I really love Hot Tools curling iron, especially this one! I have the 1 3/4" one that gives me lose curls but I just wanted one that gives my hair a straight out of the salon blow dry look so I decided to get this one. My hair has been a little damaged and frizzy from dyeing and this curling iron definitely did the job, giving me that smooth voluminous look! My biggest problem with using curling irons is that sometimes it gives my hair that rough/dry feeling afterwards, but this one definitely doesn't make my hair feel damaged at all! I was a little skeptical when I was deciding whether to buy this because I have a curling iron of every size already. I didn't know if I needed this one, but ever since I got this, I have been using it everyday :D. I am also a little amazed at the price because this definitely feels like top of the line quality for such a reasonable price.