Choosing the right styling tool can be a total game-changer. The right straightener, curler or hot brush doesn’t just make your hair look better — it protects your hair health, speeds up your routine and gives you salon-quality results at home. But with so many options out there, knowing what’s right for your hair can feel overwhelming.
Let’s break it down in a simple, practical way so you can confidently choose the perfect GHD tool for your hair type, your styling goals and your everyday routine.
Start by Understanding Your Hair Type
Before you start comparing tools, think about your hair itself. Is it fine and prone to breakage? Thick and hard to tame? Curly? Coloured? Frizzy? Healthy? Damaged?
Your hair type determines how much heat you need, which materials will protect your strands, and which GHD tool will give you the best finish. Fine hair needs lower heat and smoother plates. Thicker or textured hair needs consistent, powerful heat. Curly hair needs tools that glide through without snagging. Once you know your hair’s needs, choosing a tool becomes so much easier.
If You Want Sleek, Smooth, Everyday Styling – Go for a Straightener
Straighteners aren’t just for straight hair — they’re brilliant for smoothing, defrizzing and creating soft waves.
But the right straightener matters.
If your hair is fine, damaged, coloured or easily overheated, the GHD Gold is a fantastic option. It offers even heat, a smooth glide and gentle styling that protects your hair’s integrity without compromising on shine.
If your hair is thicker, coarse, curly or simply harder to straighten, the GHD Chronos is the powerhouse you’ve been looking for. Its advanced technology gives quicker, smoother results with salon-level heat consistency. You’ll get straighter, shinier hair in fewer passes — which means less damage.
A good rule of thumb:
• Fine hair = GHD Gold
• Medium to thick hair = GHD Chronos
• Curly or textured hair = Chronos gives unmatched control
Always use heat protectant, work in sections, and keep your passes slow and smooth to reduce frizz and boost shine.
If You Love Waves, Curls and Soft Movement – Choose the Right Curler
The type of curl you want depends on the barrel you choose — and GHD gives you beautiful options for every style.
If you love loose, bouncy, “blow-dry” curls, the GHD Soft Curl Tong is perfect. Its large barrel gives you those big, glamorous curls that look effortless but polished.
If you prefer natural-looking waves or that beachy, tousled texture, GHD Creative Curl Wand is your best friend. The tapered barrel makes it easy to create mixed-size curls that look more natural and lived-in.
If your hair is short, fine, or you want tighter, longer-lasting curls, the GHD Thin Wand is ideal. It creates defined curls, coils and tight waves that hold beautifully — perfect for detailed styling or adding texture to short/medium hair.
Whatever tool you choose, remember: fully dry hair, wrap away from the face, minimal time on the wand, and always let curls cool before brushing out.
If You Want Fast, Fuss-Free, Everyday Volume – Try a Hot Brush
For the quickest “I woke up like this” smoothness, the GHD Glide Hot Brush is a dream. It’s designed for those mornings when you want sleek hair without the effort. It smooths frizz, adds natural volume at the roots, and leaves your hair soft, polished and controlled — all in a couple of minutes.
It’s perfect for second-day styling, refreshing your blow-dry, and keeping hair sleek without the full routine. For fine hair, lift at the root as you brush. For thick hair, work in slightly larger sections for best results.
Match the Tool to Your Styling Goals
Think about the finish you want most often:
• Sleek and straight → GHD Chronos or GHD Gold
• Big, bouncy curls → GHD Soft Curl Tong
• Natural waves → GHD Creative Curl Wand
• Defined curls or short-hair styling → GHD Thin Wand
• Smooth, quick everyday styling → GHD Glide Hot Brush
Your styling routine becomes so much easier once you have the right tool doing the heavy lifting.
Don’t Forget About Temperature and Protection
Different hair types need different heat levels. Fine, fragile or coloured hair prefers lower heat. Thicker hair needs more power for smoother results. The beauty of GHD tools is that they use optimal heat to protect your hair without sacrificing performance.
And always pair your tool with heat protectant, good brushes, and a nourishing serum or conditioning treatment to keep your hair strong and healthy.
