L'ange Le Duo

Should you buy the L'ange Le Duo?

The L'ange Le Duo is for someone who wants a flat iron that also makes decent curls and waves, at an $89 price that leaves room for error. It ranks #11 of 12 hair styling tools. The floating titanium plates with rounded edges and 360-degree cooling vents are a clever design for a 2-in-1, and Satisfaction at 84 says buyers are mostly happy. If straightening is 90 percent of your use, the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium is the better iron. If curling is the priority, a dedicated wand will be easier.

Where it earns its score

• Value is tied for the top factor. Value scores 84 along with Satisfaction, which is the whole argument for an $89 2-in-1.
• Cooling vents set the curl. Air vents around the barrel cool hair as it leaves the plates, so waves hold better than on a standard rounded iron.
• Real temperature range. Five settings from 280 F to 430 F cover fine through coarse hair.
• Long cord, dual voltage. An 8.2 ft swivel cord and 100-240 V support make it travel-friendly.

What to know first

• Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. One year of coverage scores 55, though a 60-day return window softens it.
• Plates run narrow on thick hair. The standard 3.5 x 1 inch plates are short; the Grande version at 5.3 x 1 inch is the one to get if you have a lot of hair.
• Curling has a learning curve. Getting consistent curls from a flat iron takes practice, and reviewers say so.

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