After my old straightener, the coating has dissolved, it was after 6 years time for a new one. As my predecessor of the company. Remington was, I had actually wanted even after a follow-up model of this manufacturer, since I was very pleased with my old straightener. Due to the many positive reviews of the Braun Satin Hair 7 ES2 Straighteners I have but then decided to go for this model. Now after 1 month almost daily use of the hair straightener, I can only say I'm thrilled! My old straightener was good but not as good as the Braun Satin Hair 7 I have relatively thick shoulder-length hair and this hair straightener goes by like nothing! Super! The straightener is easy and comfortable to hold. The outer casing is a little warm, but not so that you burn to it, and the handholds at the top of the flat iron also protect against burns. The flat iron is quickly ready for use and even with thick hair smoothing works jiffy. The temperature setting and the setting of hair thickness are simple. The only drawback I can see that you can easily get to the keys from the control panel in use and thereby adjust the setting. After smoothing the hair have a great shine and there are no tangles and breakage. To shape curls I've already tried, but that takes time and a little practice. I would not give my hair straighteners again !!!