HairPro Iron Master PRO-101 marcel curling iron, 16 mm

The HairPro Iron Master PRO-101 is a Korean professional marcel iron with a round 16 mm barrel. It is made for iron perms, where the stylist shapes each curl with the iron section by section, and for styling. Its Korean name describes it as a manual round-barrel iron: there is no spring clamp. A grooved lever holds the section against the barrel, and the stylist's hand turns the iron. That means the shape, direction and tightness of each curl are up to you, not to a mechanism.

Inside is a ceramic heater that the manufacturer describes as durable, along with a corrosion-resistant heating plate. According to the manufacturer, a temperature sensor tells you when the iron is ready to use. It draws 25 W, runs on 220 V and weighs 220 g. The manufacturer points to a simple body that sits well in the hand, a light weight for long sessions, and easy combing and sectioning while you work. It also claims the iron causes little damage to the hair even with long use. Made in Korea.

How the PRO-101 differs from Beati flat irons. Beati irons have two flat plates. You use them to straighten, smooth, seal in treatments and make soft waves. The PRO-101 is not a straightener. It is a round barrel for winding and setting a curl of a given size. They are different tools for different jobs, and in a Korean perm salon they usually work side by side rather than replacing each other.

A 16 mm barrel gives a medium curl. The manufacturer does not list a temperature range or heat-up time, so we do not quote those figures.

Who it is for

• Stylists doing iron perms who shape curls by hand with the iron.
• Stylists who create styles with a defined medium-sized curl.
• Korean perm salons that want a curling iron alongside a flat iron.
• Stylists experienced with marcel irons: there is no spring clamp, your hand guides the section.

FAQ

Is this a straightening iron?

No. It is a curling iron with a round 16 mm barrel. For straightening you need a flat iron.

Will it work in my country?

The iron is rated for 220 V. On a different mains voltage you will need a transformer. We confirm the plug type when you order.

What temperature does it reach?

The manufacturer does not list a temperature range. The temperature sensor shows when the iron is ready to work.

Specifications

• Model: HairPro Iron Master PRO-101
• Type: manual marcel iron with a round barrel
• Barrel diameter: 16 mm
• Heater: ceramic, corrosion-resistant plate
• Temperature sensor: yes
• Power: 25 W
• Voltage: 220 V
• Weight: 220 g
• Made in: Korea

Your own technique and the instructions for the perm lotion you use set the iron perm procedure. General rules for working with the iron:

1. Plug the iron into a 220 V outlet and wait for the temperature sensor to show it is ready.

2. Section the hair and comb each section through.

3. Place the section between the barrel and the lever, wind, hold, then release the curl.

The manufacturer's warning: if after long service the iron starts working intermittently because of the cord, send it for repair. Do not take the iron apart yourself, as the manufacturer accepts no responsibility in that case.