First, this curling iron totally rocks the pink color! It is solidly built - definitely not a lightweight curling iron. The barrel is wider and quite a bit longer than my other curling iron - which is great if you have longer/thicker hair. There is a digital display that shows the temperature as the curling iron heats up - which is really quick. It also makes curls quickly. Unlike my other curling iron, the plastic tip doesn't heat up - which is great so you don't burn your fingers trying to control things a little better. The set also comes with a silicone mat (pink, of course) and two black hair clips.