I saw this special at Clicks about 2 weeks ago, they were/are going for R199. I didn't have a straightener, so I thought I would get one as I'm always using my sisters straightener. I like the size of this little baby, as it's very small and easy to travel with. I tried curling my hair with it and it actually turned out really nicely. It also straightens really well. The only problem I have with it, is that my hair keeps getting hooked on something at the top. So when I pull the straightener down through my hair it keeps snagging on something. This is rather annoying, so have to be very careful when I use it. But for my first hair straightener, and for a R199 Toni & Guy straightener, it's really cool. I have long curly hair, and this did the job. So, all-in-all it's a nifty little thing.