1108 - MARCEL GRIP, 1", 85 watts

 (13 customer reviews)

I've used various different curling irons, none of which would work on my hair. I have naturally straight hair, and it is difficult for me to curl my hair and to keep those curls in for the day. This hot tools curling iron, curls my hair perfectly, and with a little help of hairspray, the curls stay in all day. Would definitely recommend this curling iron, to those that have difficulty curling their hair.

I have been using a 1-1/4" marcel curling iron (same brand) for several years and love it. I thought I might try the 1 inch. There is a huge difference in barrel size between the two. At first I thought I must have ordered the wrong size or my old one was actually larger than I thought. However, I measured them, and they are only 1/4 " difference in size. The difference just looks a lot more.

I put mine in "unlock" mode so that the handle rotates when you use it. This is how I prefer using it. However, on my new one, it is very stiff, and I have trouble getting it to rotate freely. I don't know if it is just because it is new and needs to be used for a while or if it is slightly defective. I will keep spinning it so that it is not as tight. Other than that, I can't complain at all about it.

If you have never used a marcel curling iron before, I highly recommend practicing with it without heat or at a VERY low heat setting. I have used them for years...Read more

This curling iron fell apart within a month of purchasing. I was able to snap it back together several times, and finally, I got it to stay together so I continue to use them. The swivel cord does not swivel for me, which is very annoying when you are doing formal hairstyles for a wedding party. I'm guessing that these ones on amazon are 'seconds' or perhaps old product. I won't buy from amazon again for this tool. I will go to my beauty supply store instead, because the returns are easier.