ghd Original Styler Flat Styling Iron 1"

Years ago I bought the ghd original styler. This flat iron was fantastic!!! I love how smooth it made my hair without damaging it in the process. Using this styler helped me style my hair daily without feeling nervous about further damage. I feel that my hair was actually healthier using this styler. My ghd ended up breaking after a couple months.. One of the plates stopped getting hot. I was so upset.. But that doesn’t take away from the amazing experience I had with this iron! I am in need of a new flat iron and I hope to buy the platinum + styler to try out because I hear such fantastic things! I get regular highlights in my hair and I feel that using an iron with a lower heat setting will help bring my hair to life without further damage.

This is an absolute game changer. I've always been an avid believer that more expensive doesn't always mean better results, and have sworn by my Remington hair straightener for years. Turns out, I had been living in blissful ignorance, because after using this product regularly for the past month I know I can never go back to any other hair straightener. This flat iron is amazing start to finish. The product itself is lightweight and easy to hold. It also boasts a long cord that gives you space to reach the hard-to-get spots of your hair, while also leaving enough room at the bathroom mirror for your SO too. Using it is incredibly simple too. There is only one heat setting, so just press the power button to turn it on. Less than a minute later it will indicate that ... MoreThis is an absolute game changer. I've always been an avid believer that more expensive doesn't always mean better results, and have sworn by my Remington hair straightener for years. Turns out, I had been living in blissful ignorance, because after using this product regularly for the past month I know I can never go back to any other hair straightener. This flat iron is amazing start to finish. The product itself is lightweight and easy to hold. It also boasts a long cord that gives you space to reach the hard-to-get spots of your hair, while also leaving enough room at the bathroom mirror for your SO too. Using it is incredibly simple too. There is only one heat setting, so just press the power button to turn it on. Less than a minute later it will indicate that it's ready for use. Now, with my old styler it would take me a minimum of two passes to get my hair perfectly straight. I chalked it up to the fact that I have long, thick hair that gets frizzy the moment someone so much as looks at it. With this styler my hair is done in one pass, and doesn't feel like I've burnt out all of the moisture either. My straightening time has decreased from over half an hour to 15 max, which is great for when I'm on the run or rushing to work. I do see where there can be downsides though. For example, there is only one heat setting. For me, its the perfect heat. Though it may be too strong for those with thinner hair, or not strong enough to finish in one pass for those with curly hair. When purchasing a big ticket item like this, these things should be considered so that you know what you're getting yourself into in advance. Bottom line, I'd absolutely recommend this product. Its sleek, efficient, and provides amazing results.

A quality styler that lives up to its promises!

I tested the ghd original styler on my 2A/2B hair, slightly damp and with a heat-protectant cream.The box is sturdy and feels nice, definitely great for gift-giving and can be used to store the styler.You plug the styler then hold the power button for a second, which lights up and makes a little sound. After only about 4 seconds, a little tune notifies that the styler is hot, which really helps with avoiding accidental burns. And it actually heats up that fast!! There is an initial burnt metal smell, but it dissipated quickly and I haven’t smelled it since.This styler is HOT. It felt like I was sitting next to a heater. But for me, the intense heat did make styling more efficient! I definitely recommend using a heat protectant and keeping an eye on how your ... MoreI tested the ghd original styler on my 2A/2B hair, slightly damp and with a heat-protectant cream.The box is sturdy and feels nice, definitely great for gift-giving and can be used to store the styler.You plug the styler then hold the power button for a second, which lights up and makes a little sound. After only about 4 seconds, a little tune notifies that the styler is hot, which really helps with avoiding accidental burns. And it actually heats up that fast!! There is an initial burnt metal smell, but it dissipated quickly and I haven’t smelled it since.This styler is HOT. It felt like I was sitting next to a heater. But for me, the intense heat did make styling more efficient! I definitely recommend using a heat protectant and keeping an eye on how your hair reacts to this styler!!My personal method of straightening hair with this styler is to do a smooth downward swipe (not hold) on a section of hair, let the hair cool just until it is just warm and not scorching (you can tell), then repeat as necessary until the settled hair is styled as desired.I found that holding the styler in one place will end up creating an indent, but it was surprisingly easy to smooth it over with another quick swipe. Holding the styler is great for some styles, like waves, and the indenting is just something to keep in mind when straightening hair.I was surprised at how smooth, no-frizz, and soft my hair actually was afterwards. The strands weren’t crunchy at all, and they even flowed weightlessly like in a commercial! This ghd original styler worked great for me. The design is easy to wield without accidentally touching skin or straining your hands, and it doesn’t produce a cheap chemical/burnt smell.Overall, I very much like it! If you have been looking for a styler and are willing to splurge on a product that actually works, this is a product that follows through on hype. It definitely feels like a quality product that can become anyone’s favorite!

