Spiral curling iron device

Abstract

A spiral curling iron that consistently places helical curls in hair, the spiral curling iron including an elongated heating element having a helical groove, handle projecting from the heating element, elongated clamp that complements the heating element and helical groove. A pliers-like handle connects to the clamp. A hinge pivotally connects the clamp to the heating element. The hinge is located between the handle and the clamp. A thermally insulated tip can be connected to the heating element at the end opposing the handle.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A curling iron comprising: 
 an elongated heating element having a helical groove; and    means for grasping hair.    
     
     
         2 . The curling iron according to  claim 1 , including a handle projecting from said heating element.  
     
     
         3 . The curling iron according to  claim 1 , wherein said hair grasping means comprises an elongated clamp having contours that complement the heating element and said helical groove.  
     
     
         4 . The curling iron according to  claim 3 , including a plier handle connected to said clamp.  
     
     
         5 . The curling iron according to  claim 4 , including a hinge pivotally connecting said clamp to said heating element, said hinge located between said plier handle and said clamp.  
     
     
         6 . The curling iron according to  claim 1 , including a thermally insulated tip.