People who have straight hair and would like to change their hairstyle, can get a head full of curls using a curling wand. This handy hair tool comes with a long round rod covered with a non-stick material. The unit has a cord, which can be plugged into any standard electrical outlet. The rod works to curl the strands of hair through heat. The user simply winds a strand of hair around the rod and holds it in place using the hinged clamp. The clamp piece is connected to the main handle and usually comes with a thumb lever, which makes it easy to operate.
Some common features found on this hair tool include a swivel cord and temperature control settings. Most units have settings for low and high heat. This allows the user to control the degree of curl they want to achieve. The low setting will provide soft relaxed curls and waves, while the high setting is used to create springy or tight curls. Some deluxe models will include different hair styling attachments, which can include plates for straightening out curls and plates for creating waves. The handle and tip of the rod are designed to be safe to touch even when set on high heat.