
Amazon slashes £50 off 'brilliant' ghd Hair Straightener that styles 'salon-like' hair
If you've been holding out for a deal on a quality hair tool, now's the time to act. Amazon has dropped the price of the upgraded ghd Original Hair Straightener & Styler to £88.19, down from its regular £139.00, in a Prime Day deal, giving users a saving of £50 on one of the most respected names in haircare.
The ghd Original Hair Straightener & Styler comes with upgraded technology and improved design while staying true to the cult classic that launched the ghd brand.
Designed for sleek, smooth and soft styles with enhanced shine, it uses single-zone ceramic technology to maintain a consistent temperature of 185C, hot enough for lasting results, but gentle enough to prevent extreme heat damage.
Suitable for all hair types, the straightener's rounded barrel allows for versatility, whether creating straight styles, soft waves or curls. Its iconic golden floating plates are coated for a glossy finish and a smoother glide.
It heats up in 30 seconds and features a 30-minute automatic sleep mode.
This model is especially suited to those newer to stylers, providing ease of use without sacrificing performance.
For alternatives, the REMINGTON Pro Ceramic S5525 Extra Wide Hair Straightener offers good value at £34.99, down from £69.99 on Currys, and is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66 users.
At the higher end, the Cloud Nine The Contouring Original Iron is priced at £299 on Boots website and has earned a 4.4-star rating from 165 reviews.
But for those after the ghd Original Hair Straightener & Styler's legacy and reliability, it remains a popular pick with consistently high praise. It has received 4.6 stars out of 5 with over 4.4k reviews.
One customer described it as a major upgrade: 'I absolutely love the ghd straighteners. The heat settings are perfect, providing just the right amount of heat to straighten and style without causing any extreme heat damage... It's reliable, easy to use, and delivers flawless results every time... It's worth every penny!'
However, another buyer shared disappointment after a few months of use: 'I brought these after my other pair broke. These straighteners have only lasted me a few months... one of the heat plates has stopped working and the death red circle light has come on... maybe I was just the unlucky one who had a dodgy pair.'
The simplicity and performance continue to win over many: 'These straighteners are brilliant, the best on the market. Make your hair so smooth when you've used them.'
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That said, some noted differences in build quality compared to older models: 'Although these work really well they are weirdly light and at first I wondered if they were knock offs... My previous pair came with a silicon holder which these don't... feel weird to hold but work well.'
Others praised its hair-friendly design: 'I prefer ghd straighteners to other brands as they glide smoothly and don't pull the hair at all. They operate at a lower temperature to others, which is better for hair, but do a better job.'
While there are occasional concerns about build or packaging, the majority of reviewers commend the ghd Original for delivering salon-like results at home with minimal effort. It continues to be a reliable, go-to tool for both everyday styling and special occasions.
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