some pictures of what a $40 straightener does to my hair compare to a $400.

the difference in a picture isn't as drastic than in person but basically my straightener makes my hair more smooth and soft and looks shiny and nice and pretty. I have super curly hair and I can actually straighten the roots as to where the $40 one it was very difficult to get my roots and it didn't get them as well. Also, with my straightener I can style it too and the other one makes my hair look very dry and dull.

and yes I know I'm aware that I have dead ends. lol.

For those asking what kind of straightener it is, here is the box. it says Velectric.

(I've never heard of it before either lol)