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Believe me, I know that many of you chicas are taxed for time and in a pinch have to reach for that flat iron or curling iron.  I know for some of you there is just no way around it.  What I am finding more and more in my research is that technology has availed us of some heat styling inventions that are both fast and relatively safe for hair.  If you are serious about your hair journey you should think about having one or more of these tools on hand for either regular use or those occasional emergencies.  The tools I list incorporate therapeutic or safe heat levels that when teamed with a nourishing leave-in and oil can actually be beneficial for hair.  Low level heat or steam actually raises the cuticle and forces nutrients deep into the shaft so while you are styling with therapeutic heat you are also doing your hair a favor!  Remember NEVER use heat of any kind on your hair without a silicone-based heat protectant.  Here is a list of tools that offer quick styling options at safe heat levels:

Caruso Ion Steam Hairsetter - Therapeutic steam rollers.
TopStyler by InStyler - "C-shells" provide ambient indirect heat to set finger curls.
Trademark Home Hot Water Curlers - Gel-filled rollers are heated to a safe level with hot water.
Minute Curls Steam & Style Cap - Microwave styling cap provides indirect heat for fast roller sets or pin curls.  Can do double duty for deep conditioning!