Average Rating:
(4.51 out of 5)
Total Reviews: 63 Write a review about the GHD Ceramic Hair Straightener (MK4) Value Pack | |
Best straightener available, worth the money!
Reviewer:
Kendra
from Boston, MA Sat Jun 14 2008
I bought this straightener from sephora two days ago after reading all of the incredible reviews from people.
Before I had a straightener, I don't even know the brand sorry, with about 2" by 3" plates, and compared to my friend's straighteners, it did a pretty good job. It was maybe $100 or so.
Now I realize what a piece of crap it was!!!
The ghd heats up immediately. The woman at sephora told me, do you know why it is so much harder to straighten the bottom of your hair than the top? because you start at the top and the hair there absorbs the heat so there isn't nearly as much left when you get to the bottom of your hair, so it's hard to straighten. The ghd straighteners have a device that measures the heat in them every 1/17 second or something to make sure that it is consistent instead of getting cooler at the bottom. And finally, my ends are perfectly straight now, which is somethign i never had before! When I used to run my fingers through my hair after using my old straightener, the ends would feel fried and rough. With the ghd, my ends feel just as healthy, and look just as healthy as the top part of my hair near the roots.
What the ghd iv has the the ghd doesn't have (according to the sephora salesperson) is that it somehow measure the damage in your hair and applies its heat accordingly. So the stronger and healthier parts of your hair near the root are given more heat than the tips.
Finally, this straightener give your hair an INCREDIBLE shine!
If you're having doubts about buying this straightener because of the price etc., don't because you will be so glad you bought it!
Seriously the Best!!
Reviewer:
S
Tue May 20 2008
I have the worst frizziest thick hair ever. I usually get it done in a salon because no at home product has ever made it straight enough to go out with. Well I bought this product at a near sephora. I love it! My hair is so shiny and soft. Literally like my salon does it!!
Seriously, if you are reading this, don't contemplate anymore
this is def worth every penny & more!
Great for travel
Reviewer:
Jess
from Tokyo, Japan Wed May 14 2008
I bought this straightner before going on vacation to the Maldives (humidity!) All I needed was the adapter plug and it worked great with the multi voltage. I live in Japan, am from New Zealand and travel to parts of the world with weird voltage, so this iron is great!
The BEST iron out there!!
Reviewer:
Lisa
from Colorado Mon May 12 2008
I have very curly hair. Thick and course. NOTHING gets my hair straight unless I go to a professional. I've tried the Sedu, the Solano, the Solia...nothing worked. Nothing but thick frizz. The GHD is amazing! In just 15 minutes my hair is straight, shiny, and HEALTHY!! No damage whatsoever. And the curved sides give you lots of options from stick straight, to beach-wave hair, to 1940's style hair. I honestly didn't think there was an iron out there that could do this for me and NOT damage my hair. This iron is truly worth every penny!!!
Excellent
Reviewer:
Roxy
from Ontario, Canada Sun May 11 2008
This straightener is the best! While this is a pricey purchase, it is well worth the money. My hair is naturally wavy, and the GHD straightens it perfectly. I have been using it for about 2 months and I have not had seen any damage to my hair--however, I do use a leave in conditioner before I use it. I have used other straighteners but they do not compare to this one. My hair truly feels like silk. It is a nice size and the outer casing does not get hot at all (unlike some others I have tried). The DVD gives great tips on how to create different looks (beach waves, curls, proper instructions on how to straighten etc). You won't be disappointed!
Stopped working after 6 weeks!
Reviewer:
Just Me
Sun Mar 16 2008
This flat iron works wonders. Unfortunately, the wonders stopped working after 6 weeks. I'm very disappointed in the quality. Yes, it was the BEST flat iron I ever used, but $240 is alot of money for an iron that has a 6 week shelf life.
AMAZING!!!
Reviewer:
Sarah
from Washington DC Mon Mar 10 2008
I used to consider myself a loyal CHI girl, that is until I found my GHD. Now, I will try nothing else. I have also went the FHI and Sedu route... they were good... but this GHD is AMAZING!!!
It heats up in less than 10 seconds and in one single pass left my hair pin straight, sleek, and most of all SHINY! It can do amazing curls, waves, etc. with staying power. I live in a humid area and not once do I need a touch-up before going out for the night (most of the time I can even sleep on it with no problems!).
Very best straightener
Reviewer:
MClay
Fri Mar 07 2008
I have had them all -- Chi (MANY!!!), Sedu, Krembs. The GHD is really much better. I highly recommend this appliance to those who have curly, frizzy hair and want to wear it smooth and straight. This is the first straightener that allows me to get this look at home. Because of the round ceramic barrel, it also works well as a curling iron.
MY HAIR FOUND A BEST FRIEND..
Reviewer:
Carelia
from North Carolina Wed Jan 30 2008
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I want to start this review thanking to my friends from makeupalley, they are the ones that recommended this wonderful flat iron.
I have wavy thick hair which I love, however I also love the look of my hair when is straight, I started using a HAI flat iron which worked well until the ceramic started peeling off, then I started looking for a better iron and you all know if so frustrating to decide what to get with so many good choices out there, but I finally went for GHD MK4, OMG!! this is the most $$$ I ever paid for hair tool, but boy!! it is worth it.
This package comes with a very helpful DVD with instructions how to create curls, waves, straight mane..etc, I practiced all the styles and successfully accomplish every single one in few minutes each, however my favorite is the straight look, my hair ended up smooth, silky, shiny, straight but not flat..very important fact to take in consideration, straight hair does not mean flat hair.
