The Complete ghd Styler Guide: Max, Unplugged, Gold, Original & More

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The Complete ghd Styler Guide: Max, Unplugged, Gold, Original & More

ghd has built one of the most impressive collections of professional hair styling tools in the world. Whether you want a classic everyday styler, a wide-plate option for thick hair, or the freedom of a cordless tool, there's a ghd for you. Here's your complete guide to the full ghd range.

ghd Original — The Classic

The styler that started it all, launched in 2001 and still a firm favourite. The ghd Original heats to 185°C in around 30 seconds and features a rounded barrel that makes it just as easy to curl and wave as it is to straighten. Ideal for everyday styling of all hair types. Comes with a 1-year guarantee.

ghd Gold — The Best Seller

Our best seller and a firm professional favourite. The ghd Gold features dual-zone technology with heat sensors on both plates, maintaining a consistent 185°C for a sleeker, smoother, healthier-looking finish than the Original. Perfect for all hair types. Comes with a 1-year guarantee.

ghd Max — For Thick, Long or Curly Hair

The ghd Max uses the same dual-zone technology as the Gold but with wider 2-inch plates — making it much easier to glide through thick, long or curly hair in fewer passes. If you've ever struggled to get a smooth finish all the way through your hair, the Max is the answer. Comes with a 1-year guarantee.

ghd Unplugged — The Cordless Styler

ghd's first cordless styler, perfect for touch-ups on the go. The Unplugged gives you 20 minutes of styling time when fully charged via USB, and still features the Gold's dual-zone ceramic plates for a smooth, consistent result. Plates are a third smaller than the Gold for portability. Comes with a 2-year guarantee.

ghd Platinum+ — The Intelligent Styler

The crème de la crème. The ghd Platinum+ uses predictive ultra-zone technology to monitor temperature 250 times per second, recognising your hair thickness and styling speed to maintain perfect heat throughout. Causes 70% less breakage than uncontrolled heat tools. Ideal for bleached, coloured or damaged hair. Comes with a 3-year guarantee.

Which ghd Is Right for You?

  • Everyday styling, all hair types → ghd Original or ghd Gold
  • Thick, long or curly hair → ghd Max
  • Styling on the go → ghd Unplugged
  • Fine, damaged or colour-treated hair → ghd Platinum+

Looking for an in-depth comparison of the Original, Gold, Chronos and Platinum+? Read our full ghd straighteners comparison guide →

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