Is the extended barrel worth it over a standard curling iron?

If your hair falls well past your shoulders or is thick, the longer barrel wraps more hair per pass and cuts styling time. For short hair, a standard-length barrel is easier to control.

Does it have adjustable heat settings?

No. It runs at a single high heat up to 450°F, so fine or color-treated hair needs a heat protectant and quick passes.

What size curls does the 1-inch barrel make?

Medium curls and waves. Smaller barrels give tighter curls; larger ones give looser waves.

Can it straighten hair as well as curl it?

Yes. The round barrel and clamp can be used to smooth and straighten sections, though it is slower than a flat iron.

Does it shut off automatically?

No. There is no auto shutoff, so unplug it after each use.

No written warranty is stated for this model.

Where can I buy the Hot Tools 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Poshmark, Salon Brands, barbersalon.com, Apothecarie.

Hot Tools 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron

Q: Where is the Hot Tools 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron cheapest?

At eBay, for $7.50, 88% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of long, thick hair tend to rate it well for speed and lasting curls, and the gold barrel is often credited with smooth, shiny results. Complaints center on the lack of heat settings and the hot barrel surface.

What people mention

Barrel lengthPraisedOwners with long hair say the extended barrel lets them wrap bigger sections and finish faster.
Heat levelCriticisedReviewers note there is no dial, so the single high setting can be too hot for fine or damaged hair.
Curl holdPraisedUsers report curls that keep their shape through a long day.
ShinePraisedThe gold barrel is credited with a smooth, glossy finish rather than a frizzy one.
SafetyCriticisedThe barrel runs very hot and there is no auto shutoff, so owners say they must unplug it by hand.

About the Hot Tools 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron

The Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron is a corded spring curling iron with a single cylindrical barrel.

Wrap dry hair around the barrel to make smooth curls, add volume with waves, or form structured, well-defined curls. It can also be used to straighten. It works on all hair types and heats to a maximum of 450 °F.

Type

Spring curling iron, standard

Barrel

Single barrel, cylindrical, extended length

Barrel diameter

1 in

Material

24K gold barrel

Max temperature

450 °F

Power

Corded electric