I can't live without my Babyliss Pro 230. Got through three pairs of GHDs before I saw my hairdresser using the 230's and I've got to say they are the best hair straighteners yet (my hair's very thick, curly and frizzy and the 230's gets it sleek in superquick time). They heat up to
230�C in under 30 seconds (you can vary the heat, though).
They have long Tourmaline ceramic plates that emit infrared heat (not sure what that does but think it's a bit kinder to your hair and leaves it really shiny). Got mine on eBay for a bargain �34 (they're usually double that).