Cinnamon Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My youngest has long dark curly hair, so naturally she wants it to be straight the whole time I think it looks beautiful curly,but what would I know? Anyhow, our old straighteners have just gone kaput, & she has asked for a new pair for her birthday. I would like to get her some really good ones, ones that are perfect for her hair, which is not thick,but she has masses of it. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 wouldn't be without our GHDs in this house :D Pricey but very very good, they even manage to straighten my tough old thick hair My hairdresser reckons they are the best you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I LOVE my Paul Mitchell Smoothing Iron.....One pass of the iron and the hair is silky and shiney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My daughter is a GHD fanatic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Oh heck, I had better look into the GHD's then - I think they may be too much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My friend is a hairdresser and GHD are the ones they use and recommend. I bought some for my daughter a couple of years ago. They are expensive though. I bought some cheaper ones for myself but I don't think they work nearly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've got Babyliss C67c's and they are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I got some BaByliss 2088U Pro 230 Elegance Bronze Straightener's about a year ago. I chose them because they had good reviews and i didn't want to spend loads. I have had my hair straightened with GHDs before and IMO mine are very similar. My hair is mid length, has kinks, is very thick and goes frizzy. So I don't like going out if I have washed and straightened my hair as it still looks frizzy(this happened with the GHDs too). I love waking up when i have straightened my hair the night before so my hair feels really light and doesn't go frizzy Mine came with a 5 year guarantee which i thought was also really good. The only problem that i have found is that you can curl with them. I had my hair curled with GHDs when i was a bridesmaid and i would have liked to be able to do it with my own straighteners. And they come in a lovely bronze colour with a nice bag to keep them in(which my cousin thought was the bag i was taking out in the evening!) Let us know what you decide Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My friend has GHDS and there brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 GHD's in our house too. I balked at the price of them and tried 2 other makes of cheaper ceramic straightners first both were around the £30-£40 price mark and both were useless! So I gave in and paid £110 for a pair of GHD's, they are brilliant I've had them for about 2 years now and they still work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm a GHD girl too..... However, I can't stress enough that good straighten jollop is ESSENTIAL!!!!! Both for a good look and to protect the hair..... I bought mine about 4yrs ago and they are still going strong from ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My hairdresser swears by GHDs Sarah - he has a christmas gift box that he was trying to tempt me with - purple swirly irons, matching travel hair dryer and travel bag all for £120 I think. I can ask about it if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 GHD`s in my house too!! They were more expensive than other makes but they are BRILLIANT! If too costly for birthday pressie couldn`t you combine it with another event.....mmmmmm Christmas is a little far away...........maybe not Also they have a cut out so if you forget to turn them off ( ) they turn themselves off!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 GHDs here too - sorry! They are very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 GHD's are great but make sure you use heat protectant with them. OH is a hairdresser and has told me off numerous times about not using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I used GHDs too (until I had most of my hair cut off ). They worked really well on my bushy, wavy hair (but I agree it looked better the next day when the static had settled!). In fact, they are languishing in a drawer upstairs and it's unlikely I'll be using them again. I couldn't face having long hair ever again . I know they aren't any good as a birthday present but if you'd like to try them out PM me. I'd be pleased they were going to a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ok, you have convinced me I am GHD shopping in the morning. With 3 girls in the house,its probably a wise investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 If you find they're always fighting over the ones you buy new, you can have mine as a second pair to stop any bickering . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Although I love my Paul Mitchell...............I will be getting a GHD in short order. The next Omlet "must have". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 My mum went Sallys the wholesalers for hairdressers & bought my sister some FH1's. As good as GHD's - should have been £100, in the sale at £60. They are fabulous! I will however, when saved up - buy myself some wide GHD's for my long hair. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Next question - should I go for wide ones then? Cleos hair is long, no thick but masses of it, & ringletty when left to dry on its own. Also, have any of you bought them from this place? They seem to have quite a good freebie offer on........ https://www.ghd-uk.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 That looks like a jolly good deal Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi - the GHD's my hairdressers uses on my hair are about 2 inches wide at the plate end. She says they are better for long hair & the narrow ones better for ' flicky' styles & shorter hair. But that's just her opinion. That looks a fab deal! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have long thick curly hair....which is currently nice and straight thanks to GHD wide straighteners... they really are the best and I've tried a few....these are my fourth brand I think, and I would only buy these again.... You cant go wrong...I've had mine for well over 3 years now....and they are great... not sure how old your daughter is?? but my main concern is burning herself...burning furniture and of course hair.... so I'm careful, I place them on a book whilst they are hot, and make sure I use treseme thermal heat protector....which is pretty good and smells nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 She is 14 Cordelia, & has been using straighteners for a good few years now. The ones I am looking at come with a free heat mat & I also picked up a heat resistant bag for them in Boots today I will get the wide ones then - thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
