Helen of Troy 1" Pro Brush Iron 1517
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Customer Reviews of Helen of Troy 1" Pro Brush Iron 1517
Customer Review: Functional but not made to last
Summary: 3 Stars
Like several other reviewers, I have been frustrated at the difficulty in finding curling brushes in the stores these days, and I took a chance on ordering this one after reading the mixed reviews on it. For its price, it does the job, but compared to the curling brushes that I used in the 1980s, this one leaves a lot to be desired. Its plastic bristles and on/off switch are both pretty flimsy, and I'll be surprised if this one is still functional two years from now. (Note that the Conair 1/2-inch curling brush I purchased in 1988 still works perfectly and has no broken parts.) The tip is way too short, and I constantly burn my fingers trying to grab the tip, just like several other reviewers reported. It also takes a good five minutes to get hot.
In summary, for $16, this isn't a bad deal and it will probably last for a couple of years. It's just much more cheaply made than the curling brushes that were so widely available at places like Wal-Mart 20 years ago.
Customer Review: Great Styling Tool!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this curling iron for several years. It is a wonderful size barrel for those of us with shoulder length hair. It has a swivel cord, a cool tip, and easy to clean bristles on the brush iron itself.
I rated this product four stars only because of the life of the product. I can generally get a year of service from this iron. I use it everyday, and always try to keep it clean from styling products. Because it is offered on Amazon.com at such a competitive price...the lifetime really doesn't bother me, because it is really still a great deal. It is impossible to locate this iron at local retail businesses, but actually even if it were available it is much easier to order online at Amazon.com! I just ordered two to have on hand, and got a great deal! They arrived quickly and were in perfect condition (NIB) I sure hope they keep manufacturing this one, because it is a perfect product for me! I'll be ordering this one again in the future!
Customer Review: last of a dying breed!
Summary: 4 Stars
Can't figure out why there are so few curling brushes out there - they are so much easier to use than the irons, especially for those like me who have stick-straight hair that slips through the irons. That said, the Helen of Troy brush is the only 1-inch barrel I can find out there, save for the ceramic one that is way too hot to handle and burns the hair too easily. The Helen of Troy does the job, just takes a few extra minutes of curling to perform on very straight hair. We need a curling brush that gets a few degrees hotter than the Helen of Troy (and an automatic shut-off!) and a few degrees cooler than the Inifinity by Conair. Are you listening, marketing departments???Customer Review: So not worth the money
Summary: 1 Stars
I want to say first that I only use hot brushes on my hair, for years I have used the Conair instant hot brush and I wanted to see if I could find one with a longer cord. The Conair is a great brush but the cord is thin and short. I purcased a Hot Tools brush and it was great although I need at least a 1" diameter to use as I like to. The Helen of Troy brush is so cheaply made it almost looks like it is made out of one of the lids from a Starbucks coffee cup. The absolute worst, cheapest piece of poo ever. It takes so long to heat up that I never did see if it would get hot enough to work. DO NOT waste your money! I will go back to Conair until Hot Tools makes a larger barrel.Customer Review: Great product--long life!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the longest-lasting curling iron I've ever bought. It has 2 heat settings and works beautifully. The big plastic tip helps you control your work without getting burned. I've had it for about 3 years and it still works; tried it on long hair and now my short hair.