A decent pair of hair straighteners can make all the difference, with reliable styling being a great stress relief for anyone who wrestles with their hair on a regular basis. As such, if you were to buy someone a fantastic pair for Christmas, you can be sure of lodging yourself in their good books for a long time to come.
Right now at Amazon you can do just that at a great price, with ghd Gold Hair Straightener & Styler down to just £149.99 from £189 (price correct at the time of writing). Promising premium performance, ghds are widely regarded as some of the best in the business.
With dual-zone technology and next-generation heat sensors across each plate, these straighteners operate at optimum temperatures from root to tip, providing reliable styling whilst limiting potential heat damage. The rounded barrel makes them perfect for setting up some curls and waves, and the contoured plates make for smooth, snagless styling and effortless use from all angles. ghd promises outstanding performance regardless of your hair type or length, buzzcuts notwithstanding.
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Amazon customers have been very impressed with them, awarding an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars across over 2,000 reviews. “It’s easy to control and use, light to hold and can be flexibly manoeuvred around the head without your arm hurting,” said one five-star review. “Also, unlike with other branded straighteners, your hair doesn’t feel crispy as if it’s been ‘fried’ from the heat; this straightener leaves your hair feeling tangle-free and light.”
“Typical GHD quality, heats quickly and easy to use,” said another happy customer. “Looking forward to years of service.” A third added: “I don’t use them every day, but they work well, and I like the rubber cover for the ends to stop them damaging the floor and useful to hold the two sections together when I put it away. Slides through the hair easily.”
Not everyone’s convinced, of course. “These straighteners are okay. They were expected to be wowed, but they weren’t,” said one reviewer. “They don’t even come with a heat mat.” Another said: “Not any better than less expensive ones. They’re okay.”
For more budget-friendly options, check out these Bosch straighteners for £19.99 at Debenhams (down from £39.99). There’s also this excellent Remington pair for £21.45 at Boots (reduced from £79).
At £149.99, the GHD Gold Hair Straighteners are an easy recommendation, and for those in the know they’re the obvious choice.