Amazing new pair of GhDs

Bought a few weeks ago after my old pair (which i had for years and years) decided to give up! GhD just keep making them better and better and they feel lighter in weight now too.Two criticisms - you hold down a button instead of moving a plastic switch to switch on and off, this is fine but it actually takes that little bit longer to switch them on. It might be too stop the straighteners from being accidentally switched on but that's all i can think of as to why it takes that little bit longer. Not a major thing though!Second thing - i chose to buy from GHD website because there was a free gift - but as i was a new customer i also received a 15% discount. However it wasn't clear that you could only have one or the other. It wasnt until i received the ... MoreBought a few weeks ago after my old pair (which i had for years and years) decided to give up! GhD just keep making them better and better and they feel lighter in weight now too.Two criticisms - you hold down a button instead of moving a plastic switch to switch on and off, this is fine but it actually takes that little bit longer to switch them on. It might be too stop the straighteners from being accidentally switched on but that's all i can think of as to why it takes that little bit longer. Not a major thing though!Second thing - i chose to buy from GHD website because there was a free gift - but as i was a new customer i also received a 15% discount. However it wasn't clear that you could only have one or the other. It wasnt until i received the straighteners, that I realised. Again not a major issue but something that should be made clearer at checkout.

Finally GHD have brought the original back!

So i purchased the originals in lock down due to the ones that i had packing up on me. I have always purchased the originals for many years now & have never been disappointed. Well this time i was extremely disappointed! Something had changed, they did not straighten my hair as over the previous years of purchasing the same ones. I have extremely frizzy shoulder length hair.So last month they decided to pack up on me! I decided to purchase the same ones again as no other straightener works on my hair like ghd. I was sooooo happy, finally ghd have brought the originals back to how they used to be! Straightened my hair so well, took all the frizz out & looks beautifully straight. People keep ranting about ‘cloud nine’ i can personally say i have tried these ... MoreSo i purchased the originals in lock down due to the ones that i had packing up on me. I have always purchased the originals for many years now & have never been disappointed. Well this time i was extremely disappointed! Something had changed, they did not straighten my hair as over the previous years of purchasing the same ones. I have extremely frizzy shoulder length hair.So last month they decided to pack up on me! I decided to purchase the same ones again as no other straightener works on my hair like ghd. I was sooooo happy, finally ghd have brought the originals back to how they used to be! Straightened my hair so well, took all the frizz out & looks beautifully straight. People keep ranting about ‘cloud nine’ i can personally say i have tried these straighteners & they have nothing on ghd at all, not even close. Each to their own, but i’m ghd all the way! Please please ghd do not change the originals again because they are now back to how they used to be when i first purchased many years a go. I also use the ghd hair dryer which i swear by. They are such a great price too & love the new touch button to turn on & off. Would 100% recommend to anyone that is thinking of buying these, they are amazing!

Game changer!

I am so impressed with this little device! I have used the InStyler to straighten and give some body to my hair for years and love it for that, but I hate using it for curls. I love the look of beachy waves and wish that I had the skill to create some Hollywood glam curls, but have never been able to achieve these looks with any tools that I have tried, the curls always turn out too tight or poof out and the process take way too long. I have noticed beauty influencers using these GHD stylers to effortlessly create a variety of curled looks, I’ve been interested but was skeptical of anything that looked that easy and had held off purchasing one for myself so was so excited to receive one to try out. The first attempt wasn’t great because I didn’t know what I was ... MoreI am so impressed with this little device! I have used the InStyler to straighten and give some body to my hair for years and love it for that, but I hate using it for curls. I love the look of beachy waves and wish that I had the skill to create some Hollywood glam curls, but have never been able to achieve these looks with any tools that I have tried, the curls always turn out too tight or poof out and the process take way too long. I have noticed beauty influencers using these GHD stylers to effortlessly create a variety of curled looks, I’ve been interested but was skeptical of anything that looked that easy and had held off purchasing one for myself so was so excited to receive one to try out. The first attempt wasn’t great because I didn’t know what I was doing, but after watching a few friendly instructional videos I found on Youtube that explained how to twist the hair and pull it through, I couldn’t believe how easy it really was. I can fully curl my hair in under 10 minutes or throw in some beachy waves in under 5, just a quick twist, pull right through and immediate results! No more holding or burning fingertips! It’s a game changer for me, curls used to be reserved for special occasions because of the time and effort they took, but now I rock them whenever I want. The styler itself is a matte black sleek design that’s just the right size for twisting around without being heavy or bulky, it has a 9ft long cord offering extra mobility, and heats up very quickly. I absolutely love this and am so excited to continue to perfect using it to create different looks. I have already suggested it to all my friends and family and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a styler.

