If you have been keeping up with my blog, you know that I recently purchased a TopStyler at Target. After giving it a try a couple of times I found it was very convenient it was fast and easier than other hot tools. The first time I tried it I still had my hair a bit damp. Something I don't recommend if you want perfect results. So that didn't work out for me. Second time around my hair was dry, I did not use any hair products or heat protectors. I applied the "c shells" waited for about 20 min took them off and I was happy seeing how they had turned out.