My daughter has long naturally curly course hair. We have tried two different straightening irons over the past 2 years, both would take about 2 hours to 'truly' straighten her hair. I am so amazed at this product! We can now do her hair in about 20 minutes, and it looks as good as when she gets it done at the salon! She has even started to use the iron herself (about to turn 14 yrs old). We have not had any instances of burning her scalp or ears (unfortunately this would happen every few months with the other ones) as the plates on this one are slightly in from the edges (other brands were not). I read many review on here before deciding to go with this one. I was first inclined to buy a 2" one because of her long thick course hair - you do not need it. This one definately does the trick! I took the chance on having no warranty buying from here, but for the price difference, I feel it is worth the risk (I priced them in the salon at $37 more than here). This iron does get very hot - so make sure you buy some type of spray protection to put on your hair too, so it won't damage it. I love that it has a swivel based cord, so it doesn't get all tangled up. It also has a very long cord, which is nice because before I always had to use an extension cord (we usually did her hair on the couch/floor in front of the TV). You will not be sorry you bought this!!! The time it will save you over the store bought ($50 or less) straighteners is sooo worth it! Get your life back! :)

Probably the lemon of the batch - I have a Turbo Chi that works fine that I've had for 2 years but needed a back-up. At this low price, decided to try a Chi that doesn't have a temp control. This one worked fine the first day but the second day it wouldn't turn on.

I bought this straightener after using my friends one day. I have long hair, she has short hair. My hair had already been straightned that day (way earlier) and needed a touch up so I used hers, I loved it then. I bought my own though and wasn;t as satisfied though and I think its because my hair is very long. My old straightener had a comb in the straightener and this one does not so it doesn't separate as it straightens. I end up using my old one then finishing it off with the chi..pain but it works....so if you have short hair I highly recommend this product if not then you may not like it!CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron for Silk Smooth Hair Model No. GF-1001

Arrived quickly. Although not a super-top noch straightener, it works quite well as is a great value at this discounted price!

I was skeptical to order a hair straightner off the internet, but it was the best price I could find. So, I ordered it and it came in the amount of time they estimated. It was brand new, in great shape, and everything I wanted!!