Conair Instant Heat 1 1/2-Inch Curling Iron, 1 ½ inch barrel produces soft waves – for use on medium and long hair

I love this curling iron. I have had trouble finding one that is easy to use and has a decent barrel size. And heats up nicely. I have owned one like this before, but lost it. This was worth replacing. I have difficulty with larger barrel sizes because my hair is not long enough in the places where I need the curve. My hair will not respond unless wrapped around a barrel small enough in circumference, but not too big. Hence, the curve works with my fine hair, which will not be smooth enough in a larger-barrel curling iron unless I use additional styling tools—double damage.Unless you want more bells and whistles, you will be happy with this good-quality item. It is basic, with the on/off functions showing, and you need to make sure to turn it off.If you want to gift something, you might find it cost-effective to pair it with other hair products, like a heat styling leave-in product and clips to keep the hair sectioned like they do in the salons. I must use Amazon's gift delivery service because I live far from my loved ones.This is cost-effective and a tried-and-true method that still has a place in today's world. This is a product you can use carefully, yet you don't have to worry about the smell unless you push it with too much heat or products that aren't meant for heat styling. The speed and average temperature are easy. It will hold up well if you have the type of heart that usually responds. My hair is not straight and has a bit of natural wave. Though if you have straight hair, I think the medium barrel, or smaller one, will work well, especially with hair products for the body. For me this has great hold.Enjoy!

This is an easy to use , inexpensive curling iron- it’s smooth, lightweight and easy to use- it has a turbo boost button and it heats up quickly with an automatic shutoff after 15 minutes in case you forget to unplug it before you go. It gives you nice sized curls that look great

Great basic curling iron. Heats fast, curls great, and easy to adjust temperature.

I like Conair products but the thumb handle has a little piece of plastic to protect you from the heat. It is too small. End up, touching the metal piece which burns your finger or thumb.

Not sure how anyone can complain about this. It’s cheap, comes the size it’s supposed to be, heats up very quickly, is easy to handle and is cheap. I’ve no complaints…none.

This is my fourth of this same curling iron, spanning about 25 years. They last well (obviously), curl well, and are a good size and shape and function for my desired styles. The plastic thumb guard came off of my last one a few years ago (after several years of usage), so I had it covered with duct tape. But the heat was gradually decreasing, so I decided to get a new iron. One never knows if the newer ones will be as good of quality - usually the manufacturers make them cheaper and poorer to scrimp on money. But this new iron is just as good as the others I have used for years and years.For some years I would accidentally change the heat setting with my fingers as I used the irons, because of the location on the device - but I learned to stop touching that area. I'm not sure where else they would put that setting changer (perhaps on the cord end), but as I said, I learned to stop changing the setting.I'm still very pleased with this Conair curling iron, and this newest one is as good as my first one many years ago.

Third time’s the charm? Nope! Only reason I’m giving this three stars is that for the first year it works great. Then it will just stop heating up. Lights up, but doesn’t heat up. I need to replace it but really debating about trying a 4th one! Ugh! It’s a dilemma for sure!

I was surprised on the curl this small barrel can give. Works great everytime. Love it!