curling iron

Electric appliance used to curl hair.

clamp

Clamp that closes over and presses down on a lock of hair before it is rolled around the barrel.

clamp lever

Piece that is pushed down to open the clamp.

heat ready indicator

Signal light that indicates when the iron is up to temperature.

cool tip

End of the barrel that remains cool so that it can be touched with the fingers when handling the appliance.

barrel

Heated cylinder around which a lock of hair is wrapped.

stand

Piece used to place the appliance on a surface even when the barrel is hot.

on-off switch

Button for turning the device on or off.

on-off indicator

Light showing that the appliance is on.

swivel cord

Electric cord containing insulated wires that connect the appliance to the electric circuit; the base is reinforced to reduce twisting and prevent wear.

handle

Part molded to the shape of the hand; it is used to pick up and handle the appliance.