Do not purchase this item if you plan on using it beyond 30 days as the manufacturer does not cover the unit if it is purchased online. I bought this for my wife and it stopped working. The warranty inside the box states that it is covered for one year but that contradicts what is stated in the product description on Amazon.com. I think that this form of coverage is problematic and unfair. If the manufacturer's warranty is not honored if sold through Amazon then Amazon should not sell it. The representative from Farouk stated that they will only warranty the unit if purchased by a professional salon. Good luck if you choose to purchase anyway.