- Is the long barrel worth it over a standard 1.25-inch iron?
- If you have long or thick hair, yes. The longer barrel holds wider sections, so you make fewer passes. For short hair or tight curls, a standard barrel is easier to control.
- What hair types does the 1.25-inch barrel suit?
- It works best for medium to long hair and loose waves or blowout curls. Coarse or resistant hair benefits from the 430°F top heat. Short hair is harder to wrap on this barrel.
- Does it have adjustable heat?
- Yes, it heats up to 430°F, but there is no digital display, so you set heat by dial rather than exact degrees.
- Does it shut off automatically?
- Yes, it powers off after 60 minutes of inactivity, which helps if you forget to unplug it.
- How long is the cord?
- About 9 feet, with a swivel base and a hanging loop, so you can reach a mirror without an extension cord.
- Is it dual voltage for travel?
- It runs on AC mains and is not a dual-voltage travel iron, so you would need a converter abroad.
- Where is the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler 1.25" cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $97.95, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler 1.25"?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Beauty Plus Salon, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Nordstrom.