If you have thin hair the Instyler will not work for you as the grip is not tight enough and your hair will just slip through the brush and barrel. I still get burns on my forehead, even with the safey burn gaurd that is provided. I find that the instyler cannot get close enough to your face/forehead because the barrel is to large. It is hotter than most flat irons and I can smell the hair burning, if I turn down the heat then it doesn't work that great. I use it carefully once in a while. read full review »