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HOT TOOLS Signature Series Gold Curling Iron
Last Updated: May 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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837
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Review Analysis - 582 recent, verified reviews
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Hair
105curl, curling iron, curl my hair, iron, curls
+67%
-33%
" ... I have long, thick, frizzy hair and it does wonders for me! ... "
" ... I have a lot of hair but it is fine. ... I ordered the 3/4 and it has helped my hair hold curl so much better! ... "
" ... So far I love it and how it curls my hair ... "
" ... This is exactly what I wanted and it isn't too hot for my hair. ... "
" ... This was suggested by my hair stylist. ... "
" ... these are the best for hard to style hair ... "
" ... Quality curling tool ... "
" ... After my first use my hair was amazing! ... Perfect curls and waves and long lasting and my hair was very bright ... "
Heating
74heat, heats up quickly, curls, hot, heats up fast
+81%
-19%
" ... LOVE this curling iron, I had to replace it after the heating element stopped working on the one that I've had for at least 5 years, if not longer. ... "
" ... This curling wand heats up quickly, and is fairly easy to use. ... "
" ... it heats up fast, it's my second one I wore out the first one! ... "
" ... Curling iron gets extremely hot ... "
" ... This curler heats quickly and curls my hair beautifully! ... "
" ... Easy to use holds its heat. ... "
" ... I love the size of this, and how fast it heats up. ... "
" ... Heats up and works as expected. ... "
Drying
73curling iron, curls, curl, iron, curl my hair
+86%
-14%
" ... ( also ordered 2”) Anyway, I Absolutely LOVE this curling iron, it holds your hair until you want it to release, is well made and easy to handle. ... Creates great curls, my hair is long( mid back) board straight, fine but dense. ... "
" ... I love the soft curls this curling iron creates on my hair. ... I have to get my curling iron pretty hot to work on my thick hair and this one has a feature to make it go hot enough for me. ... "
" ... This is the third hot tools curling iron I’ve owned in 20 years. ... "
" ... I ordered the 3/4 and it has helped my hair hold curl so much better! ... "
" ... For whatever reason, I have to turn this curling iron well past 400 degrees to get it to even partially curl one piece of hair. ... This iron takes me twice the time and my hair looks like crap by time I'm done. ... "
" ... I have owned several Hot Tool Curling Irons in the past but never have I had one that the handle wouldn't hold my hair. ... "
" ... This curling iron arrived on Feb. 17th 2020, I used it once that day at heat setting 350. ... I used the iron again a day later, also on 350 heat setting and again great hair. ... The moment I put the iron to my hair to begin to curl my hair, I immediately smelled a burned hair smell and removed the iron . ... The photo shows my hair is long and the close up shows the weird spiky pieces I have from where this wretchedly malfunctioning curling iron has burned my hair off! ... I'm not sure how hot an iron must be to burn hair at the first touch, but I'm guessing it must be way beyond its max heat setting of 450. ... "
" ... I’m growing out my hair and was at the point where I needed a larger barrel curling iron, so I ordered this one. ... "
Product Reliability
54last, stopped working, lasted, iron, died
+57%
-43%
" ... ( It lasted about 8 years) ... "
" ... Have used this brand for years ... "
" ... I have bought these for years. ... "
" ... I’ve used this for many years (8+) and am on my second since the first one finally gave out. ... "
" ... I dropped mine after 5 years! ... "
" ... Working well so far ... "
" ... It is my second one in 30 years. ... "
" ... I've had this curling iron a few weeks and no problems. ... "
Build Quality
50clamp, hot tools, curls, barrel, hair
+46%
-54%
" ... Dropped and broke the plastic part of the first one after years of use. ... "
" ... Cheap, doesn’t have a strong hold. ... Overall everything feels different. ... "
" ... Broke after about 6 months of use. ... "
" ... The first thing I noticed is the packing, very flimsy, the second issue is there is no extra spring which we all know Real HOT Tools come with an extra spring! ... Not Gold like the REAL HOT TOOLS. ... "
" ... The barrel clip is too bulky and I keep burning myself on it. ... "
" ... It doesn't hold the heat as well and as a result the curls are not as strong. ... "
" ... It comes with 2 replacement springs so the manufacturers are aware it breaks easily. ... I can replace the spring but with how fast this one broke I am not sure it will last any longer. ... "
" ... Secondly, it is really poorly designed, because the clamp that you push on to hold or release the hair is only plastic/rubber on the very end (look at the picture and you will see what I mean). ... "
Comfort
42hair, curl, tighter, loose curls, waves
+83%
-17%
" ... I love the 3/4 in size for tighter curls. ... "
" ... Curls aren’t too tight - makes more of a wave. ... "
" ... It took me a while to get the grip and to perfect the curl, but now I feel more confident using it! ... "
" ... Perfect for making loose beach waves or big tighter curls ... "
" ... Perfect for medium sections of hair with tighter curls that will fall out into nice waves. ... "
" ... Works great for loose curls ... "
" ... Love the size of the curl, not too tight, not to loose. ... "
" ... I ordered the 1 1/2” barrel and they created perfectly loose curls. ... "
Fit
38curl, clamp, curls, loose curls, tighter
+47%
-53%
" ... The only thing I don’t like is it doesn’t clamp down all the way sometimes (it’s like it gets stuck and I have to manually clamp it). ... "
" ... Cheap, doesn’t have a strong hold. ... "
" ... wouldn't even hold my hair in place ... "
" ... The clamp doesn't hold tight . ... doesn't clamp down tight to secure the hair ... "
" ... Only held a curl for a few minutes. ... "
" ... The barrel clip is too bulky and I keep burning myself on it. ... "
" ... It never lasts and the clamp ends up not springing back to closed position. ... "
" ... Within the first couple of months, I found myself frequently having to manually close the spring/clamp, so it would hold my hair. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy, makes, fast, curls, easy to hold
