you have got nothing to lose this is awesome [SEP] straightening made easy holds hair evenly easy warm touch grip cord is substantial does not twist up straightens curls not too heavy switch is inside small font must use glasses to read if you have fat fingers turning device on off may be difficult i personally just unplug set it once and leave alone also when closed on the hair the device does not twist returned another prior to this purchase because it twisted when closed and was not sturdy firm nor solid closure especially when making curls like this device works very well for straight or curling hair go for it