Multi-Stylers

Multi-stylers blend more than one styling action in a compact tool. The current pick is Cool Curl Pencil: a 0.65" airflow styler with ~0.39" heating plates, 360° cool airflow through 104 vents, 3D floating ceramic plates, and five heats about 280°F–430°F for straighten, curl, and crimp on short hair, pixie cuts, and root lift.

Who it's for

Short-hair and pixie wearers who want plate heat plus cool airflow in one slim tool rather than a full wand kit or full-size flat iron.

What you'll find

• Cool Curl Pencil 0.65" (airflow flat iron curler for short hair and root lift).

How to choose

Choose Cool Curl Pencil when cool air + narrow plates matter for short sections. Choose the 0.3" pencil flat iron under Straighteners for dry ceramic detail without airflow. Choose Curling Wands when classic barrel spirals on longer hair are the goal.

What makes Cool Curl a multi-styler

The Cool Curl Pencil 0.65" works as a flat iron, curler and crimper in one slim tool. A 0.39" heating plate sits inside a 0.65" shell, and 360° cool airflow through 104 vents sets the shape as you style. The airflow can be switched off when you straighten or want a quieter session.

What to compare

• Plate size. Small plates reach short layers, bangs and roots, but take many passes on long hair.
• Temperature steps. Five settings: 280°F, 320°F, 360°F, 400°F and 430°F. Wavytalk's guide is 280–320°F for fine hair, 320–380°F for normal hair and 380–430°F for thick or coarse hair.
• Travel. Dual voltage (110–240V), needing only a plug adapter, and about 0.6 lb.
• Safety. A 60-minute auto shut-off after inactivity, a heat-insulated casing and an included glove.

Styling short hair with a small tool

For crown lift, clamp close to the root and lift up and away from the head. Flip the ends of a bob under or out with a half turn. Small sections give the most control, and leaving the cool air on helps curls hold.

How do I turn it on and change the heat?

Hold the power button for about 2 seconds to switch it on, then press it briefly to step through the five temperatures. A latch on the bottom keeps the plates closed; unlock it to open them.

Cool Curl or the 0.3" pencil flat iron?

Both suit short hair. The 0.3" Pencil Flat Iron is a plain ceramic iron with no airflow and a 300–450°F range. Cool Curl adds cool air and crimping. Choose by whether you want the airflow. For larger plates and barrels, browse the full set of Wavytalk flat irons and curlers.