one of the best curling irons [SEP] i received this gift for christmas i have coursecurly and thick ethnic hair this curling iron worked amazing it took only minutes significantly less time than usual to style my hair to curl my entire head my hair when it is straightened is about inches long this curling iron got hot enough to curl my hair i am still amazed this curling iron was easy to use and i was able to choose between tight and loose curls i highly recommend this product for all hair types it is well worth the money i am going to get rid of my other curling irons