In addition to it being a functional tool, it's beautiful as well. The finish is exceptionally smooth and the hair that I've stacked so far is easy to remove. The top piece fits snugly into the base and needs a little twist to initially separate. I'm sure with time and use it will become even smoother. The red felt on the bottom both protects the table and dampens the noise. Overall this is one of the nicest hair stackers I've ever used!