It's just like a straightener.
If you need a straightener, get this.  It's a nice straightener.  Straightens your hair and makes it shiny.  If you want a curling iron, DON'T get this.  You may get slight waves but no curls.  It has no clamps and it's almost impossible to curl your hair.  I had hoped to get something that would do both.  When I travel I hate to have to carry a straightener and curling iron.  I like the shine that a curling iron gives to your curls.  This won't do that.
Rating: 4 stars