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hair straighteners

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Dottydot · 30/04/2006 16:22

For the first time in my adult life I almost have long hair - just touching my shoulders, but having a baby and moving to somewhere where it rains every day Angry has made it frizzy, so could do with a hair straightener recommendation. I've never used them, so are they any good and if they are, what should I go for?

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Nbg · 30/04/2006 16:26

I wouldn't be without my hair straightners and I'm sure many others will agree.

I got mine from ebay (a GHD rip off) I really loved them until I stayed with my mum a couple of weeks ago and used her GHD straightners for a few days.

They are by far the best. Yes they are expensive but worth every penny IMO.

jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 30/04/2006 16:27

GHD's - DEFFO!

gothicmama · 30/04/2006 16:27

where is a good place to buy ghd straighteners

peachygirl · 30/04/2006 16:29

I have a pair of babyliss ones with mirror type glass plates I find them to be very good they have a holder to put them in which I also like. If going for ceramic ones, solid plates (as opposed to ceramic coated)are seen to be better. Boots online seesm to have some offers on at the moment

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Dottydot · 30/04/2006 16:30

good god - I've just done a search and they're about £80!!!!! (have never spent that much on my hair..!) Don't suppose Tesco's do a cheap but just-the-same equivalent?!

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pussycatmomma · 30/04/2006 16:32

Dotty, dont do it!! I have the curliest locks ever but GHDs do it for me everytime! Id say ive tried pretty much every brand and type of straightener over the years but once I discovered GHDs there is no going back. Buy some, you'll love em!!

pussycatmomma · 30/04/2006 16:32

i know they are hellishly expensive, but they are SO worth it.

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Dottydot · 30/04/2006 16:33

What do you think of these..?
\link{http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1064122&classificationid=1030475&wblinktype=PL&wblinkdetail=position2\not a bad price!}

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GDG · 30/04/2006 16:33

Only GHDs will do the job I'm afraid. I've had a couple of sets of straighteners and these are by far the best - well worth the investment.

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Dottydot · 30/04/2006 16:33

pussycatmomma - hadn't read your message before I posted - now I don't know - they could be a wedding present to myself?! Grin

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Nbg · 30/04/2006 16:34

I have just checked out ebay and there is a good seller on there, selling them for £68 and they have loads.

They really are worth it.

peachygirl · 30/04/2006 16:36

Honestly I had some ceramic ones and my babyliss ones are just as good but then my hair isn't that long and isn't that curly just a bit frizzy/ wavy. However looking on the site they don't seem to make them any more!

WagonWheel · 30/04/2006 17:37

You cannot go wrong with the GHD's - my other half bought them as a pressie for me two Christmases ago and what I love about them is that once you straighten your hair you don't have to do it again till you next wash it. (That's my experience, anyhow). I have long course hair with a kink and they have been a godsend. Look on eBay. If your hair is thick and long go for the wider plated ones as they cut the straightening time in half. Expect to pay around £60 on eBay for them, and don't forget to use the iron spray with them as this protects your hair and prevents static, too!

calvemjoe · 30/04/2006 18:26

Another vote for GHD's. I'm on my 4th set of useless cheap one's and I'm saving up for my very own GHD's!

peaches27 · 30/04/2006 20:09

I bought GHDs about 3 years ago and they are great. They were expensive, but they are the best.

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