We hate to break it to you, but if your hair straighteners have seen you through late nights in university, it might be time to treat yourself to a fresh pair.
While your vintage straighteners may technically still switch on without a struggle, they could still need replacing: well-used plates are a literal hotbed for for product residue, gunk and grime, which you're essentially transferring straight back into your strands on a daily basis. And the perils of adult life don't stop there: if you're detecting a strange scent emitting from your hairdryer, or the temperature settings aren't functioning properly, the internal mechanism may be faulty – and that can lead to damaged strands too.
The good news, however, is that ghd's famously good Cyber Monday sale is here. Always one of the best beauty sales of the year, ghd's 2023 offering is a standout one: discounts are up to 25% and include all the biggest and best tools for creating poker-straight styles and tousled waves. The new ghd Duet Style is also reduced for the first time since its launch earlier this year.
Enjoy big savings across the classic hair straighteners, hot brushes, hair dryers and even the limited-edition Dreamland Collection, which features all the brand's bestsellers in a chic new jade green and pink colourway.
So if you're in the market for some new hair tools, read on for our recommendations on what's worth snapping up...
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If you don't own a trusty set of hair straighteners, (or are in need of a new one), then the ghd Gold Hair Straightener should be your first port of call, especially now it's reduced from £179 to £134. Unrivalled in its performance, it boasts floating plates for smooth movement and a rounded case for kink-free curls (yes, these babies do more than simple straightening). With a controlled, optimal temperature of 185 degrees, they'll ensure you get the best results with minimal passes through the plates.
If you can't live without a hairdryer, add the ghd Helios to your basket, now also slashed in price from £179 to £134. It combines multiple heat and power settings with a quick cool-shot button and the most concentrated nozzle in the business (seriously, some of the top stylists are loyal to this hairdryer).
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In a similar vein, the Glide is ghd's first ever hot brush and the ultimate lazy-girl hair tool - now down from £159 to £119. Shaped like a hair brush but with ceramic bristles, it smoothes kinks and frizz just like your regular straighteners do. It heats up to 185 degrees, and boasts ionic technology to prevent damage and ensure satisfyingly shiny hair. Just be sure to use a heat protectant, as you would with a traditional pair of plates.
Speaking of hot brushes, we're also obsessed with Rise, a barrel-shaped brush with 5mm nylon bristles that glide through strands to give you the perfect in-salon blowdry from the comfort of your bedroom. Think voluminous, bouncy tresses in seconds, and now discounted, reduced from £169 to £118.
It would be a crime not to talk about ghd's latest launch because it's a major one. The Duet styler is a dream for anyone who's looking for an easy way to dry and straighten locks simultaneously with minimal heat damage. It works in a similar manner to the hot brush, but imparts a much sleeker, shinier finish. The Duet comes with four heat settings and it promises to cut your styling time in half (we can attest this is indeed accurate). It can now be all yours for £319 instead of the RRP £379.
And just in time for Christmas, indulge in some of ghd's bestsellers by taking advantage of its gift sets where you'll find duos like Platinum+ Hair Straightener and Helios hair Dryer, bundled together in a beautiful festive pink and jade colourway, slashed in price from £418 to £355. Or, for the jetsetter in your life, there's the Unplugged Cordless Styler gift set which includes the coveted cordless straighteners and paddle brush, with a £100 discount.
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ghd Deluxe Gift Set in Alluring Jade
