What is an electric hot comb?

An electric hot comb is a heat styling device that straightens wavy or curly hair. It is the electric version of the traditional hot comb, which is heated on a stove top before use.

Electric hot combs are popular with women who want to straighten their hair without using a chemical relaxer, as the texture of their coif can be reverted by wetting the hair. The heat setting of an electric hot comb can be automatically adjusted, whereas the temperature of traditional hot combs are manually adjusted. Some electric hot combs even have an auto-off feature, which makes them safe for use and reduces the chances of injury while styling.