Does anyone use these hair straighteners which claim to be better than GHD?

[Caligula]

GHS

And are they?

DDs had them, they are much cheaper, but never better, no - they both have GHDs now and say they are 100% better than GHSs and worth the extra.

HTH

Yes it does. I suspected they might be too good to be true!

I have a pair, in fact my first Q on MN was about where to find reasonably priced but good straighteners.

Someone recommended GHS and they're fab, I'd certainly buy another set of these when they eventually pack up rather than GHD's (have used both ).

So. GHS are fab. Hmm. Now I have a dilemma.

ghds are 100"%goooooooooooood

oooh nooo, bb, not me?

(They did like them very much when they first got them, honest - they just got converted.)

lol Janh, yes it was you and thanks a million for the recommendation! I'm really pleased with them and still am . GHD's were well outside of my price range when I asked!

Oh I've just noticed you've used both Badger. Do you really not notice any difference?

Genuinely, no I didn't but it is about 2 years since I used GHD's and about 2 years since I got GHS's so the specs may have changed on each.

I have the cheaper pair from the GHS site. I suppose I was put off GHD's because the owner of the pair I used a few times sent them back 3 times in all because of faults. It was probably just bad luck?

I think there's something to be said for hair type too maybe? Don't want to contradict Janh at all! GHS's suit my hair whereas her DD's seem to have had better luck with GHD's

have a Kodo hair straightener and think it is better than a GHD.

Ooh Kodo. Another one to consider. Why better Eefs? (They look about the same price)

have ghd's and wouldn't be parted from them, as i know they work, i haven't been tempted to stray to another brand. although must admit did glance at the glass babyliss ones!

p.s my hair is very thick and curly and when i have used my ghd's it is soft and silky and smooth and doesn't frizz out in damp weather. i think alot of how straighteners work depneds on your hair type. if your hair is only slightly kinky(!!) then another brand would be fine.

The hair straightener needs to heat to 220º for the proper smooth silky effect (kodo and GHD do this, the cheaper ones can't). Kodo and GHD also heat quickly - more convenient. My hairdresser friend uses a mix of Kodo and GHD in her salon and says the Kodo ones last longer (not an issue for the occasional user). The kodo ones are slightly slimmer so better for doing tricks like flicks and curls.

Ooh, so that's what I need to look for and compare - that the ceramic plates heat up to 220 degrees? Very helpful info that, thanks.

Ohhhh, is that it? GHSs only heat to 200.

GHDs on slightly damp hair produce an impressive amount of steam!

I've been told you're not allowed to use hair straighteners on damp hair, except if it's that spray stuff

Well you're not supposed to, C - don't think it's a criminal offence

If you are in a tearing hurry and it's not quite dry it's allowed in my house.

pmsl @janh