An Oldie but a Goodie

Around 5 years ago I got my first GHD hair straighteners, and I still have 'em.

They're a bit bashed around and have more then a few scuffs, but I think they still work as good as day numero uno. Personally, GHD's are my favourite. I've tried all different brands, from Remington to Toni&Guy, and none of them have performed nearly as well or lasted nearly as long as my GHD and lived to tell a hair straightening tale.

They can still be found at Peter Marks salons and some online places. I think I paid around €150 for mine, but that was waaay back in the day so they could be more or less expensive now, it's a good idea to check.

My set have really stood the test of time and believe me when I tell you they have been through the mill (literally) and are still hanging in there. Sure, the words have faded and the holographic woman has been melted away but that stuff adds character :D

It still takes 30.4 seconds to heat up (I timed) and it still gets just as hot. So, to demonstrate it's awesome power, here is me before; (eek no makeup)

To be fair, my hair is naturally straight so I'm not in need of a 'heavy duty' iron but I love the sleekness and shine that straightening gives. Plus, I think it's a much faster way of curling hair then curling tongs. Here are curls, the GHD way; (sorry, I'm looking down)

To create curls, take a small section, clamp near the root, twist 180, and pull through. The more you twist, the more 'ringlety' your curls will be. The less you twist, you'll have more wavy hair :)

And from curls to straight;

To straighten, take a section, clamp near the root and just pull though.

My one critique of the GHD's is that mine (probably version 1) didn't come with the fail-safe thing that knocks it off after 30 minutes. I've often run out and left it on to come back to singed sheets and white-hot straightener handle :/ To save from fire hazard all new models come with the fail-safe.

The thing I love most about the GHD's is that when I use them, my style (curls or straight) stays all day without the need to touch up, even if I don't use styling products.

Holy grail stuff for me and if they ever did break, I couldn't live without one :)

-Em