The Most Coveted GHD Black Friday Steals, According to Vogue
Black Friday in times gone by was a mad Supermaket Sweep-esque dash around major department stores or retailers to secure the very best bargains. But that is no longer the case. The seasonal sale is now a month-long event, allowing customers to make considered purchases.
Will you actually use that air fryer? Is it clothing that you’ll wear and treasure rather than investing simply because of the attractive price drops? Do you actually need a new hair tool? In the case of the latter, and if your answer is yes, GHD has some of the most notable deals during the Cyber sales, both direct and at Sephora, Lookfantastic and Amazon.
The brand is synonymous with sleek, glossy styles, effortless waves and bouncy blow-outs with mirror-levels of shine. Its transformation tools are used backstage at fashion week and by professional hairstylists across the UK and beyond. GHD was also likely one of the first heated hair tools that you own (as was certainly the case for me and The Original, which, by the way, is still going strong 15 years later). These are gadgets built to last, working hard to give you a salon-worthy look, whether it’s one of the classic straighteners, Helios hair dryer or curling irons of varying barrel sizes.
While the official kickoff date is not till 28 November, at GHD, Black Friday has already begun with discounts on stylers, dryers and curlers. Top offers include 29 per cent off its Gold Gift Set, while also throwing in a gift with purchase. Bundles are up to 30 per cent off, while the biggest reduction is on the Glide hot brush, which is reduced by 33 per cent to £119 from £179.
The Vogue editors have shared their top GHD Black Friday tools below, tried and tested and proven to be staple steps in your haircare rituals. No buyer’s remorse here. Find out more about the best beauty deals this Black Friday here.
Best deals on GHD hair straighteners
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Gold Styler Professional Hair Straighteners
Why this is aVoguetop pick: This is the hair straightener that you will likely spot in professional salons around the world. It’s easy to use, no matter whether you are creating poker straight styles, beachy waves or full-on curls and leaves hair shiny and smooth. The tool works fast and uses dual-zone technology to keep the plates at the optimal temperature to ensure speed and protection for the strands. It takes just 25 seconds to heat up and has a 360 degree swivel function.
Key specifications:
Plates: smooth, contoured floating plates
CordLength: 2.7m
Max Temperature: 185°C
Automatic shut-off time: 30 Minutes
Warranty: Two years
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Chronos Hair Straightener
Why this is aVoguetop pick: The GHD Chronos is the speediest hair straightener I have ever used. The high-performance tool will drastically cut down styling time with its one-stroke to silky lengths capability. The brand’s most advanced tool to date, it styles at the optimal – according to GHD – 185°C to protect the strands, using heat-adjusting technology to prevent breakage, while a gloss coating on the plate enhances the ease of gliding from root to tip, combating frizz and maintaining shine. The heat-up time is also only 20 seconds.
Key specifications:
Plates: Ceramic floating plates with a gloss finish
CordLength: 2.7m
Max Temperature: 185°C
Automatic shut-off time: 10 Minutes
Warranty: Three years
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Why this is aVoguetop pick: Whether you’re growing out a fringe or have freshly cut bangs, it’s most likely that you need to style it most days. The slim, half-inch plates on the ghd Mini Styler are the perfect size and shape to be able to style your hair more precisely and accurately, making fringes more manageable on a daily basis.
Key specifications:
Plates: Ceramic plates
Cord Length: 2.7 metres
Max Temperature: 185ºC
Automatic shut-off time: 30 Minutes
Warranty: Two Years
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Unplugged Cordless Styler
Why this is aVoguetop pick: The ghd Unplugged Cordless Styler is 35 per cent lighter than traditional stylers and features dual-zone technology, with two next-generation heat sensors. Pre-set to an optimum temperature of 365°F, the styler’s ceramic-coated plates glide through all hair types, making it the perfect on-the-go companion.
Key specifications:
Plates: Smooth contoured plates
Cord Length: Cordless
Max Temperature: 185ºC
Automatic shut-off time: 3 Minutes
Warranty: Two Years
Best deals on GHD wet-to-dry stylers
Why this is aVoguetop pick: This is a hair tool that has saved me on countless hurried occasions. Between the broad plates and the game-changing wet-to-dry technology, the time I spend on hairstyling has been cut dramatically. On my natural coils, the hot air creates a silk press finish, and on my longer hair extensions, it gets similarly sleek results without the need to section hair off.
Key specifications:
Plates: advanced floating plates
CordLength: 2.7m
Max Temperature: 185°C
Automatic shut-off time: 30 Minutes
Warranty: Two years
Best deals on GHD curlers and wavers
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Curve Thin Curl Hair Wand
The tool to try for curls that stay put without dropping. Its narrow 14mm barrel ensures curls remain tight with maximum definition. Great for adding detail to naturally curly tresses. “Those with thick or afro-textured hair will love this curling wand,” says beauty writer Tracy Achonwa. “Its width is perfect for achieving defined curls from the roots on both long and shorter type four hair, and by adjusting your technique, you can make the curls as tight or wavy as you wish. What’s more, its smooth barrel adds a lustrous shine to your hair, sealing the cuticle for the glossiest curls.”
Features: ergonomic lightweight design, built-in safety stand, heat protective glove and automatic sleep mode after 60 minutes
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The GHD Wave is a heated tool that smooths, waves (obviously) and sets hair into a style reminiscent of early Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. It is weighty, but this is unsurprising, considering the width of the three prongs – necessary to avoid the dreaded ’90s crimp effect. Like all GHD tools, it’s super straightforward to use, with a single on/off switch, long cord and an automatic “sleep” mode to avoid the “did I leave my straighteners on?” panic. The entire process is impressively quick.
Best deals on GHD gift sets
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Duet Style Hot Air Styler Festive Gift Set
Why it’s a deal we recommend: Offering the sleek press of a straightener with the power of a hair dryer, GHD’s Duet Style is truly a game-changing tool. It’s taken our tresses from wet to totally dry on many a hurried morning. We know a good deal when we spot one, and this is a very good deal indeed, which includes a plush velvet case and Sleek Styler heat protectant for less than the usual cost of the Duet Style alone.
Best deals on GHD accessories
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The Blow Dryer Ceramic Radial Hair Brush Size 3 45mm
For silky smooth locks with added volume, a round brush is essential. GHD has created its blow-dry staple with a ceramic barrel to lock in the heat to speed up the styling process, while the handle is long enough to leave your fingers protected. Flyaways be gone.
