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(4.56 out of 5)
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love it!
Reviewer:
Martha Escamilla
from Omaha,Nebraska Wed Feb 06 2008
It bothers me that people have so many negitve things to say about a wonderful flat iron. If you take care of it properly & seriously learn how to use it correctly you might not be so disappointed! One would think it doesnt take a Scientist to flat iron hair but there IS a Science to doing it correctly! Call it what you want-but do it right & you might not have so much to say!
Best Straightener I've Found!
Reviewer:
NikkiC
from London Tue Jan 29 2008
I've tried all the big names. I had a Chi for 3 years, then moved to London and had to get a UK straightener. I went for GHD because of its reputation and I'm very glad I did. I've been using it for almost 4 years and it's still works perfectly, just as good as my Chi did. I have very fine hair with loads of frizz that has been highlighted and color treated. This tames it without causing any noticable damage. I recently tried buying a Sedu iron to keep at my parent's place in the States for when I visit and returned it promptly. Compared to Chi and GHD the quality and workmanship was cheap and shoddy looking. The plates didn't lay flat against each other making it impossible to get a decent straightening. I would definitely recommend the GHD as the best of these three top seling brands.
GHD hair straighteners
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Samantha Hunter
from Austin, Texas Sun Jan 27 2008
I had these GHDs in the UK & when I moved to the US I just had to buy a pair - GHDs are THE best hair straighteners in town!
A billion times better than my Sedu!!!
Reviewer:
Penny
from Illinois Sat Jan 26 2008
I decided to buy the GHD after reading the reviews. I had the Sedu (that I absolutely loved by the way) which after just about a year was dying on me - The power would flicker on an off and I think there was some bad wiring in the plug. Anyway... thank goodness because the GHD is AWESOME!! My hair has never been shinier. It gets just as hot as my Sedu and my hair looks better than ever. I have naturally crazy curly frizzy hair and I always had to crank up the Sedu to almost the highest setting to get it smooth. This thing is incredible. I only use the Phyto Defrisant styling product before drying and then the GHD and life is good.
IF I COULD HAVE 0 STARS I WOULD!
Reviewer:
Rebecca Williams
Sat Jan 26 2008
this product is AWFUL!
its the worst thing you could by, its terriableeeee!
AMAZING!!!
Reviewer:
Heather
from Washington, DC Fri Jan 18 2008
I considered ordering the GHD last April but decided to get the Sedu instead because I didn't want to spend the money. I was very happy with the Sedu. It didn't seem to cause as many split ends as the Chi I owned before it. But, when the Sedu broke after 8 months I decided to get the GHD. I would have never guessed that it could have been so much better. My hair is perfectly straight and I haven't had any problems with split ends plus it has a natural bounce and shine that wasn't there with the Sedu or the Chi.
4b Afro to Straight hair!
Reviewer:
Kemi K
from NYC! Mon Dec 31 2007
Customer Image 1:
Customer Image 2:
Pic 1 is it all brushed out and combed straight up! Pic 2 is it right after I flatironed for the first time ever -- it took like 30 mins maybe from start to finish.
I have all natural african american 4a/4b hair basically kinky coils with small pencil sized curls. It is thick, it is a lot of hair and it has no relaxers no chemicals of any kind. So I really put my GHD to the test.
I was scared at first of completely burning my hair so I went through it way way to fast and it still straightened it amazingly well, silky soft and so straight. But the second time I did it I really took my time and VOILA! There was the swing the bounce and the "straight look".
Once that was over -- I washed n' conditioned and curls were back. This product gets an A+. I only took away a star for the price. It is a lot of $$$ for the average girl. But it worked. So I guess it is money well spent.
DO NOT BUY THE GHD STRAIGHTENER
Reviewer:
Brittany
from Sydney,NSW, AUSSIE Mate Mon Dec 10 2007
I Bought the GHD around 6 months ago... When i first tried it, was OK... from there on, It burnt my ends and would do heaps of damage to my hair. After 6 months it broke I was happy coz i got my money back... so I bought a PAUL BROWN Straightener for half the GHD price and was 100x better than the GHD. I do recommend the PAUL BROWN. Whatever you do DO NOT BUY THE GHD
Breaks...just like CHI
Reviewer:
Lisa
from Cincinnati Tue Nov 27 2007
I bought this flat iron in May and it broke 6 months later, just like the CHI. It costs more than the CHI but isn't at all better.
Great at first
Reviewer:
Jerseygirl
from Australia Mon Oct 15 2007
I have been lightening my hair for years and its always remained healthy, until i was fooled into ghd straightners my hairdresser used them for the first time after highlighting my hair, well i loved them my hair looked like ultra soft spun gold!! i had to have a pair & was soon addicted using them twice a week for a year,i always used good quality heat protecting products, but my hair is now ruined breaking constantly & if i try & straighten now it doesnt look anything like it used too, so i cant highlight my hair anymore & have since sold my irons with the hope my hair will return to its natural glory. So be warned even if you use all the right products to protect your hair the GHD will eventually ruin your hair(note the burning hair smell you get when using a GHD.
Love the GHD
Reviewer:
Corrine
Sun Sep 30 2007
I go to beauty school and this flat iron works wonders and im very pleased with it. i encourage others to try it out, its amazing. Also the shipping was very quick and free!!!