+97%
-3%
" ... It is easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use and gets hot fast ... "
" ... Had product previously and was very pleased, so easy decision to purchase another. ... "
" ... It's easy to use with a nice tip to avoid finger burns. ... "
" ... The handle is easy to use when making a curl. ... "
" ... The highest setting works well for me. ... "
" ... This product is so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
Price
29worth, money, worth the money, waste of money, value
+76%
-24%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth the money, I've heard nothing but good things about this brand ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
" ... I'm sure glad I finally got one of these, and especially glad I spent the money to get this top brand. ... "
" ... Worth every penny!!! ... "
" ... Great quality and great price! ... "
" ... It’s a great find for the price. ... "
" ... Great tool for a great sale price! ... "
Cables
20would, long, curling iron, wand, tangled
+70%
-30%
" ... The spinning cord is lovely. ... "
" ... The only thing I would improve is the length of the power cord, for some reason I feel the previous one I owned had a bit longer of a cord. ... "
" ... The cord is long, the grip is sturdy and the clip is tight. ... "
" ... I love that the cord twists when you use it. ... "
" ... Cord swivels easily as wand turns. ... "
" ... If he length of the cord is good, barrel is thick enough, and the temperatures are accurate. ... "
" ... Heat control desirable, cord adequately long, works well. ... "
" ... It doesnt have a really as long of a cord as other irons I have, but so far, it is reliable, heats up fast and curls well. ... "
Returns
18replacement, years, returned, box, returning
+17%
-83%
" ... The problem started one month after purchase and it is too late for me to return the product. ... "
" ... I will be returning. ... "
" ... I’m returning it. ... "
" ... I want a refund! ... "
" ... I was sent a USED item. ... "
" ... I do not have the box so I cannot return. ... "
" ... I don't know why I just didn't repack and send back for refund, I used a few times and of course it does not get as hot or stay hot like it should. ... "
" ... 10 years recently broke and I needed a replacement. ... "
Marketplace
16thank, products, time, quality, price
+69%
-31%
" ... (Or maybe that's the kind of mark-up the beauty products shops add to their products, because at the time, there was no Amazon to order from!) ... Thank you Amazon! ... "
" ... Item was as advertised and shipped promptly, shop with confidence here. ... "
" ... Thanks amazon for carrying this one. ... "
" ... This was a replacement for the same one I had. ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Replacing an identical item . ... "
" ... Half the price on Amazon as compared to other stores. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Size
16barrel, second, smaller, curl, 1
+100%
" ... I liked it so much that I ordered it in a second size. ... "
" ... Love the big barrel. ... "
" ... Love the 1 1/4” size. ... "
" ... This is the curling iron I always go with in the 1 1/2 barrel size. ... "
" ... Nice size curl ... "
" ... leaves a good size wave when used lighter and when held linger and tighter, forms a nice curl! ... "
" ... Just the size I was looking for ! ... "
" ... I still have my old 2 inch one but was looking for the smaller size ... "
Delivery
9quickly, one, came, box, arrived
+89%
-11%
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... It also came packaged in the box differently. ... "
" ... Item was as advertised and shipped promptly, shop with confidence here. ... "
" ... Good quality and product was in perfect condition when arrived. ... "
" ... Works as expected, arrived very quickly and the coupon was great too! ... "
" ... I can really tell the difference between this curler and my last one bought from a big box retailer. ... "
" ... Flawless and shipped quickly . ... "
Design
8sizes, gold, barrel, wand, signature
+88%
-13%
" ... I now have it in two different barrel sizes in order to complete different looks. ... "
" ... I like the shiny gold wand. ... "
" ... My wife loves the design and uses it frequently. ... "
" ... Works great and gives the look I want! ... "
" ... Overall I like it, I plan on buying a few more barrel sizes to change up my look. ... "
Features
7shut off feature, automatic shut, red light, irons, hot tools
+43%
-57%
" ... the red light turn on but keep cold ... "
" ... I just wish they would add an auto shut off feature. ... "
" ... My only issue with this is that I'm not sure if it has Auto shut off or not and the box does not specify. ... "
Cleaning
7wipe, hair, spray, iron, products
+71%
-29%
" ... Like the heating device, stays cleaner then drug store devices. ... "
" ... It is easy to wipe down with a damp cloth when hair product buildup occurs. ... "
" ... Also when the iron is still hot and plugged in WIPE THE BI&$H DOWN TO CLEAN IT PROPERLY! ... "
Sound Quality
4noise, making, sound, died
+25%
-75%
" ... Haven't had this one more than a few months and already the clip bar is making noise and acting like it's not going to last much longer. ... "
" ... Started making some beeping sounds then died. ... "
" ... unpleasant noise and pull when you run them through your hair . ) ... "
Cable Length
4would, long, short, swivels, length
+75%
-25%
" ... Good long cord. ... "
" ... The only thing I would improve is the length of the power cord, for some reason I feel the previous one I owned had a bit longer of a cord. ... "
" ... yes a long cord. ... But this cord is 6 foot long and swivels. ... "
Defective Delivery
4item
-100%
" ... I was sent a USED item. ... "
" ... this is defective. ... "
" ... I think the one I got is defective. ... "
As Gift
3+67%
-33%
" ... Gave as gift ... "
" ... got for a gift look nice she will be happy we hope ... "
Product As Described
3side, product, one
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... The last photo shows one side done and one side not. ... "
Storage
3size, one, looking, inch, box
+67%
-33%
" ... I still have my old 2 inch one but was looking for the smaller size ... "
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