Let me start by saying, this curling iron is not only great for the price but absolutely my favorite curling iron I have ever purchased. I only purchased my first one for a less expensive iron to keep at my cabin. Honestly for the price, I didn't expect it to be fantastic but man was I surprised. I just ordered my second one to replace my overpriced curling iron at home because I preferred this one way more. It heats up nicely, my hair doesn't get tangled in it and best of all... It worked so fast. I could use large chunks of hair and it still curls nicely. My expensive iron would take me forever to curl my whole head, this one took me all but 10 minutes! Once I start traveling more for work again I'll probably even purchase a third one just to keep in my suitcase at all times.