Many hair styling irons have only one heat setting; not this one—it features 25. Fine hair won’t fry at a too-hot setting, and thick hair gets the heat it needs. This professional quality kit comes with two styling heads that lock onto the ribbed handle: a 3/4-inch thick metal barrel that accepts brush attachments, and a heavy-duty plastic clamp with two 1-by-3-inch ceramic plates that evenly heat and straighten hair. Both heads have thumb levers to hold hair in place. Two brush attachments, one for curls and one for spiraling ringlets, slip onto the metal barrel, providing creative leeway in the styling process. On/off buttons make the device simple to use; a red indicator light flashes until the desired heat level is reached. The heat setting ring turns to any position between 1 and 25, while the locking ring turns to release the styling head, which is pulled straight off. The iron features a six-foot swivel cord for good reach, as well as a built-in counter rest and automatic shutoff for safety. When plugged in, this dual-voltage iron adjusts automatically to the proper voltage. As with any electrical appliance, care should be taken when using near a sink or tub. The styling iron comes with a two-year warranty against defects.--Ann Bieri