Great for very short hair
I've got a 1-inch iron that was fabulous for adding smooth curves to my short bob, but when I cut my hair super short it became a lot harder to use. I wanted to add some wispy little curls, going this way and that. The big 1-inch barrel wasn't working for me. This little iron has been terrific, making it easy to add a curl wherever I want, even on my baby bangs. It only takes 1 second to make a curl. Honest, I counted! &#34;One thousand one&#34;... and boom, curl! Now it needs to be noted that I'm not trying to curl large sections, just individual curls. And my hair is fine and curls easily. YMMV. The rounded barrel makes it easy to draw the curl through the iron, giving a great shape without crimping.<br /><br />Some reviewers complain that the on-off switch is difficult to access without getting burned, but I've had no problems. I've got normal fingers, not overly thin, and keep my nails sport length, not long. The switch is located about a half inch back from the heat plates, which seems to allow plenty of room. At least, it is for me.<br /><br />With it's short length and small barrel, this little iron is perfect for my very short hair. It only needs a swivel cord to be perfect, but at the price, I'm willing to overlook that flaw.
Rating: 4 stars