I had had my eye on this straightener for quite a while before I finally actually purchased it. It came in a few different blade widths (each being a different color), and I chose the blue one, which has blades of approximately an inch in width. I was first drawn to it because of the vibrant metallic colors and the fact that it lights up, but the more I read about it the more I wanted to get it, so finally I splurged and bought it. It was definitely a bit more expensive than the previous hair straightener I owned, but once I started using it I was more than satisfied with the purchase. The lights...