I wanted to try this product first before I wrote a review. I bought the hot tools 1 1/2 & let me say it works wonders! I had bought a $20 bed head curling iron a week before this one and it was terrible! Didn't heat up hot or even curl . This iron heats up hot! I leave it on 280 degrees because I have fine hair and do not want to damage it and it gives a great curl and holds! I recommend this product 100%