Review (3/5): Does the basic job but.....
Here's the breakdown of my experience:
Pros:
*Easy to use.
*Lightweight.
*Multiple settings
*Automatic Shut Off (safety feature).
*Fast Straightening.
Cons:
*May take multiple passes on hair...
*Hair not as straight vs turning barrel straightener.
*Finish not as neat (i.e. more "flyaways")
Overall I'd give this straightener a 3.5 stars. I utilized the 380 degree setting. It got the basic job done (meaning it turned my curly 3c hair straight so I could wrap it / put it in a smooth ponytail) but it didn't give me that cornsilk straight look that my Instyler rotating barrel curler gave me.
I DID appreciate that I felt like this straightener brush was "less traumatic" to my hair as far as heat contact (since it wasn't being pressed as with traditional flat irons). I'd likely use this when I want a quick no-fuss straightening. I got it on a lightening deal so for the discount it's not so bad.