Rank #9 in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree
TRESemme Defined Curls 16mm Curling Tong
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The TRESemme Defined Curls 16mm Curling Tong is a corded electric tong with a 16mm ceramic-coated barrel, listed at £11.99. It takes the number 9 slot in this guide, and its own listing puts it at 5 in the Curling Tongs best sellers rank, with a 4.3 out of 5 score taken from 5,802 ratings.
The finding on this one is that the headline number contradicts itself. The title and the specification sheet both say the tong reaches up to 185°C, while the second bullet on the same page says 180°C. The same listing also describes the item weight as 294 g and the unit count as 420.0 gram. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from a test we ran.
How those 5,802 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £11.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 5,802 ratings |
| Maximum temperature (title and spec sheet) | 185°C |
| Maximum temperature (bullets) | 180°C |
| Barrel | 16mm ceramic-coated |
| Item weight | 294 g |
| Unit count (as listed) | 420.0 gram |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5 in Curling Tongs |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“LOVE THIS!!! ... heats up vv quickly and gets vv hot ... after burning myself a few times with a loud yelp, I have the hang of it now :-) ....I have waist-length (now sadly white) hair, but feel like Farah Fawcett in Charlie's Angels [younger readers, ask yer gran, lol].”
Verified purchase“Love it! Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use and heats up quickly.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree.
Questions people ask
What temperature does the TRESemme 271TU reach?
The title and the specification sheet both say up to 185°C, while the bullet points say 180°C. The listing does not explain the difference.
Who is the TRESemme 271TU aimed at?
The listing describes the 16mm barrel as being for defined curls, volume and bounce on shorter styles and fine to medium hair.
Can I use the TRESemme 271TU abroad?
Yes. The listing says the tong has a multi-voltage function for worldwide use, so it can be used where the power supply differs.
How heavy is the TRESemme 271TU?
The specification sheet gives the item weight as 294 g, while the unit count is listed as 420.0 gram. Both figures appear on the same page.
Does the TRESemme 271TU come with any attachments?
Yes. A firm-bristle brush attachment is included and clips onto the tong, according to the listing.
Is the TRESemme 271TU corded or cordless?
The power source is listed as corded electric, and the cord is described as a 360° swivel cord.
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