These straightners are great! Bought these with 60% off and was a little reluctant as everyone keeps harping on about GHD's. But the price was far too attractive to ignore! I got home a straightened my hair immediately and what used to take me a good half hour with my old straighteners took about 15 minutes with these and the results were splendid and lasted all day. They heat up very quickly and the heat is adjustable. Though I have quite thick hair I have found that I do not need them on the highest setting and about 200 degrees works well for me. I would definitely recommend these straighteners to those that find the price tag on GHD's a little inflated but do not want to compromise on quality.