Honestly, I hadn't taken the time to style my hair with heat tools in almost a decade. I decided it was time to change that last month, reviewed dozens of 2-in-1 irons and curlers, and came across this strange looking thing from Sutra.
Keep in mind that I have very fine, thick hair, so I need a tool that can give me a curl with a robust hold. I found two (literally two) YouTube videos giving live reviews of Sutra's wand, and they were both really impressive, so I placed my order along with a free bottle of hair serum and an added hair protectant spray.
Let me tell you that the hair serum and hair protectant alone were a Godsend. My hair was free of frizz and smooth as silk after I used the blow drier! Then I picked up the wand- I set it pretty low, because fine hair -and began to twist and gently pull like the instructions say. Wow. Instantly worked! It takes some getting used to as you work your way around your head, but so long as you're twisting in the proper direction, you'll create lovely bouncy curls every time.
I love that doesn't have a clamp, so your hair can't be "eaten" by hot plates and fry out too quickly. I love that I don't have to twirl the entire strand of my hair around the wand like a traditional curler. I love the smooth glide it has as it pulls through my hair. My hair doesn't scream with steam as I use it; it doesn't feel like my hair is getting the moisture sucked out of it with this wand.
I saw a review that used it as a semi-straightener, but that's definitely not what it's intended for, so if you're looking for a true 2-in-1, I'd look elsewhere.
One more thing about the serum and protectant: I got a compliment the literal DAY AFTER I started incorporating these tools into my routine. I'm a happy customer, and excited to put this combo, plus the wand, to good use!