GHD Hair Straighteners

I can't believe nobody's mentioned GHD ceramic hair straighteners... I can honestly say they are the most amazing straighteners I have ever come across. Words cannot describe how wonderful these are... http://www.ciao.co.uk/GHD_Professional_Ceramic_Straighteners__Review_5317114 has a good review.
The only drawback is the price but it's worth every cent, in my opinion.
Cathy

We got a pair of these for my partner a couple of months ago from a salon in West Lothian, Scotland (excellent quick service, but just can't remember their name). I have to say that they are the best product for starightening by FAR - it used to take her several hours to properly straighten her bra-strap length hair, now in 5 minutes it can be poker straight and looks stunning.

The key I believe (correct me if I'm incorrect) is the heat of the iron. Normal irons cannot reach nearly the same type of heat as ceramic plates, which can tolerate far higher temperatures. It is this high temperature which porduces much better results and will last much better by straightening porperly by first or second pass, as opposed to a normal iron that you pull down the hair slowly, with a long time in contact, when serious heat damage can be caused.

I know the GHD ones are expensive, but watch out for some brands that claim to have 'ceramic coated' elements - these are better for your hair than standard straighteners, but they still cannot reach the temperature a true ceramic element can.


Slightly off topic - does anyone know a trick to reduce the amount of static that builds up when we straighten her hair, and can you get such a thing as a ceramic curling tong?

I just bought (online) a Hot Tools flat iron because thats the one my friend used when she showed me how to straighten my hair. She got hers through her stylist but I found it easier to buy online since they aren't available in stores. I think mine was marked WAY down at only $25 plus shipping. I know my friend paid around $50 for it when she ordered it through her stylist.

And all I know is I've heard PLENTY of horror stories about the Conair flat irons.

Some of my friends have used the conair flat irons and its nearly ripped out their hair. I'm not sure if its the plates that aren't good quality but I think it was the little 'comb' that is supposed to i guess neaten the hair, but rather the iron will get caught and stuck in the hair, which of course is NOT GOOD when it comes to any kind of heatstyling appliance.


If you want a good flat iron, ask your stylist because you'll get the best results from a professional brand rather than a cheap drugstore brand.

In this case, all I can say is 'you get what you pay for.' It's a better idea to shell out some more money for a professional flat iron than have scorced and ripped hair.


As I said in my previous post, look around the internet for the brand and model a stylist has told you to try before ordering the flat iron (or any other hair styling appliance for that matter) through the salon. I paid half of what my friend paid for hers and its the exact same model.

NOTE ABOUT GHD: I looked on ebay for GHD straighteners and nothing turned up at all!

After reading those reviews, this iron sounds amazing. I have a vidal sassoon metal iron that works moderately well, but lately I've been noticing a lot of damaged split ends. Do you think this would actually be much healthier for my hair than the cheaper metal kind? I'd spend the money if it was really worth it, because my hair means a lot to me.

Also while I'm at it, is there a product I can put in my hair after washing that would protect my hair from heat styling? I don't blow dry at all, but I want something to protect my hair from the flat iron. Thanks!

I decided to get the GHD straightener after I get my new credit card in a couple weeks. I'll tell everyone how it works out when I finally am able to get it. I'm pretty excited to try this so hopefully I don't get too impatient!