good simple curling iron [SEP] it is hard to find a good curling iron it must not be a popular size some on the market have the thumb release so high from the barrel it is difficult to use the helen of troy is simple but effective easy on the hands and has heat settings i only use the high setting i have tried other curling irons with temperature settings and they just burn my hair no need for all the pizazz just need a simple curling iron that works well and this one does the job the cord does curl up on you but for the price not a big problem it gets hot quickly and does a good job