I bought this curling iron about 8 months ago and at first was ecstatic with the Hot Tools Ceramic Curling Iron! then a few months ago the ceramic coating started to peel off under the clamp. You get what you pay for. I was debating on getting a Babyliss Pro vs. Hot Tools before I bought this and thought well they both are similar however the price range was a big difference Babyliss ($84.99) vs Hot Tools (34.28) so I opted for the Hot Tools.Now that the ceramic coating continues to peel off I am considering buying a new one and will most likely go with a more QUALITY brand hoping the curling iron and its Ceramic plate lasts longer!!I do love this iron for the time being but dislike the fact that my hair touches a metal plate and is considerably damaging my hair.....