It is much prettier than the picture. The size of the plates is perfect when or long or medium length hair, or just a lot of hair, which is my case. FOr info I have shoulder length hair, thick and curly. A great time saver. The plates are 11x4,5cm and I smoothed my hair fairly quickly, pure happiness. Operation very easy and enjoyable to 210 °. With my old straightener was 230 ° and plates 4,5x8cm. It was lighter but compared the results I can only encourage you to buy this item. Besides fast delivery, well packaged product.