What it does
A smart curvature adjustable curling iron that can be used for both curling and straightening, with two modes of use: curling iron and straight clip. It can switch between three diameters of 28, 32, and 36mm to meet the needs of different users.
Your inspiration
Curling irons offer portability and instant styling but damage hair and require significant time. Existing models force a trade-off: single-barrel irons limit curl diversity, while replaceable-barrel types sacrifice convenience. Users needing varying curl sizes must buy multiple barrels or endure cumbersome swaps. A solution enabling on-the-fly diameter adjustment would preserve styling versatility while eliminating impractical barrel changes.
How it works
Realize the conversion of roll bar diameter through the built-in precision slider mechanism. When the user rotates the positive knob, the slider synchronously expands and retracts, thereby changing the diameter of the curling iron, combined with the modular gripper to transform into a straight plate clamp function. Adopting a magnetic quick release design. When in straight hair mode, the dual zone independent temperature control triggers the pressure switch by pinching the silicone head, achieving intelligent interaction of heating while holding.
Design process
We investigated the market size and trends of curling irons and found that their market size is showing an upward trend. Because hairstyle and makeup have a significant impact on personal image and can change overall temperament, style, and even influence others' first impression of you. Choosing the right hairstyle and makeup not only considers face shape and facial features, but also combines occasion and personal style. The common curling irons on the market are divided into manual and automatic, and automatic curling irons are more in line with the development trend. However, the existing curling irons on the market cannot simultaneously meet the selection of multiple curling curvatures. Either the diameter of the purchased curling iron is determined at the time of purchase, or the diameter is changed by disassembling and replacing the clamp. The former abandons diversity, while the latter abandons convenience. So we need a curling iron that can easily adjust the diameter, change the curvature and tightness of the curls.
How it is different
This intelligent curling iron adopts an adjustable slider structure to switch diameters, meeting the different styling needs of small, medium, and large curls. Through innovative mechanical transmission and wired storage design, it breaks through the volume limitations of traditional curling tools while ensuring styling diversity, meeting the hairdressing needs in mobile scenarios. This design innovates in the dimensions of diameter adjustment accuracy and form freedom through mechatronics integration, redefining the form of mobile hairdressing tools.
Future plans
We will conduct experiments in near real scenarios to test the user experience of different discovered users, in order to determine the practicality of the product. For example, conducting targeted analysis of the needs of different groups of people. Finally, determine the material, such as using heat-resistant ABS plastic as the shell, predict its commercial value, and conduct user testing.
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