Holy Grail Styler

The original styler was already a holy grail straightener for me - so I was really curious to see how the updated version would perform!The new styler features the updated power button that the recent stylers have - which makes a welcome change to the usual on/off switch! It takes literally seconds for the styler to heat up (making a little noise when it's ready) - very ideal for mornings or when you're in a rush!There's still only one heat setting (so no temperature control), however it seems to be quite an optimum temperature and doesn't heat up too hot where you're frying your hair, but also heats up enough to create hairstyles that last (curls for me using this styler last until I next wash my hair!).The floating ceramic plates with rounded edges are still ... MoreThe original styler was already a holy grail straightener for me - so I was really curious to see how the updated version would perform!The new styler features the updated power button that the recent stylers have - which makes a welcome change to the usual on/off switch! It takes literally seconds for the styler to heat up (making a little noise when it's ready) - very ideal for mornings or when you're in a rush!There's still only one heat setting (so no temperature control), however it seems to be quite an optimum temperature and doesn't heat up too hot where you're frying your hair, but also heats up enough to create hairstyles that last (curls for me using this styler last until I next wash my hair!).The floating ceramic plates with rounded edges are still perfect for curling my hair and distributing heat evenly, and it feels even smoother going through my hair. I love how versatile this straightener is - I've used it for both straightening and curling and it's perfect for both. My hair's quite long and fairly thick but it doesn't take long at all to straighten - maybe around 10-15 minutes at the most!I love how light the styler is and that it has a swivel cord - it just makes it so easy to use, especially when curling hair since that involves a lot more movement!Overall I absolutely love this styler and would recommend it to anyone. It's the perfect size for long or short hair and so versatile. I've owned many GHD products throughout the years, so I know this styler will last me years to come. (My first pair lasted me at least 7+ years!) It's also perfect for travelling due to how light it is and the amount of hair styles you can create with this is endless.

It’s Good Hair Day!

I have very long, highlighted, thick, combination hair. My top layer being relatively straight, and bottom layers being wavy and curly with sections that are kinky. Now that that’s out of the way… I used the Original 1” Styler 3 different ways, because some days I’m lazy, and some days I actually have the time to put “pro-effort” into my hairstyle, either by straightening or curling it.For my thick hair the Classic Styler straightens better than it curls. If I want the curls to last all day and not fall out I have to start curling my hair from its natural state. With that being said, in order for me to get smooth curls that don’t have any creases or kink in the individual hair strands, I have to pass over my hair at least once before I go in for the actual curling ... MoreI have very long, highlighted, thick, combination hair. My top layer being relatively straight, and bottom layers being wavy and curly with sections that are kinky. Now that that’s out of the way… I used the Original 1” Styler 3 different ways, because some days I’m lazy, and some days I actually have the time to put “pro-effort” into my hairstyle, either by straightening or curling it.For my thick hair the Classic Styler straightens better than it curls. If I want the curls to last all day and not fall out I have to start curling my hair from its natural state. With that being said, in order for me to get smooth curls that don’t have any creases or kink in the individual hair strands, I have to pass over my hair at least once before I go in for the actual curling motion… which means when I actually go over it that second time the curl it isn’t as curly, and even has some areas that want to fall immediately. This is not due to the temperature of the straightener though, because it does get perfectly hot. I’m leaning more towards it being the single zone technology paired with my hair being very thick. If you have thin to average hair you’ll have an amazing result curling.When it came to taking the time to pro-straighten my hair by taking 1 inch sections, I really like how the plates glide over the sections of hair easily. It’s also not heavy, and I don’t have to squeeze hard to get good pressure on the hair; which means my hands and arms didn’t get tired. After my hair cooled it was 100% straight, with a lovely, soft and frizz free feel. This lasted all day long too.Last thing I did was “lazy” straightened it by not sectioning or isolating any of it at all… So starting with air dried hair in its natural form, I ran the straightener through my hair randomly. This is where the Classic Styler really shines! It DOES NOT pull on hair or snag at all. Not even a little! I was super impressed by this. The results of this lazy method were fantastic for putting minimal effort in! I cannot stress this enough.I really think that the Classic 1” Styler is a great 1st time straightener if you aren’t ready for a slightly larger investment with one of their higher end straighteners with more features, and you’ll love the way this straightener performs! Even though I mentioned above that I didn’t get a great result curling due to my hair type, I’m still giving it a 5 star rating - My reasoning for this is, for its intended function as their “Classic” option it does the job very well!

