Like any working mom, I'm always on the lookout for speedy ways to help my hair look great in the morning. This can't compete too much with priorities like making sure the kids are fed, all their clothes are on and their lunchboxes are remembered. Enter the InStyler Rotating Hot Iron, which can give body to limp hair, straighten unruly locks or create curls in a manner of minutes. Unfortunately, it just can't make lunch.

Moms can use the InStyler by placing a small section of hair between the hot rotating barrel on one side and the set of bristles of the other. Slowly pull the InStyler down the shaft of hair in the direction that is desired. The heat helps add polish to the hair while the tension applied and direction pulled create body and the specific style.

A few styling options: use the InStyler to add body at the base of the roots, create soft curls (simply wrap hair around the barrel and hold for five to 10 seconds), flip hair under or out or create a feathered look. The InStyler also works great on bangs and adds body to hair where a flat iron does not. The DVD that accompanies the product is a must-watch for moms who want to gain more ideas on maximizing the InStyler's use.

The InStyler features three heat settings for fine, medium or coarse hair. The LED bars at the base flash when the iron heats up and then stay lighted when the heat level is reached. The InStyler also comes with a number of added items, such as a protective sheet for the counter top and a heat shield for those who want to attach it to the wand. In all, my impression is that considerable thought went into making this product useful and practical.

The InStyler is available for $99.99 through getinstyler.com. The only feature that might be in need of improvement is the slight motorized sound the barrel makes while turning. On the other hand, this may be the trade-off for having such a versatile product.

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