NuMe Curling Wand Review + Flash Sale Save $100!

I was born with baby fine hair, but when I was younger I had a lot of it...at least that's what my stylist at the salon always used to say when she cut my hair. But as I approach 40, it's been getting thinner, especially from the mid-shaft to the ends. 

Adding volume isn't easy if I want to wear it straight- it usually falls flat within an hour or two. So instead, I've been opting to curl my hair most days. The first day it looks great, but after sleeping on it all night, it's back to flats-ville again! Since I don't like to wash my hair every day, my second-day hair usually ends up being a bun or a ponytail. 

Recently, NuMe asked if I would like to review one of their Curling Wands (and also offer my readers an amazing deal this weekend only- see the end of the post for details). I had heard about them a lot on Instagram and YouTube and was curious so I ended up ordering the Classic Wand...it has a tourmaline-infused barrel which helps to protect your hair by using less direct heat, and is perfect for fine or damaged hair (like mine). 

If you have thick or hard to curl hair, they also offer Magic Wands which are made from titanium which heats up very quickly and is super heat efficient. They offer an adjustable heat setting (the classic wands don't.

*Both types of wand use negative ion technology which calms frizz and helps to add shine.*

NuMe Classic Wand in Turquoise

The Classic Wand came in a large cardboard tube which was awesome...don't you hate when curling irons come in those plastic packages that are almost impossible to break into?

It comes in three colors...black, pink, and turquoise. It's a very simple, easy to use design with just an on-off switch. The heat is not adjustable, as I mentioned above (it heats up to 410 degrees) and once you plug it in, it's ready in about a minute.

Also, the bottom of the handle swivels 360 degrees, so you never get tangled in the cord as you're moving it around to different areas of your head.

I went with the larger 32 mm size (about 1.25 inches) instead of the 25 mm (1 inch) because I wanted loose waves that mainly add volume rather than curls. 

The available sizes are: 

• 19mm will give ringlets or tight curls.
• 25mm is the most versatile...you can change the look by how much hair you wrap at a time (a thin section gives tighter curls while thicker sections give looser curls) and whether you let the curl cool and set or if you pull on the curl while it's still hot.
• 32mm is their bestseller, and gives loose waves
• Pearl wands (Classic only) will give an uneven curl - perfect for beachy waves
• Reverse wands (Classic only) - tighter curl on the top, looser at the bottom (or vice versa, depending on how you hold the wand).

The Classic Wand has a clipless design, which means you hold it vertically and wrap a section of hair around the barrel, holding it by the end for about 5-10 seconds (I do 5 since my hair is so fine), and then letting it go. I like to curl my hair away from my face for the most natural result, and I'm not too careful about grabbing sections that are all the same size...that way it doesn't look too perfect. The wand also comes with a heat-resistant glove so you don't burn your fingers...definitely a good thing to have!

Before and Afters

This is what my hair looks like when it's straight. It doesn't have a lot of volume and falls pretty flat around my face. 

This is after using the 32 mm NuMe Classic Wand...it gives me big, bouncy waves that make it look like I have twice the hair! If I want actual curls, I'll use a 25mm wand, but I don't do that too often...this is my everyday go-to look. I'm actually growing my hair out, so I can't wait to use the NuMe iron to get these gorgeous waves on longer hair...it'll be so pretty!

Here's a look from the side...I curled pretty large sections of hair to get a loose wave, starting in the middle and going down to the ends (leaving out the last inch or so).

I was surprised at how long my curls lasted! I curled my hair in the morning and it looked exactly the same when I went to bed...I couldn't believe it!

But the true test was seeing if the waves still be there in the morning.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I woke up and still had waves in my hair. Granted, my hair didn't have quite as much volume as the first day, but I was definitely able to get a second day out of it instead of resorting to putting it up in a ponytail.

2nd day hair

Overall, I was so impressed by the NuMe Classic Wand! My curls last longer than any other iron I've tried, which is just amazing to me.

And guess what else? NuMe has graciously offered my readers a huge discount on the styling tool of your choice...that includes curling irons, flat irons, blow dryers, or sets on their website (hair care products and accessories are excluded). You'll get $100 off plus free shipping.

Just click on my link here and the code will automatically be added to your cart at checkout. The sale is over after this weekend, so if you're in need of a new styling tool, now's the time to get it. :)

Happy shopping!

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