not up to previous quality standards [SEP] i have used this brand for years to smooth my frizzy hair and add a bit of curl this one is not a great as the ones i have had in the past the tip which spins freely has no apparent means to tighten it as there is a groove in the tip that allows one to remove the brush pieces one at a time for cleaning and i cannot tighten it i am always finding the brush pieces on the floor or in my bag the tip and handle are not exactly flush with the iron so one or two strands of hair get caught and pulled out with each curl not a pleasure to use i may be done with this brand