Straightens just fine. The button to turn off and increase/decrease heat ... [SEP] Straightens just fine. The button to turn off and increase/decrease heat are right on the handle where your fingers rest. Needless to say, terrible placement. I either turn it off accidentally or increase heat all the time. Would have returned it but my 30 days passed. Sits in my drawer mostly. I have, however, used it in emergency bedhead situations if I go to bed with wet hair.