u may not care what i think but i own a miniglide .5", chi 1", and a maxiglide 1.25". I've done plenty of heads long n short w/ success w/my chi 1" and feel comfy to say that a 1" flat iron should be a good buy. i think 1.25" is pretty big for neck length. i say yay on 1" solia plus u'll still be happy when ur hair grows longer.