When using the 1.25 T3 iron, the curls wouldn’t hold on my hair. I tried the 1 inch iron and WOW, Game Changer!! I used another 1 inch professional curling iron for years, however, the curl I get with the T3 supersedes my other brand. I find the curls I get using the T3 appear more natural and I find that I don’t have to touch up my hair as often as I had to with my other professional iron. I currently use the heat setting at 3. When I use the heating setting at 2, I find the curls don’t last as long as when it is set at 3. The results may have something to do with the length of my hair. I would always recommend less heat to achieve the result you want to avoid hair damage. I always use a hair heat protectant. My hair length is medium to long. My hair is very curly, however I do Biotin treatments to lessens the curl. I would say the texture of my hair is a combination of normal to fine. My teenage daughter loved the 1 inch so much, I purchased a 2nd iron for her. Although I don’t actively work in the industry, I maintain my cosmetology license and thankfully have been fortunate to use other professional brands for comparison. I would definitely try this iron. I hope you love it as much as I do …
This half inch curling iron is built solid, heats quickly, and distributes heat very evenly. It leaves my hair shiny and healthy. I use it as a root lifter because I have thick heavy strands of very straight hair. I clip my hair at the roots on the crown region to give a small root boost. I also use it as a hair straightener. The coating allows my thick black strands to glide easily through to solve bedhead issues. I glide the iron from the roots to combat unwanted bends and curves. This iron is very versatile and can be used for various purposes. I’ve even used it to curl my hair on special occasions. I highly recommend this iron. I tried to save money and got a cheaper half inch iron prior to purchasing this one, but it did not measure up to this one at all. This one is worth the investment.