This is the best hair straightener I have ever used. My hair stylist has one and convinced me it was the best thing ever, so I bought one. It wasn't cheap, I think it was on sale for $149 without tax but so worth it. I had a Paul Brown before this and loved that but now that I have used the Vibrastrait I wouldn't go back. It vibrates and seems to shimmy the hair to make it easier to pull through which is very helpful especially when curling with it. Heats up to 450 degrees, making my thick hair no problem for this straightener. Very impressed. I almost died when I almost dropped it.