HOT TOOLS 24K Gold Extended Barrel Spring Curling Iron 2" with Clamp for Loose Bouncy Curls

review hot tools ext 2” curl iron This is THE BEST Curling Iron l've ever purchased. Great for those with long hair, coily hair, a lot of hair, and/or hard to style hair. I've gone through several higher priced options this past year alone ($100-$250 each) in my never-ending quest for a curling iron that would work with my hair. Unfortunately, the pricier brands turned out to be just as ineffective as the reasonably priced brands. Until this purchase. I have A LOT of LONG "COILY" HAIR and it's difficult to style. The standard length and diameter curling irons are a royal pain to use — it takes forever to do my hair (2-3 passes per section)!!! The standard barrels are too short, the diameters too slim, and the temperatures not high enough to handle a person with long difficult-to-style hair. And the WORST part of the previous curling irons: Even applying a heat protector prior to styling, using approved temp of only 365F, my hair would STINK for days. I couldn't stop or even mask the smell. Plus it took forever to do my hair because standard barrels were too short and too narrow and temperatures not high enough to quickly handle thick, coily, and/or long hair. I had always loved Hot Tools reliability, so when I saw they were offering a Gold Extra Long 2" Barrel Curling Iron ... I had to have it! After a few weeks of blissful use, I ordered another for my gym bag and will likelv order a 3rd iust for backup. This Hot Tools Gold Extra Long XL 2” Barrel Curling Iron leaves NO SMELL (even at 400F) and cuts my styling time in half — it handles more hair with each pass. The clip holds hair firmly in-place, yet the light-touch lever allows my hair to slide through smooth as silk. And my hair doesn’t get caught in the clip — not having hair ripped from my skull is good. Plus it has a wide range of temperatures, with higher temps for tough-to-style hair that are not found on other brands. After years of searching, I finally found THE perfect curling iron. I could never go back to the standard short-barrel narrow-diameter low-temp ineffective styling tools of days past. NOTE TO HOT TOOLS: Puh-lease do not ever discontinue this model, as there are no comparable products Extra Long Barrel 2” Curling Irons on the market. 🙏

It curls my hair really smooth. It’s a beautiful curling iron I like the new design to turn it off & on. The button to adjust the temperature is better. The buttons don’t stick out. I had the old model. This is much better & great quality as always.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the thick barrel of this Hot Tools Pro curling iron! It works for my daughter who has tight curly hair. Gives her large, beautiful curls, but it doesn't do anything for my thin, straight long hair. I've tried multiple times with and without product. I wish it curled my hair.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The curling iron is an exceptional styling tool that creates smooth bouncy curls. It heats up quickly. The size I got is big, perfect for medium to long hair. Overall, the curling iron offers professional quality performance.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really nice curling iron. It heats up fast, and the gold coating resists being coated in hair products, unlike my older cheaper curling iron! This makes nice great beach waves.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I usually didn't like to curl my hair until i found this curling iron!It makes good big curls that last all day!Iv also noticed that it hasn't damaged my hair unlike my other curling irons.I would definitely recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Hot Tools Pro Artist curling iron is beautiful. Love the 24k gold barrel and its heats up super quick! Easy to use clamp and temperature controls. The only negative was the size of the barrel, it was a bit too large for my hair and didn’t provide much defined curl.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried the Pro Artist 2” Extended Barrel Curling Iron from Hot Tools’ 24K Gold Collection. First of all- I am in LOVE with the look the gold barrel gives. It makes the tool look very high end. The curling iron heats up quickly and holds heat throughout the entire curling process. The 2” barrel gives a beautiful blown out look and the curls last all day. I definitely recommend this product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Holds my curls for majority of the day. It heats up pretty fast. I love how it has a temp setting so I don’t fry my blonde hair. Great size and easy to use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Amazing product! I got it right before I took some maternity photos! I love the straightforward heat settings and love that there's a timer on it. It heated up quickly and efficiently. I've never seen a barrel that big but it worked like a charm!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This curling iron is amazing! I love the size for when I want a larger curl. The only downside side to a product like this is that you won’t use it as often unless you are looking to achieve a larger curl. Other than this, the iron is extremely safe and user friendly and definitely recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] **This product was given to me by Influenster, in-exchange for my honest review** Indulge yourself with Hot Tools Pro Artist 24k Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron! This hair tool measures an impressive 2 inches in width &effortlessly creates voluminious, beachy waves that last in my hair all day! The lightweight body is constructed with 24k gold, this ensures an even heat distrubution that gives smooth, shiny curls without damaging your hair! The handle provides a comfortable grip, making it easy to maneuver. The extended barrel allows you to curl larger sections making it easier then ever to have perfect beachy waves. The Hot Tools Pro Artist 24k Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron delivers salon quality results right from your home! It has adjustable heat settings &a digital temperature display for precise heat control. Being that this iron is 2 inches in width, I would reccomend this for medium to long hair. The Hot Tools Pro Artist 24k Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron is a great addition to my hair "tool" collection!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The barrel is THICK! This curling iron is perfect for loose curls or a blowout look. I personally love that there are many heat settings to choose from rather than two or three. Heats up quickly as well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love this. I usually like Hot Tools products - they heat fast and give great results. However, I have two issues with this one. While the 2-inch barrel gave me gorgeous waves when I first used it, they did not last for me at all. My hair holds a curl really well usually so I think this size is no good for me. Second issue is that the iron is so heavy. After a while I had to stop since my hand started to hurt. Not sure if I will continue using it. It has great potential, but unfortunately it’s not for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The heat setting is amazing, super fast but you have to be careful because it can get real hot. Love the barrel size for long hair. The only thing that could have been better was the curl performance. I think the barrel is bigger so it ends up giving more loose waves, more of a blow out look not big curls.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this hot iron tool! As a girl with long hair it’s so helpful to have an extra long barrel. The 2 inch barrel is the perfect size to create a “fake blowout” this tool gives super bouncy curls that are all the trend right now! Can’t go wrong with this hot iron tool!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The area to place your thumb gets hot. The clamp pulled out a couple strands of my hair. It took a while to cool down, once I turned it off, and the stand is flimsy, so without a proper surface to place it on, I had to hold it until cool. I will stick to using a flat iron to curl my hair.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The barrel is huge. The pictures don’t justify how big it is. It’s a bit heavy and looks scary to use because of the barrel. I had a hard time trying to figure out how to use it because the barrel was heavy and I couldn’t hold for that long. I would get a smaller barrel for someone new to hair tools.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This curling iron is top notch it heats up extremely fast and to very high degrees which is very helpful. It has a little black thing you can pull out so it doesn't t burn anything which I love. The barrel gives it a blow out curl which i love and will uses this on a daily!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is great! Love the curls it gives me ! The barrel size is great and I love how many settings it has and how fast it heats up!!! So durable and I love the extended barrel