Customer Reviews

Farouk Deep Brilliance Ceramic Curling Iron 1 1/4"

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This curling iron does a great job - heats up quickly and curls fabulously. I'm not a professional hairdresser, so the handle took some getting used to. Now that I'm well practiced at handling it, it is actually easier to use than the conventional "springed" curling iron clamp.

Be careful with the tip, another difference between the old curling irons and this one is that it doesn't have a protective, cool tip so ear burning is at high risk. I've burned my right ear twice. I don't even consider my ears to be big :-) A great product - your hair needs this!

If you are used to the "typical" type of handle on a curling iron, you will be easily frustrated with this model. It takes me twice as long to do my hair. I also hate that there is no way to hold the tip of the iron without burning yourself.

First of all, I want to say this seller is wonderful and shipping was very fast. They also included a couple of small but handy free gifts which, combined with the low price of the curling irons (much less even than an ineffective drugstore iron), made the purchase very cost effective. Now, these curling irons are a joy to use! I bought both the 1 3/4 inch and the 3/4 inch sizes. After a very short learning curve, because the way the handle opens and closes is opposite the standard, but is very natural once you realize and become accustomed to the action, this curling iron is a joy to use. The handles are not loose but rather are made to spin so that the curling iron twirls the hair onto the barrel quickly like a magic trick with just a spin of the loose part of the handle with your thumb! Such fun! The barrel does get very hot and I did burn my hand a couple of times the first time I used it, but I am very clumsy and terribly uncoordinated, so I did expect it. I would not recommend this iron for a very young person because it does get so hot, but unlike my Herstyler Baby Curls Wand, which was my previous favorite, it makes very soft, shining curls with no frizz at all. If you want soft curls with no frizz, try these curling irons, they are a really professional tool for an extremely reasonable price. Also, they are a very effective straightening tool as well! Just draw your hair down through the tool without twirling it. Silky straight hair!

I bought this curling iron on Amazon about a year and a half ago, and still have great things to say. It took about a week of regular use for me to get used to the handle, and now I can't imagine using any other type. I have medium-long hair, and I suspect that it probably helps to have some length with this kind of curling iron. I highly recommend this curling iron if you are looking for a curling iron that can manage the same level of performance as the well known and respected Chi straightener -- this is an exceptional tool.

If you know how to handle, or are willing to learn how to handle, a professional curling iron, this one is awesome. My only caution, is that it get's very hot, so start at the lowest setting and work your way up from there.

First, I got this super quick, no problem with shipping whatsoever. And I disagree wholeheartedly with the reviewer who is having trouble with the handle. It's a professional handle and it is WAY easier than a traditional model. I had the opposite experience and I find it's much faster to do my hair because the iron does all the work. It sort of spins the hair right up, hold for 10 seconds, and you have gorgeous big curls. I highly recommend!

It works the total opposite to every curling iron I have ever used. Instead of being spring loaded to close, you have to hold it closed and I cannot open it one-handed. I would NOT recommend this product.

I fell in love with every Chi product once I bought their flat iron. Now that is utterly amazing. It creates shine like no other method of styling and my very curly frizzy hair stayed as straight as I liked for days at a time - even a week. And no frizz, even in the most humid weather. Believe me if you can keep hair from curling and frizzing five blocks from the beach, you are golden. Stays beautiful even on long walks on the beach itself!

So I was so excited to order this Farouk Deep Brilliance curling iron because I was sure it would live up to my Chi flat iron, silk infusion, shampoo, conditioners, etc.

First off, it is designed so that both the barrel (of course) and the arm that holds the hair on heat up to the same temperature.

What a waste of money.

Roxanne Kirk
rkirk@morleybuilders.com

THE HANDLE IS A PROFESSIONAL HANDLE... IT WORKS FINE... THAT IS THE ONLY TYPE I WOULD USE... IN SHORT PUPS SHOULD NOT RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS... I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO ADDING THIS IRON TO MY COLLECTION. I HAVE PURCHASE THE BLOW DRYER AND THE FLAT IRON... GREAT PRICE...JUST VERY SLOW DELIVERY!!!!