BaBylissPRO Porcelain Ceramic 1-1/2" Straightening Iron, 1 Count (Pack of 1)

Works very well. I've also loaned it to others with very thick curly hair while traveling, and it worked well for them also. Unless you have extremely curly hair, it works just as well as a Chi. Save your money and get this instead.Some things I like about the product are: (1) the adjustable temperature dial is nice for those with fine hair as a mid-range temperature works fine for my hair and it allows me to minimize the heat damage. (2) the cord is extra long, longer than any of my other hair appliances, and is great if you are in a space where the outlet is far from a mirror, or at the gym and trying to stay out of people's way while sharing a mirror. (3) The plate is really wide. I feel like it gets the hair really smooth even with just a quick pass. I have really long hair and find it very helpful as I don't want to create any more damage by having to move the iron over the hair really slowly, or having to make two passes over the hair section.The thing that is a little odd (but not bad when you get used to it) is the comb-like attachment on one side. As you slide the flat iron down the hair shaft, if this clip is facing up instead of down, it will pull on your hair terribly and get tangled. I made this mistake several times when I first bought this product and wasn't yet used to it. Now that I have used a few weeks, it doesn't bother me (and I don't make that mistake any more). I'm not sure it really serves a purpose. I assume it is intended to separate the hair, and maybe that is helpful for people with curly hair? My hair has a slight wave to it, and it doesn't seem to do anything for me.**Update**I've had this product for over a year now and still use it regularly. It has held up well, and still works like new.I spend time trying to write helpful and thorough reviews of products that I really like, really dislike, or like with some qualifications that might bother some people in using the product. Please let me know how I am doing by selecting "yes" below if you found this review helpful. If you did not find it helpful, please let me know how I can improve my reviews by leaving a comment below. Thank you!

I love this flat iron!! I have used flat irons for probably 15 years or more. I swore by Solano Sapphire for a long time as the one I had was equipped with a removable comb. It was finally time to get another and those were no longer available so I went with a babyliss (different one) which I really liked but oh no..if fell in some water and was ruined. When I went to replace it that one was no longer available either..sigh. I then switched to another Babyliss iron with steam and a comb kind of thing in the middle? Not quite what I wanted but I was desperate. I then saw this sweet little thing and had to try it. I have to say it is smallish as far as fitting in your hand, but it is smooth as can be and I love the comb. It is much like my Solano was in that regard. You can't beat the price as every other flat iron I have ever bought was over $100. I even bought a second one of these as a backup and might even buy a 3rd one. :) I don't want to end up like before where the ones I like are no longer made. I hope they make this one forever or at least one similar with a comb. The comb makes such a huge difference when straightening your hair...it keeps your hair in the flat iron versus slipping out. Try it you will like it!

This is a decent straightener. I was using the Conair 2" Ceramic Straightener before (which I loved) but it broke after 4 years of use. They no longer make that model anymore so I was looking for a similar straightener with a detachable comb.This one pretty much gets the job done. Here's a summary of my experience with it. For the record, I have medium thick hair about shoulder length and a LOT of it.HEAT: It heats up fast...about 1-2 minutes. The heat, however, doesn't seem to stay constant. Sometimes while using it, I notice that it might get a little cooler only to heat up again. Still, it's not a large drop in temperature and the only thing I have to do is go over that portion of hair again. It doesn't get as hot as my Conair one did so I typically have to set it to one of the highest settings.GLIDE: The porcelain ceramic is excellent. It's VERY smooth. It never catches my hair. No complaints here.COMB: The comb is good. Sometimes it pulls my hair out but that's probably because it's already slightly tangled. All combs do pull some hair out, I guess. At first glance, the comb seemed to small to make a difference in my thick hair but after trying it, it combed through perfectly.TEXTURE: My hair feels kind of rough before hand but the straightener definitely makes it smoother. But it's not as smooth as I would like it to be. This damages my hair a lot more easily than other straighteners. Also, when I run it through certain sections of my hair (i.e. bangs), it leaves them looking frizzy.BOTTOM LINE: It's decent for the price you pay. My experience with it definitely hasn't been as AMAZING as other people's have been. But I'm still using it and will probably continue to do so until it breaks. After that, however, I think I'll look for another straightener instead of purchasing this one again.