Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler 1" Pro Curling Iron
$86.99
$149
42% off
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color: Black
size: 1 inch
Top positive review
162 people found this helpful
A superior and healthy curl
By GreatDaneMama on Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
I really didn't want to love this curling iron. For the price, I knew it would be an easy one to return if was only mildly better than my beloved Hot Tools curling iron -- but its so much better. I'll never return this one now that I've used it. I rely heavily on reviews for some big purchases so I knew I was in good company. For some history - I curl my long hair between 3-4 times a week. I don't need extremely high heat, but I need consistent heat just to handle the length of hair I have. My hair stylist used this exact same curling iron on me the last time I went in and I was blown away at how my hair curled, stayed curled for 2 days, and did NOT feel fried in the slightest even after my color. #1 - this heated up in like 2minutes, which helps to keep my bathroom counter clear of burning hot implements while I'm still getting makeup on or blow drying. love this feature. #2 - I didn't initially see the 'lock' feature for the heat setting and kept moving the heat up and down with my fingers as I was curling -- of course when I actually READ the label on the side of the tool, it told me exactly how to do that and it's a good feature for me. It also ensures consistent temps throughout the whole process without mistakes -- too hot can be a costly error, and not hot enough just prolongs everything. #3 - Not sure what kind of witchery is involved here, but my hair is actually SOFTER than when I just blow dried it (I have a dyson hair dryer, which already helps with that). It feels and looks healthier. #4 - and this is my last one because it's a cool feature - not even something I was expecting - this curling barrel is an inch or two longer than standard ones. I can curl more of my long hair faster and I simply can't go back to a 'short' barrel anymore. This review photo took me 6.5minutes to do while in my office during my lunch hour. Call it 7minutes ladies with floofing and a spritz of hair spray (I use Aveda) - but its still not a long time at all. GAME CHANGER if you're like me and already running late. Trust me, for the price, I didn't want to love it -- but I do. It's staying with me for as long as it can. No regrets and I hope this helps with anyone else on the fence for this purchase!
Top critical review
15 people found this helpful
Cue the Price is Right Loser Horn
By Audra M. DiLuciano on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
I'll start by saying I really liked the performance of my Babyliss Pro I had been using since Aug 2024. The only reason I went back on the hunt for a new one is that the Babyliss does not have auto shut-off (as my prior few models had) and I was weary of getting to the end of my street and heading back home to be sure I turned it off. Reviews on the Bio Ionic were some of the best I had seen and it had every feature I sought: digital with multiple heat settings and auto shut-off. The longer barrel was but a bonus for my long hair that hits mid back. So, I was quite excited to try it out. The first thing I noticed and was quite disappointed by was that the built in stand didn't prevent the top several inches of the rod from resting on the counter surface. That certainly wasn't great, but I got massively frustrated the first time I used it because I kept unintentionally changing the temperature up or down as I tried to wind each curl. Changed the position of my hand and very intentionally attempted to NOT keep doing it to no avail. Ughhh. I was so annoyed. I was going to keep it a bit longer and try to find a method that didn't cause the buttons to move but also realized that the back parts of my hair weren't even getting a curl. I made sure that it was on the right temp (360) and that it had been on that setting for a good minute (you know, since the last time I accidentally changed it) and it still came out as straight as a sheet. My babyliss was still on the counter and I turned it on to my normal temp (355) and did the same section of hair with a perfect very loose curl. As a point of information, my stylist says my hair is "fine but I have a ton of it" I do use smaller sections in the front that I am trying to achieve a bit more of a curl than the back where I am just trying to smooth it and give it a bit it a wave and I have been successful in achieving that with Babyliss (3 models), Hot Tools (2 models), and Kristen Ess curling irons in that 360-ish range without any problem. Why this one couldn't do it I don't know, but between that, the stand not keeping the hot rod off the counter, and the inadvertent temp changes, it is sadly being returned. Glad others like it and I sure hope I can find my new favorite soon.
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