Having very long thick hair, there is little I was content to my old flat iron that convenais me perfectly despite its small plates, then he passed away (5 years anyway) so I ordered celui- one because it has large plates and is designed for long hair, quickly received it's been 2 weeks since I use it and I am surprised by her heating time, the temperature rises very quickly! Only downsides iron is not as powerful as it takes several passes to the wick is completely smooth, which makes it quite restrictive smoothing! But it is very easy to handle and does not hurt the hands! Oh, and he also did not quite smooth roots but still it does not burn my skull!