great explanation MEL! yes GHD are the way to go, very good indeed, i have had both and can definately recommend the GHD. i actually bought one from ebay years ago and was caught out! a fake! cord has issues with it...then i saw a story on ACA or Today Tonight about ebay imitation GHD's! maybe not everyone has been caught and there are genuine ones on there but i was the unlucky one. so i bought another GHD and haven't looked back since!

good luck!!