i have had 4 hair straigheners in the past 2 years, and the best where GHD. BUT, I have just had my hair chemically straightened and it is fab! It works like a perm, but without the curlers. I have just past my shoulder hair, it took 3 hrs and cost �80, but it is pin straight. The hairdresser said it will last 6-10 mths before I need it doing again. All I do now is blast it with the dryer and thats it! i have also been able to colour my hair after 2 weeks, (you must straighen before colour), and the condition if great. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!