Product review (5 stars): I actually really like this thing.
I bought this at Fred Meyers.  Original price 49.99... on sale for 49.99.  Yes, you read that right.  I did find a coupon but I still paid more than if I waited and ordered it here with free shipping.
My hair?  Very straight, over shoulder, fine, processed blond (or I would be dirty grey)
What I expected... lift and curl.
What I got was sleek, barely curved, SHINY hair. It mimics what my hairstylist does when she dries my hair after a cut.  I did use "Ion" sprayed lightly.  It is a product that I got at Sally's Beauty Supply. Really, really light and doesn't stink.
Yes, it takes a few minutes to figure out and YES I am keeping it AND the receipt just in case the motor blows early.  It's fairly powerful.  It's a keeper.  : )