I feel like a GHD is a must have for anyone who styles their hair regularly. It heats up quickly and styles very well. It is sleek and small, and doesn't catch hair. It also has a function that turns the iron off after half an hour, so if you forget to turn it off, it will send out a regular beep to let you know, but will not stay on.
I had my first GHD for 5 years (which I battered and dropped regularly), and my second one for a few years as well. They last a very long time and are great value.
I purchased my pair of GHDs to replace a remington set 6 years ago and they still work as well as the day I got them! They have a sleek design and a non tangle cord (which is brilliant) and are really easy to hold making them simple to use. I have a thick head of long hair and i get get my hair poker straight in 15-20 mins with my GHDs. I only wish there was a variable temp control (but lets be honest, I'd still always use them on full!) I bought a set of wide plate Cloud 9s last year and although I prefer these (the wider plates get the job do e just a bit quicker) I still wouldnt hesitate to buy another set of GHDs. Theyre expensive, but you really do get what you pay for!