For once, I managed to make myself curls! I must say that I tested at least seven different loopers but I could not do without burning my fingers! With this one, the violet protection prevents all burns, and its mechanism which closes automatically turn allows more easily to the loop. It's an evolution for the looping! It can also be used for straightening hair. With its value for money, I think he is ahead toue other straighteners / curlers knew the market, Bravo Philips!