Hot Tools 2 " Professional Crimper (#1191)

by Hot Tools

Product Features

• Faster heat up and faster restoration of heat loss
• Creates light, textured crimps and adds volume
• Spring loaded handle for easy use
• 8 inches long swivel cord

Product Description

Professional specialty iron with high heat. Constant heat 170 watts of power. Creates a lightly textured, youthful look. Professional features include, 170 watts of power for fast heat up and instant heat recovery and separate heating systems for each heating plate provides superior performance. It has pulse auto heat control with 10 variable heat settings and 8 feet heavy duty cord.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 2.4 x 4.2 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018C9EYW
• UPC: 078729011911
• Item model number: 1191
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,720 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #4 in Beauty > Hair Care > Styling Tools > Irons > Crimping Irons

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars HOT TOOLS HAIR CRIMPER, September 3, 2008

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Mary Hafner-laney (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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The Hot Tools Hair Crimper heats up fast and has several heat settings to choose from, depending on the thickness and texture of your hair. There is a long "swivel" cord for ease of movement, and small finger indentations on the ends of the plates so you can apply additional pressure if desired. The main drawback to this crimper is the metal crimping plates are exposed on the sides of the crimper - the sides get very hot which makes it easy to burn your skin or scalp if you are not careful.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Several Cons - but I'm keeping the crimper, June 21, 2010

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Kathleen M. Diehl (Arizona USA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Hot Tools 2 " Professional Crimper (#1191) (Misc.)

1. I purchased this a few weeks ago for $27.50. Now I see the price has gone down to $21.50. However, I got free amazon shipping and that appears to no longer be an option, so I guess everything evens out.

2. As at least one other reviewer said, this does SEEM to burn your hair. In contrast, I use a 3-barrel iron that will blister my skin with one split-second slip, and yet I can leave it in my hair for 45 seconds with no burning smell. It makes me wonder - is there some kind of coating on this crimper that creates the burning smell, and I only THINK it's burnt hair? The second time I used it, my hair smelled burnt all day. I was afraid that when I washed the crimps out I would discover that my hair was totally damaged - but to my surprise it appeared OK. I do have some breakage but I can't be sure it was the crimper.

3. As another reviewer said, the metal plates are not covered on the sides, and so you can easily burn your scalp when crimping close to your head. Since the sides of the crimper don't actually crimp your hair, why aren't they covered in the black protective stuff? I see this as something the manufacturer might want to correct. Which leads me to #4...

4. Don't expect this to stand straight on your bathroom counter top - it won't. It will roll onto its side where the hot metal plates are exposed and possibly burn that too.

5. I'm not real fond of handle, having to push and hold it hard to close the crimper. I think I'd prefer the style where the whole thing opens and closes like a straightening iron does. This crimper makes my hand/thumb ache after only a short time.

6. Despite all the things I would change about this iron, I like the crimps, and I get compliments when I use it. Would I get this crimper again? No. But I'd still get a crimper - this is my first, and it's a fun style.

I hope this helps all crimpers-to-be in the world :)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, December 26, 2010

By 

Annette - See all my reviews

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My daughter is 14 and received this as a Christmas gift. She used it within hours of opening it, and loved it. It heats nicely and crimps beautifully. Good purchase!