Conair Special Styles CB600TCS Instruction & Styling Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY 3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
INSTRUCTIONS
attachments not recommended by the manu-
facturer.
When using electrical appliances, especially
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
when children are present, basic safety pre-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
cautions should always be followed, including
properly, if it has been dropped or dam-
the following:
aged, or dropped into water. Return the
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS appliance to an authorized service center
for examination and repair.
BEFORE USING
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
6. Never place the appliance on a soft
surface, such as a bed or couch, where
DANGER
–
Any appliance is
the air openings may be blocked. Keep the
electrically live even when the switch is off.
air openings free of lint, hair, and the line.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
Unplug before storing.
1. Always unplug appliance immediately
7. Never use while sleeping.
after using.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
opening.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other
where oxygen is being administered.
liquid.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
10. Do not use an extension cord with this
immediately. Do not reach into the water. appliance.
WARNING 11. This curling iron is hot when in use. Do
–
To reduce the risk of burns,
not touch heated surfaces of the appliance.
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
Use handles or knobs. Do not let eyes and
1. This appliance should never be left unat-
bare skin touch heated surface.
tended when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or
12. Do not place the heated iron direct ly on
wrap line cord around appliance.
any surface or on the appliance power
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
cord while it is hot or plugged in.
or near children or individuals with certain
SAVE THESE
disabilities. Unsupervised use could result in
fire or personal injury.
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING 2. Section dry hair evenly, and comb each sec-
tion before curling. Pressing the curl release,
INSTRUCTIONS
place curling iron midway up the hair section,
then spread hair evenly between spoon and
This appliance is intended for household use.
barrel. Release automatic curl release to hold
Use on Alternating Current (60 Hertz) only. hair in place. Gently slide curling iron down to
Standard appliances are designed to operate at hair ends. To avoid crimped ends, make sure
120 volts AC. they are securely wound under the spoon in
the direction of the desired curl.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
3. Wind the hair up as far as you want it
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
curled, being careful not to let the iron touch
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
the scalp; when using the brush sleeve, do
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
not roll hair around it more than two times, to
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
avoid tangling. Hold in place for 8-12 seconds,
a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
depending on the texture and length of your
defeat this safety feature.
hair. For tighter, bouncier curls, roll less hair.

GETTING STARTED

For looser, free flowing curls, roll more hair.
The iron's multi-attachment feature is
4. To remove curling iron, unwind the hair and
designed to provide you with styling versatility
press the automatic curl release. To set the
for all hair textures. Your special styles combo
curl, do not comb or brush hair until it cools.
unit includes a 3/4" curling iron, straightener/
5. If you prefer to use the brush sleeve for
crimper plates, brush sleeve and spiral sleeve
more control, be sure to slide it over the
attachments – all of these different styling
curling iron while the iron is cool or off. Use
options in one tool.
of the hot styling sleeve brush is very easy

CURLING BASICS

to master. Roll one section of hair at a time
around the hot styling brush from the bottom
1. Plug the curling iron cord into any house-
up. TO AVOID TANGLING, NEVER ROLL THE
hold outlet (120V). The ready dot will let you
HAIR AROUND THE HOT STYLING BRUSH
know when it is ready to begin styling. You
MORE THAN TWO TIMES. When hair is warm
can adjust the temperature to high or low
(not hot) to the touch, the curl is set. For hair
depending upon your hair type and styling
that is harder to curl, leave the hot styling
needs. Never leave your curling iron on and
brush sleeve in place a little longer. A hot styl-
unattended.
ing brush sleeve generally gives a lighter curl
than a curling iron – for very hard-to-curl hair,
try switching to the curling iron.
6. The hot styling brush sleeve attachment

TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR

can be used for quick touch-ups without
To straighten hair, use straightener styling
shampooing. After heating the hot styling
plates. Start with a hair section that is 1" wide
brush, simply brush the hair back to its origi-
and no more than 1/2" thick. Open the barrel
nal style. To change the style, mist the hair
and place a hair section between the two hot
lightly with water before using the hot styling
plates close to your scalp. Trap hair between
brush. No combing is necessary!
plates by firmly squeezing the handles together.
7. For fun spiral, textured curls use the spiral While maintaining the tension, slowly pull the
sleeve attachment. unit down along the hair section toward end
of hair. At the end of the hair section, release

HOW TO CHANGE STYLING HEADS:

the pressure on the handle and allow the hair
Changing styling heads is easy.
section to slide out. Continue this process on
additional sections of hair until you achieve the
1. Make sure appliance is unplugged and cool.
hair style you desire.
2. Turn locking dial to the right to unlock.
For extra styling, turn the straightening iron
3. Pull attachment straight off.
under when nearing the end of the hair
4. To put new attachment on power handle, section. This will give a nice flip to your hair.
make sure counter rest faces in opposite
Some experience is necessary when first
direction of switch and light.
using this straightening iron. After a few uses,
5. Push attachment into power handle. you will learn the ideal way to straighten and
style your hair easily.
6. Turn locking dial to the left to lock securely
in place.

TO CRIMP HAIR

TO WAVE HAIR

To create fun, trendy crimp styles use the
For flowing waves, use curling iron. Separate a
crimper plates. Start with a hair section that is wider section of hair than you normally do for
2" wide and no more than 1/2" thick. Open the curling, and roll it as you usually do. For best
barrel and place a hair section between the two results, hair should be at least 6-8" long.
hot plates close to your scalp. Trap hair between

FOR TOUSLED HAIR

plates by firmly squeezing the handles together.
Create soft, tousled waves by curling each
While maintaining the tension, slowly pull the
hair section in a random direction. Then, turn
unit down along the hair section toward end
head upside down, shake, and gently scrunch
of hair. At the end of the hair section, release
hair with fingers. Bring head back to position
the pressure on the handle and allow the hair
and repeat for fullest volume.
section to slide out. Continue this process on
additional sections of hair until you achieve the

WIDE WAVES

hair style you desire.
Pick up a section of hair and place the curl-
Some experience is necessary when first
ing iron under it close to the scalp, making
using this crimping iron. After a few uses, you
half a turn downward. Remove the curling
will learn the ideal way to crimp and style
iron. Working with the same hair section, start
your hair easily.
where you left off and place the curling iron
on top of the hair, curling it up half a turn.
Proceed down the same hair section, alternat-
ing the curl upward and downward. Repeat
procedure with remaining sections of hair. For
best results, hair should be about 6-8" long.