What straight-haired girl, at some point in her life, hasn't dreamed about having big, bouncy, wavy curls that make heads turn? Whether your after the spiral curls a la Taylor Swift or the big wavy tresses of Jennifer Lopez, a well-coiffed look is only as good as the tools you use to achieve it with.
We may not have celebrity hair stylists on speed dial but we do have the KQC Swirl Professional Curling Iron. The KQC is different than other irons because conventional irons typically clip onto hair at the bottom of the strands, the KQC Swirl starts at the top of the hair and swirls down the barrel to the tip of the strands.
The thumb piece swirls (rotates) to run through the hair and the built-in, automatic hair release means that the hair slides off the barrel easily giving you a perfect curl.
It's hard to imagine how it works so take a look at the videos on the KQC website.
The KQC Swirl is available at professional salons including Rocco Hair Design in Willowbrook Mall in Langley and Salon Blue on Fraser Hwy in Surrey. It retails for $149.99.
We have a KQC Swirl to give away to one lucky Stimuli reader. To enter, post a comment on this editorial. Winner will be announced on Monday, April 11, 2011.
Comments
Zinnat Ali says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 10:03 AM
That would be a great tool to have for my sister’s wedding this summer!
Candy Akai says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 10:35 AM
This sounds like just what I need. I get frustrated as I usually get my hair tangled up in a normal curling iron, I would actually use this one.
cshags says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 10:35 AM
I have always found curling my hair very difficult! Maybe better quality tools will help out!
Andrea says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 10:41 AM
Looks like a great product!!! I usually curl my hair with my straightening iron but this looks way easier.
Tracy says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 11:26 AM
Your timing on this article could not have been more impeccable… as I’m currently looking for a good curling iron. I have very fine hair and find the curls from a regular curling iron just doesn’t hold long. This KQC Swirl looks great! Thanks Stimuli!
Carolyn Simpson says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 11:58 AM
I am truly challenged when it comes to doing my hair and the swirl makes it look like even i could have a nice do. Hope i win.
Tiff says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 01:38 PM
I’ve had straight limp hair my entire life while my sister has wavy voluminous hair. It’s my turn
Alisha says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 01:42 PM
My hair is straight as a pin and I have a lot of it! I always dream of beautiful curls but never seem to get them to look quite right. I would love win this curling iron as I’ve tried many that have not worked for me.
StephanieLynn says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 02:13 PM
This would be perfect for my long, thick, straight hair! Can’t wait to try one!
jillian says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 07:01 PM
i just invested in a proper blow drier so this curler would be the perfect addition to my hair regime!
Carol says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 07:07 PM
Who doesn’t want some lovely curls? This sounds like a wonderful product.
Michelle Michaloski says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 07:08 PM
I’ve been growing my hair out for my wedding, and I’m getting kind of bored with it - so I think this would be a nice alternative to flat-ironing my hair every day. Time for a change!
Karen says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 07:09 PM
Straighten me! I’ve fought with curly hair all my life.
Tiffany says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 07:12 PM
When I say good body, I mean hair babeeee!! And I need it
sina doesntmatter says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 08:59 PM
this is a tool i don’t have yet,but i so want one,but who can efford a nice tool like this,not me. :-(
Candace says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 10:44 PM
Wow. looks great. I’d love to be able to get that look at home.
sheila Vandermark says . . .
Posted on 04/05 at 11:22 PM
I would love to see if it would work on my straight hair. I use to have spiral perms back in my teens, it seem to be the only way to get my hair to hold a curl. I would love to try this out.
Sandra says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 09:39 AM
We always want what we don’t have, and I am one that had curly hair when I was younger and wanted straight hair. Now I have straight hair and I want it curly. My hairdresser has one and it works great!
Jan says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 12:23 PM
Ohmygoodness! I have been wanting a barrel-only curling iron for ages! Thanks Stimuli!
Ms_Shopaholic says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 01:34 PM
another need to have!! I am constantly fighting to get my curls to stay….this seems like it would do the trick.
** I have picked up so many of your product review, and not one regret** =)
jodie says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 02:12 PM
looks amazingly easy for once!
nansie says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 03:40 PM
I’m planning on curls for summer - think this would be a great tool to try!
Monda says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 10:26 PM
My mix of clumsiness and trying out my new clampless curling iron has left me with a burn on my neck and singed finger tips. The “Swirl” looks like a much safer and easier appliance!
Laura says . . .
Posted on 04/06 at 10:29 PM
Looks very technologically advanced!
Linda says . . .
Posted on 04/07 at 06:06 AM
Sounds fabulous, would love “the help” B4 work in the morning !!