I've been using these hair styling tools for over 20 years! It used to be manufactured by Helen of Troy and I bought them from Sally Beauty Supply stores. Now, it is called "Hot Tools" and is sold through the Helen of Troy company in Texas. It has always been the same tool with some minor changes here and there. FIRST, you need to know it is NOT A HAIR DRYER! It is a hot air "styling tool". You can use it on your dry hair, or you can wash your hair and dry it with a dryer, leaving it damp, then use this styling tool. I buy the 1-1/2 " size because I want a more relaxed curl. My hair is very straight, thick, and finely textured. This tool makes it so easy for me to get ready in the mornings. I just grab a chunk of hair and count to 15 or more and release. I've never had it tangle my hair! I probably use it on 6 or 8 sections of my hair while counting to 15, each time and I'm done! Doesn't get much easier than that! The tool lasts a long time, 3 or 4 years, with daily use. You DO need to keep lint out of the air intake area at the end of the tool. I occasionally use a straight pin, with the tool off and unplugged, to gently lift out any lint that might collect there. It probably works best for short to medium hair. I've used it for both. I also used it on the ends of hair when I had long hair. You just can't wind your long hair around it. I highly recommend this great styling tool! Read more
This is a great product! I'm an amputee and this is amazing for me! To have a hair dryer and curler in one is fantastic! It is light weight that I can hold it and works with my short hair. I'm not sure how it would work on long hair but I'm so happy to have this! Read more
The product itself was a great price and it works great for short to mid-length hair, however I felt like it loosened the power within the time. Other than that, the noise was pretty much low, the size was great and the heat level was just about needed! Read more
Absolutely love this item and how it works on my hair, easy to use as well Read more
This item is of poor quality and design. The barrel has hard teeth. I have bought Hot Iron over the past 15 yrs and always found them to be long lasting and great quality but I was very disappointed with this purchase. I am a traveling professional and returning it is not an option so I will use until I can replace with a better quality item. Item I found lacking, air flow volume, hard teeth for hair hurts with short hair, overall quality feel in hand. Overall it does dry and curl but not enjoyable to use. Read more
I do like this more than most, as it has decent force of air and enough actual heat to be effective. Also, the bristles/ teeth, have adequate strength and length to hold short, fine, limp hair so I can grab and hold enough to lift away from head and achieve a softer look. Like most, can't achieve the more lasting curl of small hot rollers. Not so big around that it only straightens short hair. Read more
Works good, but could have more power! Read more
Hot Tools has been a brand i have bought before. And was very pleased. Unfortunately this one isnt as good as my past blow dryers. I liked that the heat wasnt extremely hot. I also liked the barrell and handle size. It did take me longer to dry my hair but thats not a big no for me being that my hair is fine. Sadly it only lasted 8 months and suddenly stopped in the middle of drying one day. So overall its did the job I just expect at least 1 to 1/2 years from it. Especially with the name brand. So sad. Read more
