On my days off, I’d rather experiment with my styling tools than make an appointment at the salon, before heading to town for drinks with my friends.

One of my all-time favorites is Panasonic’s EH 1771, a lightweight curling iron that gives me gorgeous and healthy-looking curls in minutes. This is a must-have, especially when a last-minute appointment crops up.

With a fast heat-up time of just one minute, this curling iron is extremely convenient and fun to use. The best part is, I can take my time to style my hair in the comforts of home, and still be on time for my appointment.

The fluorine-coated iron has twin external ion outlets that release negative ions to coat each strand of hair, leaving it smooth and manageable.

Even my girlfriends who don’t usually fuss over their hair are now great fans of this versatile and convenient styling tool after they tried mine out.

With the Panasonic EH 1771, I can always look pulled together for agency casting calls and meetings with clients.