Ever since the loss of my beloved Babyliss Steam Iron, I've been chomping at the bits to get my hands on a suitable substitute. Unfortunately, I can't replace the iron with an exact model so I went with plan B. A mini steam iron was available on Amazon and I couldn't resist. My other mini iron was missing in action and I needed to replace it. What better than to get one that harnesses the power to steam for better/healthier results?
I absolutely love how tiny this thing is. Not only can I take it with me when I travel but the size makes it a great tool for touching up my new growth after a roller set. This iron can get much closet to my scalp than my regular irons. If that wasn't good enough, it also comes with a removable set of teeth meant to help create straighter results. The teeth seem to be fairly wide which means limited damage.
Just like a full size steam iron, the Conair mini comes with a small reservoir that holds water for processing into steam.
If you look closely, you can see tiny holes which allows the steam to pass through. The amount of steam produced actually surprised me. It was much more that I thought based on it's small size.
If you look closely, you can see the steam. Unfortunately, my camera didn't do a good job of capturing it. You can hear the water turning into steam as the iron heats up. Pretty cool.
I think my favorite feature of all is the small carrying case that came with the iron. Again, it's perfect for weekend getaways or for putting into your gym bag, purse, whatever.
Actually, the best part of this tiny iron is the price. It's less than $20.00 which was an absolute no brainer for me. If you haven't had a chance to try out a steam flat iron, this is a perfect opportunity.
