It has not been a big deal, really. Sometimes I plug in my regular curling iron too to curl the piece or small pieces that I couldn't get in the roller. I like this set because it heats up quickly and it is small enough to throw in a suitcase for travel. Hope that helps. Not the perfect set, but I like it.
50929
Honestly, I do not suggest you buy this model. Maybe I just got a bad one, but it didn't work and I returned it. I suggest you try one made by Revlon. They all blow hot air, but with less force than a blow dryer. The barrel does get hot, be careful if you hold your hair around it. I actually love the hot air brush as opposed to a curling iron, it's gentler on your ends, but the result is more subtle and doesn't last as long as a curling iron. It works best if you use it on damp, not wet hair I hope this helps.
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i have long long straight hair too! it definitely works in terms of curling irons because it gets really hot! but u definitely have to hair spray a lot too if you have pin straight hair like me. one downside is tht when u curl ur hair on it, the hair slides a lot because the wand is slippery :/ also since it gets really hot and u have to hold the tip of ur hair close to the wand it can get really hot. make sure u use the glove!
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The rollers in the picture are accurate for the size. I have medium length hair and they worked fine. You need to keep the zipper closed to heat the curlers and leave in your hair at least 15 minutes depending on the thickness of your hair. These were very handy when I traveled internationally.
1787862
The outside does not get hot. I think you can put a little bend or curve on the ends while smoothing the hair, but not curl with it.
666429
I have curled mine but on a very low heat, about 250 no higher than 300. It curls beautifully
969228
It depends on the hair texture I guess .... but it gets really hot. I could create OPRAH kind hair ;) Love it!!
1942874
The rollers do get very hot, but if you are quick enough, you won't burn your fingers. I usually leave them in for 20 minutes and my hair will hold the curl all day. If you want some extra reassurance, you may want to use a light holding spray before you attach each roller.
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I wouldn't say curl, it really just adds a lot of body if you use it correctly. Almost like using an old fashioned heated roller set system without having to roll each piece individually and waiting for it to cool and then brush out. When using a hot curling brush, the hot air that flows through it like a hair dryer is basically forming the hair into the shape of the wand with the heat kind of like a curling iron does but the curl is much softer, not defined. If this wand had a cold shot button and you were able to hold the hair on the brush while hot and then cool it, the curl would be much more defined and last longer. The bonus with this wand is the lock/unlock feature of the barrel. I haven't been able to find a wand that has both a cold shot and a locking barrel. That would be ideal to be able to create a real curl that would last .
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It doesn't have a gauge but I would say at least 350 it is hot enough to curl my very thick hair.