ghd Platinum+ Styler - Hair Straighteners (Limited Edition Pastel Blue)

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The feel of the Helios is a cut above, too. The plastic shell of the GHD Air feels a little rough to the touch by comparison, and the plastic shell of the Helios feels smoother, silkier – almost like silicone. It also replaces the hard plastic hook by the cable with a soft silicone loop which is attractively branded; the GHD name imprinted on a chrome-plated button. Similar branding appears on the rose gold grille, and even the holes in the filter and the shape of the impeller inside have an industrial beauty to them. Lightweight and ergonomically balanced for styling comfort, paired with a bespoke acoustic system to ensure low sound levels, the ghd helios™ is designed for ease of use and salon-quality results.

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With universal voltage, you can be as fierce as you want anywhere in the world and with the automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes of non-use, worrying about if your straighteners are switched off is a thing of the past. GHD has even patented the shapes of the holes in the grille to make the dryer quieter, and it is. Noticeably so. The GHD Air wasn’t a loud dryer so we weren’t concerned going into this review, but it’s a nice improvement and brings the level of noise down to Dyson levels. GHD has also seemingly solved the issue that plagued a number of GHD Airs we tested in that the nozzle fits tightly enough to not twist and move as you’re drying your hair. Styling our hair, as we’d expect, took a little longer, but only marginally so at 2 minutes and 20 seconds. The rounded barrel of the platinum+ is perfect for creating a myriad of on-point styles, from loose waves to a flawless straight. For ultimate styling control, the unique wishbone hinge holds the precision-milled plates in perfect alignment for ease of use and snag-free styling.A female's hair is her own crown of glory and consequently needs to be Treated like royalty. Are you currently considering setting your hair under some other hair treatment regime? It's extremely crucial touse top quality hair care products to make certain you get the complete head of hair in any way times. How will this be achieved? It's extremely straightforward, see GHD Hair store and you may surely don't have any regrets. Discover our SMART ghd hair straighteners with ground-breaking ultra-zone™ technology that predicts the needs of your hair as you style for a flawless finish, personalised to you. At launch, it was considered a game changer, and it’s a testament to that dryer’s quality that eight years on it’s still considered one of the best hair dryers on the market. That said, many of GHD’s rivals have caught up, selling dryers with similar – and in some regards better – performance for a cheaper price. It is however the most stylish of the bunch, and performance is a distinct step up from both the Air and the Nanoe. In fact, we’d say it’s the first hair dryer to rival the Dyson Supersonic for sheer drying power – and that’s an impressive feat. At this price, you really only have two dryers to choose from – and they both happen to be sold by GHD. Each shop has different policies and some stores will have ongoing or permanent discounts; but stores like ghd have a shorter promotion period. We have noted that the average NHS or healthcare discount for ghd lasts for 69 days on average. This figure is based on our own internal research.

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In just one minute and six seconds, our hair went from wet out of the shower to dry. This is a minute faster than the Supersonic, which itself is a minute faster than the competition. It was slightly slower at drying our hair after a swim – 1 minute and 50 seconds. By comparison, the GHD Air took a little under four minutes for the latter. What’s more, despite this test only rough drying our hair, we didn’t feel the need to use straighteners to complete the look and smooth flyaways. A rarity.

GHD was due another success in the hair dryer department – and the Helios is the shining star we've been waiting for

Designed for ease of use and comfort, the ghd helios™ is ergonomically balanced for a lighter styling experience. Advanced ionic technology ensures 3x more hair alignment* for visibly smoother, shinier hair, so you can say goodbye to unwanted frizz and flyaways. And for 24 hour volume hold** pair the ghd helios™ with ghd body goals - total volume foam.

GHD Helios hair dryer review: Stylish, sleek and superfast GHD Helios hair dryer review: Stylish, sleek and superfast

Although the heat and power settings are the same between the two models, the GHD Helios has had a motor boost – 2,200W up from the Air’s 2,100W. This exceeds the power of the Nanoe and the Dyson by 400W and 600W respectively but this is largely moot. As the Dyson proved with its 1,600W motor, it’s not the amount of power but rather what the dryer does with it that counts. Simply blasting air as fast and as hot as possible at your hair won’t give you the desired effect. It will cause turbulence and leave your hair frizzy and dry. And that brings us onto the GHD Helios’ performance. GHD Helios review: Performance

Developed by ghd's leading engineers, physicists and styling professionals, the ghd helios™ delivers salon-smooth results and 30% more shine*. Featuring bespoke Aeroprecis™ technology, combining internal aerodynamics and a contoured nozzle to concentrate the powerful airflow, this professional ghd hair dryer delivers precise styling control. The longer-life, brushless DC motor creates a powerful airflow of 120kmph, while the unique acoustic technology system ensures low sound levels whilst styling. Set new hair goals with a show-stopping blow dry courtesy of the ghd helios™ professional hair dryer - the perfect combination of power and control. A game-changing new innovation from ghd's leading physicists, engineers and styling professionals, discover ghd helios™ hair dryer for ultimate styling control and 30% more shine*. The design of the GHD Helios and GHD Air is remarkably similar, from the location and design of the power, heat and cold shot buttons (a literal copy and paste job from the GHD Air) to the overall shape, the branded grille and the metal that sweeps around the rear of the dryer. Yet instead of looking like siblings, the two dryers are more like cousins.