My friend went out and bought this straightener as soon as it came out and to be honest,i couldnt wait to go visit her so that i could use this amazing straightener lol! My first ever experience with GHD was when i went to a very fancy salon to get my hair done and i was blown away(excuse the pun lol), it was the first time i had ever straightened my hair and i was absolutely thrilled with how it came out! Ever since then i have ALWAYS dreamed of having my very own GHD but unfortunately i havnt been able to afford one as i am just a student. I have tried the cheaper brands but NOTHING, and i mean NOTHING, comes close to the pin-straight, glossy, healthy looking and shiny affect the GHD straightener has on my hair, not to mention how it makes my hair straight in just seconds! I often find myself looking through the different themed straighteners and choosing which one i like best, i really love that there is a straightener for every style and every taste. The bags and accessories that come with a GHD make the deal that much sweeter and i really really really would LOVE the opportunity to call any GHD my own one day