Are GHD's better than any other straightener?

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Want to buy some really good straighteners, cannot really afford GHD but want some good ones, my hairdresser suggested Tresemme Proceramic ones, has anyone ever used these?

I will end up getting GHD but probably for Xmas

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They really are better, and worth the money if you can possibly afford them. You sometimes see decent second hand ones on eBay, would that be worth a try? They are very long lasting so IMO would be a good bet to get second hand.

Sorry, meant GHDs are IMO the best.

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love love love mine - have lasted 3 years so far. my only other experience is of very cheap ones and they really didn't work on my willful hair.

Thanks everyone, yes my hair is very fine and just don't look smooth enough with the ones I have, I have had my hair cut into a bob and the only it looks nice is if its properly straight.

Wanted them for my hols but if I am having GHD will have to wait until we get home.

Thanks Franny will look on Ebay, they were all new the last time I looked though and somebody was selling some faulty ones!

I've had my GHD's for 4 years now and still as good as new. Tried lots of other brands and none as good so I would say worth every penny (think cost per use)...

I have just bought the "Wet2 Straight" ones (not GHD) from Amazon. About 35 quid, can be used on wet or dry hair. V quick way of drying my unruly locks, and hair very soft and shiny (better condition than normal).

I love my ghd's I got mine as a gift as I couldn't afford them myself but I would sooooooooo save up for them if I needed to now as they are magic.

had ghds for 4 yrs and still cant go a day without using them. worth the money imo.

I have Tresemme Proceramic. I think they're OK, but my hair is a real nightmare, naturally frizzy, and currently dyed blonde, so even more prone to frizz. So although they are good, I don't know if I'm in a position to really give an honest review...the only time my hair looks really straight is when it's done by a hairdresser.

My hairdresser swears that GHD are the only ones to use - but couldn't really give me a concrete reason when asked. She said things like 'they heat up in 7 seconds' (hmmm, I think I can wait maybe as much as 10 to 15 seconds) and 'they're just the best'. So I wasn't convinced by her professional opinion - I suppose the only way to really be convinced would be to use them myself and then compare.

One thing I would say though, is that it's worth paying for solid ceramic plates, rather than ceramic coated.

Not sure if I've been any help here...

YOU can't beat GHDs sorry - they are the best

It's supposed to be something to do with the temperature - it has to reach 210 degrees.

But there are a couple of other straighteners on the market which do that - Kodo for one.

DP has just bought me the Tresemme Proceramic Jade ones, they were £50 he bought them for me because we are going on holiday on Thursday and was moaning that I didn't want to take my old ones with me. Bless him

I tried them last night and they were fairly good although a bit sticky on my hair to begin with....I think maybe at Xmas I will ask Santa for a nice pair of GHD's along with my PJ'S.

These will get me through for now.

Thanks again everyone.

Took them back today!! I just kept turning them off by accident and didn't realise as the switch was on the top, damn annoying so got a refund.

Am going to take my old ones on holiday, just will take me longer to do my hair but never mind I won't stress about it on holiday.

DP says I can have some GHD's for xmas

GHD's are def the best. I have some cheaper ones and they really are not so good (andrew collinge or something)

yes...the blokes who set up ghd live in my town i went to school with them - they must have a good markup on them

yes NAOtter - but you have loved yours!

I sooooooooo want GHDs

ghd are the best imo

My hairdresser used GHD's for years then she bought the cheapiest I think Charles Worthington ceramic straightners for £20 and they have such a massive plate size that it takes half the time to do a full head of hair. I bought some too and have given my GHD's away.