This is an absolutely spectacular styling tool. I have listed it as a flat iron, but it is so much more than that.

Instead of the regular flat plates on an average flat iron, this styler has rounded edges on the ceramic plates and additional plates on the outside of the wand around the sides. It is intended to be used as a straightener, and also to create waves and curls.

The styler has multiple heat settings, and has recommendations for different hair types as to which temperature is necessary. The styler reaches the temperature very quickly, and maintains the heat even when in use. Due to the temperatures reached and the shape of the plates, it is important to be careful with the styler as it would be quite easily to burn yourself, and possibly quite badly if you're not very aware of where it is. You need to be careful where you grab it when trying to create waves and curls.

In order to make curls with this styler, it is used in the same way as when a regular flat iron is used to make curls. A small section of hair is grabbed and placed within the plates, and then the styler is turned so that the hair wraps around. Then, you pull the styler down the length of the hair while turning the styler. It does take a bit of time practicing to get a hang of it, but it creates very nice, softer curls once you've got a hang of it. The waves are created by turning the styler just slightly instead of all the way around.

The brand makes claims that their styler emits negative ions to make your hair more conditioner and healthier looking, along with silky/frizz-free appearance, and also that it uses infrared heating from the inside out for best results, but I honestly have no idea how true this is or can be. I am not reviewing this product in regards to these claims at this time. If in the future I spend some more time looking into it, I will add to this review.

I will also add to this review as I have more experience with creating the curls and waves, to mention if I have luck in creating different looks or types of curls other than the softer round curls I currently have.

Overall, I really do like this styling tool and I am very excited to use it more.