This little known accessory taking social media by storm will transform your hair into a Pantene ad

A hair accessory is taking social media by storm thanks to the sleek, smooth and mirror-like shine it creates with minimal damage to natural locks.

The product has received a wave of positive reviews across Australia, while hair stylists around the world have taken to Instagram to share impressive transformation photos of looks perfected with the tool.

The Steampod Styler by L’Oreal Professional is the brand’s ‘most-loved steam styling tool’ for supple, soft and glossy hair and retails for $319 online.

One reviewer said the quality of her hair is 'so much better' compared to how it was using a conventional straightener (after Steampod styling)

Hair stylists have taken to Instagram to share impressive transformation photos 

The Steampod creates glossy, soft and supple locks and retails for $319 online

The Steampod creates glossy, soft and supple locks and retails for $319 online

Hair can be curled, straightened or smoothed ‘in a flash’ using the professional styler, which allows continuous steam to flow through strands of hair resulting in 50 per cent smoother and 50 per cent faster styling.

L’Oreal recommend using the tool with dedicated Steampod cream and serum which work together to seal the cuticles of hair fibre. 

Australians can order the Steampod online from Adore Beauty now. 

Hair can be curled, straightened or smoothed 'in a flash' using the professional steam styler

Hair can be curled, straightened or smoothed ‘in a flash’ using the professional steam styler

Reviewers are raving about the product, with one declaring the quality of her hair to be ‘so much better’ compared to how it was using a conventional straightener.

‘I have quite fine, dry hair and it feels less brittle – [the Steampod] doesn’t seem to damage it as much as a flat iron does.’

A number of consumers said they love the speed at which the Steampod styles the hair, claiming it to be ‘much quicker to use’ than traditional straighteners or curling wands.

The tool allows continuous steam to flow through hair resulting in smoother and faster styling 

The tool allows continuous steam to flow through hair resulting in smoother and faster styling 

Many users claim it to be 'much quicker to use' than traditional straighteners or curling wands 

Many users claim it to be ‘much quicker to use’ than traditional straighteners or curling wands 

Another user with wavy locks said while her hair is normally affected by humid weather, the Steampod worked wonders against her usual frizz.

‘This is my life saver – the best hair straightener I’ve ever had!

‘I use it almost every day and my hair doesn’t have any split ends after this styler.

‘If you have thick, wavy hair, it’s perfect for you!’ she said.

Another user said the Steampod worked wonders against her usual frizz

Another user said the Steampod worked wonders against her usual frizz

‘I was honestly speechless at how my hair turned out.

‘I didn’t have to straighten (or should I say steam) my hair for three days afterwards!’  delighted Sydney-based user said.

While one customer said the product made her hair ‘look like burnt straw’, the majority of reviews were overwhelmingly positive with the styler receiving a four star rating overall.

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