Common questions

How long are GHD under warranty?

How long are GHD under warranty?

2 years

Can I get my GHD repaired?

Can you fix them? YES. This is one of the most common types of faults and we can fix that Fast. Drop your GHD straighteners into any of our stores for a speedy repair.

Why have my GHDS stopped working?

No power to your ghds could also mean the thermal fuse has blown inside. This is designed to blow when ghds overheat. They can blow prematurely for no reason other than prolonged use. However it could have blown due to a component failure on the chipboard that requires a full chip board replacement.

What is the date code on GHDS?

Real GHD stylers have a date code on the inside of the body of the styler. It should have the year, month, then day. 17.

Are GHDs guaranteed for life?

There is some false information out there that ghd offered a lifetime guarantee with their straighteners, this is not true so be careful before simply returning your product to the manufacturer as they may not be able to repair the older straighteners and we hear they may charge to have them returned to the owner.

How can I tell if my GHDS are real?

How to spot fake GHD straighteners

  1. Authentic GHD packaging. – Genuine GHD hair straighteners come with a serial numbered product, CD, instruction booklet and power adaptor.
  2. Official GHD holograms. – Look for holograms on the tag (attached to the cord) and on the straightener’s inner body.
  3. Metal hinge pins.
  4. Check the model numbers.

Are GHD plates supposed to touch?

The small gap between your ghd plates allow your hair to feel the affects of heat styling, but also allows the plates to glide through hair easily without damaging the follicle. You will be able to create shiny, pin straight hair easily without your ghd plates touching!

Can you use GHD straighteners on wet hair?

He also advised that GHDs should only be used on dry hair – so forget whipping it out straight after a shower. Dr Moore explained: “If your hair is wet, the heated water will transform from a liquid to a gas and expand. “Water trapped in the cortex will burst out of the strand and damage it.”

What’s the difference between a flat iron and a straightener?

Though the terms ‘straightener’ and ‘flat iron’ are frequently used interchangeably, they refer to slightly different items. Straighteners include any device that straightens hair, including flat irons, straightening brushes, hot combs, and even blow dryers. Flat irons use two plates to iron your hair straight.

Are GHD straighteners better for your hair?

Do ghd hair straighteners damage hair? Consistent use of any heat based appliance will gradually damage your hair over time. However, ghd are definitely one of the better hair straighteners for protecting your hair.

Why are GHD straighteners better?

Best GHD straightener for versatility Like all the best flat irons, this styler’s glossy, ceramic-coated plates aren’t just adept at quickly gliding through hair—they do it at the optimum temperature for effective styling, without sizzling your strands (no hot spots!), due to the sensitive heat sensor in each plate.

Which hair straighteners are as good as GHD?

  • T3 Single Pass X Hair Straighteners.
  • Remington Air Plates 230C Titanium Ceramic Hair Straighteners.
  • GHD Original Styler.
  • Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth Straighteners.
  • GHD Platinum+ Styler.
  • Cloud Nine Original Iron.
  • Babyliss Pro Advanced Ceramic Styler Hair Straightener.
  • Balmain Universal Cordless Straightener.

Is GHD better than BaByliss?

Most GHD flat irons use ceramic plates while BaByliss uses more of tourmaline ionic technology. Thus, GHD glides freely through the hair without tangling while BaByliss helps your hair retain its moisture. BaByliss flat irons are lighter and slimmer, which makes them travel-friendly.

Are Dyson hair straighteners better than GHD?

Dyson Corrale vs GHD Platinum+: the verdict If you can afford it, go for the Dyson for the faster styling, smoother finish and cordless convenience. However, if you don’t have the cash to splash, the GHD Platinum+ is still far superior to any other straightener on the market.

Which is better GHD or Cloud Nine?

So which is better? There is no doubt that both ghd and Cloud Nine are fantastic quality straighteners, however, there has to be a winner. Cloud Nine v ghd IV – Cloud Nines perform better in both straightening and curling. While, the Cloud Nines are fantastic irons, overall we would recommend the ghd Gold Styler.

How do you know if your straightener is broken?

While your heat indicator light should blink when its warming up, once you’ve reached the ideal temperature and started styling, it shouldn’t flash at all. If the indicator is blinking while in use, it’s a surefire sign that your straighteners are on the way out, which could also be damaging your hair.

How often should you replace hair straightener?

Nothing lasts forever, including your flat iron and you should replace it after four years. The problem is that the older you straightener is, the bigger the chance for your hair to be damaged. Old flatiron can negatively affect the condition of your hair. It can cause dry and split ends, and lack of shine.

Can old GHDS ruin your hair?

GHD education manager Robert Kovacs is reported by Mamamia to have said old straighteners can damage your hair. ‘The condition of your hair may be affected. It can cause dry and split ends, and lack of shine,’ he said.

Why do my GHDS keep beeping?

Shiver Mode is a feature that GHD straighteners have built in in all models after the GHD 3.1b. (so GHD4. It is designed so that when the temperature is below about 11 degrees C the ghds will not power the heater plates up and the GHD,s will just make a constant beeping noise.

Do straighteners get worse over time?

As with any electrical appliance, hair straighteners will wear out over time, but using an iron that has already passed its sell-by-date could really be damaging your hair. If you’re not sure how to tell if you need a new set of straighteners, it all boils down to the appliance’s plates.

Which hair straighteners are best UK?

  • 1/10. Best All Round Hair Straighteners: Dyson Corrale Straightener.
  • 2/10. Best Hair Straighteners For Thick Hair: Bio:Ionic Nanolonic MX OnePass Styling Iron.
  • 3/10. Best Hair Straighteners For Curling: GHD Gold Hair Styler.
  • 4/10. Best Affordable Hair Straighteners: Remington Keratin Protect Ceramic Straightener.