Handy... Until it breaks [SEP] Edit: I bought this a few years ago. It broke easily. Just get a regular one that's reliable.<br />Plus it's so short it's hardly usable<br /><br />I bought it because I needed a travel sized curling iron and it was a nice bonus to have a straightener as well. I also needed a dual voltage one so this fit the bill..however watch out! Your hair will snag on the hinge part...ouch!! I lost a few strings of hair to this. It does heat up fast and does a decent job, although I haven't tried the straightener..I imagine it will be difficult to use on thick hair due to its small size, but if you're fairly low maintenance and don't need a major hair job this will come in handy for you.<br />Comes with a sheath.<br />Recommended for camping, business travel, a weekend trip or international travel