Curling irons

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Marlet

Discussion Starter · Jun 16, 2007

Is there a version that once it is turned off and/or unplugged instantly cools off?

DD wanted to play in the tub today so while she was in there I straightened my hair using my curling iron. I finished about 5 minutes before she got out. It was off and unplugged. I got her out of the tub and as we walked out of the bathroom she had somehow grabbed hold of the barrel.

: It was still hot enough that the water on her hand sizzeled.

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I thought I had moved it far enough out of her reach but I underestimated her reach. Is there a safer brand out there? Maybe something thats cool to the touch even though it's on and heated?

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my3monkees

· #2 · Jun 16, 2007

Hope her hand is Ok!

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I don't know of any that cool off quickly. The metal has to have time to cool down. But, what might help is a thermal sleeve. I've seen them at drug stores and places like Dollar General. A hot curling iron can be put directly into them and they remain cool to the touch. Another option is to take a cold wet rag and wrap it around the barrel to cool it off quicker.HTH

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ecoteat

· #3 · Jun 16, 2007

What about the brush types? If someone grabbed it, they'd just get the warm bristles instead of the hot barrel underneath.

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Marlet

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 16, 2007

I like the idea of the sleeve! I'll have to look into that...I heard that using a wet rag could damage and compromise the unit overall so I've been hesitant to do that. Although it was a thought as I unplugged it but not because I thought she'd get it.

Her hand will have a burn...right on the pads under her fingers and part of her finger(s).

She keeps kissing it better and saying ouch hot.

Do the brush kind really work? I remember the ones my grandma had and they never seemed to work. Granted most things from the early 70's rarely work these days.

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