Not all curling irons have safety tips. PR competed in pageants in the 70's. She may have had a marcel curling iron which give "professional results" and they can get really hot.
http://sos.georgia.gov/acrobat/examboards/Cosmetology/cib_masters_licensure_exam.pdf
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9dSbaHbKI&feature=related[/ame]
"these irons get HOTTTTT"
"Marcel irons give professional results"
"Tied the hair back, now there is more room to work"
http://sos.georgia.gov/acrobat/examboards/Cosmetology/cib_masters_licensure_exam.pdf
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9dSbaHbKI&feature=related[/ame]
"these irons get HOTTTTT"
"Marcel irons give professional results"
"Tied the hair back, now there is more room to work"