Customer Reviews

Hot Tools Professional Curling Iron with Multi-Heat Control

5 star:		(129)
4 star:		(32)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(19)

 

 

This is the best curling iron on the market. I have tried several different cheaper versions from Walmart...even Revlon Ceramic. None of them have performed better than this one.

* Barrel: Extremely very smooth...so your hair resembles this effect after it is curled, your curls aren't looking raggedy and dry.
* Incredibly fast heat-up: gets extremely HOT HOT HOT in 60 sec! This is exactly what you need if you have thick, unruly hair.
* Smooth curls: you won't even need to use your flat iron...this is a one stop shop for the loose curl style you want
* Temperature memory: Set it and forget it...it won't move or change.
* Weight: Not heavy, arm won't be hurting when you're curling your hair, especially if you have a lot of hair like I do.
* Price: The price of this iron on Amazon also cannot be beat...I normally buy this brand from beauty supply stores and it's $30+

I just can't say enough great things about this iron, I also have the smaller version, and I like it as well. Hope this review helps you :)...don't wait and debate, get this one!

I have thin, straight hair, and curls just don't stay in them with curling irons from other manufacturers. My hair dresser used this one day after a hair cut and I was so amazed they stayed in all day that I called her and asked her what kind of gel she used. It turned out all she put in was a leave in conditioner, but she said she just had a really good curling iron and she was right. I've got curls and they stay in without hair products!

I never write reviews but in this case I had to.
I will start with bad stuff... In general the Extra Hot heat mode should NOT exist on this curling iron.... I doubt that there is a person whose hair wont melt when it is subjected to such heat... I accidentally turned the nob to the wrong side (towards extra hot). Guess what, it dried my hair to the point that it didn't curl anymore...and then when I touched, it it fell right off....2 inch long piece of a thick curl just fell right off...... I understand that I had to realize that extra hot is EXTRA hot...But seriously, such setting should not even exist..... Oh, and I did not hold it for too long b/c I didn't want crazy spiral shapes...just a little waviness.

When I was trying to check the rest of my hair for melted/dried pieces my heart was racing and hands shaking.... So, Girls be careful...
Overall, it curls nice, wide curls and does its job... as long as its not on Extra hot setting.

I have owned this curling iron for close to 10yrs. now and it is simply the best curling iron I have ever owned/used. It heats fast. It creates wonderful curls. My hair is straight and I tried many different brand names but this curling iron has always produced the best results for me, and I have had my hair at various lenghts over the years. You won't regret spending the extra money to buy this.

Length:: 0:24 Mins

I received this hair iron yesterday and use in the yesterday evening, guess what..it burn my hair right off.
I feel so upset about it.
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This curling iron is the right size to create beautiful large curls / well-defined waves.

This is a quality product; it heats up fast and maintains temperature very well between each section that is curled. The length of the power chord and the 360 degree-swivel are also nice features.

I am loving the Hot Tools brand for curling irons. Specifically the gold plated ones.

This 3/4 does tighter curls. I'd recommend this for shorter hair. For shoulder-length or slightly past shoulders I'd recommend the 1". I find myself using the 1" a lot more for my shoulder length hair. However, I like having both sizes to do different styles and for when my hair is much shorter.

Good product. Heats up really fast and well. Tames coarse and frizzy hair.

***UPDATE!****
I was very happy with my new curling iron....until it died only a few months after I had purchased it-- it died in February, around Valentines Day. I mean, died as in completely dead, right before I was to leave on a trip (I went out of town sporting some really flat hair). I plugged it in one day and it remained cold as ice. I tried different outlets around my home to see if the GFI had tripped. But no, it was the iron. Keep in mind, I only used it two or three times a week in a home setting where it was plugged in for no more than 30 to 45 minutes at a time.
Like most Americans, I am no longer surprised by what I call "The (Made In) China Syndrome," where electrical appliances have become almost disposable in nature. But even though I'm not surprised by these short-lived appliances, I am getting really sick of it. It's not so bad when a manufacturer will stand by their product and replace it without a hassle or undue cost. But that is not the case with HOT TOOLS. Their "warranty" consists of the consumer paying the shipping to send the item to them, PLUS enclosing a $5 check for return shipping, unless you live in CA where apparently they cannot legally charge you the $5 return shipping (all states should adopt this policy).
I took the iron to the USPS where they told me it would cost just under $10 to return it. Plus I would have to send that other $5 in. So, it would cost me $15 to get a replacement for an item that is undoubtedly defective.
I am thinking about going ahead and sending it back simply because I am sick of buying electrical products with what I have deemed are bogus warranties. Manufacturers realize that the expense and hassle of enforcing the warranty is probably not worth it.
I am also getting tired of "The China Syndrome." If manufacturers insist on having their products made in China, they should step up quality control or offer a consumer-friendly warranty. Many companies do.
Aside from going through the warranty process, Hot Tools is on my list of "never buy again." From now on, I will investigate a warranty before I buy anything electrical or stick to those reputable companies that offer a consumer-friendly warranty.


Here is my original review:
This has been one of the best buys I've made from Amazon.
I always use "professional" curling irons at home on my unruly beach hair because they have higher heat settings, and that's what it takes to make any kind of lasting difference with my hair.
When my 1.5 inch curling iron died after 6 years of daily use, I began looking to replace it. I considered paying close to $100 for a popular brand name, but after reading the description and reviews on this Hot Tools, decided to go with it instead, and at a substantial savings. Boy am I glad I did! This curling iron heats up in a flash and has/does everything I need. There is an adjustable heat setting and a swivel cord so styling is easy. There is no auto-off feature, which I like, so that the curling iron doesn't turn off if I can't get right to it (just have to remember to turn it off before leaving the house!).
The 1.5 inch barrel is perfect for my mid-length hair. Like most people, I've tried turning my flat iron under to get a little bit of bounce or shape, because I don't look good with stick-straight hair. But a flat iron just doesn't do as good a job as a big-barreled curling iron and sometimes leaves a line. I also use a curling iron close to the roots to give my hair some lift, which I haven't been able to do with a flat iron. For everyday hair, it takes me about 5 to 7 minutes to get the look I want. For special occasions, I use small sections and setting "product" to do big, loose curls. It takes longer, maybe 20-25 minutes, but a 1.5 inch curling iron like this produces an excellent result.
In short, this curling iron does everything I need it to do at a fraction of the price of that more expensive brand. What more could I ask for in a curling iron?

I bought this curling iron because, first of all, the one I had would turn off every time I moved my hand over the on/off button and I wouldn't realize it until my hair stopped being curled when I would try to curl it. Secondly, this curling iron is great for somebody who has extremely thick hair; it works really well without having to leave it in your hair for 45 seconds just to get some curl. I also didn't even realize that this is the same curling iron that my hairstylist uses. I like the simple on/off switch as well and I like the great heat setting range this iron has, too. And the price I found on Amazon was half of what I see this selling for in the high-end beauty stores. Even though I usually don't order things off the internet, because I like to be able to actually see what I am getting, I was glad I made the decision to buy this. All in all, this was a great purchase and I don't have a negative thing to say about this iron.