This curling iron is fabulous!! I've always bought Conair curling irons over the years and just about every 2 years I end up having to buy a new one for different reasons. Well since I've been using this Hot Tools curling iron, it's the best! It heats up very fast and the heat is evenly distributed through the barrel. PLUS, it came with 2 extra metal pieces for the underside of the barrel that allows the iron to open! And in my experience before, when that piece breaks, you have to buy a whole new curling iron. So that was an added bonus I didn't expect! Overall so far.. A++!!