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It varies from one curling ironto another. Newer irons usually can heat up in 2-5 minutes. Older irons might need 5-10. My suggestion to check if its hot enough is to grab a dry washcloth and clamp the iron on it for a second, then feel the washcloth. If it feels warm enough, it's probably ready to curl.

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