Product Reviews Rated 3.74 out of 5 stars
23 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Highly recommend for difficult hair! When I say I have the world's most difficult hair, I mean it. I have fairly long, heavy but fine hair and have tried so many different curling irons in hopes that my hair would stay curled. I'm also a pageant girl so its been a real challenge to get my hair how I want it to look. This curling iron managed to do the trick though! I had beautiful, bouncy curls that lasted. It also helped to smooth my hair as well. I have changed nothing about my hair routine since stating to use this iron, so I'm convinced it works magic. I highly recommend if you have difficult to curl hair to try this curling iron!
Most Helpful Critical Review Won't stay on This was delivered on Monday and it was so excited to use it. Unfortunately, it won't stay on. I will turn it on and select my heat temp and let it warm. It will stop blinking and glow thr temp color then once I pick it up it shuts off. I have to return it on EVERYTIME I try to do a curl. So frustrating. This is the second curling iron from Ulta I've purchased in the last year that has been a dud. As a licensed cosmetologist, I'll stick to buying from the supply store but this was on super sale for the 21 days of beauty and I thought it was a great deal so I grabbed it. Will be returning for hopefully a full refund.
Reviewed by 23 customers worst curling iron I own 3
crae1412 from Colorado
I love the brand so I bought this with blind faith it would be amazing. umm... it wasn't. I have lots of fine hair and usually use a wand but thought this would give me a loose beachy look... not so much.:(
Won't stay on 1
C from MN
This was delivered on Monday and it was so excited to use it. Unfortunately, it won't stay on. I will turn it on and select my heat temp and let it warm. It will stop blinking and glow thr temp color then once I pick it up it shuts off. I have to return it on EVERYTIME I try to do a curl. So frustrating. This is the second curling iron from Ulta I've purchased in the last year that has been a dud. As a licensed cosmetologist, I'll stick to buying from the supply store but this was on super sale for the 21 days of beauty and I thought it was a great deal so I grabbed it. Will be returning for hopefully a full refund.
Clamp is too loose 2
Vanessa from Oregon
Great curling iron, everything works fine. Will be returning because the clamp is too loose and my hair falls right out as I'm feeding through. Sucks because I liked it & don't have that problem with my other irons.
Worst curling iron ever 1
E from Denver
I really wish I could return this iron and get my money back. I had high hopes as the Chi Lava straighten is great! This curling iron did nothing for me. Curls didn't last more then 10 minutes and it left an AWEFUL burnt smell in my hair for months!
I love it! 5
Ti80 from Tn
I was previously using a babylisspro ceramic 1.25". I loved it, but had to replace it often because the end with the cord would completely fall off. This one seems sturdier at the end, heats up really fast, grips firmly without pulling, and smooths and curls my hair wonderfully.
That smell tho... 3
Mamak8 from Reno, nv
This iron makes very nice soft curls. Doesn't snag on the hair. The barrel is a little too short for long hair and the rubber tip is pretty much useless. You will burn yourself if you have to hold on to the end. But that SMELL is awful! I thought it was my hair or a product. As soon as I switched back to my old curling iron, the smell went away. It smells really bad even after cleaning the iron :(
Left my hair smelling sooo gross 1
Stephanie from Redlands
This curling iron left my hair smelling like sulfur! It took about a week for the smell to fade no matter how many times I washed my hair and how many different products I used.
Awesome Curling Iron 5
Chan from Memphis, TN
I absolutely love this curling iron. It heats up fast and the curls last all day. I have long thick hair so the higher setting is a plus. So far the Chi Lava line is the best I have ever used.
Great option. 5
Laura from 90210
Just came here to say, use a lower temp than you think you need in combo with a good heat protectant and finish with a good hairspray.. I like Enjoy. This iron is awesome and my curls keep overnight (long, moderately thick, slightly wavy hair).
Love! 5
Amy from WI
I absolutely love this product! I have used curling irons since 1982 and this is the best one I ever used. This curls my hair in literally 1 second after winding it up. My hair does not look damaged after use. It's light, simple, many temp options. I love it.
Meh 2
Abi from New Jersey
Goes through smoothly and doesn't pull, but not really sure why it doesn't work. Curls started falling out as I was going and some sections would barely curl at all even on the highest settings.
Disappointed 2
Jules from Wi
I have bought much cheaper curling irons that have worked much better and lasted a LOT longer.
amazing! 5
Vanessa from Katy, TX
It curls really nice, doesn't pull hair and it does not give it that burnt smell. I love it!!
Curls stay allll day 5
Laurie from Riverside
I have long, medium thick hair that can pull curls out because of the length (weight). This curler heats up fast and at the 400 degree setting, curls my hair perfectly with curls that last all day. I use good primers and hairspray as well of course, but I regret not buying this sooner. It's cut my morning hair routine time suck in half 🙂
Great Iron! 5
amylee from Cutchogue,NY
Just what I needed. Worked great on my hair! I have keratin bond extensions and it curled them perfectly!
Love! 5
ThickHair girly from Northern Virginia
Love, love this curling iron!! So happy I purchased this. I try so many I wasn't sure it would deliver. It slides down while still holding the hair nicely.
Finally a curling iron that I'm going to keep 5
CJ from Fort Worth, TX
This iron is exactly what I need. It doesn't make me feel like I need a 3rd hand to use it. The 1.25" barrel with the barrel length clip works perfectly for me. It smoothly moves through my hair, removes frizz and gives volume and shine. When I bought this iron, it was my 3rd within the last year. One had no clip and required a heat glove for use. The 2nd had a short clip and buttons to push to spin the barrel and was hard to use.
Worst curling iron I've ever bought 1
Tlynnd from Ohio
Do not waist your money on this. This iron was pulling and ripping my hair. Did not glide though it like advertised. Made my hair look fried and frizzy on the ends. I will never waist money on a Chi product again. Very disappointed. Returning it.
Love! 5
Philli from Georgia
Love this curling iron! It good hair tight while curling and gives stay put loose curls I was looking g for. I highly recommend!
Yes to this curling iron! 5
Sqx654 from Ohio
I've tried more curling irons than I would like to admit. From hot tools to the t3. I can say so far this is my favorite. It has several heating settings which is an absolute must. My hair DOES NOT get caught near the base (like it did with the t3). I also find myself not needing to use much hair spray to hold the curls. The iron itself is smooth and my hair just glides. I recommend this to anyone looking for a great curling iron and one that won't break the bank.
Highly recommend for difficult hair! 5
Ashley from St. Louis, MO
When I say I have the world's most difficult hair, I mean it. I have fairly long, heavy but fine hair and have tried so many different curling irons in hopes that my hair would stay curled. I'm also a pageant girl so its been a real challenge to get my hair how I want it to look. This curling iron managed to do the trick though! I had beautiful, bouncy curls that lasted. It also helped to smooth my hair as well. I have changed nothing about my hair routine since stating to use this iron, so I'm convinced it works magic. I highly recommend if you have difficult to curl hair to try this curling iron!
Get it 5
Madshat from Portland
Best curling iron of all time!
Love it!!! 5
Ashley H from Fayetteville, NC
I was looking for a slightly smaller curling iron to crest wavy curls with since I cut my hair just above me shoulders and my 1.5" curling iron wasn't doing the trick. This curling iron is perfect! Heats up quick and curls my hair fast as well.