94.0
Best for achieving smooth, voluminous blowouts on medium to long hair without multiple tools.
- Unique 2.8 inch oval barrel design
- 3 flexible heat and speed settings
- Ionic technology and ceramic coating
$44
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Xtra Large Volumizer vs Black Gold Ionic 1 1/4 Inch Flat Iron 1.25 Inch
Ravvy scores Xtra Large Volumizer at 89.76 and Black Gold Ionic 1 1/4 Inch Flat Iron 1.25 Inch at 84.1. Xtra Large Volumizer takes the overall pick, best for fine hair owners and those with color-treated hair seeking damage-free lift.
Ravvy pick
COLOR WOW
Xtra Large Volumizer
89.8
$28
Buy this if you want salon-quality thickness and shine without the dryness of alcohol, provided you are willing to use a blow dryer to activate the lift.
How they score
| Factor | Xtra Large Volumizer | Black Gold Ionic 1 1/4 Inch Flat Iron 1.25 Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Health | 96.5 | – |
| Texture Quality | 91 | – |
| Application Ease | 87 | – |
| Scent Neutrality | 95 | – |
| Volumizing Power | 94 | – |
Xtra Large Volumizer
What owners praise
- Completely alcohol and salt free
- Weightless finish with no sticky residue
- Fortified with strengthening bamboo extract
- Safe for chemically processed and color-treated hair
- Creates natural-looking thickness instead of stiff lift
What to know first
- Requires heat styling for best results
- May feel too light for extremely thick, coarse hair
- Higher price point than drugstore mousses
Skip it if users seeking a stiff or firm-hold styling product
Black Gold Ionic 1 1/4 Inch Flat Iron 1.25 Inch
Specs side by side
| Spec | Xtra Large Volumizer | Black Gold Ionic 1 1/4 Inch Flat Iron 1.25 Inch |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B094PCH9ZZ | B07KSQZ4MR |
| Hair Type | All | Curly |
| Item Form | Mousse | – |
| Brand Name | COLOR WOW | HOT TOOLS |
| Department | Unisex Adult | – |
| Scent Name | Unscented | – |
| Unit Count | 6.5 Fluid Ounces | 1 Count |
| Item Volume | 200 ml | – |
| Item Weight | 8.96 ounces | 1.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | AmazonUs/FEDM1 | Helen of Troy |
| Liquid Volume | 195 ml | – |
| Number of Items | 1 | 1 |
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