Don't Believe the HYPE!
Reviewer:
Milana
from California Thu Sep 27 2007
Okay well the only reason i am writing this review is because too many people on here are raving on and on about how great this straightner is, which is why i was fooled into buying one. First of all I had previosly owned The Chi, and i had it for 3 yrs or so until i dropped it on a hardwood floor and it finally broke, but until then no problems whatsoever..... So then after it broke I was curious to see if there was another flat iron out there that was even better than the Chi, and i came on this website and saw so many great things about the GHD, so i went ahead and bought it. First time i tried it, it was "okay" and was kinda dissapointed, but i figured i hadnt mastered the "technique" down, so the second day i tried it i was bit happier with my hair but not so much.... (by the way I have thick wavy hair, and a lot of it!) I will say , yes it does leave your hair shiny, and it does NOT snag your hair (my CHI did snag my hair a bit) those are the only good things about the GHD .... Now the bad things about the ghd, it totally killed my ends, and left my hair a bit TOO flat, boring flat...... my hair has been looking crappy lately , so now i am going to buy the CHI again! To make a long story somewhat short, go with the CHI its the best especially for the price! It gets the job done right! And it straightens your hair but doesnt leave it limp/flat/ boring, it still has a bit of volume (which i like) If you have thick wavy hair like me Please dont buy the GHD...
I love this straightener...
Reviewer:
anonymous
from Cincinnati, OH Wed Sep 26 2007
...and have used a few other brands in the past. In my experience, the one that comes the closest to the results I get from the GHD is the Chi. Despite the price difference, and positive prior experiences with the Chi, I opted for the GHD after reading so much on the Chi's short lifespan.
I have to say, the GHD is my new favorite toy. My hair is thick and wavy, but I only need one swipe per section with the GHD to get picture perfect, straight and shiny hair that lasts for days. I also noticed after using the Chi, that when I washed and dried my hair naturally, my hair was noticeably coarser and dry, which made me afraid to use it very often. I've been using the GHD two to three times a week for about a month now and much to my surprise, the few times that I leave my hair aux naturale, my hair actually looks and feels healthier than before! Pretty impressive. Thanks, Folica, for an A+ product!
Rubbish!!
Reviewer:
becky gummer
Sat Sep 22 2007
I bought my GHD's in April 2006 from a website called beautysleuth.co.uk for £80, which was a bargin for GHD's. but 16 months on and the cable becomes unattached to the rest of the iron, and the LED is not lighting up, so therefore the straighteners do not heat up. i have read some reviews and other people have said that their cable has broken as well, which i think is absolutely rubbish, because the price of these irons should ensure the quality. i have not done anything to make the quality any less, i have never wrapped the cable around the irons or dropped them. i contacted GHD and they said they could find the fault and repair them...at a price. so i am going to have to buy a new pair of straightening irons as now the cable has actually split a little and it is sparky and smokey when in use.
very, very annoying and not what you would expect from GHD!
they were very good at the start but now the guarantee has run out and i have to pay more money to make my hair look frizz-free :)
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Best Flat Iron
Reviewer:
Rita
from New York Wed Sep 19 2007
This is THE best flat iron on the market - even better than CHI.
Works great but stops working
Reviewer:
Lisa
from Jacksboro, TN Thu Sep 13 2007
I purchased my GHD after a raving review from a friend. Both of us have curly, course hair that gets frizzy in high humidity. Loved the results! but dissapointed when both irons (hers & mine) stopped working in less than a year. Would love to have another but the cost is too much for a product that breaks so soon.
Its nothing to scream about
Reviewer:
Bootylishis
from Renton WA Fri Aug 31 2007
I have used the flat iron a few times now. I do love the fact that its small and gets right at the hairline. It also straightens my hair with one swipe. However- I live in washington (its not that humid) and I have noticed the hair at my neckline will get wavy really quickly and definately overnight. So touch ups are a must. I bought the Flat iron because of a review on the East Coast saying that her hair didnt budge and over there its really humid. OVERALL- I am Disappointed!!
broke
Reviewer:
Savannah
Thu Aug 30 2007
I really loved my strightener at first..it worked amazing i was so proud of the way it made my hair shiney and smooth. But i havent had it for about 6 months and when u turn it on to straighten it wont heat up or the light wont stay on. you have to wiggle the cord around and sit it a certain way and sometimes even then it doesnt work. Iv got it to heat up and then hurry and straighten as much hair as possible..its just a pain.And it my hair looks terrible because it takes 2 houors or so to do now. As of today it doesnt even turn on.
on and off
Reviewer:
Savannah Johnson
Thu Aug 30 2007
I really love the way it straightens my hair!! but..iv had it for not even a year..and it has started to turn off when i turn it on..it will just turn off, u have to hold it or set it a certain way. its really a pain. iv gotton to the point where i cant even use it.
Great Straightening Iron
Reviewer:
Maria
from Orlando, Florida Tue Aug 28 2007
I saw a huge difference between GHD, CHI and Sedu flat irons. While I love my CHI and Sedu and they have served me well over the past years, the result I get from these irons are never as good as my GHD. I live in a very humid climate and my hair stays straight when I style it with GHD. Trust me, it is worth every penny so invest on a good one.
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