Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Digital Flat Iron with Extra-long Plates, 1 Inch

After researching irons extensively with a few key criteria that were necessary, this iron and one other won out in all categories.This and the other were comparable in temperature rating, price point and size and also the fact that I'd previously owned and liked both brands.This one one out.Pros:Digital Display that is lit up in blue when not ready and turns green when at desired temperatureItem feels nice in the hand. It's not too light to feel flimsy, but not too heavy that you are tired when working with it. Feels expensive.Plates are lovely and long (longest I found), so you can take wider sections, and also when you're doing curls, it gives you more plate to run the hair over before it slides off the end, so you get stunning, perfect beachy waves (the curling ability of this iron are top-notch!)Heats up quickly and is only hot in the unit, the outside and handle stay coolI have thin, naturally straight, bleach, processed hair - so keep that in mind with my review. It smoothed frizzy damaged sections in one pass. I was able to go over those sections at the highest heat without giving the damaged section a melted look (like a cheaper iron does - I normally never use top heat for these sections tho, it was for testing purposes only!)I did test it at top temp over a large, back section of hair to see how it would perform for someone with thicker hair and it swiped right through in one pass with nice results.Cons:Wish the cord was a foot longer.Wish the colour was a bit nicer. The black/yellow combo isn't my favourite.But seriously, that's it! If this lasts as long as my old Hot Tools (which still works, but just doesn't glide like it used to) which was around 10 years, that's great!Will update if I run into any issue, but if you're on the market for a straightener, this product is a steal for the price point.

The media could not be loaded.  Appearance wise, it is sleek and professional and I love the simplicity of the controls and LED light. I love the longer plates because it allows me to get smoother results. Overall this straightener is fantastic! It heats up incredibly fast and it does not take a lot of time to style my hair whether it's just straightening or curling. I will say, if you are looking to purchase this for curls they will last incredibly long (although you're going to get a wand appearance more so than a curling iron due to the size of the plates). I have fine hair but a ton of it so will get intense bedhead which forces me to wash my hair every day. Becuase this iron has such a high temperature, the style stays incredibly well and I can refresh my curls if needed.Warning, you MUST know how to use this tool and use to correct protector for your hair before use. Since this tool goes to 450 degrees, you can seriously damage your hair if you do not prepare it beforehand. This is a perfect addition to your hot tools collection, I've been a fan for years!!

Great product...even better price!

I was using the Bellezza Flat Iron. I had this forever and loved it because I have very long stick straight hair that's very hard to keep curl. It finally broke and I was forced to buy something else. They don't make the iron had anymore. After reading reviews on Ulta, Amazon, and other sites, I settled on buying this one. I love this iron. It gets hot quickly, it doesn't snag my hair like my last iron did, and the extra long plates allow me to pick up more hair. As far as keeping curl WOW that's almost impossible with my hair and I don't have to use hairspray when I use this iron. It straightens my hair just as good. I would buy a thousand times over very impressed with this brand and it doesn't break the bank.

Handling this straight wand is a little awkward. It works very well and you get great coverage because the heat plates are extra long. It's great for thick hair. He's nicely and straightens nicely. The grip is a little off for me.