Original still does it best!

Whenever I use GHD straighteners, I always think back to the first set I was bought for Christmas in 2005. They were the original ceramic styler from the Think Pink campaign and whilst they're still going strong almost 2 decades later, they do not compete with the GHD original styler I've got now.Just the packaging alone has been streamlined and looks so much cooler and sleeker than it's predecessor.Safety is clearly a priority since the straighteners beep when the plug is turned on at the mains although the appliance hasn't been switched on yet. The smooth flat button that lights up when turning on the straighteners is a nice touch compared to the old switch style on my original GHDs. These heat up quickly and I counted it took 15 seconds for the straighteners ... MoreWhenever I use GHD straighteners, I always think back to the first set I was bought for Christmas in 2005. They were the original ceramic styler from the Think Pink campaign and whilst they're still going strong almost 2 decades later, they do not compete with the GHD original styler I've got now.Just the packaging alone has been streamlined and looks so much cooler and sleeker than it's predecessor.Safety is clearly a priority since the straighteners beep when the plug is turned on at the mains although the appliance hasn't been switched on yet. The smooth flat button that lights up when turning on the straighteners is a nice touch compared to the old switch style on my original GHDs. These heat up quickly and I counted it took 15 seconds for the straighteners to be ready; plus incorporating another beep to signal they're good to go! I also noticed a raised finger guard on the top plate, something my original straighteners never had and could've done with to save my singed sausage fingers over the years.The handling is really comfortable as the straighteners are slightly curved and rounded so fit in my hands better and feel really smooth when going through my hair. My hair is quite thick and gets tangled easily but these just glide through nice and slick! When using these, I don't get that stretched feeling or that the straighteners are pulling on my hair and causing damage. Owing to this, I also really like that it's easy to add curls and tidy up my waves. Everything just wraps round nicely and doesn't feel taut or pinched.Although I'm putting away the pink O.Gs, I'm really glad I've got these as a replacement. They're basically a massive improvement on what I fell in love with all those years ago and GHD never fails to let me down.

Straight, smooth and silky hair!!!

I am beyond impressed with this straightener as I have had many straighteners in my lifetime and this is the best one I have ever had.First of all I am so grateful to ghd for allowing me to try their wonderful product. I was in need of a new straightener and this one just blew me out of the water!I'll start by saying that I have back length thick hair it is somewhat fine but I have a lot of hair. I typically use a straightener that has the wider iron head in comparison to this one which is a very slim iron. Although it's slim and sleek it packs a punch as it is very powerful.It comes in a very high end packaging that looks really expensive it also has a instruction manual and warranty information. The straightener and the cord feel very matte and smooth to the ... MoreI am beyond impressed with this straightener as I have had many straighteners in my lifetime and this is the best one I have ever had.First of all I am so grateful to ghd for allowing me to try their wonderful product. I was in need of a new straightener and this one just blew me out of the water!I'll start by saying that I have back length thick hair it is somewhat fine but I have a lot of hair. I typically use a straightener that has the wider iron head in comparison to this one which is a very slim iron. Although it's slim and sleek it packs a punch as it is very powerful.It comes in a very high end packaging that looks really expensive it also has a instruction manual and warranty information. The straightener and the cord feel very matte and smooth to the touch.The straightener has one button you turn on so no need to fiddle with temperature and the button is in a discrete place inside the straightener so you don't inadvertently turn it off. Once it's been turned on it heats up within seconds it is lightning fast. The straightener is very sleek and lightweight perfect for traveling or just daily use.It typically takes me at least 10 minutes to straighten my hair but with this one it takes me less than 2 minutes and my hair is perfectly straight and smooth so I can head out the door and start my day. I do use heat protection products as these straighteners do get very hot.Overall I am very impressed with this product it does feel like something a professional salon would have but again I am so grateful to have tried this and this will be my go-to brand when purchasing hair products in the future.Buy it you will not be disappointed!