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GHD * ORIGINAL HAIR STRAIGHTENER

Our iconic ghd * original hair straightener, recommended by stylists for sleek, smooth and shiny hair.

Featuring single-zone technology that ensures consistent heat distribution across both ceramic plates.

GHD * ORIGINAL HAIR STRAIGHTENER

The cult classic that started it all, now with upgraded technology

The cult classic that started it all, with upgraded technology & improved to design to deliver trusted ghd * performance.

New generation single-zone ceramic technology maintains the optimum styling temperature of 185°C, for lasting results with no extreme heat. Perfect for everyday styling on all hair types, with a rounded barrel to effortlessly create soft waves, bouncy curls or poker straight looks. The iconic golden floating plates have a smooth gloss coating to deliver a shiny finish.

Why is 185ºC the temperature for optimum styling?

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185ºC is the temperature for optimum styling which offers results that don't compromise the health of your hair.

Hotter than 185ºC will break your hair bonds causing your hair irreversible damage. Anything cooler won't last.

Trust 185ºC for superior professional results & no extreme heat damage.

For professional results

OPTIMUM 185°C STYLING TEMPERATURE

Ensures styles last all day without compromising the condition of your hair.

Trust 185ºC

Upgraded technology

SINGLE-ZONE CERAMIC HEAT TECHNOLOGY

Featuring a rapid response heater that maintains the optimal styling temp. for superior results

Recommended by stylists

A CULT CLASSIC

The hair straightener with improved technology for beautiful, lasting results with no extreme heat.

UK's NO.1 STRAIGHTENER BRAND

† Based on ownership of a straightener, 38% of 1540 people surveyed owned a ghd * straightener

AWARDS

Winning over 500 beauty awards worldwide to date

For over 20 yrs we have championed innovation, performance & design to bring good hair days everyday

1 OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE

2 TECHNOLOGY

3 CULT CLASSIC

4 NO.1 STRAIGHTENER BRAND

5 AWARDS

Discover more about ghd * Original GHD * ORIGINAL Recommended by professionals

Reintroducing the styler that began the good hair days story back in 2001. Since then, it has been recommended by professionals around the world.

Single-zone technology is our award winning original technology, that's been upgraded to give you the reliable ghd * performance.

ghd * Original heats up in 30 seconds but to give you the additional piece of mind, it switches off after 30 minutes.

The perfect styler for those relatively new to using a styler, for creating easy & simple styles.

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ghd *, it means good hair day

23 years ago we changed the hair styling game *… Forever.

Leaders in heat styling technology.

Delivering superior professional performance on all hair types. Styling at the optimum temperature of 185°C with durable high quality tools.

ghd * transforms lives with a good hair day.

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How to create the style using ghd * Original DIAGONAL WATER WAVE

Tutorial of how to style you hair using the ghd * Original hair straightener to create a beautiful diagonal water wave look.

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GHD * ORIGINAL Suitable for styling on all hair types

The perfect styler for those relatively new to using a styler, for creating easy & simple styles. Ideal for creating soft waves, bouncy curls or poker straight looks.

Recommended by stylists for guaranteed sleek, smooth and shiny hair.

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How to create the style using ghd * Original MID BEND

Tutorial of how to style you hair using the ghd * Original hair straightener to create a beautiful mid bend look.

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We test it so you can trust it Stylers that stand the test of time

Did you know we drop it more than you do?

We drop it over 50,000 times.

We clamp it 70,000 times.

We curl relentlessly

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT STYLER FOR YOUR NEEDS

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars 4,432

4.4 out of 5 stars 174

4.6 out of 5 stars 3,327

4.6 out of 5 stars 2,144

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,202

4.6 out of 5 stars 896

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Technology

Single-Zone

HD Motion-Responsive

Ultra-Zone predictive

Dual-Zone

Dual-Zone

Dual-Zone

Hair Type

For all hair types

For all hair types

For all hair types

For all hair types

For all hair types

For all hair types

Ideal For

Everyday styling

Fast styling & defined results

Colour protection

Sleek & smooth results

Long, thick & curly hair

Short hair & fringes

Description

The original styler, upgraded

One-stroke styling, lasts 24hr

Predicts your hairs needs

Gold standard of styling

70% larger plates

40% slimmer plates

Shine Level

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+85%

+75%

+65%

+80%

+65%

Benefits

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2x less frizz in one stroke

70% stronger hair

Leaves hair feeling soft

2x less frizz

Precision styling root to tip

Benefits

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2x straighter hair in 1 stroke

2x colour protection

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Benefits

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3x more breakage protection

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Styling Temperature

185°C

185°C

185°C

185°C

185°C

185°C

Heat Up Time

30 seconds

20 seconds

20 seconds

25 seconds

30 seconds

25 seconds

Sleep Mode

30 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes

30 minutes

30 minutes

30 minutes

Why can I not change the temperature on my ghd Original?

Hotter than 185ºC will break your hair bonds causing your hair irreversible damage. Anything cooler than 185ºC won't last.

Trust 185ºC for superior professional results & no extreme heat damage.

What styles can I create using ghd Original?

ghd * Original is the perfect styler for creating easy & simple styles. It is ideal for creating soft waves, bouncy curls or poker straight looks.

Recommended by stylists for guaranteed sleek, smooth and shiny hair.

What is the difference between ghd Original and ghd Chronos?

ghd * Original was the original ghd * styler, but now * upgraded. Featuring single-zone technology for every day styling.

ghd * Chronos is ghd *'s most advanced styler with HD motion-responsive technology, for 3x faster one-stroke styling that lasts 24hrs.

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 30.1 x 11.5 x 6.9 cm; 640 g
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 26 July 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ghd *
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCW5862B
Item model number ‏ : ‎ S4C242
Country of origin * ‏ : ‎ China