Comments on: GHD hair straighteners: I’ve got a better idea!

By: Miss Thrifty

Miss Thrifty — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:02:08 +0000

So GHD flat irons – aka two plates of ceramic that are so hot, you cannot touch them – are “easy on your hair”? I am unconvinced. I do appreciate that GHD irons come with bells, whistles & PR puff that puts them into a premium product category and, for their customers, justifies those whopping great price tags. But the Vidal Sassoon irons that I mention in this post are still working great, thanks – I’d recommend them!

By: ali

ali — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:41:42 +0000

the difference is that ceramic flat irons are just like any other product…whether it be clothes, jewelry, or bags. You get what you pay for. Period. Cheap flat irons may not be as easy on your hair, they could have different temperature controls, or poor wiring. The Ghd flat iron detects each individuals’ hair texture so it knows how hot to get so you don’t cause extensive damage to the hair. They also have smart timers that turn off after 30 minutes for those of us who might be a bit forgetful. They also have 2 year warranties. There IS a reason some things are more expensive than others. Just because you SEE the same results doesn’t mean they are as good. Fake jewelry turns your finger green after a while…doesn’t mean it wasn’t pretty the first few times you wore it.

By: crystal@straightening balm

crystal@straightening balm — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:18:22 +0000

Thanks for the tip. And the post was hilarious. crystal@straightening balms last blog post..Straightening Balm

By: Celebrity Inspired

Celebrity Inspired — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:42:09 +0000

Alot of GHDs sucess has come down to the clever marketing and advertising behind the brand. They have worked hard with haidressing industry – Hair Salon in particular to build up there brand. I suppose alot of people see there hairdressers using the GHD and buy them because of that. But in my opinion they are still pretty dame good. Talking of the 80’s, do your remember the big chunky straighteners which look for like trousers pressers…..lol…..i can’t ever remeber them being good, but people still used them.

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By: admin

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:57:42 +0000

@FruGal: this is true, but when I’m rushing to get ready for work in the morning, I haven’t got time for a drawn-out blow-dry. One thing I do like about these straighteners is that they make styling super-quick.

By: FruGal

FruGal — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:48:32 +0000

The best thing I ever did for my hair was learn to give myself a great blow-dry. Everyone’s already got a hair dryer, all you need is a good brush and away you go! It lasts longer than straightening, and you get the straightness with the volume, rather than the awful poker-straight Neal-from-the-Young-Ones look. And I’m always suspicious of hair dressers who have to rely on straighteners in the salon – give me an old fashioned blow dry any day!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:05:12 +0000

@Holly: Me too! I look much better now I have my Vidal Sassoon straighteners though

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:18:45 +0000

There's nothing worse than being given a haircut that you cannot recreate at home. Unfortunately this is what always happens to me! Hollys last blog post..Yummy for my Tummy