# L-Shaped Curling Irons Hot Tools' CurlBar Promises to Help Style Hair with Less Arm Strain By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curlbar References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/curl-bar-hot-tool-review#slide-1) & [hottools](https://www.hottools.com/curlbar) Most consumers are familiar with the long, straight wand of a curling iron, but the CurlBar from Hot Tools reinvents the shape of this [hair-styling tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstyler-pro) to improve its functionality. The reinvented curling iron boasts an L-shaped form, which promises to help style hair in a way that's faster and easier with less overall strain. Since there is a bend in the arm of the styling tool, using the device barely requires one to lift their arms over their shoulders. Other features of the inventive CurlBar include that it has a [rotating control dial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-brush), the ability to heat up to 450 degrees and a timer that can be set to prevent hair from burning. The iron is offered in two sizes, including one-inch and a 1.25-inch options, which are ideal for creating [curls and waves of different styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calistas-bodywaver). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **L-shaped Curling Irons:** The CurlBar from Hot Tools reinvents the shape of curling irons, offering a faster and easier way to style hair with less strain. - **Improved Functionality:** The L-shaped form of the CurlBar provides a more ergonomic design, minimizing the need to lift arms over the shoulders for styling. - **Innovative Features:** The CurlBar's rotating control dial, high heat capabilities, and built-in timer offer enhanced functionality and protection against hair damage. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can explore new product designs and ergonomic improvements to create more user-friendly hairstyling tools. - **Haircare Products:** Haircare product manufacturers can develop complementary products tailored to enhance the performance and functionality of L-shaped curling irons. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from the growing demand for innovative hairstyling tools by offering a wide range of L-shaped curling irons and accessories online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Titanium-Made Hairstyling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-curling-irons.md) - [Versatile Hybrid Hair Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-curling-straightener.md) - [Versatile Heat Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-heat-styling-tool.md) - [Versatile Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calista-airglide-pro.md) - [Multipurpose Hair Styling Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remington-styling-tools.md) - [Lasting Volume Hair Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodywaver-large-wave-styler.md) - [Cord-Free Hair Curler Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxie-curler-hair-styling-tool.md) - [Wavy Hair Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calistas-bodywaver.md) - [Ultra-Multi-Functional Hair Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstyler-pro.md)