The curling iron for the ten minutes before you head out

Some mornings you have one mirror, one outlet and a bus to catch. This 1 inch ceramic curling iron draws the hair in for you, and it has three preset temperatures, so the choice is made by hair type rather than guesswork.

The CHI Spin N Curl has a 1 inch barrel and an automatic curl chamber. You feed a section of hair, three quarters of an inch to 1 inch wide, into the opening, hold the arrow button down, and the chamber draws the hair in. Release the button once the hair is inside, then wait for four beeps. The listing says to avoid feeding in more than 1 inch at a time, because a thicker section can tangle.

Heat is set on a digital display with three presets. The listing pairs 370°F with fine hair, 390°F with medium hair, and 410°F with coarse hair, and says this is meant to reduce damage. The barrel is ceramic and uses far infrared heat, which the listing connects to less frizz and more shine. That is how the listing describes it, and no test results are given.

Safety features listed include automatic shut off, an auto temperature lock, tangle protection, directional buttons, and a 9 foot swivel cord. It is also dual voltage, but the listing does not say which voltages, or whether a plug adapter is needed. Wattage, weight, and heat up time are not stated either. The rose gold finish is a matter of taste.