I was a little worry about the iron not having heat control, but after I used it for first time it feels like the iron adjust itself depending on your type of hair, Wow!! how great is that.
Is good to mention that not matter what type of iron you use you always want to use heat protector to keep that mane healthy, because is you hair is damaged not matter what kind of iron you use, you will not get the promised results.
I purchased the UK version, however US version is equally good per some friends feedbacks.
Last but not least..when I use this iron I don't need to pass it twice on a particular section, once is enough to straight, curl or wave my hair.
THANKS GHD for creating this amazing HAIR BEST FRIEND.
AMAZING!!!!!
Reviewer:
Lisa
from Los Angeles, CA Mon Jan 28 2008
I have been straightening my hair for 15 years and have tried a lot of irons. This is the best. When I lived in he UK my stylist used this straightener, but that still didn't convince me to spend the money. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. This item is definitely one worth paying for. I have ridiculously difficult curly mixed nationality hair that tends to be dry and frizzy. I got my GHD over the weekend and used it this am and have already gotten complements. If you can afford it buy it now, if you can't save for it and save yourself the headache.
Damaging to fine hair
Reviewer:
Barb M.
from Ontario, Canada Tue Jan 22 2008
The ghd styler works amazing at straightening hair but... it gets way too hot. It does not have temperature control and fried the ends of my hair and gave me breakage near my part. I used the ghd thermal protector before straighteing but did not make a difference. Not good for fine hair to use everyday - very damaging!! I returned it and am going to get a sedu with temperature control.
im in LOVE with the GHD
Reviewer:
Lan
from Toronto, Ontario Sat Jan 19 2008
I purchased the ghd recently. it is worth every penny! it only takes 5 seconds to heat up, its light weight, and it straightens my entire head within 10 mins. I love how it comes in a package which includes the dvd to show how to achieve a style you desire and a booklet. The down side of the ghd is that there isn't any temperature switch to indicate the heat of it. Besides that the GHD is way better compared to the Chi iron from my experience. the chi fried my hair and made it smell as well. With the ghd it brought life back into my hair! even though its a little pricey, the GHD is worth it rather than frying your hair.. there's no use!
GHD MK4
Reviewer:
Leila
Sat Dec 22 2007
The GHD MK4 is simply awesome!! I have slightly curly wavy easily frizzy hair. This irion make it perfectly straight shiny and full of body and movement with ease. I have been using it every 2 to 3 days for the past couple of months and feel the condition of my hair has actually improved. The GHD Fat hair thermal protector works great with the iron and actually improves the condition of you hair and helps mends dry ends. Folica as usual is an exceptional site to bu all your beauty needs. I have never waited more than 2 days to get any items that I have purchased from thier site.
Like Nothing I Have Ever Used Before
Reviewer:
Ashley
Thu Dec 06 2007
my hair used to take about 45 minutes to straighten, but now with my new GHD it takes me 5-10 minutes and my hair is extremely long. its also fun to play around with the curling feature, but you have to kind of practice making curls before you can make them perfect. if you have difficult hair to handle, then i would highly recommend this product
The best iron ever
Reviewer:
Fiona
from Niagara, NY Wed Nov 07 2007
I have super curly and frizzy hair and after 20 minutes my hair was totally straight and shiny!
I used a little Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide Protective Smoother before and a little after and my hair is so shinny!
Fast
Reviewer:
SoCalGirl
from Los Angeles Sun Oct 28 2007
The GHD heats up in about 5 seconds. It's amazing. You can do your whole head in about five minutes. The DVD is very helpful, too. I got a nice silicone mat to put it down with - this is very nice. Your hair has to be totally dry, this is not a WET DRY - it is a totally DRY iron. And the straight lasts for days and days and days. As long as you don't get your hair wet - you can stay straight forever! It's very expensive - but it is technology packed and the speed is unbelievable. And you only have to go thru your hair once - so that's probably why there's such high cost.
Love this flat iron!
Reviewer:
Melissa
from Chicago Sat Oct 13 2007
I just bought the GHD MK4, and so far I think it's the best flat iron I've ever used. I also have a Chi, Babyliss, and a Conair. The GHD doesn't dry my hair like the Chi does. It leaves my hair silky, soft, and shiny, with minimal product. I have to use quite a bit of heat protectants with my Chi. All I use with the GHD is a bit of FHI hot sauce, and a light spritz of sedu or Chi 44. All in all, I'm very happy with the results I get with this iron.
awesome
Reviewer:
Helen
Tue Oct 09 2007
I had the first ghd , but this one is awesome. I love the 2 year warranty and have found so much helpful info on the ghd site.
I would recomend it to anyone who wants to be able to do tons of stuff with one product and doesn't want to fry their hair!
best ever
Reviewer:
NA
from NC Tue Oct 02 2007
I have very thick hair and this straightner works wonders! It's definitely top of the line, I've never seen one that straightens my hair while thinning it out and making it very soft. It works just as good curling it too!
Amazing for travelers
Reviewer:
Emma
Sat Sep 15 2007
As a person with thin straight hair, never in my life would I have imagined spending so much on a straightener, but it is amazing and has made such a huge difference in the "salon quality" of my hair styling each morning for work. I travel over to the UK a lot and have already fried other straighteners...the chip in the GHD that switches to 220 British voltage is amazing, and a real gift to those of us who want to feel secure in our electronics overseas. Thank you GHD for coming to the states...and thank you folica for sending a free leather travel bag with my order, much appreciated. Your shipping was incredibly fast, and I love my GHD
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