I've never used s straightener before. I didn't think I had to since I have straight hair. Well I wrong. My hair is way less frizzy. It's a comb that goes thru hair very easily. It really takes less than 5 minutes to get my hair looking sleek. I haven't used the curling part of it. It seems easy to use. I love how the temperature is easily adjusted too. My 12 year old daughter uses this with no issues.